East & Seaboard Dinner at Aloft Palm Jumeirah in Dubai

Dinner at East & Seaboard is a relaxed evening meal at the all-day restaurant of Aloft Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, on the East Crescent of the Palm. The menu covers a broad spread of international dishes, guests have described a mix of Asian and international flavours, and the restaurant has ocean-view seating, with a terrace where the evening sea breeze is part of the appeal.

It is the kind of place that works when you want a proper sit-down dinner by the water without the formality of a fine-dining room: casual, family-friendly and set beside the hotel’s pool area.

About East & Seaboard

Officially called East & Seaboard Eatery & Lounge, the restaurant is the hotel’s main all-day dining venue, open daily from 7am to 10.30pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inside, the mood is described as casual elegance, while the outdoor seating and terrace come into their own in the cooler months, when warm lighting and the breeze off the sea make it a pleasant place to linger.

East & Seaboard also hosts the hotel’s seasonal feasts. In past years it has run festive buffets over Christmas and an Easter brunch, which gives a sense of its family-friendly, crowd-pleasing style.

What the dinner includes

The booking covers dinner at East & Seaboard from a structured menu of international dishes. The restaurant does not publish the dish list for this offer, so it is worth checking the menu on the night and mentioning any dietary needs when you arrive.

• Included: dinner at East & Seaboard.
• Not included: alcoholic drinks and shisha, which are charged separately.

There are three ticket types: child (6 to 12), adult (13 and over) and a separate adult 21+ ticket.

Aloft Palm Jumeirah and the East Crescent

Palm Jumeirah’s crescent is the long outer ring that wraps around the fronds and protects them from the open sea, and it is lined with resort hotels from end to end. The island itself was built by the developer Nakheel, with land reclamation starting in 2001, and it remains one of Dubai’s best-known landmarks. Aloft Palm Jumeirah sits on the East Crescent, part of Marriott’s design-led Aloft brand, with a private beachfront and natural saline pools.

The hotel has a cluster of other venues, so dinner can easily turn into a longer evening:

• Luchador Roof Cantina & Lounge: a Mexican rooftop on the 11th floor with a terrace and 360-degree views of the Dubai skyline.
• Meraki Greek Taverna: Greek cooking, open in the afternoon and evening.
• W XYZ Bar: the Aloft brand’s signature music-led bar, with cocktails and snacks from 5pm.
• Aloft Aloha Beach and Bar: a beachfront bar known for its sunset views, open until 7pm.
• Re:fuel by Aloft: a 24-hour self-serve eatery in the lobby.

A sunset drink at the beach bar followed by dinner at East & Seaboard makes a neat evening without leaving the resort.

Best time to go

Dubai’s cooler months, roughly November to March, are when the terrace is at its best, with mild evenings and a breeze off the water. In the hotter months, the indoor dining room is the more comfortable choice, and the terrace is better saved for later in the evening once the heat has eased. If you are booking on a weekend, an early dinner lets you catch the last of the light over the water first.

Not set on dinner? Aloft Palm Jumeirah also sells a daytime lunch package that includes pool and beach access, which pairs a meal with an afternoon by the water if you would rather visit in daylight.

Who it suits

• Families: the child ticket for ages 6 to 12 and the casual, poolside setting suit a relaxed family dinner.
• Hotel guests and Palm residents: an easy dinner close to home, with no need to cross the city.
• Couples: a terrace table with an ocean view is an easy, unfussy date night.
• Visitors exploring the Palm: a good stop after a day at the beach or the attractions along the crescent.

The dress code for the booking is smart casual. The hotel itself describes East & Seaboard as casual, so neat, relaxed clothing works well.

Getting there

• By car or taxi: follow the signs to Palm Jumeirah and onto Crescent Road. The hotel has on-site parking, and taxis are readily available.
• By public transport: take the Dubai Metro Red Line, or a bus, to Dubai Internet City or Mall of the Emirates, then a short taxi ride onto the Palm.
• Inside the hotel: follow the signs to the restaurant, which is near the pool area.

Bookings are non-cancellable and cannot be changed once confirmed, so check your date before booking. For more ideas, see our dinner and brunch guide, things to do this weekend, the full list of things to do in Dubai and what is on in November.