The restaurant Barracuda, located on Beach Road at Jumeirah 3, is a Dubai hidden gem passed between residents by word of mouth. Those that have been to feast on the fish come back raving about it – so we were keen to visit to see if it’s as good as the rumours suggest…
The décor is simple and cosy, with fish selected from the Dubai Fish Market for guaranteed freshness. As you enter, head to the open counter to select your fish from the huge selection. You need to select the size and eight, along with how you would like it cooked. Options include; “Singary”, where the fish is opened, bones removed, and it is cooked with seasoning; “Lemon and Oil”, where fish is oven-grilled and spinkled with olive oil and lemon; or “Radda”, which is the healthiest method, as the fatty oils are removed. The menu also offers a selection of healthy side dishes – our favourite was the Seasoned Tomatoes, which was mouthwateringly tasty.
We were served fresh watermelon after the meal, which helped to wash down the strong flavour of the main course. It’s worth noting that there are no other deserts on offer (a good thing in our opinion, as there’s no temptation!) and the restaurant only serves espresso or tea.
The meal wasn’t as cheap as we were expecting, with the bill coming to roughly 100 AED per person for a fish, side dish, and one drink. However, you are paying for a healthy and different experience and that’s worth every single penny.
Barracuda in on Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3 Tel: 04 39 40 408
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