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Best For: Portuguese Food, Sea Views and Outdoor DiningRelaxed dinner soundtrack; live entertainment is currently listed on Friday and Saturday.
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The DPL Verdict
“The best all-round choice for Portuguese sharing food, a real wine program and an outdoor table with Gulf and skyline views.”
Restaurant Overview
José Avillez's sixth-floor Portuguese restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, with an open kitchen, sea-facing terrace and infinity-pool-edge tables.
Tasca is the best views-and-outdoor choice in this guide without sacrificing culinary credibility. The menu uses Portuguese produce and traditions in a shareable contemporary format, while the terrace looks across the Arabian Gulf and the city. The official page currently lists a temporarily adjusted dinner-only schedule plus Saturday brunch. A children's menu is published, making this more family-capable than most starred restaurants in the ranking. Weather can affect the terrace, so request outdoor seating but keep an indoor fallback.
Restaurant Details
- Cuisine
- Contemporary Portuguese
- Recognition
- One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025
- Signature dishes
- Tuna tartare cones, Piri-piri chicken, Josper-roasted sharing dishes, Fresh pastéis de nata
- Average price per person
- Saturday brunch AED 450–795; à la carte spending depends on your order.
- Seating
- Indoor open-kitchen room and outdoor infinity-pool-edge terrace
- Design style
- Warm contemporary Portuguese rooftop dining
- Interior and visual experience
- A timber-lined sixth-floor dining room opens onto a covered, candlelit terrace beside the infinity pool. The restrained interior lets the Arabian Gulf, changing sunset light and open horizon carry the visual experience.
- View type
- Arabian Gulf, sunset and Dubai skyline views
- Floor / level
- 6th floor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
- View availability
- The Arabian Gulf and sunset view is strongest from the covered terrace and infinity-pool edge. Indoor tables have a different or more limited sightline, and all terrace requests remain subject to weather and availability.
- Sunset view
- One of the guide's clearest open-horizon sunset views; book the terrace 30-45 minutes before sunset.
- Signature visual features
- Covered rooftop terrace, Infinity-pool edge, Warm timber furniture, Open Gulf horizon
- Best seating area
- Request a covered terrace-edge table 30 to 45 minutes before sunset; placement is weather-dependent and not guaranteed.
- Outdoor dining
- Yes; sea-facing terrace beside the infinity pool, subject to weather.
- Alcohol
- Licensed with an extensive Portuguese wine list and craft cocktails. Alcohol is for guests aged 21+.
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian choices and a children's menu are published. Confirm vegan, gluten-free and allergy requests before arrival.
- Age policy
- No general minimum age is published; a children's menu is available.
- Reservation policy
- Advance reservation recommended; specify indoor or terrace preference and reconfirm the temporarily adjusted schedule.
- Best time to visit
- Book 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for the terrace transition from daylight to evening; Saturday brunch is the best daytime option.
- Parking and valet
- Complimentary valet parking is available at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira for restaurant guests; confirm current validation.
Opening Hours
Lunch Sunday–Friday 12:30 PM–3:00 PM. Dinner daily 6:30 PM–11:00 PM. Saturday brunch 12:30 PM–4:00 PM.
Dress Code Policy
Smart casual appropriate for a luxury hotel restaurant. No separate strict restaurant code is currently published; avoid beachwear at dinner.
Menu Price Guide
Saturday brunch: AED 450 soft drinks, AED 595 house drinks, AED 650 house drinks and sparkling wine, or AED 795 premium drinks and champagne. À la carte dining is separately priced.
Reservation Status
Advance reservation recommended; specify indoor or terrace preference and reconfirm the temporarily adjusted schedule.
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Tasca by José Avillez Comparison Table
Compare the setting, occasion and published price guidance before choosing your next stop.
Tasca by José Avillez
Jumeirah
- Price & package
- Saturday brunch: AED 450 soft drinks, AED 595 house drinks, AED 650 house drinks and sparkling wine, or AED 795 premium drinks and champagne. À la carte dining is separately priced.
- When & why to go
- Lunch Sunday–Friday 12:30 PM–3:00 PM. Dinner daily 6:30 PM–11:00 PM. Saturday brunch 12:30 PM–4:00 PM.
Before you bookClose booking details — Tasca by José Avillez
- Dress code
- Smart casual appropriate for a luxury hotel restaurant. No separate strict restaurant code is currently published; avoid beachwear at dinner.
- Booking
- Book the terrace deliberately, note that outdoor seating is weather-dependent, and confirm the adjusted hours. Families can request the published children's menu.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- Al Muntaha, Orfali Bros, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dar Wasl
Al Muntaha
Jumeirah / Burj Al Arab
- Price & package
- The former AED 440 lunch menu could not be reconfirmed. Obtain the current menu and an accepted reservation directly from Jumeirah.
- When & why to go
- Current restaurant service is unconfirmed during Jumeirah Burj Al Arab’s restoration. Contact Jumeirah before planning a visit.
Before you bookClose booking details — Al Muntaha
- Dress code
- Smart elegant. Dress for a luxury hotel restaurant and avoid sportswear, beachwear, shorts and open casual footwear.
- Booking
- Reserve in advance and keep the confirmation available for Burj Al Arab access. Request a window table, but treat it as a preference rather than a guarantee.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-07-18
- Also consider
- Tasca by José Avillez
Orfali Bros
Jumeirah
- Price & package
- Published menus: Aromas of Aleppo AED 295, The OG AED 350 or The Voyage AED 795. Confirm the selected menu and additional beverages when reserving.
- When & why to go
- Wednesday-Monday: dinner service. Tuesday closed. Select the live time slot on the official reservation calendar.
Before you bookClose booking details — Orfali Bros
- Dress code
- Relaxed smart casual. The official site does not publish a strict formal code; avoid beachwear and sportswear for dinner.
- Booking
- Reserve through the official SevenRooms link. Menus use prepayment and the published policy applies cancellation charges inside 72 hours; disclose allergies before paying.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- Tasca by José Avillez
REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dar Wasl
Al Wasl / Jumeirah
- Price & package
- À la carte, with no fixed admission charge advertised. The Dar Wasl page lists Wednesday/Thursday yakiniku at AED 148 from noon until sold out; confirm other dishes on the current menu.
- When & why to go
- Monday-Thursday and Sunday: 12:00 PM-11:00 PM. Friday-Saturday: 12:00 PM-midnight.
Before you bookClose booking details — REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dar Wasl
- Dress code
- Casual elegant. No formal code is published; neat casual clothing is appropriate for the Dar Wasl Mall setting.
- Booking
- Walk in at the Dar Wasl branch; confirm waiting times directly. Reservation rules for other REIF branches do not apply automatically.
- Last recorded check
- 2026-09-08
- Also consider
- Tasca by José Avillez
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PublicSaturday brunch: AED 450 soft drinks, AED 595 house drinks, AED 650 house drinks and sparkling wine, or AED 795 premium drinks and champagne. À la carte dining is separately priced.
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Reservation Notes
Book the terrace deliberately, note that outdoor seating is weather-dependent, and confirm the adjusted hours. Families can request the published children's menu.
Pros / Why We Love It
- Genuine indoor and outdoor dining with strong views
- Shareable menu is more flexible than a fixed tasting sequence
- Children's menu and daily dinner service
Cons / Drawbacks
- ×Terrace comfort depends on heat, wind and humidity
- ×A la carte bill varies significantly with seafood and wine
- ×Operating hours are temporarily adjusted and need reconfirmation
Location Map
6th Floor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tasca Dubai's current hours?▼
Lunch Sunday–Friday 12:30 PM–3:00 PM. Dinner daily 6:30 PM–11:00 PM. Saturday brunch 12:30 PM–4:00 PM.
Does Tasca have outdoor seating?▼
Yes. Tasca has a terrace beside an infinity pool with Gulf and skyline views. Outdoor placement remains weather-dependent.
Is Tasca family-friendly?▼
Tasca publishes a children's menu and does not state a general minimum age on the current restaurant page. Confirm high-chair or seating needs when reserving.
Does Tasca serve alcohol?▼
Yes. The official page highlights Dubai's largest selection of Portuguese wines as well as craft cocktails. Alcohol is for guests aged 21 and over.
Reserve a Table
Use the restaurant's official booking source to confirm the current menu, seating time, dietary support, deposit, and cancellation terms.
Official ReservationContact & Venue Info
Address
6th Floor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone
+971 4 777 2231
Email
modub-tasca@mohg.com
Instagram
@tascadubaiOfficial Website
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Checked this week · Sep 8, 2026