African Queen · Restaurant · Dubai
Beachfront seafood and family-style platters on J1 in Jumeirah.
African Queen sits on prime beachfront at J1 Beach in Jumeirah 1, a Provencal seafood room that nods to the 1969 French Riviera original behind its name. Terracotta floors, rattan furnishings, and flowing white linens set a relaxed, colonial-tinged mood under a canopy of palm trees.
The space splits between air-conditioned indoor seating that looks over the pool and sea and an open terrace with direct beach access and loungers facing the Arabian Gulf. Sunset positioning and tables near the water make it work as easily for a couple as for a larger, social group.
The kitchen leans Provencal, anchored by seafood and grilled proteins. The Dover Sole (AED 250) is filleted tableside, the Lobster Linguini (AED 180) comes in saffron cream, and the Wagyu Tomahawk (AED 1,600, 1.4kg) is built to sh
Address: J1 Beach - Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Reserve a VIP table at African Queen through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Dubai reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Thursday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Friday: 10:00 – 01:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 00:00
Frequently asked about African Queen
How do I get a reservation at African Queen in Dubai?
Tables at African Queen are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Dubai plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at African Queen?
African Queen is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at African Queen?
African Queen runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is African Queen located?
African Queen is in Dubai, at J1 Beach - Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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