Alici · Restaurant · Dubai
Southern-Italian seafood and Amalfi views on Bluewaters Island.
Alici sits on Bluewaters Island, the low-rise promenade beside Dubai Marina and the JBR skyline, and takes its name from the Italian for anchovies, one of the southern coast's humblest ingredients. The kitchen draws on the Amalfi Coast and the cooking of southern Italy, built on seafood treated simply and bought fresh.
The room spreads over two floors, each opening onto broad terraces with the marina and the Gulf in front of them; the upstairs terrace at sunset is the seat to request. The look is coastal and unfussy, pale tones and open sightlines, meant to keep the focus on the water and the plates.
Raw plates and crudo open most meals, but homemade pasta is the real strength: spaghetti alla chitarra with sea urchin, amberjack and Amalfi lemon zest, potato gnocchi with hand-picked Devon crab, and a rotating catch handled with restraint. The wine list leans Italian and wider Mediterranean, and the staff pour it without ceremony.
The weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday afternoons is a fixture in its own right, seafood-led and paced for the terrace. Alici takes reservations through SevenRooms, and a terrace table for the weekend or for brunch is worth securing ahead. It suits a long lunch, a golden-hour dinner, or a celebration that wants the view without the nightclub volume.
Address: Bluewaters Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Alici takes reservations through SevenRooms. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Dubai; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Alici
How do I get a reservation at Alici in Dubai?
Tables at Alici are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Dubai plan, our Dubai partner 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 Alici?
Alici 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 Alici?
Alici keeps 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 Alici located?
Alici is in Dubai, at Bluewaters Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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