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The Grand Grill & White Lounge, Dubai, Dubai

The Grand Grill & White Lounge

3.8
3.8
26 Reviews
AED 185 and over
Steakhouse
A uniquely styled and award winning South African Steak House which has been an integral part of the Dubai Marina social scene since 2006. Located at the Lobby of the iconic Habtoor Grand Hotel; it all started with 'Bambanani' – African word meaning unity which is now an integral part of the concept that keeps the Grand Grill firmly rooted in the local community.

Offering a wide selection of fresh, homemade South African dishes and specifically known for its large selection of well matured, international beef selections which offer rich flavours that can only be found in this high quality of meat.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Southern African, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    9713994221
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dinning room with seating capacity of 12 persons and the restaurant can be booked for private function on request with a minimum of 60 persons and maximum is 85. The White Lounge Bar which can easily fit in 40 minimum and 65 persons is a very good ideal for private functions such as birthday celebrations , engagement parties , bridal parties etc .
  • Neighborhood
    Dubai Marina
  • Cross street
    AL Soufoh Street and exit to Al falea street
  • Parking details
    Free parking for the guests , if you decide to leave your vehicle overnight you need to keep the copy of your dining bill to present to the varlet staff upon request of your vehicle .
  • Public transit
    Dubai Taxi , Dubai Metro (Damac Station)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

26 Reviews
  1. FarronY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really good and the service was good as well. Glen really took care of us and made sure to check in between courses as well. I was served 3 salads, before getting the starters that included hake, prawns and a chicken dish. This was followed by the main which was steak and I had the choice of 3 dessert

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greece

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Esperienza spettacolare come prima cena a Dubai, assolutamente da provare

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  3. Adam

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Fillet steak was fatty and tough. Very expensive for what was offered. The waiter was trying to be friendly but a lot of jokes came off poorly and left us in awkward situations. Much better restaurants in Dubai around the same price range

    1 person found this helpful

  4. RoxanneW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a great time. All the waiters were friendly and helpful. The only down side is the food and drinks took so long to come out.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2021

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Tired decor and zero atmosphere...

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  6. SAVIOD

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nothing special that’s worth mentioning. Food was average, service could’ve been better.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. RobG

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I celebrated my birthday. The steak was great but I have a cheesecake for dessert and it was awful!!

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  8. ThomasJ

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A sprawling lobby and bar with only a handful of people. Confused guests asking where everybody went. Elegant, but empty hallways. These are the scenes CNN observed inside the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, this month as the once-humming destination confronts a new reality without its namesake in the White House.

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  9. Naguib

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Actually ur confirmation did not work at the restaurant and we had to book directly. It good place.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paul is a great guy. Thank you boss

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Italy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful! Staff charmed us immensely

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  12. Alwayshungry

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    What a let down after hearing great things about this place. Dunes outside on the patio which had no view at all and no music, just noise from the air conditioning vents. Service was fine but the food was fair a best with steaks more like that from an “Outback Steakhouse” rather than anything fancy. A typical tourist hotel restaurant which was good value on the Monday night special but I wouldn’t return, even on a Monday.

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  13. SarraC

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and great service from Dennis! Two amazing steaks cooked perfectly and my daughter loved the tempura prawns!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Bad service - messed up order and bad cocktails.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Cibo molto buono. Staff cordiale e preparato. Rapporto qualità prezzo ok.

    The Grand Grill & White LoungeResponded on April 4, 2019

    Dear Guest, The Grand Grill management and its staff are grateful for such positive feedback , we thank you for the visit. we are looking forward to seeing you again, The team !!!

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  16. GillianW

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy Hour in the Bar and then a lovely dinner for eight of us in the Restaurant. Perfect- the Staff and the food.

    The Grand Grill & White LoungeResponded on April 4, 2019

    Dear Guest, It i such a pleasure to receive a wonderful feedback with regards to your dinning experience at our Steakhouse. We remain dedicated to providing best of service and quality product to all our guests. we will always be looking forward to welcome you and your guests. best wishes From The Team

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  17. HaniS

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The feed was okay and the service was good. But the restaurant is looking very old and outdated with a cold atmosphere. We went in the evening and we just found the restaurant to be a bit dark. The steak selection was good and the meat was well prepared. But that's about it, the starters were nothing special and not too exciting. At start we got a complementary chicken liver pate and some bread, but it was not appealing and the bread was some basic low quality bread. Maybe something more authentic baked by the restaurant would have been better.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. SerdrickC

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    I took my wife there to celebrate her birthday. We had a great meal, very well prepared. We definitely plan on returning.

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  19. StuartC

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re on Holiday here in Dubai and the restaurant is in the hotel complex, we booked before we arrived based on the positive reviews, we were not disappointed, in fact our expectations were far outweighed by the amazing food. At 55 years old, and eating all over the world, the steak I had was the best I’ve ever had. Fact. Simple to recommend this little gem of a Grill, we will be back regardless of where we stay in Dubai in the future

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  20. JanA

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Too dark and with a noice, like a signal, all the time, very irritating.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best steak house in the UAE for sure. Superb South African steak, superb atmosphere, Friendly, business and not too formal. I felt at home and the service was immaculate.. will be back again all the way from Abu Dhabi only for sake of this wonderful restaurant.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The restaurant was empty. The steaks were tasty but not great. I grill a much better ribeye steak from Costco. Lol.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We went to The Grill to taste ‘real authentic’ South African food and that is exactly what we got. Great service was the cherry on the top!

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  24. MarcD

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2017

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The quality of the steaks was rather dissapointing! Service great and the surroundings fun. People are allowed to smoke on the terrace.

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  25. KateB

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2017

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Great food shocking service, we were offered to go back a second time but decided it wasn't worth it. Chicken and ribs were good, walked out after waiting half an hour for desert.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. Lana

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Lovely steak!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Grand Grill & White Lounge is rated 3.8 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for The Grand Grill & White Lounge

Grand Habtoor Beach Resort and Spa, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Dubai 213059

Additional information

  • Cross street
    AL Soufoh Street and exit to Al falea street
  • Neighborhood
    Dubai Marina
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Southern African, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking for the guests , if you decide to leave your vehicle overnight you need to keep the copy of your dining bill to present to the varlet staff upon request of your vehicle .
  • Public transit
    Dubai Taxi , Dubai Metro (Damac Station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    9713994221
  • Private party facilities
    Private dinning room with seating capacity of 12 persons and the restaurant can be booked for private function on request with a minimum of 60 persons and maximum is 85. The White Lounge Bar which can easily fit in 40 minimum and 65 persons is a very good ideal for private functions such as birthday celebrations , engagement parties , bridal parties etc .
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