THE PODS

Name: THE PODS
Address: Bluewaters Marine, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 00000
Telephone: 04 453 8994
Price range: AED 185 and over
Rating: 4.2

4.2

25 Reviews

AED 185 and over

Pan-Asian

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Launched as an idiosyncratic dining concept that allows for dining outdoors, regardless of season, The Pods offers a truly social yet private culinary experience in the heart of new Dubai at Bluewaters.
Upon entry, visitors immediately set sights on the sleek dining pods on the terrace that offer a chilled, private environment to indulge in The Pod's finest Pan-Asian classics. Air-conditioned with lush decor, a large central table, and a rounded plush sofa to sink into, The Pods are a distinctly unique introduction to the dining landscape that isn’t found elsewhere in the city.

Stepping indoors, guests are transported to the viridescent jungles of Asia with a canopy of abundant greenery suspended above the ample seating that circles round tables and the spacious, luminous bar. While the striking accented interiors surely demand attention, the menu is equally exceptional.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Chinese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Daily 1:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
04 453 8994
Website
https://thepods.ae/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Bluewaters Marine, Dubai, Dubai 00000
Neighborhood
Bluewaters Island
Cross street
Blue Waters Island, Near the Foot Bridge crossover from JBR.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Zea MaysAED 60.00
Grilled corn on the cob, drizzled maple sauce, rock salt and pink peppercorn
Poh Pia Tod-Spring RollAED 60.00
Glass noodles, juliennes of vegetables wrapped in pastry sheet served with sweet chilli sauce
Crispy TofuAED 60.00
Frizzled tofu tossed with green peppercorn and mushroom oyster sauce
EdamameAED 45.00
Salted or tossed in spicy sauce
Tempura PlatterAED 120.00
Prawn, mushroom and vegetable with hondashi sauce
Plahmuk - Crispy SquidsAED 125.00
Squids tossed with Chef's secret sauce
Rock Lobsters with Truffle**AED 215.00
Crisped lobster tossed with dynamite sauce and micro greens
Beef Teriyaki CrostiniAED 120.00
Morsels of tenderloin spread of wasabi mayo and watercress
Korean Chicken Bao*AED 120.00
Crispy Korean chicken, asian slaw, gochujang mayo in steamed bun
Honey Chilli Chicken*AED 120.00
Thin sliced chicken breast tossed with dry chilli, sesame seeds and honey
Gai Hor Bai Toey* **AED 120.00
Chicken wrapped in pandana leaf with sweet sesame dip

Salads

Japanese Steamed Spinach Salad*AED 70.00
Tossed with sesame oil, soya sauce, sesame seeds and crispy Enoki
Citrus Paradisi SaladAED 70.00
Pomelo, grapefruit and orange segments, roasted coconut, mesclun mix with lemongrass dressing
Grilled Scampi and Avocado* **AED 160.00
Zucchini noodles, edamame, red cabbage and wonton crisps with plum dressing
Soft Shell Crab Som Tom Thai* **AED 135.00
Frizzled crab, raw papaya, carrot, string beans, cashewnut, fish sauce and cherry tomato
Grilled Chicken Goma Salad*AED 95.00
Grilled chicken, kale, quinoa, sweet pepper, roasted sesame dressing
Wagyu Nam Tok*AED 175.00
Grilled Wagyu beef, cucumber, red onion, ripe mango, baby gem

Soups

Chinese Hot and Sour
Tangy peppery broth, pickled mustard, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots
- Asian VegetablesAED 60.00
- ChickenAED 65.00
- PrawnAED 70.00
Tom Yum or Tom Kha
Lemongrass, kaffir lime, birds eye chilli
- Asian VegetablesAED 60.00
- ChickenAED 65.00
- PrawnAED 70.00

Chinese Dimsum

Asparagus and Pak Choi*AED 105.00
Asparagus, lotus stem, baby pak choi dumplings
Edamame and Sweetcorn*AED 105.00
Edamame and water chestnut dumplings
The Pods Mushroom DumplingsAED 105.00
Truffle oil, button mushrooms, wild mushrooms, black fungus and shitake mushrooms
Har Gow* **AED 120.00
Prawn and water chestnut dumplings
Siu Mai* **AED 135.00
Chicken and prawn dumplings topped with Caviar
Chicken Gyoza* **AED 120.00
Steamed dumplings and pan seared
Barbequed Chicken Buns*AED 120.00
Morsels of chicken flavoured with Asian barbecue sauce and steamed

Japanese

Sushi

Spider**AED 105.00
Crispy softshell crab, tempura batter
Classic Californian**AED 105.00
Crabstick lettuce cucumber tobiko, Japanese mayo
Passion**AED 105.00
Crispy prawn tempura, avocado topped with eel
Salmon SkinAED 90.00
Crispy fried salmon skin, cucumber, carrot and flying fish roe
Rainbow**AED 160.00
Classic Californian roll, 7 kinds of sliced fish, flying fish roe
Spicy Tuna RollAED 140.00
Avocado, cucumber, asparagus, spiced mayo
Dynamite**AED 105.00
Classic crispy prawn tempura roll, spicy sauce
Exotic Mushroom RollAED 90.00
Avocado, cucumber, carrot, asparagus and topped with mushroom teriyaki
Crunchy Vegetable Tempura RollAED 75.00
Baby corn, colour capsicum, teriyaki sauce

Nigiri / Sashimi

Sake (King Salmon)AED 80.00
Akami (Tuna)AED 80.00
Otoro (Tuna Belly)AED 90.00
Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna)AED 100.00
Suzuki (Seabass)AED 80.00
Kanpachi (Amberjack)AED 95.00
Hotate (Scallop)AED 95.00
Unagi (Fresh Water Eel)AED 95.00
Ebi (Prawn)**AED 95.00

Set Platter

BeachAED 160.00
5 types of Sashimi or Nigiri
OceanAED 275.00
10 types of sashimi or Nigiri
Waves**AED 250.00
2 types of sashimi, 2 nigiri & crunchy prawn tempura roll
TidesAED 325.00
4 types of assorted sashimi, 4 pcs of nigiri & 2 maki sushi
White SandsAED 165.00
2 types of maki roll and side salad

Mains

Chef's Specials

Pla Neung ManaoAED 215.00
Steamed Atlantic seabass with chilli, lime and herbs
Lobster Phad Thai* **AED 325.00
Authentic Phad Thai topped off with our signature Lobster Sensation

Curries

Thai Green Curry*
Creamy green curry with aromatic herbs simmered in coconut milk Served with jasmine rice
- VegetableAED 140.00
- ChickenAED 150.00
- PrawnAED 160.00
Rendang Curry - Beef*AED 160.00
Slow cooked Australian tenderloin cooked with traditional spices and coconut milk Served with jasmine rice

Stir Fry

Prawn In XO Sauce* **AED 160.00
Tiger prawns with Cantonese seafood sauce
Kung Pao Chicken*AED 160.00
Morsels of chicken with peanuts and vegetables
Sichuan Beef*AED 190.00
US Tenderloin with spicy bean sauce
Teriyaki Lamb ChopAED 325.00
Juicy marinated lamb cutlets, lightly charred, baby carrots, broccolli and asparagus
Tofu Phad Phak Prik Thai DomAED 120.00
Pan seared tofu and vegetables in black pepper sauce
Pad Phak RuamAED 120.00
Wok tossed haricot beans and water chestnut in mushroom oyster sauce
Trio of Mushrooms*AED 120.00
Selection of Enoki, Shitake and button mushrooms tossed in ginger, garlic sauce

Noodles

Bakmi Goreng*
Traditional Indonesian noodles, kecap manis, chilli paste, vegetable
- VegetableAED 120.00
- ChickenAED 160.00
- PrawnAED 180.00
Phad Thai*
Fresh rice noodles, tofu, scrambled egg and chive
- VegetableAED 120.00
- ChickenAED 160.00
- PrawnAED 180.00

Rice

Khao Phad Crab Meat and Egg Fried RiceAED 120.00
Thai style fried rice, crab meat, eggs
Pad Krapow Kai
Chilli basil rice
- VegetableAED 120.00
- ChickenAED 160.00
- PrawnAED 180.00
Truffle and Mushroom Rice*AED 140.00
Trio mushroom and truffle butter fried rice

Sides

Sauteed Asian GreensAED 75.00
Gai LanAED 75.00
Chinese broccoli
Steamed Jasmine RiceAED 50.00
Brown Jasmine RiceAED 60.00

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
3.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect thank you very much
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Birthday dinner and the service was slow and erratic. Meal courses were served when each dish was ready and not as a complete course serving
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
I thought it will be in better quality Its nice for sure but I thought it will be more than what I accept Windows not clean so giving not nice view The lights inside the pod is too much light so any one will set inside will close it for sure cuz it’s too lightning and when u close it is little bit dark , even there’s adjustable switches but if it’s works as is it it will be perfect so the customer will reduce it or the opposite Plus the food it’s too expensive really like make it normal prices even the same food i ate it i can eat it in another place for half price so like many people wonna book and come but when they check the menu sure they will not even me i wonna come back to it but I’m not because of the pricecs The good things that is the fastest place they bring the order so it’s very good things Plus the guys who works there they keep standing coming going near to pods like some people they wont to feel free or some people they don’t like that ,so just when someone ring the bill they can come and ask Thats it
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s lovely place to try, food was very good, service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I thank the service employee, his name is Nestor, for the warm hospitality, and the constant smile.. I would like to come again to this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very niceee , the fooddd ammazzinnggg , the place so much comfort and privacy
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at the restaurant. We celebrated our wife’s birthday with some delicious dinner and amazing ambiance provided by The Pods. We were attended by Mr. Sanjay who ensured that we had the best ever experience. Would love to try this place again.
SA
SaifA
Dubai
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Nice view but the food is expensive and not tasty at all
NH
NatalieH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A lovely night out. The food was really good - the Thai Chicken Curry was amazing. Service was great. However I did find the 50AED price tag for a serve or rice outrageous.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was pleased after visiting The Pods. good service + good food = a great experience. I look forward to returning soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. Special thanks to Kristi for the excellent service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Need more improvements
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great! We enjoy our time in the Pods
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Very nice ambiance but service little bit slow and price can be more mderate
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
The food was not good The pods smelled really bad Very uncomfortable
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's was yummy and very nice location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is beautiful, the food is delicious and the prices are exaggerated. Thank you for the sweets
LK
LatoyaK
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great way to get a private donner service, with good food at great value
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
The idea of the restaurant is nice and unique the privacy was good the service was bad and the menu list doesn’t have variety
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience5
It took forever to actually get our food. We had to send our drinks back because they came out watered down. Than two things we ordered never came out after two hours so we had them cancel those food Items. The place looks great and it’s a cool idea but the service was very slow and we didn’t get all of our food.
S
Shayma
Dubai
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The place is amazing. The food is amazing but the food was late and it came all at once appetiser and main course and it was cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
It was amazing day with delicious food and good view
LA
LucA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A unique experience, with a very intimate concept. We had excellent service, the staff is smiling and the food is delicious. An unforgettable moment!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very nice experience !! The food was incredible and so delicious!!! Would go there many times !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time! Tour & review uploaded on YouTube: Suleman Ejaz (TikTok @suleman_ejaz)

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THE PODS offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 04 453 8994.

THE PODS is rated 4.2 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
Blue Waters Island, Near the Foot Bridge crossover from JBR.
Neighborhood
Bluewaters Island
Hours of operation
Daily 1:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Chinese, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://thepods.ae/
Phone number
04 453 8994

THE PODS

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Additional information

Appetizers

Zea MaysAED 60.00

Poh Pia Tod-Spring RollAED 60.00

Crispy TofuAED 60.00

EdamameAED 45.00

Tempura PlatterAED 120.00

Plahmuk - Crispy SquidsAED 125.00

Rock Lobsters with Truffle**AED 215.00

Beef Teriyaki CrostiniAED 120.00

Korean Chicken Bao*AED 120.00

Honey Chilli Chicken*AED 120.00

Gai Hor Bai Toey* **AED 120.00

Salads

Japanese Steamed Spinach Salad*AED 70.00

Citrus Paradisi SaladAED 70.00

Grilled Scampi and Avocado* **AED 160.00

Soft Shell Crab Som Tom Thai* **AED 135.00

Grilled Chicken Goma Salad*AED 95.00

Wagyu Nam Tok*AED 175.00

Soups

Chinese Hot and Sour

Tom Yum or Tom Kha

Chinese Dimsum

Asparagus and Pak Choi*AED 105.00

Edamame and Sweetcorn*AED 105.00

The Pods Mushroom DumplingsAED 105.00

Har Gow* **AED 120.00

Siu Mai* **AED 135.00

Chicken Gyoza* **AED 120.00

Barbequed Chicken Buns*AED 120.00

Japanese

Sushi

Spider**AED 105.00

Classic Californian**AED 105.00

Passion**AED 105.00

Salmon SkinAED 90.00

Rainbow**AED 160.00

Spicy Tuna RollAED 140.00

Dynamite**AED 105.00

Exotic Mushroom RollAED 90.00

Crunchy Vegetable Tempura RollAED 75.00

Nigiri / Sashimi

Sake (King Salmon)AED 80.00

Akami (Tuna)AED 80.00

Otoro (Tuna Belly)AED 90.00

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna)AED 100.00

Suzuki (Seabass)AED 80.00

Kanpachi (Amberjack)AED 95.00

Hotate (Scallop)AED 95.00

Unagi (Fresh Water Eel)AED 95.00

Ebi (Prawn)**AED 95.00

Set Platter

BeachAED 160.00

OceanAED 275.00

Waves**AED 250.00

TidesAED 325.00

White SandsAED 165.00

Mains

Chef's Specials

Pla Neung ManaoAED 215.00

Lobster Phad Thai* **AED 325.00

Curries

Thai Green Curry*

Rendang Curry - Beef*AED 160.00

Stir Fry

Prawn In XO Sauce* **AED 160.00

Kung Pao Chicken*AED 160.00

Sichuan Beef*AED 190.00

Teriyaki Lamb ChopAED 325.00

Tofu Phad Phak Prik Thai DomAED 120.00

Pad Phak RuamAED 120.00

Trio of Mushrooms*AED 120.00

Noodles

Bakmi Goreng*

Phad Thai*