The Courtyards, the Best Restaurant in Dubai Marina for 2026

The Courtyards is a stylish Mediterranean-and-Arabian restaurant and shisha lounge located in Downtown Dubai at the Manzil Downtown hotel, offering al-fresco yet climate-controlled seating, modern Middle-Eastern cuisine, flavourful hubbly-bubbly (shisha) and a relaxed evening social vibe.

The Courtyards Key Features

Theme: Arabian, Middle Eastern

Music Type: English, Light Music

Today Opens From: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Cost For 2 Persons: 300 AED

Nearest Metro Station: Sobha Realty Metro Station

Distance Nearest Metro Station: 10 minutes walk from Metro station

Dress Code: Smart Casuals, Elegant, Modern

Accept Cards: Cash, Visa/Master Cards, International Cards

Website: https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/royal-

Address: One&Only Royal Mirage - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Space & Ambience

Layout: Main restaurant and lounge area situated within the hotel’s courtyard space, offering seating inside and in covered outdoor terrace zones

Style: Modern, relaxed lounge-bar meets dining room: comfortable seating, shisha lounge tables, ambient lighting and background music

Crowd: Friends, groups, couples looking for social dining & shisha; later evening the mood becomes more lounge than formal dining

Capacity: Medium sized venue suitable for casual dining or lounge gatherings (exact capacity not publicly listed)

Music & Entertainment

Genres: Lounge background music, Arabic & international chill tracks

Entertainment: Shisha lounge experience, social after-dinner drinks and conversation

Facilities

Outdoor Seating

Indoor Seating

Shisha

Dining

Indoor And Al-fresco Dining Seating In A Courtyard Setting

Shisha/hookah Lounge Service Available

Dining Menu Including Mediterranean & Middle-Eastern Dishes

Late-night Opening Hours Into The Early Morning

Modern Lounge Décor With Ambient Music

Additional Features

Known for comfortable terrace lounge seating even in summer (climate controlled) with shisha service noted by guests

Late-night hours make it a viable choice for dinner + lounge in Downtown Dubai

Positive guest reviews highlight good service and ambiance for shisha and drinks in the evening

Signature Offerings

1. Shisha/hookah with flavour choices and lounge seating experience

2. Mediterranean & Middle-Eastern share plates and mains for groups

3. Drinks and mocktails in the lounge setting suited for after-dinner socialising

Who is it for

Groups of friends or couples looking for a social dining + shisha lounge outing in Downtown Dubai

Visitors wanting a relaxed but stylish setting for late-night drinks and hookah after dinner

Diners who want a lounge-style experience rather than formal fine dining

Practical Info & Tips

Daily: 12:00 PM – 04:00 AM (approximate; verify for specific day)

Dress Code: Smart casual (lounge-appropriate; no formal suit required)

Entry Policy: All ages welcome; lounge shisha section may carry more adult mood later in evening

Phone: +971 4 888 3444

Booking Tip: Reserve a terrace/lounger table for evenings, especially if you prefer shisha and quieter lounge seating rather than main dining area.

Personal Experience

A guest review noted: “I love their shisha — indoor-outside seating in the courtyard with AC makes it comfortable even late evening.

The staff were very friendly.”

Faq

Yes — shisha/hookah service is integral to the lounge experience at The Courtyards.

Typically around 4:00 AM daily, although the kitchen may close earlier; always best to confirm when booking.

Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern share plates and mains combined with lounge drinks and shisha service.

Reviews

4.6 Excellent (From 93 google verified reviews)

C Clair Seal 4 months ago

Wow! Wow! Wow!! This was an absolutely fabulous experience!! Food was absolutely sensational, a variety of tastes!! Staff were so accommodating and friendly, and they added to the amazing experi... show more

H Hana Hana 4 months ago

A group of 8 of us decided to try out the iftar at the one&only mirage courtyards after seeing it advertised. As you walk into the courtyard there's a nice ambience and feels very relaxing. We ... show more

A Antonio a year ago

The place it is just amazing. Brings you back the traditional Arabic atmosphere, which it makes it perfect to chill with family and friends. Reasonable prices considering it is within one of the... show more

A Algine Bans 3 months ago

Great selection of Arabic food. Perfect for iftar dinner.

s samer radi a year ago

So beautiful Moroccan style outdoor area for Ramadan iftar or Suhoor , live band playin with singer . Ambiance is so beautiful 🤩

The Courtyards, the Top Restaurant in Dubai Marina

The Courtyards