Marsa Boulevard Dubai Season 3: 20+ Food Spots, Viral Matcha, New Restaurants & More!

Dubai, your next food crawl has a waterfront address!

If your idea of a perfect winter evening involves speciality matcha, freshly baked pastries, indulgent desserts, hand-rolled sushi and a beautiful waterfront setting, Marsa Boulevard should be on your list.

Returning for Season 3 on 30 October 2026, the popular Dubai Creek destination is back with more than 20 food and drink concepts, new dining names, returning favourites and an expanded lifestyle offering. But this season, it isn't just about finding somewhere to eat. There is a reimagined Botanical Garden, new wellness experiences, contemporary art, fashion pop-ups and plenty of Instagram-worthy corners to discover.

Under the theme "My heart is happiest with you", the waterfront destination brings together everything from casual coffee dates to dinner outings, family evenings and leisurely walks by the Creek.

And with names such as Marmellata, CRST, NAC, Murmur, Nuwa and For a While joining the line-up, there are plenty of reasons to explore what's new.

Here is your guide to the places worth adding to your Marsa Boulevard food crawl this season.

1. New Restaurants & Food Concepts You Shouldn't Miss

Let's start with the food. Season 3 introduces a fresh collection of dining concepts, from contemporary bistros and pizza destinations to Japanese-inspired dishes and creative Emirati flavours.

CRST by 3Fils – New York-Style Pizza

Pizza lovers, take note. CRST brings a New York-style pizza concept associated with the 3Fils team to Marsa Boulevard. Think casual pizza dining, generous slices and a different addition to the waterfront's food scene.

If you're planning a food crawl, this is one of the new names to put on your list.

Marmellata – Pizza Worth the Detour

Known for its pizzeria identity, Marmellata is another exciting addition to this season's line-up. The Abu Dhabi favourite is bringing its pizza offering to Dubai, giving visitors another reason to make room for a savoury stop before dessert.

NAC – A French Bistro Experience

For those who prefer a more leisurely dining experience, NAC brings its French bistro identity to the boulevard. It adds a different dimension to the predominantly casual food crawl, making it an interesting option for a relaxed dinner.

SLRP – For Japanese Food Lovers

Japanese-inspired dining gets a place in the line-up with SLRP. The ramen and handroll concept brings a different kind of food experience to the destination, particularly for visitors looking beyond the usual coffee-and-dessert stops.

Murmur – Emirati-Inspired Fusion

One of the most interesting additions this season is Murmur, the Sharjah-based restaurant making its Dubai debut at Marsa Boulevard.

Its Emirati-inspired fusion approach makes it particularly interesting for anyone looking to explore contemporary interpretations of regional flavours.

Nuwa – A Celebration of Dates

Dates are getting a contemporary treatment with Nuwa. The concept brings a focus on dates and date-inspired creations, offering a distinctly regional addition to the food line-up.

It is one of the names to look out for if you enjoy discovering brands that reinterpret familiar ingredients in new ways.

Klay – Karak With a Contemporary Twist

Karak House's Klay brings a modern take on the familiar karak experience. One of the interesting talking points is its paratha-bun concept, combining a familiar regional favourite with a contemporary fast-casual approach.

Little Somewhere

From the Somewhere family, Little Somewhere adds another casual dining option to the boulevard. Its presence brings another familiar Dubai food name into the seasonal mix.

Public

Another name on the season's food line-up, Public adds to the range of casual dining options available along the waterfront.

Porto

Porto is also part of the seasonal dining collection, giving visitors another place to explore during their evening walk.

Badou

Badou joins the boulevard's collection of food concepts this season. It is another name worth looking out for as the full seasonal offering develops.

2. New Cafés & Matcha Spots for Your Next Coffee Crawl

Dubai's speciality coffee and matcha scene continues to grow, and Marsa Boulevard has plenty to offer those who prefer their evenings with a good cup in hand.

Fynd – The Coconut Matcha Stop

Matcha enthusiasts should make a beeline for Fynd. One of its most talked-about creations is Coco Matcha, served in a fresh coconut.

The concept also offers speciality coffee and V60 brews, making it an interesting stop for both matcha enthusiasts and coffee drinkers.

Orto – For Matcha Enthusiasts

Orto is another matcha-focused name highlighted in this season's destination guide. If matcha is your preferred alternative to coffee, add this to your route.

For a While Coffee – A New Coffee Addition

For a While joins the new seasonal arrivals, adding another speciality coffee stop to the waterfront. It is a good name to keep in mind if you enjoy exploring independent coffee concepts.

Foam – Your Coffee Break

Foam adds another coffee option to the boulevard, giving visitors more choice for a quick caffeine stop between dining and dessert.

Matcha Club Creek – More Than Just Matcha

Matcha Club Creek is expanding beyond its familiar matcha offering this season. With additional wellness facilities, including Pilates and a dedicated yoga studio, alongside existing padel courts, it is becoming more of a lifestyle destination.

3. Bakeries, Cookies & Desserts You Need to Save

A food crawl is never complete without dessert. Fortunately, Marsa Boulevard has a strong selection of bakeries, cookie concepts and sweet treats.

Home Bakery – The Dubai Favourite

A familiar homegrown name, Home Bakery returns with its much-loved collection of cakes, cookies, milk cakes and savoury bakery treats.

Whether you are stopping for something sweet or picking up a treat to take home, this remains one of the familiar names worth revisiting.

Lune – For Flaky Pastries

Pastry enthusiasts will be pleased to see Lune returning. Known for its croissants and speciality coffee, it is an easy choice for a pastry-and-coffee stop.

Brooki – Cookie Lovers, This One Is for You

Brooki brings its signature indulgent cookie experience to the seasonal line-up. If you are someone who likes oversized, freshly baked cookies, this is a name to save.

BKRY – Your Bakery Stop

BKRY adds another bakery concept to the boulevard. It is worth exploring for those looking for freshly baked treats and a coffee break.

Curly House – A Sweet Treat Stop

Returning to the seasonal destination, Curly House gives dessert lovers another familiar stop to add to their route.

Yuko Cream – For Dessert Lovers

Yuko Cream joins the collection of sweet destinations, adding another option for those who prefer to finish their evening with dessert.

Meligreek – A Greek Yoghurt Fix

For something a little different, Meligreek brings a Greek yoghurt-inspired dessert option to the line-up. It is a refreshing alternative to richer baked treats and cookies.

4. Returning Favourites Worth Revisiting

Not everything is new, and that's part of the appeal. Some familiar names are back, giving regular visitors a reason to return.

• Trio – Speciality coffee, matcha and a relaxed café stop.
• Sadeem – A returning dining and café concept.
• Lune – A favourite for pastries and coffee.
• Home Bakery – Cakes, cookies and savoury bakes.
• Fynd – A matcha and speciality coffee stop.
• Matcha Club – Returning with its matcha and expanded wellness offering.

The combination of new arrivals and familiar names makes it possible to plan an entirely different visit each time.

5. The New Botanical Garden: A Different Kind of Dining Experience

One of the biggest changes this season is the reimagined Botanical Garden.

The refreshed space brings together greenery, open-fire dining and speciality coffee, adding another dimension to the outdoor experience.

Rather than simply being another place to sit and eat, the garden is designed to offer a more atmospheric setting within the wider waterfront destination.

For visitors who enjoy dining surrounded by greenery, this is one of the seasonal additions worth exploring.

6. Fashion & Beauty Pop-Ups: It's Not Just About Food Anymore

Marsa Boulevard is adding a lifestyle element to its food-focused identity this season.

Some of the international names announced for the destination include:

• Loewe – Bringing a luxury fashion presence to the waterfront.
• Rare Beauty – A beauty activation featuring a collaboration with Sephora.
• Le Labo – Adding a fragrance-focused experience.
• Jean Paul Gaultier – Bringing a fashion and fragrance element.
• On – Adding a sportswear and lifestyle dimension.

On opening night, the Rare Beauty activation included product trials, personalised shade matching, touch-ups and interactive experiences. Jean Paul Gaultier also marked the occasion with a perfume launch and themed refreshments.

These activations may operate on specific dates, so check the destination's social channels before visiting if you have a particular brand in mind.

7. Studio 152: Where Art, Fashion & Culture Meet

For those who enjoy discovering creative spaces, Studio 152 returns as part of the destination's cultural programme.

The space is set to host exhibitions, fashion showcases and cultural experiences throughout the season.

There is also a wider collection of commissioned public artworks and installations across the promenade. Inspired by Dubai Creek, the works explore themes of movement, migration, trade, water and the changing urban landscape.

It gives the destination a more interesting dimension, turning an evening food crawl into an opportunity to discover art along the way.

8. Wellness at Matcha Club Creek: Pilates, Yoga & Padel

Who said an evening out has to revolve entirely around food?

Matcha Club Creek is expanding its wellness offering with Pilates and a dedicated yoga studio, alongside its existing padel courts.

This makes the destination particularly appealing for visitors who want to combine an active lifestyle with an evening by the water.

Check directly with Matcha Club Creek for class schedules, reservations and session availability.

9. Don't Miss the Iconic 8 PM Banner Drop

One of the details that has helped give Marsa Boulevard its distinctive identity is its much-loved banner drop.

The creative installations and changing visual moments have become part of the destination's social-media appeal. The 8 PM banner drop is also highlighted in this season's visitor coverage.

It is one of those little details that makes the promenade more than just another collection of restaurants.

10. What Makes Marsa Boulevard Different This Season?

The biggest appeal of Season 3 is the combination of experiences.

You can arrive for a matcha, discover a new pizza concept, stop for a Japanese-inspired meal, browse a fashion activation, explore contemporary art and finish with a dessert by the Creek.

It brings together several sides of Dubai's lifestyle scene in one walkable seasonal destination.

The setting is equally important. With Dubai Creek as the backdrop, the promenade offers a different atmosphere from the city's usual indoor dining destinations.

The Perfect Marsa Boulevard Food Crawl: Our Suggested Route

If you are visiting for the first time, don't try to eat everything in one evening. Make a little plan and leave room for spontaneous discoveries.

Stop 1: Start with matcha or coffee

Head to Fynd for its coconut matcha or explore For a While and Foam for a coffee break.

Stop 2: Choose your savoury stop

Make your way to CRST for New York-style pizza, Marmellata for its pizza offering, or SLRP for Japanese-inspired food.

Stop 3: Discover something different

Explore Murmur for Emirati-inspired fusion or Nuwa for its date-focused creations.

Stop 4: Make room for dessert

Finish with Brooki, Home Bakery, Lune, Yuko Cream or Meligreek.

Stop 5: Explore beyond the food

Walk through the Botanical Garden, look out for the public art installations and visit the seasonal fashion and beauty activations.

The best part? You can make this route your own, depending on what you feel like eating.

Marsa Boulevard Dubai: Everything You Need to Know

Location: Al Kheeran, Marsa Al Khor, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, along Dubai Creek.

Season: Season 3, opened on 30 October 2026.

Opening hours: Reported operating hours are 4 PM to midnight from Monday to Friday, and 4 PM to 1 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Check for updates before visiting.

Entry fee: Free entry. Food, drinks, shopping and individual activities are charged separately.

Best time to visit: Around sunset and into the evening for the waterfront atmosphere and outdoor dining.

Instagram: @marsaboulevard

Getting there: Located near Dubai Festival City Mall. Visitors can use the mall's parking facilities and follow signs towards the waterfront destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Marsa Boulevard free to enter?

Yes. Entry to Marsa Boulevard is free. Visitors pay separately for food, drinks, shopping and any paid experiences.

2. When did Marsa Boulevard Season 3 open?

Season 3 opened on Friday, 30 October 2026.

3. What are the new restaurants at Marsa Boulevard this season?

New seasonal arrivals include NAC, CRST, Marmellata, SLRP, For a While, Badou and Nuwa. Murmur is also making its Dubai debut.

4. Which cafés should matcha lovers visit?

Fynd, Orto, Matcha Club Creek and Trio are among the names to explore.

5. Are there activities other than dining?

Yes. Visitors can discover art installations, fashion and beauty pop-ups, exhibitions, Pilates, yoga and padel.

6. Is Marsa Boulevard family-friendly?

Yes. Its open-air waterfront setting, dining concepts and seasonal family programming make it an option for family outings.

7. How long will Marsa Boulevard remain open?

It is a seasonal destination operating during Dubai's cooler months. An exact closing date for Season 3 has not been confirmed in the opening announcement.

The Al-Hub Take

Marsa Boulevard is becoming one of Dubai's more interesting seasonal lifestyle destinations, and Season 3 is a step beyond the usual waterfront food market.

What makes it worth exploring is the variety. One evening could be all about discovering new restaurants, another could be a matcha and dessert crawl, while a third could involve wellness, fashion and art.

Our recommendation? Go with an appetite, arrive before sunset, explore beyond the first few food outlets you see and don't make the mistake of planning just one stop.

Because at Marsa Boulevard, the best part of the evening might be the place you didn't originally plan to visit.

Save this guide for your next Dubai winter evening, and send it to the friend who is always looking for the next new food spot.

Publishing note: The venue names, opening hours and individual activations should receive a final operational check before the article goes live, particularly where seasonal pop-ups are concerned.