Dubai has another place to order a seafood platter and pass it around. Ocean Basket has opened at Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, giving families and friends in the surrounding communities a new table for long lunches and lively dinners. It also gives shoppers a sit-down option between stores.
Ocean Basket Dubai Is Built Around Sharing
The restaurant’s Mediterranean approach keeps things simple. Seafood is prepared with a light touch so it stays the star, then paired with lemon, garlic and olive oil, along with the brand’s well-known lemon butter and garlic sauce. Sharing platters pull those flavours together, with a generous selection to explore, and they are the obvious order for a group. Opening hours and menu prices were not part of the announcement, so check with the restaurant before you head over.
Where The Seafood Comes From
Ocean Basket points to the origin of its ingredients. Prawns come from Ecuador, hake from the cold waters off Southern Africa, mussels from Chile and calamari from the Falkland Islands. Lobster is sourced from Brazil, fines de claire oysters from France, and the cod is Russian Atlantic.
Who It Suits
Curved booths, a relaxed room and platters meant for passing around make this a natural pick for family lunches and group dinners. The brand pitches the new branch as a place to recharge between shopping sprees, so it works for a quick regroup as much as a long meal.
A Coastal Look Inside
The interior leans contemporary coastal. Deep blue walls nod to the sea, warm timber finishes soften the room, and curved booths are set up for families and bigger groups. Illuminated arches and statement pendant lights add some structure, while greenery and colourful aquatic-inspired artwork keep the mood relaxed.
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A Growing UAE Footprint
Ocean Basket has been in Dubai for more than a decade and is part of a network of over 200 restaurants across 18 countries, including the UK, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. The Ibn Battuta branch follows its arrival in Abu Dhabi and continues its expansion across the UAE.
For Dubai diners, it means a seafood option closer to home, and a good reason to gather a table.
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FAQs
How big is Ocean Basket?
It has more than 200 restaurants across 18 countries, including the UK, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. It has operated in Dubai for over a decade and recently opened in Abu Dhabi.
What kind of food does Ocean Basket serve?
It serves seafood with a Mediterranean approach: light preparation, flavours such as lemon, garlic and olive oil, its lemon butter and garlic sauce, and generous sharing platters.
