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    342 reviews
    #277 of 10,198 Restaurants in Dubai
    $$ - $$$, Mediterranean, European, Spanish
    Gate Village 6 Al Sa'ada St | Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai 506772, United Arab Emirates
    +971 4 323 1833
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    Open Now:12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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    4.5 342 reviews
    #277 of 10,198 Restaurants in Dubai
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
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    Value
    Atmosphere

    Food and ambience

    Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
    Funky vibes and delicious tapas... we added the salad and the seafood ...
    Special occasions, Romantic, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
    Amazing Bar and RestaurantA Lovely Spot for Light Dining, with a Busy Bar and Outside Seating

    Location and contact

    Gate Village 6 Al Sa'ada St Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai 506772 United Arab Emirates
    Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
    1.4 miles from The Dubai Fountain
    Website
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    +971 4 323 1833
    Sponsored by: BOCA

    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

    1. Great Mediterranean Cuisine
    1. Great Mediterranean Cuisine
    "The food is to die for"
    Evrim H
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    2. Market Lunch at BOCA
    2. Market Lunch at BOCA
    "the freshest seafood restaurants for business lunch in DIFC area"
    tripofeterns
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    3. Great for dinner and drinks
    3. Great for dinner and drinks
    "Ambience was perfect and the servers were extremely courteous."
    Hendriea D
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    Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar
    FEATURES
    Delivery, Takeout, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Reka Varga

    Daniella was amazing knowledgeable and very friendly! Very nice place! Liked the bites and the drinks!

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Réka V
    Restaurant's Favorite
    Reviewed February 8, 2019 via mobile
    Best Restaurant in Dubai

    I truly mean it by saying that Boca so far is the best restaurant in Dubai . I have visited this restaurant not less then 6 times for the past two years and every time it was an amazing experience. Summer-winter-weekday-weekend equally good. Firstly and...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank diabfamily
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review on Trip Advisor and particularly for praising efforts of our staff member Marishka, and of course we really appreciate your great opinion! There is nothing better than reading positive comments from our guests about BOCA and that...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Amazing Bar and Restaurant

    I am a regular to Boca and it is one of my favorite places in DIFC. Exceptional choice of drinks and food. Good happy hour drinks offers. The lobster rolls and sliders are to die for in this restaurant, generally anything served there is amazing....More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank 411shadif
    Reviewed February 12, 2019 via mobile
    Great wines and I want to go in their cellar room!

    This place has an excellent selection of wines at (by Dubai standards) very reasonable prices. A lovely, elegant Spanish Chardonnay, for example, (photo attached) which was miles better than the standard of many Dubai hotels and restaurants. Go there! The bar is fun and lively;...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    1  Thank B5079GNpault
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Guest, All the team would like to thank you for visiting us. Also thank you for your opinion about our restaurant and our wine selection, as we love to know our guests appreciate our hard job in order to offer an amazing selection at...More

    Reviewed February 10, 2019 via mobile
    Lunch Feast

    Amazing amazing food. Could have tried everything on the menu. The stuffed olives were insanely delicious. And the Seabass. I will definitely return next trip to Dubai.More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank SecretEater79
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Guest, First of all we love your Trip Advisor nickname, and it is always a pleasure to welcome secret eaters who shares such amazing opinion, because it is very helpful for us. We strive to make your stay as pleasant as possible while we...More

    Reviewed January 25, 2019 via mobile
    Perfect chill out place.

    Whenever we get together with my friends, we always think of boca. Its very cozy funky and relax place for friends to just hang around, and the best part is the food is perfect for sharing!!! Congratulations to the guys!!! Highly recommended! Pass by and...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Marializa C
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Marializa, We greatly appreciate the magnificent opinion and the confidence you have placed in us. We love to read that you love BOCA and that you and your friends enjoy the time with us, especially trough Trip Advisor. We always try to offer the...More

    Reviewed December 12, 2018
    More than a Pub

    Nice atmosphere but as a restaurant it is average in terms of choices and quality. moreover, quite expensive.More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank naelalsayegh
    Omar S, General Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded December 15, 2018

    Dear Mr.Nael Al Sayegh, Thank you for visiting BOCA and taking the time to review us online. BOCA is a long standing Mediterranean Restaurant located in the heart of Dubai’s International Financial Center. We are very proud of our culinary heritage; our team of 18...More

    Reviewed October 17, 2018 via mobile
    Good bar for a drink

    nice and modern bar, ideal for a drink with friends, the food is a bit strange, mix between Spanish and European difficult to understand.More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Helena C
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded December 4, 2018

    Dear Helena, Thank you for your comment about BOCA Dubai. We are pleased that you have visited us. We strive to provide the ultimate service while maintaining a casual and enjoyable atmosphere. Nothing is more important to us than wellbeing of our customers. We look...More

    Reviewed October 9, 2018
    BOCA Grape Festival Brunch - Surprisingly Underwhelming

    I booked the BOCA Grape Festival Brunch for my birthday, and unfortunately the experience itself was a bit anticlimactic.The brunch advertises 20 different grape varieties that can be found in dedicated stations, conversations with sommeliers, and an overall festive experience, but the promise was not...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Omar M
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Omar, All the restaurant team wants to thank you for visiting us and for your opinion, because it is very helpful for us. We strive to make your stay as pleasant and we are sorry that we did not succeed this time. We are...More

    Reviewed September 21, 2018 via mobile
    Perfect Lunch

    One of the freshest seafood restaurants for business lunch in DIFC area. From 1 to 10 I could rate 9. Environment, staff, quick service, food is the main factor to try business lunch at Boca. Highly recommended.More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank tripofeterns
    AdriaMunozR, Guest Relations Manager at BOCA, responded to this reviewResponded September 23, 2018

    Dear Etern, I would like to thank you for visiting us. Also thank you for your opinion and for sharing it with all travelers and visitors on Trip Advisor. Your opinion is very helpful for us and we really appreciate you take your time and...More

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    Nope. Smoking is permitted indoors (at the bar only) and outdoors.
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