Bordo Mavi

The story

Bordo Mavi Dubai – Michelin-Recommended Turkish Seafood at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

Born of Salt and Tradition

Since 1995, Bordo Mavi has anchored itself in the heart of Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, bringing the soul of Turkey’s Black Sea coast to Dubai. This is not a restaurant that merely serves seafood – it is a living archive of coastal cooking, guided by master fishmonger Ersan Yılmaz, whose craft began at age nine on the docks of Trabzon. His family’s eight generations of Black Sea mastery are the foundation of every plate.

The setting mirrors the philosophy: fresh fish displayed on ice, rustic elegance, and the quiet rhythm of the harbour just beyond the windows. It is a place where the sea’s daily gifts are treated with reverence.

The Fishmonger’s Craft

Ersan Yılmaz’s journey from a small fishing village to Dubai is the story of Bordo Mavi. By sixteen he was already preparing the freshest catches under seasoned chefs. Today, he blends centuries-old Anatolian recipes with modern precision. The menu changes with the catch, but signatures like the Black Sea Anchovy Pan-Fried – coated in corn flour – and the Wild Black Sea Seabass Lokum Style speak directly to his heritage. Even the butter follows a 250-year-old Ottoman recipe, and the Reyhan Sherbet is made from a 600-year-old Anatolian tradition.

Award-Winning Seafood

Bordo Mavi’s recognition is not accidental. The Michelin Guide Dubai 2025 awarded it a place in its selection, while TimeOut Dubai named it Best Seafood Restaurant 2024. The praise is echoed by guests who describe the food, service, and atmosphere as outstanding.

For those who love Turkish seafood in its most authentic, thoughtful form, Bordo Mavi is a destination that delivers on every level.