Dive Into Ting Irie’s ‘Island Catch Tuesdays’ in Dubai

Posted on April 17, 2025

Dive Into Ting Irie’s ‘Island Catch Tuesdays’ in Dubai

Enjoy three-course seafood at Ting Irie on Thursdays.

Let’s talk seafood. Not the “lemon wedge and a polite nod” kind. We’re talking big flavor, bold spices, and enough Caribbean vibes to make your taste buds do the dutty wine. Welcome to Island Catch Tuesdays at Ting Irie—Dubai’s very first Jamaican restaurant and lounge, where seafood has officially been given a passport to paradise.

So what’s the catch

Every Tuesday from 6:00pm to midnight, Ting Irie rolls out a three-course seafood extravaganza for AED 195 (+VAT & municipality fees). That’s right—three courses of pure island goodness, plus the option to sip on a bottle of selected wine for just AED 175. Fancy, yes. But also? Fun. Think Caribbean comfort food meets Dubai nightlife glow-up.

Let’s dive into the menu

Starters aka “Likkle Seafood Tings”

These aren’t your average starters—they’re bold, spicy, and know how to make an entrance. Expect island icons like:

Ackee & Saltfish Patty – The patty that put all other patties to shame.
Crispy Shrimp Bun – Crunchy, saucy, everything a shrimp sandwich dreams of being.
Shrimp Tostones – Fried plantains topped with juicy shrimp. Crunch + flavor = heaven.
Pepper Shrimp – Warning: may cause happy tears (from the spice and the flavor).
Lobster Roll – Lobster dressed to impress, Caribbean-style.
Shrimp Patty – It’s flaky. It’s spicy. It’s downright addictive.

Basically, you’ll be tempted to turn your starter into a main event—but hold tight, the seafood train’s just getting started.

Mains aka “Big Seafood Tings”

Now here’s where things get extra. Like, “I need a food nap after this” extra.

Ackee & Saltfish – Jamaica’s national treasure. Creamy ackee meets salty fish with roasted plantains on the side? Yes, please.
Seafood Stew – Crab, shrimp, and tilapia take a hot tub dip in either a Creole spice bath or coconut cream dream.
Curry Shrimp – Comfort food meets Caribbean heat. Served with coconut rice to keep things cozy.
Seabass Rundown – Wrapped in banana leaf, cooked slow, and served with veggies and rice. Island magic on a plate.
Lobster Ravioli – Fancy meets fiery. Jerk-butter lobster inside soft pasta pillows, with a velvety bisque to seal the deal.
Hellshire Pon Di Beach – Whole fish done your way (grilled, fried, escovitch’d, you name it), served with rice or golden crispy festivals. A dish with main character energy.

Dessert

If you thought plantains were only for savory dishes—prepare to be sweetly surprised.

Plantain Tart – Fruity, flaky, fabulous.
Granny’s Pudding – Like a warm Caribbean hug in dessert form. Don’t question it, just order it.

Reason this is a big deal

Most seafood menus in Dubai tend to stick to a familiar Mediterranean vibe. Which is great and all, but sometimes your palate wants to party. Ting Irie flips the script with flavors straight from the islands—spices that sizzle, sauces that slap, and dishes that bring Jamaican soul to your plate.

Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast, a flavor chaser, or just someone looking for a Tuesday night that doesn’t scream “office leftovers,” Island Catch Tuesdays is calling your name (probably with a reggae beat playing in the background).