Winter in Dubai is the best time of the year as the weather is pleasant and great for outdoor activities, al fresco dining, food and shopping festivals etc.. The flourishing culinary scene in the city has been busy with opening of many new restaurants, bars, lounges and pop-ups in the last quarter of this year.
Here’s a list of some of the venues I tried this season in alphabetical order:
1 Amuni Restaurant & Lounge
Amuni Restaurant & Lounge is a fabulous new addition to the fine dining scene in Dubai. Inspired by the Spanish, French and Italian riviera’s, Amuni offers best of the Mediterranean cuisine in a luxurious setting. As it is located on the 50th floor, you can expect stunning city views. Date night or business lunch, Amuni Restaurant & Lounge has it covered.
Venue: Amuni Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 50th floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Timings: Monday-Saturday 10am till 2:30am,
Sunday 12pm till 3am
Reservations: reservations@amunidxb.com
Phone: +971 56 111 3034
2 Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia
There is a new addition to Jumeirah Al Qasr’s dining portfolio- Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia. It offers a unique twist to traditional Indian cuisine. Expect a gorgeous and vibrant venue with a menu featuring regional dishes that honors the diverse cooking methods passed down through generations. Casual luncheon or celebratory dinner, Atrangi is a place to be.
Venue: Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia
Location: Jumeirah Al Qasr
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, & 7pm to11:30pm
Reservations: reservations@atrangidubai.com
Phone: +971 55 168 0802
3 Agora Cocktail Bar & Social Club
Agora is a gathering place for social and stimulating discourse, a perfect venue for those seeking a refreshing and innovative beverage and delicious bites in a super chic atmosphere.
Venue: Agora Cocktail Bar & Social Club
Location: The Dubai Edition
Timings: Tuesday-Sunday, 6pm till 3am
Phone: 058 592 5823
4 Babel
Babel is an upscale Levantine/Mediterranean restaurant located in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue. Expect Levantine cuisine elevated through progressive culinary creations in a luxurious atmosphere with magnificent views of Dubai Water Fountains.
Venue: Babel Restaurant
Location: Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 12pm to 12am
Phone: 04 431 2333
5 GIMI
GIMI is a modern Korean and Asian restaurant with a hawker-style vibe. Expect a quirky menu with exquisite, bold and fiery flavors. The restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol but offers non alcoholic cocktails.
Venue: GIMI
Location: Wasl Vita Mall
Timings: Tuesday to Friday 6pm-12am, Saturday-Sunday 12pm-12am
Phone: 056 545 9575
6 Grand Gourmet
Grand Gourmet is an all-day dining restaurant with multinational cuisines, interactive live-cooking stations and a wide range of delicacies with 200+ dishes. Expect a massive and inviting space with a great spread, there is something for everyone and it is pocket-friendly too.
Venue: Grand Gourmet
Location: Asiana Grand Hotel
Phone: 04 519 7777
7 Plain
Plain is a hidden gem in Jumeirah, it is a homegrown concept that offers creatively handcrafted dishes, desserts and drinks, it is anything but plain. Expect aesthetically pleasing venue with eclectic menu and impressive service.
Venue: Plain
Location: Umm Suqeim
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 8am-12pm
Phone: 04 665 8892
8 Rohini by Little Miss India
Rohini is a new venture by award-winning team of Little Miss India. Expect authentic Indian food with a modern flair, exotic cocktails and a cool atmosphere. A restaurant worth visiting for flavorful Indian cuisine in Dubai.
Venue: Rohini by Little Miss India
Location: Movenpick JLT
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 12:30-1am
Phone: 04 438 0064
9 Rex Bar
Set sail in style at the now open for al fresco season -Rex Bar at the Intercontinental Dubai Marina. Expect extraordinary view of Dubai while soaking up the outdoor vibes with Peroni signature cocktails and delicious Italian bites.
Venue: Rex Bar
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Marina
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 5pm-1am
Phone: 04 446 6777
10 Soul Kitchen
Feed your soul at the newly opened Soul Kitchen in Business Bay. Their menu is an ode to the Arab diaspora that spread to Latin America in the mid 19th century, every bite summons the taste that shaped that journey. Expect Levantine and Latin American flavors in a sublime space, handcrafted cocktails and beats of world music.
Venue: Soul Kitchen
Location: Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 5pm-1am
Phone: 04 836 0900
11 Sal’s Bistro
Charming lakeside dining spot Sal’s Bistro is a French bistro concept located in Jumeirah Islands Pavilion. Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, it is an ideal place that offers fresh, tasty and healthy home-style food. We enjoyed their breakfast and can’t wait to visit them again for dinner.
Venue: Sal’s Bistro
Location: Jumeirah Islands Pavilion
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 9am-11:30pm
Phone: 050 788 0222
12 XU Restaurant
XU is a new Cantonese restaurant and bar by Rikas Group that is now open in Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates. Serving dinner only, XU promises diners a late night escape far from the ordinary and mundane. Expect swanky interiors, delightfully quirky cocktails, exotic dishes and attentive service in a lively atmosphere.
Venue: XU Restaurant
Location: Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates
Timings: Monday-Sunday, 6pm until late
Phone: 04 394 6252
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