If you’ve exhausted all of your usual dinner spots, you’re in the right place as new restaurants in Dubai are always popping up. Whether it’s a fancy fine-dining spot for a romantic date night, or somewhere more cool and casual to gather with your mates, we’ve got the inside scoop on the must-visit places across the city.
SOON
SOON is one of the first Japanese Izakayas to open in JLT. Inspired by Japanese gaming culture, cyberpunk and a 1980s aesthetic, SOON is keeping in touch with the original coding of Tokyo’s Izakaya scene.
Address: Cluster P, Armada Tower 2 – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Jumeirah Lake Towers – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 55 434 0575
The Guild
The first of four distinct spaces that will make up The Guild in DIFC has officially opened: The Nurseries is a refined space for daytime dining and evening drinks. Drawing inspiration from the bustling streets of Soho, rich textures and colours create a space that serves as a chic daytime destination for freshly baked pastries and proper coffees.
Address: Icd Brookfield Place – Trade Centre – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 54 279 6826
Hoe Lee Kow
Love Korean BBQ? You’ll want to check out chef Reif Othman’s latest concept: an unconventional Korean (licensed) restaurant, Hoe Lee Kow, located in Dubai Hills Business Park. The restaurant is cosy and minimalistic with playful nods to Korean culture including traditional masks, clothing, and decorative fans.
Address: Dubai Hills Business Park, Building 4 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 4 255 5142
Konjiki Hototogisu
From Tokyo to Dubai, Michelin-star Konjiki Hototogisu is open for the first time in the UAE. Located on the second floor of Mall of the Emirates, opposite More Café, the ramen restaurant has already caused a craze on social media.
Address: Mall Of Emirates – 2nd Level – near More Cafe and CB2 – Al Barsha – Al Barsha 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 4 227 6811
Chez Wam
The next piece in the St Regis Gardens puzzle is Chez Wam, a brand-new concept serving modern French cuisine. It’s divided between a cosy bar, intimate restaurant, and a chef’s table counter experience where guests will be able to watch the culinary masters at work.
Address: St Regis Gardens Palm – The Palm Jumeirah – Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 4 410 6707
The Black Sheep
Now welcoming guests to its cosy home in Pullman JLT, located in Cluster T, The Black Sheep promises a welcoming atmosphere, daily happy hour, and all of your favourite British classics.
Address: Pullman Hotel – Cluster T – Jumeirah Lake Towers – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 58 599 5664
Kai Enzo
One of two new openings from chef Izu Ani this month, Kai Enzo is a stunning new rooftop space perched atop Hyatt Centric La Mer, presenting a fusion of eclectic Japanese and Mediterranean flavours. The restaurant is clean and minimalist, with warm colours and beautiful views that stretch across the entire Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf.
Address: La Mer North – Hyatt Centric – Jumeirah – Jumeirah 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 4 302 1275
Okku
After closing its doors back in 2018, the award-winning Japanese restaurant, bar and lounge, Okku has reopened inside the Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah. With Okku 2.0, we are promised the same famed Okku fine dining experience from the gorgeous setting, attentive service, and of course, delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine with a twist.
Address: Marriott Resort Palm – Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 4 666 1566
La Petite Ani
From one of Dubai’s most treasured chefs, Chef Izu Ani, La Petite Ani is the sister restaurant to Dubai Mall’s La Maison Ani. Celebrating French cuisine, The homegrown restaurant serves relaxed French-Mediterranean cuisine from breakfast through to dinner, which can be enjoyed either in the casual Parisian-style café or for a chic takeaway.
Address: Gate Avenue – Trade Centre – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 52 176 7013
Hawker Boi
From humble beginnings as a sellout Dubai supper club to a permanent residence in JLT, Hawkerboi is a brilliant homegrown success story. In keeping with the cuisine, the venue also offers the same aesthetic as a vibrant South East Asian market seats to the culinary action.
Address: The Park – Jumeirah Lake Towers – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 50 427 5217
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki, Dubai Hills
Reif Othman has become a household name in Dubai in recent years largely due to his multi-award-winning cooking. The acclaimed chef has now opened a new licensed version of his beloved Reif Japanese Kushiyaki at Dubai Hills Business Park district.
Address: Dubai Hills Business Park, Building 3 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +971 4 255 5142
Eleven Green
After accruing a small legion of fans across the city with their award-winning Bull Burger, paella pop-ups, and sell-out supper clubs, the team behind Tano’s at 8 has now opened an all-new homegrown burger bistro concept in Dubai called Eleven Green.
Address: Road Adjacent – Al Thanya – Jumeirah St – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact: +97145723000
