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XU: Cantonese dining & cocktails in Dubai’s Al Barsha
Located at the Kempinski Hotel, attached to the Mall of the Emirates, XU is a Cantonese dining & cocktails destination by the Dubai-born Rikas Group – a.k.a the folks behind stellar concepts Twiggy, La Cantine, Tagomago, Eugene Eugene, and more…
Featuring a fully licensed bar and sultry, sexy vibes, XU is the perfect date night spot. There’s a live DJ, a gorgeous outside terrace, and a host of seating options for all group sizes. Complete with a crimson colour palette, and flashes of gold, wood, and greenery, XU is open for dinner and drinks from 6 p.m. until late.
Signor Sassi: London’s iconic Italian on the Palm Jumeirah
First opened in 1984 in Knightsbridge, London, Signor Sassi Dubai is located at the St. Regis Gardens on the Palm Jumeirah. A partnership between Sunset Hospitality here in the UAE and San Carlo Restaurants, this upscale, fine-dining, licensed restaurant is the perfect place to head for a special occasion…
Inspired by the palatial villas of Lake Como, Signor Sassi offers an enchanting atmosphere and a variety of seating options for all group sizes. There’s a regal (licensed) bar, opulent dining room, and cosy terrace area. There are also semi-private dining options available. Romantic and elegant, it’s the type of place you dress up for and take someone you want to impress.
Uchi: A tiny Japanese fine dining gem with a specialist whisky bar
Open daily for lunch, dinner, and drinks until late, Uchi first opened in the winter of 2023 in Dubai’s well-heeled financial center. With the coziness and exclusivity of a secret members club or upscale bar, this tiny Japanese fine dining gem is the brainchild of Carole Moawad, the Lebanese expat and entrepreneur behind the UAE’s first homegrown mochi ice-cream brand, M’OISHI…
Sultry and sophisticated, Uchi encompasses a small bar area alongside an intimate dining room for small to medium group sizes. There is also a chef’s counter.
Drinks-wise the bar is fully licensed and specializes in whisky – here, the signature UCHI shot is poured at a generous 50ml (exceeding the standard 530ml maximum for alcohol shots in Dubai). Food-wise, you’ll find Japanese-inspired fusion and a tempting menu divided between small bites, sushi, the sea selection, the wagyu selection, appetizers, mains, and desserts.
Zenon: An Al-driven, upscale restaurant in Downtown Dubai
Located at the Address Dubai Mall hotel, Zenon is a unique Al-driven, upscale restaurant and bar in Downtown Dubai. Offering a show-stopping experience
from start to finish, this is the perfect place to head if you want fancy vibes, impeccable food, and a dazzling ambiance…
With a seating capacity to host 360 guests, Zenon takes over a rather large chunk of the Address Dubai Mall’s Lobby Level. Complete with a bustling licensed bar and ample seating options for all group sizes, there is also a private, members-only lounge. Food-wise, you are in for a treat as three talented chefs – Italian Executive Chef Lorenzo Buccarini, Japanese Head Chef Tatsuya Ueda, and Grecian Head Chef Thomas Papas have combined their passion and skills to curate a Mediterranean and Asian menu.
Eugène Eugène: A stunning French brasserie in Al Barsha
From the Rikas Group (also behind XU, incidentally a stone’s throw away), Eugène Eugène is a stunning French brasserie tucked away on the rooftop of the Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates. Inspired by a greenhouse, the vibes here will instantly have you relaxing those shoulders…
Filled with heaps of natural sunlight thanks to the glasshouse-like structure, beautiful green plants are abundant, and a relaxing, earthy colour palette. There’s a striking central bar complete with bar stools and lounge seating alongside a plethora of dining seating options – including semi-private dining and an al fresco area. Food-wise the kitchen is in the very capable hands of head chef Yanis Sgad (Burj Al Arab, Four Seasons George V Paris, and more) and features modern French cuisine. The menu is divided between starters, salads, fish & seafood, meat & poultry, pasta & risotto, and side dishes. Vegetarians are well catered to, vegans not so much.
The Citronelle Club: Pan Asian cuisine with French flair
Located at the SO/ Uptown hotel close to Dubai’s JLT neighbourhood, The Citronelle Club first opened in September 2023. Featuring upscale vibes, a licensed bar, and a maze-like design, this sultry restaurant is perfect for date night or a special occasion like a birthday…
Food-wise, there’s a bustling open kitchen and live cooking stations offering Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisine with a French twist, led by Chef Tiger Fongchen Chen, Chef de Cuisine. The menu is divided between Dim Sum, Hot & Cold Appetizers, The Signature Dishes, Fire in Wok, and Desserts. Each section of the menu has at least one vegan-friendly option, minus the desserts. Drinks-wise, the bar is fully licensed and stocked with all of your favourites.
Soul Kitchen: A buzzy Beirut hotspot in Business Bay
An iconic name from Beirut, Soul Kitchen first opened its doors in Dubai’s Business Bay in September 2023. An ode to the Levantine diaspora that spread through Latin America starting in the 19th Century, this sultry hotspot features a sleek restaurant and a buzzy licensed bar…
Super spacious, Soul Kitchen is divided into two main areas that host a total of 130 guests. There’s a traditional dinner seating area, a licensed bar, and the ‘Live Room’, where DJs and performers entertain the crowd. Then, there’s a lounge-like seating area with a chilled ambiance and an expansive al fresco terrace. The eye-catching colour combination of green and pink is charming, and the HUNTR loved the cool but easygoing vibe. Open daily for dinner and drinks from 5 p.m. until late, this is the perfect spot for virtually any occasion – a casual weeknight dinner, a first date cocktail, a birthday celebration, or a big client dinner. It’s a great all-rounder that will please all tastes.
Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia: An elegant, licensed Indian restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr
Located at the picture-perfect Jumeirah Al Qasr, Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia first opened its doors just as Dubai was getting ready to welcome the cool breeze. The brainchild of Ritu Dalmia – a celebrated Indian chef and entrepreneur with many popular restaurants in India and Italy including Cittamani in Milan and Diva in Delhi, Atrangi is accessible by buggy or abra at the Al Qasr hotel entrance.
This stunning Indian hotspot is classy and cosy, romantic, and perfect for a special occasion such as a date night or a birthday, the bar is fully licensed and offers a wide variety of craft cocktails and mocktails alongside other premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Food-wise, the menu features a tempting array of dishes, which are designed to be shared. There are plenty of options for vegetarians, alongside an assortment of dishes with seafood, fish, chicken, beef, duck, and more.
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