11 minDubai is soon becoming the city that never sleeps…
Along the lines of a never resting city, the ever-changing landscape of Dubai’s culinary and social scene seems to keep evolving every year. The stunning new venues spoil the chic brigade of Dubai with conceptual ambiences, live performances, stunning views and great food & drink.
Here’s some of the hottest new restaurant openings in 2020 Dubai has seen.
CLAP, DUBAI
The brand new rooftop restaurant in Dubai has blessed us with a premium experience in the heart of DIFC. The exceptional inclusion into Dubai’s nightlife scene, Clap Dubai is a concept form Beirut, Lebanon that offers the taste of Japanese cuisine in Dubai, which incidentally happens to be DIFC’s largest rooftop venue! The eclectic décor and sleek design complements the signature dishes which includes the yellowtail sashimi with tosazu dressing and foie gras gyoza.
CE LA VI, DUBAI
Atop the 54th floor of the iconic Address Sky View Hotel in Downtown Dubai, Ce La Vi Dubai has graced the city with more than just a direct vantage point to the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa Dubai. This hot new restaurant that opened in Dubai 2020 is a concept from Singapore that brings us a mouth-watering menu and chic upscale energy, Ce La Vi Dubai comes alive at night.
Lets see where Ce La Vi Dubai takes us in 2021. Dubai’s nightlife never looked better!
LOLA TABERNA ESPANOLA, DUBAI
A brand new Spanish restaurant has been welcomed into the nightlife scene in Dubai. Depsite COVID-19, the culinary landscape of Dubai seems to be upgrading with every passing month. Look forward to Lola Taberna Espanola, Dubai that has replaced Barbary Dubai in Tryp by Wyndam Dubai in Barsha Heights. Expect an authentic Spanish cuisine in Dubai blended with their expansive terrace dining area with a cozy yet premium experience.
ROKA DUBAI
With the successful launch of Roka Dubai in March 2020, the restaurant fulfills its promise for sensational Japanese cuisine in Dubai with a casual twist. Roka Dubai offers a bright atmosphere, vibrant dinners and an outdoor terrace with Burj Khalifa Dubai views!
SAMAKJE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, DUBAI
Loosely translated into ‘fish expert’ in Arabic, Samakje’s menu bursts with seafood specials with a fresh twist at The Pointe Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The menu is covered in Levant meets Mediterranean influences, which includes ‘a fresh catch of the day’! Enjoy their selection of truffle labnah dip, fish tangine and lobster kibbeh. Glaze your sweet tooth with labneh cheesecake and a chocolate mouse pastille alongside views of Atlantis The Palm while you dine!
99 SUSHI BAR, DUBAI
One word describes this new Dubai restaurant in 2020: fancy. Housing 99 guests in the heart of the Address Downtown Dubai, the new sushi bar in Dubai is famous for its gorgeous Burj Khalifa views, indoor and outdoor seating and a stunning selection of dishes including gunkan sushi, spicy tuna tarter and foie gras nigiri. Dubai’s nightlife scene is looking better and better!
PALM BAY, DUBAI
A fresh, funk concept has entered Dubai’s nightlife and social scene with Club Vista Mare Dubai’s bar and restaurant coined Palm Bay Dubai! Expect a casual setting with vivid colors for décor paired with a Caribbean energy in Dubai! Enjoy their sharing style dishes from Palm Bay Dubai's chef Gregory who was inspired by his grandmother’s cooking whilst being born and raised in Saint Vincent.
MAINE LAND BRASSERIE, DUBAI
Blessing the nightlife scene in Dubai, the buzzing new venue in the heart of The Opus by Zaha Hadid, Dubai opened in Dubai 2020 just after lockdown. The stunning venue is known for its grandeur and luxe setting in Dubai offering sophisticated dining and an upscale ambience perfectly merging with the city’s chic lifestyle.
ASADOR DE ARANDA, DUBAI
Now open in the Address Downtown Dubai, Asador De Aranda Dubai promises a fine selection of Spanish signature dishes such as roasted lamb leg, grilles steaks, gazpacho, seafood paella and more! Asador De Aranda Dubai is the city’s first branch after Madrid, Barcelona and Seville! An authentic restaurant straight from the heart of Castilla y Leon, Spain is a perfect inclusion into Dubai’s nightlife scene.
KOKO BAY, DUBAI
A new restaurant in Dubai 2020 has arrive straight out of island paradise Bali. Koko Bay Dubai is beach inspired eatery in the heart of Palm West Beach Dubai offering a perfect vantage point for incredulous sunset views in Dubai. Known for it’s fantastic array of Pan-Asian cuisine in Dubai and al fresco dining, pair your luscious island-esque meal with their extensive cocktail list bound to transport you to Bali! Dubai’s nightlife is just getting started!
ZOR, DUBAI
A new Uzbeki restaurant in Dubai has opened up in Dubai’s 2020 nightlife scene. Located in the heart of Palm Jumeirah’s The Pointe Dubai, Zor Dubai’s menu incudes traditional Uzbek beef, lamb soups, braised lamb, meat skewers, lamb chops and more! Enjoy alfresco dining in Dubai with their terrace dining area overlooking the stunning Palm Fountain, Dubai!
KIMURA-YA, DUBAI
The popular name in Japan’s Tokyo, this authentic Japanese restaurant in Dubai has graced the Dubai’s nightlife and social scene with Kimura-Ya Dubai. The traditional izakaya style eatery in Business Bay promises signature Japanese dishes in Dubai such as sushi, ramen, Japanese shabu-shabu hotpot and nabemoni-style sukiyaki!
BRASS MONKEY, DUBAI
Inspired by an ultra cool vintage American movie scene, Brass Monkey Dubai is known for it’s two dining areas, a massive arcade hall and a 12-lane bowling alley! Brass Monkey Dubai is a playground for adults paired with a contemporary Asian menu in Dubai and topped off with an Americanesque hangout spot in Dubai! Fun lovers and friends, head on over to this cool venue for post work drinks in Dubai with your best mates! A fun inclusion into Dubai’s nightlife scene!
WANE BY SOMIYA, DUBAI
The aesthetic hotspot in the Address Dubai Marina is known for more than their amazing celebrity performances in Dubai. Wane by SoMiya Dubai is a new pool club opened in Dubai 2020 that has blessed the city with relaxed poolside lounging in Dubai with artisanal drinks and Mediterranean – Asian dishes! With their well known Euro-tropical vibe in Dubai enhanced by life size artistic structures by French artist Idriss B, Wane By SoMiya Dubai has gone from strength to strength with their special celebrity appearances in Dubai from Akon, GIMS, etc. and stunning views of the Dubai Marina and JBR! A definite A+ to the nightlife scene in Dubai 2020!
JONES THE GROCER, DUBAI
The ultra modern Australian concept has come to Dubai in 2020. The waterfront restaurant in Dubai's Palm West Beach offers a wood-fired oven cooked food, a beach bar in Dubai, a cool sandwich counter and cheese + charcuterie walls! The pet friendly venue in Dubai welcomes all to try out their menu made with artisanal ingredients, which include specials like pizzas, peri-peri octopus, surf and turf, garlic and chili linguine and more! Try out Jones The Grocer Dubai’s gourmet products such as artisanal chutney, cheeses and range of meats that will keep you wanting more.
THE PANGOLIN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, DUBAI
In the heart of the Els Club Dubai is the newly opened restaurant and bar in Dubai 2020: The Pangolin Dubai. The novel bistro eatery comes with an outdoor seating area in the terrace with a BBQ and special cocktail menu. Head on over to the innovative terrace bar and restaurant in Dubai for a hearty dish under the stars surrounded by lush greenery!
TRATTORIA BY CINQUE, DUBAI
The Italian Restaurant in Dubai, Cinque at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai has opened up a new sister eatery at the FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai called Trattoria by Cinque Dubai! The menu promises a rustic Italian vibe paired with a menu with a modern twist! Dishes to expect include pizzas, pastas and more. Relax in their casual ambience at FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai with some of their cool tunes!
L’ATELIER BY JOEL RUBUCHON, DUBAI
The distinguished chef of this venue, Joel Rubuchon, has for the first time ever named a venue after him for this new restaurant that opened up in Dubai 2020. With a highly deserved 31 Michelin Stars across all Joel Rubuchon’s restaurants in the world, L’Atelier by Joel Rubuchon is Dubai’s first! The classic venue offers fine dining in DIFC with a sophisticated ambience.
Lets see where Joel Rubuchon takes the nightlife in Dubai in 2021!
SLAB, DUBAI
From Chef Omar Rodriguez comes a Peruvian acclaimed restaurant in Dubai called SLAB, Dubai! Dubai’s nightlife can expect a ‘live in’ design for décor and food lover specials mixed with a lazy lunch for a dining selection. Located in Mercato Mall Dubai in Jumeirah 1, SLAB Dubai is the perfect place to ‘work from home’ and to enjoy a crunchy Mexican corn fritter with kale salad tossed with nuoc cham.
SAL DUBAI
This new Jumeirah terrace venue in Dubai has come through with bright colors from Santorini, Greece and a stunning Mediterranean cuisine in Dubai’s nightlife! The crisp white hues of Sal Dubai blends perfectly with its pool overlooking the seven star hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai! The Italian-Mediterranean blend of flavors of Sal Dubai with transform your palette into a melting pot of tastes from their king crab, sea salted crusted sea bass and homemade trenette pasta!
SENOR PICO, DUBAI
Dubai’s nightlife scene has looked better after Senor Pico Dubai came into the picture! The Mexico-California style restaurant in Dubai promises a fiesta where you can eat your heart out with their pastor lamb marinated for 48 hours in pineapple, onion, and coriander. Pair Senor Pico Dubai’s menu with their mixed drinks selection in Dubai with shaken, frozen or tropical flavors at Palm West Beach, Dubai.
Note: Ensure an advanced booking/reservation before arriving to any of the above mentioned venues.
**Strict social distancing measures are to be followed at all venues**
**Call the venue ahead of your visit to confirm new rules and regulations**
Article published on December 22nd 2020
Along the lines of a never resting city, the ever-changing landscape of Dubai’s culinary and social scene seems to keep evolving every year. The stunning new venues spoil the chic brigade of Dubai with conceptual ambiences, live performances, stunning views and great food & drink.
Here’s some of the hottest new restaurant openings in 2020 Dubai has seen.
CLAP, DUBAI
The brand new rooftop restaurant in Dubai has blessed us with a premium experience in the heart of DIFC. The exceptional inclusion into Dubai’s nightlife scene, Clap Dubai is a concept form Beirut, Lebanon that offers the taste of Japanese cuisine in Dubai, which incidentally happens to be DIFC’s largest rooftop venue! The eclectic décor and sleek design complements the signature dishes which includes the yellowtail sashimi with tosazu dressing and foie gras gyoza.
CE LA VI, DUBAI
Atop the 54th floor of the iconic Address Sky View Hotel in Downtown Dubai, Ce La Vi Dubai has graced the city with more than just a direct vantage point to the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa Dubai. This hot new restaurant that opened in Dubai 2020 is a concept from Singapore that brings us a mouth-watering menu and chic upscale energy, Ce La Vi Dubai comes alive at night.
Lets see where Ce La Vi Dubai takes us in 2021. Dubai’s nightlife never looked better!
LOLA TABERNA ESPANOLA, DUBAI
A brand new Spanish restaurant has been welcomed into the nightlife scene in Dubai. Depsite COVID-19, the culinary landscape of Dubai seems to be upgrading with every passing month. Look forward to Lola Taberna Espanola, Dubai that has replaced Barbary Dubai in Tryp by Wyndam Dubai in Barsha Heights. Expect an authentic Spanish cuisine in Dubai blended with their expansive terrace dining area with a cozy yet premium experience.
ROKA DUBAI
With the successful launch of Roka Dubai in March 2020, the restaurant fulfills its promise for sensational Japanese cuisine in Dubai with a casual twist. Roka Dubai offers a bright atmosphere, vibrant dinners and an outdoor terrace with Burj Khalifa Dubai views!
SAMAKJE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, DUBAI
Loosely translated into ‘fish expert’ in Arabic, Samakje’s menu bursts with seafood specials with a fresh twist at The Pointe Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The menu is covered in Levant meets Mediterranean influences, which includes ‘a fresh catch of the day’! Enjoy their selection of truffle labnah dip, fish tangine and lobster kibbeh. Glaze your sweet tooth with labneh cheesecake and a chocolate mouse pastille alongside views of Atlantis The Palm while you dine!
99 SUSHI BAR, DUBAI
One word describes this new Dubai restaurant in 2020: fancy. Housing 99 guests in the heart of the Address Downtown Dubai, the new sushi bar in Dubai is famous for its gorgeous Burj Khalifa views, indoor and outdoor seating and a stunning selection of dishes including gunkan sushi, spicy tuna tarter and foie gras nigiri. Dubai’s nightlife scene is looking better and better!
PALM BAY, DUBAI
A fresh, funk concept has entered Dubai’s nightlife and social scene with Club Vista Mare Dubai’s bar and restaurant coined Palm Bay Dubai! Expect a casual setting with vivid colors for décor paired with a Caribbean energy in Dubai! Enjoy their sharing style dishes from Palm Bay Dubai's chef Gregory who was inspired by his grandmother’s cooking whilst being born and raised in Saint Vincent.
MAINE LAND BRASSERIE, DUBAI
Blessing the nightlife scene in Dubai, the buzzing new venue in the heart of The Opus by Zaha Hadid, Dubai opened in Dubai 2020 just after lockdown. The stunning venue is known for its grandeur and luxe setting in Dubai offering sophisticated dining and an upscale ambience perfectly merging with the city’s chic lifestyle.
ASADOR DE ARANDA, DUBAI
Now open in the Address Downtown Dubai, Asador De Aranda Dubai promises a fine selection of Spanish signature dishes such as roasted lamb leg, grilles steaks, gazpacho, seafood paella and more! Asador De Aranda Dubai is the city’s first branch after Madrid, Barcelona and Seville! An authentic restaurant straight from the heart of Castilla y Leon, Spain is a perfect inclusion into Dubai’s nightlife scene.
KOKO BAY, DUBAI
A new restaurant in Dubai 2020 has arrive straight out of island paradise Bali. Koko Bay Dubai is beach inspired eatery in the heart of Palm West Beach Dubai offering a perfect vantage point for incredulous sunset views in Dubai. Known for it’s fantastic array of Pan-Asian cuisine in Dubai and al fresco dining, pair your luscious island-esque meal with their extensive cocktail list bound to transport you to Bali! Dubai’s nightlife is just getting started!
ZOR, DUBAI
A new Uzbeki restaurant in Dubai has opened up in Dubai’s 2020 nightlife scene. Located in the heart of Palm Jumeirah’s The Pointe Dubai, Zor Dubai’s menu incudes traditional Uzbek beef, lamb soups, braised lamb, meat skewers, lamb chops and more! Enjoy alfresco dining in Dubai with their terrace dining area overlooking the stunning Palm Fountain, Dubai!
KIMURA-YA, DUBAI
The popular name in Japan’s Tokyo, this authentic Japanese restaurant in Dubai has graced the Dubai’s nightlife and social scene with Kimura-Ya Dubai. The traditional izakaya style eatery in Business Bay promises signature Japanese dishes in Dubai such as sushi, ramen, Japanese shabu-shabu hotpot and nabemoni-style sukiyaki!
BRASS MONKEY, DUBAI
Inspired by an ultra cool vintage American movie scene, Brass Monkey Dubai is known for it’s two dining areas, a massive arcade hall and a 12-lane bowling alley! Brass Monkey Dubai is a playground for adults paired with a contemporary Asian menu in Dubai and topped off with an Americanesque hangout spot in Dubai! Fun lovers and friends, head on over to this cool venue for post work drinks in Dubai with your best mates! A fun inclusion into Dubai’s nightlife scene!
WANE BY SOMIYA, DUBAI
The aesthetic hotspot in the Address Dubai Marina is known for more than their amazing celebrity performances in Dubai. Wane by SoMiya Dubai is a new pool club opened in Dubai 2020 that has blessed the city with relaxed poolside lounging in Dubai with artisanal drinks and Mediterranean – Asian dishes! With their well known Euro-tropical vibe in Dubai enhanced by life size artistic structures by French artist Idriss B, Wane By SoMiya Dubai has gone from strength to strength with their special celebrity appearances in Dubai from Akon, GIMS, etc. and stunning views of the Dubai Marina and JBR! A definite A+ to the nightlife scene in Dubai 2020!
JONES THE GROCER, DUBAI
The ultra modern Australian concept has come to Dubai in 2020. The waterfront restaurant in Dubai's Palm West Beach offers a wood-fired oven cooked food, a beach bar in Dubai, a cool sandwich counter and cheese + charcuterie walls! The pet friendly venue in Dubai welcomes all to try out their menu made with artisanal ingredients, which include specials like pizzas, peri-peri octopus, surf and turf, garlic and chili linguine and more! Try out Jones The Grocer Dubai’s gourmet products such as artisanal chutney, cheeses and range of meats that will keep you wanting more.
THE PANGOLIN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, DUBAI
In the heart of the Els Club Dubai is the newly opened restaurant and bar in Dubai 2020: The Pangolin Dubai. The novel bistro eatery comes with an outdoor seating area in the terrace with a BBQ and special cocktail menu. Head on over to the innovative terrace bar and restaurant in Dubai for a hearty dish under the stars surrounded by lush greenery!
TRATTORIA BY CINQUE, DUBAI
The Italian Restaurant in Dubai, Cinque at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai has opened up a new sister eatery at the FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai called Trattoria by Cinque Dubai! The menu promises a rustic Italian vibe paired with a menu with a modern twist! Dishes to expect include pizzas, pastas and more. Relax in their casual ambience at FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai with some of their cool tunes!
L’ATELIER BY JOEL RUBUCHON, DUBAI
The distinguished chef of this venue, Joel Rubuchon, has for the first time ever named a venue after him for this new restaurant that opened up in Dubai 2020. With a highly deserved 31 Michelin Stars across all Joel Rubuchon’s restaurants in the world, L’Atelier by Joel Rubuchon is Dubai’s first! The classic venue offers fine dining in DIFC with a sophisticated ambience.
Lets see where Joel Rubuchon takes the nightlife in Dubai in 2021!
SLAB, DUBAI
From Chef Omar Rodriguez comes a Peruvian acclaimed restaurant in Dubai called SLAB, Dubai! Dubai’s nightlife can expect a ‘live in’ design for décor and food lover specials mixed with a lazy lunch for a dining selection. Located in Mercato Mall Dubai in Jumeirah 1, SLAB Dubai is the perfect place to ‘work from home’ and to enjoy a crunchy Mexican corn fritter with kale salad tossed with nuoc cham.
SAL DUBAI
This new Jumeirah terrace venue in Dubai has come through with bright colors from Santorini, Greece and a stunning Mediterranean cuisine in Dubai’s nightlife! The crisp white hues of Sal Dubai blends perfectly with its pool overlooking the seven star hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai! The Italian-Mediterranean blend of flavors of Sal Dubai with transform your palette into a melting pot of tastes from their king crab, sea salted crusted sea bass and homemade trenette pasta!
SENOR PICO, DUBAI
Dubai’s nightlife scene has looked better after Senor Pico Dubai came into the picture! The Mexico-California style restaurant in Dubai promises a fiesta where you can eat your heart out with their pastor lamb marinated for 48 hours in pineapple, onion, and coriander. Pair Senor Pico Dubai’s menu with their mixed drinks selection in Dubai with shaken, frozen or tropical flavors at Palm West Beach, Dubai.
Note: Ensure an advanced booking/reservation before arriving to any of the above mentioned venues.
**Strict social distancing measures are to be followed at all venues**
**Call the venue ahead of your visit to confirm new rules and regulations**
Article published on December 22nd 2020
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