Jamavar
Hailing from London’s swanky Mayfair neighbourhood, upscale Indian restaurant Jamavar is a new addition to the Downtown dining scene. Design-wise, it features a show-stopping, detail-led dining hall, bar and pretty outdoor terrace that ooze glamour and sophistication. The menu, helmed by culinary director Surender Mohan, is a presentation of pan-Indian flavours that fuse traditional techniques with local ingredients, with dishes drawing inspiration from the Royal kitchens across Indian’s north, coast and southern states. Highlights include Andhra lamb uttapam slow cooked in guntur spice, crab pepper masala, and the Hyderbadi pathar gosht, an A5 Wagyu hot stone and bone marrow salan
Address: Address Residences Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 553 7852
Isabella Cucina Italiana
Isabella Cucina Italiana is a new basilica of European cuisine at Vida Emirates Hills. It comes from the same team and let-the-produce-do-the-talking philosophy as steakhouse, Hunter and Barrel. Isabella knows very well who she is, proudly flaunting low-lit earthy tones, a functioning glass-fronted pasta-drying cucina, a grand brasserie-style bar, horseshoe dining booths, dainty frilled lamp shades and soft-edged art deco influences. The menu offers playful takes on the classics, with their 48-hour proofed pizza tonda, which comes fresh out of the statement wood-fired oven, among the must-try dishes.
Address: Vida Hills Hotel, Shop 19 Al Naseem St, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 323 7347
Spica
A new addition to the dining scene at Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa is Spica. Named after the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo, Spica promises a sparkling new dining experience on the waterfront of one of Dubai’s quintessential resorts. Serving up globally inspired dishes in a sophisticated yet relaxed environment, there’s both an indoor dining room that’s warm and inviting, and a stunning alfresco terrace, where guests can dine while listening to the gently lapping waves. Open from 6pm, menu highlights including an extensive raw bar, where guests can order scallop crudo and hamachi tiradito; a selection of sushi rolls; pizzas and pastas, and more meaty mains, where you’ll find premium cuts of steak.
Address: Marine Beach Resort & Spa Hotel, St, 3, 21 A, 21A St, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 343 7017
Viva La Goa
From the creators of top Indian restaurants Trèsind Studio and Avatara comes Viva La Goa, a vibrant new lounge at One&Only Royal Mirage. A unique fusion that celebrates the flavours of India and Portugal, the cosy and colourful lounge is more about drinks and socialising than it is the food, but that’s not to say the culinary offering should be missed. The menu is a tribute to Goa’s rich culinary heritage, featuring tapas-style bites and innovative drinks created by Trèsind’s award-winning mixologist, Shefali Singh.
Address: One&Only Royal Mirage, Arabian Court, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 52 682 1221
Ikayu
An ode to the traditional, minimalistic Japanese izakaya, Ikayu is the latest addition to Jumeirah’s unlicensed and aesthetically pleasing dining scene. Drawing inspiration from nature, it’s a palette of woods, marble and stone, with counter seating at the sushi bar for added authenticity. On the menu, expect inventive maki like soft shell crab with tobiko and avocado; and crispy tuna with kimuchi sauce. Alongside the extensive raw selection, you can expect to share hot starters like Korean fried chicken, wagyu sliders, and short rib croquettes, and mains like black cod risotto and wagyu striploin.
Address: Al thenaya rd, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 591 9136
TOTÓ
Joining sister restaurant Tatel at Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection in Downtown Dubai, formerly the Vida Downtown, is TOTÓ. Backed by sports stars Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pau Gasol, the sleek Italian restaurant is self-described as an ode to the golden era of Italian cinema of the 1950s and 60s. A culinary homage to the legendary Cinema Paradiso film, diners can expect a chic setting that balances the spirit of classic Italian cinematography within quintessential Dubai sophistication. On the menu, expect mouth-watering Italian-Mediterranean dishes based on recipes and techniques passed down through generations.
Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 215 2121
Sierra by Covebeach
Housed within the first phase of the new Covebeach at JBR is Sierra, a relaxed yet refined restaurant that’s a reason to head to this new seaside spot on its own. Whether you’re breaking from basking in the heat at the beach club for a leisurely lunch, or heading here to dine at the restaurant on date night, it comes complete with a sushi counter, bar, and beautiful views. Here, guests can dine on signature rolls at an elegant sushi bar, choose the freshest catch of the day from the fish market, and enjoy an array of new Mediterranean dishes. Sitting pretty by the Arabian Gulf, the restaurant menu features Dubai crowd pleasers like burrata, beef tartare, lobster pasta, and more, as well as an extensive array of signature sushi.
Address: La Vie, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 50 454 6920
Sufret Maryam
Chef and owner of beloved JLT eatery Bait Maryam, Salam Dakkak has added a new fine dining restaurant to her culinary portfolio. Now open in Wasl 51, Sufret Maryam promises the same soul-warming Levantine flavours, but elevated for the upscale new setting. While the dishes at the new location may lean more towards fine dining compared to the beloved JLT gem, the authentic flavours, Arab hospitality, and welcoming atmosphere, that the community knows and loves, make sure the new space is just as memorable as the first.
Address: Wasl 51, Jumeirah, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 50 417 2272
Tatel
Celeb-backed Tatel, born in Madrid and now found in Ibiza, Beverly Hills, Mexico City and Riyadh, is now open in Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection in Downtown Dubai, formerly the Vida Downtown. Modeled after a glamorous 1920s speakeasy, the restaurant is warmly lit and richly adorned, with a mirrored ceiling, plush leathers, and dark woods. Open daily from 7pm, resident DJs spin through the week, while live music takes over on the weekends. Whether you’re sipping signature serves in the lounge, dining by the open kitchen in the restaurant, or booking a private space for a VIP dinner, you can expect to enjoy an array of Mediterranean flavours.
Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 215 2121
Aretha
From Rikas Hospitality comes exciting new live music venue Aretha, located at the St Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah. Aretha is for foodies and music lovers who are looking for a restaurant with it all: good food, good drinks, and great music. Guests can immerse themselves in the exceptional live performances, paying homage to the “Golden Era of music”: the swinging sixties and soulful seventies, while enjoying delicious food and creative cocktails. The international menu features dishes such as Wagyu beef rossini, grilled rock lobster, and, the chef’s signature dish, poached egg caviar with crispy potato and parmesan emulsion.
Address: St Regis Gardens Palm, The Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 50 621 0544
