Dubai’s Culinary Hotspots of 2025: Must-Try New Restaurants

Thursday, 6 March 2025

Dubai’s dynamic culinary scene continues to thrive in 2025, with exciting new restaurants offering innovative concepts, global flavors, and immersive dining experiences. From fine dining to fusion cuisine, here are the must-visit new spots in the city.

Table of Contents

• 1. La Cantine Beach – Chic Beachfront Dining
• 2.Sufret Maryam – Elevated Levantine Dining
• 3. FZN – A Nordic-Japanese Fine Dining Experience
• 4. Aretha – A Soulful Fine Dining & Music Experience
• 5. JARA by Martín Berasategui – Authentic Basque Dining
• 6. Dragonfly – Japanese-Chinese Fusion by Reif Othman
• 7. Maison Revka – French-Slavic Luxury Dining
• 8. Jamavar – Michelin-Starred Indian Fine Dining
• 9. Jou Jou Brasserie – Mediterranean Elegance
• 10. Gigi Rigolatto – Italian Beachside Dining
• Frequently asked questions

1. La Cantine Beach – Chic Beachfront Dining

Located at Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Island, La Cantine Beach offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in a stylish seaside setting, with signature dishes like Wagyu beef carpaccio and decadent desserts.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Mediterranean fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Wagyu beef carpaccio, decadent desserts
• Ambiance: Chic beachfront setting
• Drinks: Handcrafted cocktails
• Average Price for Two: AED 400 (including alcohol)
• Location: Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Island
• Contact: +971-4-556-6622
• Timings: Daily, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am

2.Sufret Maryam – Elevated Levantine Dining

Founded by Chef Salam Dakkar, Sufret Maryam in Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, offers a refined take on Levantine cuisine with mezze, fresh salads, and hearty mains in a warm yet upscale setting.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Levantine fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Mezze, fresh salads, hearty mains
• Ambiance: Warm and refined
• Perfect For: Authentic Middle Eastern flavors
• Average Price for Two: AED 300
• Location: Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1
• Contact: +971-50-417-2272
• Timings: Daily, 9:00 am – 12:00 am

3. FZN – A Nordic-Japanese Fine Dining Experience

Helmed by Björn Frantzén, FZN at Atlantis, The Palm offers an exclusive nine-course tasting menu, blending Nordic flavors with Japanese precision in a luxurious setting.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Nordic-Japanese fusion
• Experience: Nine-course tasting menu
• Ambiance: Elegant and immersive
• Average Price for Two: AED 4,000
• Location: Atlantis, The Palm
• Contact: +971-50-107-6322
• Timings: Tue–Sat, 7:00 pm – 1:00 am

4. Aretha – A Soulful Fine Dining & Music Experience

Located in St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Aretha blends retro-chic interiors with live music and a refined menu featuring tender meats and indulgent desserts.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Fine dining with a soulful touch
• Experience: Live music in a retro-chic setting
• Average Price for Two: AED 1,000
• Location: St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
• Contact: +971-4-880-5242
• Timings: Wed–Sun, 8:00 pm – 3:00 am

5. JARA by Martín Berasategui – Authentic Basque Dining

Located at The Lana, Dorchester Collection, JARA brings Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui’s Basque flavors to Dubai. The menu features grilled seafood, smoky clay-pit meats, and the famous Basque cheesecake in an elegant setting.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Authentic Basque fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Grilled seafood, clay-pit meats, Basque cheesecake
• Average Price for Two: AED 800 (excluding alcohol)
• Location: The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Business Bay
• Contact: +971-4-541-7755
• Timings:
  • Dinner: Tue–Sun, 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • JARA Bar: Tue–Sun, 7:00 pm – 1:00 am

6. Dragonfly – Japanese-Chinese Fusion by Reif Othman

Located at The Lana Promenade, Dragonfly by Michelin-recognized chef Reif Othman blends Japanese and Chinese flavors with signature dishes like Wagyu A5 katsu sando and Dragonfly Battera Zushi in a lively setting.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Japanese-Chinese fusion
• Signature Dishes: Wagyu A5 katsu sando, Dragonfly Battera Zushi
• Average Price for Two: AED 600
• Location: The Lana Promenade, Business Bay
• Contact: +971-4-834-8278
• Timings: Daily, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

7. Maison Revka – French-Slavic Luxury Dining

Located at Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Maison Revka offers a Parisian-inspired fine dining experience with grilled lobster, caviar, and opulent interiors, perfect for both poolside relaxation and chic dining.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: French-Slavic fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Grilled lobster, caviar
• Average Price for Two: AED 680 (excluding alcohol)
• Location: Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Island
• Contact: +971-4-543-2900
• Timings:
  • Pool & Lounge: Daily, 10:00 am – Sunset
  • Lunch: Daily, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Dinner: Daily, 7:00 pm – 1:00 am

8. Jamavar – Michelin-Starred Indian Fine Dining

Located in Address Residences, Downtown Dubai, Jamavar offers a royal Indian dining experience with signature dishes like kid goat shami kebab and Hyderabadi pathar gosht in a refined setting.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Indian fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Kid goat shami kebab, Hyderabadi pathar gosht
• Average Price for Two: AED 690 (excluding alcohol)
• Location: Address Residences, Opera District, Downtown Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-553-7852
• Timings:
  • Lunch: Mon–Fri, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Sat–Sun, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Golden Hour: Daily, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Dinner: Sun–Thu, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm | Fri–Sat, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

9. Jou Jou Brasserie – Mediterranean Elegance

Located in Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jou Jou Brasserie blends sophisticated interiors by Tristan Du Plessis with a refined Mediterranean menu, featuring octopus carpaccio and prawns in lobster garlic oil.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Mediterranean fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Octopus carpaccio, prawns in lobster garlic oil
• Average Price for Two: AED 400 (excluding alcohol)
• Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-270-7777
• Timings:
  • Breakfast: Daily, 7:00 am – 11:30 am
  • Lunch: Daily, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Dinner: Daily, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

10. Gigi Rigolatto – Italian Beachside Dining

Located in J1 Beach, Jumeirah, Gigi Rigolatto offers authentic Italian flavors in a vibrant beachside setting, featuring wood-fired pizzas and Bellini Bar cocktails.

Highlights:

• Cuisine: Italian fine dining
• Signature Dishes: Wood-fired pizzas, Bellini Bar cocktails
• Average Price for Two: AED 450 (excluding alcohol)
• Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah
• Contact: +971-4-498-3900
• Timings:
  • Lunch: Daily, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Dinner: Daily, 8:00 pm – 1:00 am

Dubai’s 2025 dining scene is bursting with exciting new restaurants, offering everything from Mediterranean beachfront luxury to Michelin-starred fine dining. Whether you seek global flavors, fusion cuisine, or elegant ambiance, these must-visit spots promise unforgettable culinary experiences.