Dubai is renowned as a destination that champions upcoming venues and new spots to try, making it one of the best places in the world for dining and hospitality. And now, Playbook makes it even easier to find the perfect new go-to destination, with an extensive collection of venues from restaurants and bars to pool days and brunches on the app. We have put together a list of 5 exciting new restaurant openings across the city to discover for yourself, all available to explore right now on the Playbook app.
Our first pick is Cleavers at Montgomerie Golf Academy, a luxury steakhouse that offers a classic British menu putting quality ingredients at the forefront. The venue itself is beautiful and bright, with huge windows surrounding the dining area and a vast chandelier at its centre. Plush velvets, marble and copper decorate the space and make it feel elegant but unpretentious. Cleaver’s aim is to deliver elevated British cuisine in a classic and understated luxury space – if you enjoy quality meat in a restaurant you can really settle into, Cleavers is a must-go.
Craving carbs? We’ve got you covered with Jamie’s Italian now open at Dubai Mall. For joyful, rustic Italian food including fresh pasta and oven-baked pizzas, Jamie’s is the perfect spot to enjoy a wholesome meal in a relaxed atmosphere; there’s a reason it’s such a fan favourite across the world.
Staying with Italian, newly opened Bussola is the prime spot for a signature dining experience and a traditional Mediterranean menu. Located at Jumeirah Golf Estates, the restaurant is bright and airy, decorated throughout with exposed brick, soft draping and a dreamy outdoor terrace, Bussola is a touch of the Italian Riviera right in the heart of Dubai that delivers an outstanding authentic food and drink menu with quality ingredients, in a peaceful, breezy setting.
A showstopping new luxury restaurant, Vaga, has also recently opened at Bluewaters Island. Delivering an Armenian and Arabic menu in an elegant, intimate, and extremely instagrammable venue, Vaga will be on must-try lists spanning Dubai. The cocktail list alone is worth the visit, and Vaga’s whole mission of combining modern dining and storytelling with traditional Arabic and Armenian flavours really comes together in this one-of-a-kind venue; an absolute must try for an elevated night-out.
Our final recommendation for newly open spots across Dubai is Byron Bathers Club, a day-to-night beachfront restaurant right on the palm. The ‘Bryon’ delivers sustainable seafood overlooking one of the world’s best beaches. The menu is packed with everything you would want to eat while chilling by the beach, including crayfish rolls, ceviche and coconut prawns. The restaurant is decorated throughout with blues and whites to keep it nautical and transforms into a lively spot for dinner and drinks in the evening, Bryon Bathers Club is perfect for a low-stress lunch with fresh produce or a lively beachy evening overlooking the iconic Palm.
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