Coming soon: The most anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Dubai
We saw more than 100 restaurants and bars open across the city last year.
But there are plenty more new restaurants and bars to come by in 2025.
From fancy eateries to lush beach clubs, and rooftop bars to casual diners, we cannot wait to check out all the new restaurants and bars opening soon in Dubai.
If you're looking for places to eat at right now, we've got you covered.
If you're wondering what to keep an eye on over the next few months, here are all the restaurants and bars coming soon to Dubai.
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New restaurants and bars opening soon in Dubai
Canary Beach
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Where: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
Cuisine: Japanese and Mexican.
What we know so far: The popular JLT restaurant and bar has confirmed it will be bringing a brand new venue to Palm Jumeirah, alongside The MAINE.
This new destination continues the collaboration between Amjad Barakat and Jamal Wick of Canary Club and Joey Ghazal of The MAINE, who first came together in 2022 to create the original venue/ in JLT.
Featuring classic dishes from the usual menu, you can expect some new items to suit the beach, from sushis and crudos to fresh ceviches.
Palm Jumeirah.
CARBONE
(Credit: Carbone)
Where: Atlantis The Royal
Cuisine: Italian American
What we know so far: The iconic (and sort of infamous) New York Italian restaurant is coming to Dubai next year. First opening over a decade ago in Manhattan, the restaurant serves up classic dishes such as veal parmesan to the linguine vongole. Picking up an impressive reputation in the US with celebs and the public alike since its initial launch, CARBONE has hosted everyone from Rihanna to Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Drake over the years.
Soon it will aim to impress Dubai diners with the same flair, showcasing tuxedo-clad waiters and a dining room decorated in the style of 1950s New York City. Although an official opening date has not been set for the restaurant, it is expected to open its doors in early 2025.
Palm Jumeirah.
Cazibeli
The hotel is expected to open in 2027 (Credit: Supplied)
Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah.
Cuisine: Turkish
What we know so far: Taking inspiration from the Turkish sofra, the restaurant will be all about communal dining and a selection of traditional flavours.
Decorated with some incredible Arabic decor and scented with oud, you'll be able to watch on into the show kitchen and watch your dinner being put together.
Jumeirah 1.
Geisha
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Where: Emirates Financial Towers
Cuisine: Pan-Asian
What we know so far: The candlelit restaurant is expected to be a dark and moody spot (in all the right ways) when it opens in May 2025. Offering up flavours from Japan, China and Thailand, expect a live sushi bar and a signature mixed drink bar to keep you entertained. When the clock strikes 11, the venue will turn into a pre-club hotspot, with live bands and DJs to get you hyped up.
Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC.
Mūn
New restaurants and bars opening in Dubai. Credit: Mūn
Where: J1 Beach, La Mer
Cuisine: Asian
What we know so far: Parisian import Mūn, set in an authentic oriental beach garden, will bring its refined ode to Asia to Dubai's new J1 Beach. Only the second location for Mūn, this looks like a pretty spot for sharing plates by the sea.
La Mer.
Nobu One Za'abeel
Credit: Nobu One Za'abeel
Where: The Link, One Za'abeel
Cuisine: Japanese-Peruvian
What we know so far: One of Dubai's longest-standing Japanese restaurants is opening its third location at The Link. The latest venue promises to offer a stylish dining room, private dining spaces, an elegant lounge and a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer skyline views. The design and interiors of the restaurant will feature all the Nobu aesthetics but with a futuristic element. The new Nobu location will also have an entertainment program with performances. That's definitely a first. Founded by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, Nobu has become a pretty big global brand.
The Link, One Za'abeel, thelinkdubai.com.
Novikov
Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah.
Cuisine: Italian and Mediterranean
What we know so far:Bringing some European glamour, the global dining experience will be bringing Italian and Mediterranean flavours to the table.
You'll be able to dig into handmade pastas, wood-fired specialities and of course, a huge selection of fresh seafood.
Park Chinois
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Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah.
Cuisine: Chinese
What we know so far: Expect 1930s Shanghai glamour at this fine dining spot. Sitting pretty on the 360-degree rooftop at the Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah, the restaurant will be an impressive sight when it opens.
First launching in London in 2015, the restaurant is set to offer a cosmopolitan feel as well as exceptional Chinese gourmet dishes.
Rubia Gallega
Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah.
Cuisine: Spanish
What we know so far: The Spanish steakhouse is set to be a sizzling addition to the hotel and is known for its premium Galician beef.
From the famed txuleton steak to traditional tapas and a thoughtfully curated grape list, you'll be treated to a real flavour of northern Spain.
The MAINE
Where: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
Cuisine: Seafood
What we know so far: Announcing a brand new venue on Palm Jumeirah, The MAINE will join Club Vista Mare as an adjoining venue with soon-to-open Canary Beach.
Bringing its signature raw bar, grilled fish and meats to the beachfront destination, the restaurant is also creating some brand new seasonal dishes exclusively for the Palm venue.
Palm Jumeirah.
YUBI
Inside YUBI. Credit: 7 Management
Where: 25 Jump Street,
Cuisine: Japanese
What we know so far: It's no secret that diners in Dubai love sushi. This means that yes, there is room for a new Japanese eatery. And who better than Reif Othman to launch it? Together with 7 Management, the team behind February 30 and Lucia's Mare, YUBI is opening its doors soon as the UAE's first homegrown handroll bar. Set to launch in August 2025, the new spot will be located in the upcoming destination 25 Jump Street at One Central.
YUBI promises to be a sleek, stylish handroll bar, where you can watch chefs roll up delicious handrolls right in front of you. Pair that with a selection of Japanese grape and you're in for a treat.
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Crazy Horse
Where: Address Downtown
Cuisine: French
What we know so far: Crazy Horse Paris, the iconic cabaret show that originated in France in the 1950s, is set to debut in Dubai. Having already toured the US, UK, and Australia, this marks its first performance in the GCC region.
While fans of the provocative show might wonder about its adaptation to the region, attendees can anticipate an equally captivating dinner and dancing experience. Expect lounge tables, abundant crimson velvet, and an intimate, theatre-like atmosphere. Known for its lavish dance troupes, circus acts, and agile acrobats, Crazy Horse Paris is sure to bring its dazzling and daring spirit to Dubai.
Downtown Dubai.
Opal Room
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Where: Emirates Financial Towers
What we know so far: Hidden behind a curtain, this glass-encased speakeasy is tucked away near the soon-to-open Geisha restaurant, where you can enjoy deep house beats, some incredible visuals and live performances into the early hours.
DIFC.
Zuma Beachhouse
New restaurants and bars opening in Dubai. Credit: Zuma
Where: Jumeirah 1
What we know so far: One of the top restaurants in the city, Zuma Dubai has announced plans to open a new beachside restaurant in Dubai in 2025. Zuma Dubai Beachhouse will be located at Jumeirah 1, adjacent to the upcoming Gran Melia Dubai hotel.
The space promises to feature a sleek pool with day beds and a resident DJ playing throughout the day. There will also be a lounge and bar overlooking the sea as well as access to the private beach.
If you're spending the day there, you can also enjoy Zuma's creative mixed drinks and an izakaya menu, which we're hoping will be similar to the offering at Zuma Dubai. Mini miso black cods perhaps?
Jumeirah 1.
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