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Time Out Dubai
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- Time Out Dubai
15 restaurants to host your birthday dinner in Dubai
Roll out the red carpet, gather your friends, and let the confetti fly because it's your birthday. Dubai is the perfect city to celebrate being another year wiser and is stuffed full of fun and glamorous dining spots that would make the perfect backdrop for your obligatory birthday dinner. From rooftop dinners with panoramic views to fun and lively venues that will put a smile on your face, we've got you covered if you're looking for the perfect place to celebrate in style. Here are incredible birthday dinner spots in Dubai to take your celebration to the next level. Aretha (Credit: Aretha) If you want to be wowed on your big day, slide into a red chair at Aretha and let the show get on the road. Bringing back the bygone era, sip on something special and throw back a few oysters as the glitzy performers offer up something from the swinging sixties. Packed with a punch and some late live-music, you can dance under the disco balls all the way until 3am. Wed-Sun 8pm-3am. St Regis Gardens Palm, Palm Jumeirah. (050 621 0544). Check out our full Aretha review here Amazónico Dinner at Amazónico is always a special occasion. Whether you choose to dine on the pretty patio with its skyline views or go for a full-on dinner with the whole gang in the dining room, you are guaranteed vibes, great food and a good time. A regular Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards nominee, its varied, eclectic menu of Latin American-inspired small plates, sushi, seafood and grills is destined to be on your birthday dinner menu. Daily, noon-3am. DIFC Pavilion, DIFC, (04 571 3999). Check out our full Amazónico review here Bagatelle Bagatelle is known around Dubai for being one of the liveliest dinner spots in the city. Party people flock here in droves to kick off a night with a good meal before dancing on the table until the early hours. Foodie offerings feature signature dishes from Bagatelle locations around the world, made with top-notch ingredients like carabineros and gamberoni imperiali, to San Marzano tomatoes, Taggiasche olives from Liguria, and burrata from Puglia. Blow out your candles from the iconic long-stem ice cream glass bowl and dance the night away. Daily 7pm-3am. Bagatelle, First Floor, Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 354 5035). Check out our full Bagatelle review here Bâoli Credit: Baoli Famous Cannes hotspot Bâoli has landed in Dubai and offers up a pretty stunning destination right by the beach. Here, you'll get modern Japanese cuisine with a hint of new Asian flavours. The jungle-themed restaurant can easily be described as having 'sanctuary aesthetics', but the vibes are anything but peaceful. The vibey and upbeat spot has amazing music blasting and well-dressed diners are on their feet dancing with sparklers in hand. Visit this J1 Beach destination on a weekend if you're in a party party mood and you definitely will not regret it. Open Sun-Wed noon-1am, Thu-Sat noon-2am. J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1, (04 558 6381). Check out our full Bâoli review here Bar des Prés New restaurants in Dubai. Credit: Bar des Prés. Offering up a delicious fusion of French and East Asian cuisine this is the restaurant's fourth location, following others in London and Paris. The menu features seasonal ingredients and combines French and Japanese techniques, with dishes like green asparagus with caramelised miso and crunchy crab and avocado galette. While desserts are mostly French classics like Guanaja chocolate soufflé and pecan praline mille-feuille. The Parisian-inspired dining area is open for lunch and dinner. Open daily from noon-3pm and 7pm-1am. ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, (04 498 1616). Check out our full Bar des Prés review here Bar du Port Credit: Bar du Port Perhaps one of the liveliest restaurants and bars in Dubai, Bar Du Port is a perfect spot to celebrate your birthday, especially if you're looking to dance to hit after hit when you're done eating dinner. Here you can enjoy its Mediterranean-inspired menu with dishes like slow-cooked short ribs, grilled marinated artichokes, seafood paella and more. End the meal with a sparkler-filled birthday dessert. Mon-Wed 4pm-2am, Thurs-Fri 4pm-3am, Sat 1pm-3am. Dubai Harbour Pier Club, Dubai Marina, (04 332 4868). Check out our full Bar du Port review here En Fuego Credit: Brandon Barré If you're looking for a more laid-back birthday dinner that's still full of fun, then make your way down to En Fuego. With a circus-themed tented roof, an array of decorative pieces that feature a vintage giant car hanging from the ceiling, neon signs, piñatas, llamas, and a chandelier shaped like a flamingo's head, your birthday Insta posts will definitely be next-level if you choose to party here. On the entertainment front, you can expect fire performers, aerial hoop artists, and gravity-defying aerial acrobats. It won't be a night you'll forget easily. Mon-Tues 5pm-1am, Wed-Fri 12.30pm-1am, Sat -Sun 1pm-1am. Atlantis The Palm. (04 426 2626). Check out our full En Fuego review here Gitano J1 Beach Dubai. Tulum-inspired eatery GITANO is a Mexican-themed spot that features traditional dishes as well as a 'Gypsy Disco' experience for guests. Founded by British-born James Gardner, the venue is kitted out with a modern jungle feel, branded with neon signs and of course, the iconic disco ball – a nod to its New York flair. Looking out over the beach and also with views of the Burj Khalifa, you can expect Latin American cuisine with a twist. Open Sun-Thu 11am-1am; Fri-Sat 11am-2am. J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1, (058 566 2320). Josette If you want your birthday dinner to come with a side of live cabaret dancing, Josette is the spot for you. The Parisian-inspired restaurant is not only beautiful to look at, but it also serves up authentic French dishes with a twist. When the sun sets, Josette's stage comes alive with an expanded roster of acts, including burlesque dancers, singers and cabaret performances. Shows takes place from 8pm to 9pm before a brief intermission between 9pm and 10pm. A late-night show will then take place from 10pm until after midnight. So pick your preferred time and celebrate a year around the sun the French way. Sun-Thurs 9am-1am, Fri-Sat l (shows Wed-Sat 8pm-2am). ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC (04 275 2522). Check out our full Josette review here La Cantine du Faubourg You cannot go wrong with a birthday celebration at La Cantine Du Faubourg. The French restaurant and lounge is always buzzing, whether it's the DJ, the live singer or the stylish crowd chatting away. Sway to chart-topping tunes at this hotspot that's renowned for its music offering. In-house DJs or live bands play an eclectic mixture of top hits and chic Parisian street beats as you enjoy your meal and drinks. Mon-Thurs noon-2am, Fri noon-3am, Sat 12pm-5pm (brunch) and 7pm-3am (dinner), Sun 1pm-2am. Jumeirah Emirates Towers, (04 352 7105). Check out our full La Cantine du Faubourg review here MayaBay This Jumeirah Al Naseem spot makes for a bougie birthday celebration with friends. Perfect for large groups, the menu at MayaBay is basically a coffee table book full of Japanese and Thai dishes, ensuring that everyone on the table will have something to love on the menu. You can enjoy a Thai meal with a side of sushi while your friends dig into a steaming tower of dumplings. Daily noon-3am. Jumeirah Al Naseem, (04 275 2500). Check out our full Mayabay review here Mimi Kakushi Cool. That's the first thing that will come to mind when you step inside Mimi Kakushi. What better way to celebrate your birthday dinner than with top-notch Japanese cuisine? Expect chic 1920s vibes, as the space pays homage to the modern swinging jazz age in Osaka, with rich textures, hand-painted walls, beaded curtains and seriously Instagrammable stained glass windows. As for the food, you'll have a tough time choosing between gyoza, sushi, black cod, wagyu beef and everything in between. This is a more sophisticated birthday dinner that's all about great food and jazz music. Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri noon-2am, Sat-Sun noon-4pm and 6pm-2am. Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah 2. (04 379 4811). Check out our full Mimi Kakushi review here Miss Lily's Want to dance the night away while munching on some of the best Caribbean food in Dubai? Then let us break it down for you – go to Miss Lily's. This isn't a party for the faint of heart though, so be ready to get down to some seriously cool music. It is an unmissable late-night Jamaican spot that has (rightfully) been drawing in crowds for years. So put on your trainers and jam to Afro beats, hip-hop, R&B and more. Mon 7pm-2am, Tues-Wed 7pm-1am, Thurs 7pm-2am, Fri 7pm-3am, Sat 2pm-6pm (brunch) 8pm-3am, Sun 6pm-midnight. Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, (04 356 2900). Check out our full Miss Lily's review here Nobu Dubai Credit: Nobu Dubai Despite what feels like a continuous stream of Japanese restaurants opening in Dubai, Nobu remains among the best. That you'll get an extensive choice of quality dishes fusing fine Japanese cuisine with the Peruvian influences Nobu is famous for is a given. What you'll also get here is great service, incredible mixed drinks and stellar views from its vantage point on the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Palm. In fact, when the weather is cool enough, ask for a table on the terrace. Impressive whatever the occasion. Licensed. Atlantis, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 0760). Check out our full Nobu Dubai review here SUSHISAMBA For a birthday dinner that's got stunning views of the Palm, you should be looking at SUSHISAMBA as your next birthday party destination. It is one of the most talked about restaurants in the city and perfect for when you want to treat yourself. f you're there at night, you'll see the brightly-lit Palm crescent stretching around at either side, while the rest of the area from Ain Dubai to Burj Al Arab glows beneath you. The menu features dishes from Japan, Peru and Brazil that you will love. Mon-Fri noon-3pm and 6pm-2am, Sat-Sun 1pm-3.30pm and 6pm-3am. The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, (04 278 4888). Check out our full SUSHISAMBA review here In other foodie news… A fancy new licensed restaurant is now open in Dubai Hills DUO Gastrobar serves up European cuisine with an Asian touch 10 outdoor brunches with pool and beach access in Dubai Because what could be better than brunch followed by a refreshing dip? 105 stunning outdoor restaurants and bars in Dubai From rooftops to lush garden terraces, here's your list of top outdoor spots in Dubai
Time Out
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Paddington's Tequila Mockingbird has transformed into TQM, a golden-yellow restaurant led by a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef
Paddo locals know Tequila Mockingbird well. For close to a decade, the heritage-listed 19th-century terrace was the go-to for Latin American-inspired fare and zesty, smashable Margs. Not wanting to rest on his laurels, owner Michael Fegent – of Atticus Hospitality, the group also behind the CBD's award-winning Esteban and Balmain's Casa Esquina – has closed Tequila Mockingbird for good. Now, you can say hello to TQM, a fresh, golden-yellow South American restaurant with a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef at the helm. The vibrant facade is a nod to the Venezuelan flag, symbolising harmony, abundance and the warmth of the sun. Jose Garcia, whose Buenos Aires restaurant Fogón Asado was ranked the 36th best steak restaurant in the world by Michelin, has just landed in Sydney for the gig. At TQM, Garcia will be drawing on memories of cooking with his mum and grandmother, and will be serving up the flavours of Venezuela, alongside other dishes found throughout South America. Opening menu highlights include XO prawns with rice and lemon aioli; fried green plantain with smoked fish – a riff on a classic dish usually enjoyed by the beach in Venezuela; and blood sausage croquettes with a tamarind chutney – similar to ones Garcia enjoyed on road trips with his dad as a child. And of course, you can't spend six years at one of the world's best steakhouses and not put premium meat on the menu, so there's a cracking Wagyu enhanced by flames and served with grilled seasonal veg, too. In good news, fans of the Tequila Mockingbird Margarita (hello, most of Sydney) will be pleased to know it's staying on the menu, alongside punchy new cocktails including the Caribbean Queen (Plantation pineapple rum, Rhubi, Averna, strawberry and lime). Plus, wines by the glass start at $15. Fegent says: 'When opening Tequila Mockingbird almost a decade ago, I drew on experience gained from venturing through South America. Over the course of many trips, where I visited 30+ local restaurants, Jose's restaurant Fogón Asado was the absolute standout. I've never experienced anything like it before or since and striking up a friendship with Jose during my visit the conversation started about getting him over to Australia. I wanted to bring back the same passion and excitement I'd had opening Tequila Mockingbird ten years ago and I knew Jose was the right person to help me do that. I can't wait to showcase his extraordinary, world-class cooking from our little part of Sydney and give our customers something truly unique and special," he added.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chipotle is going to Mexico for the first time
A 'Mexican' restaurant chain is coming to Mexico. Chipotle (CMG) — the self-appointed 'Mexican Grill' known for its burrito bowls, carnitas, and three-taco assembly-line suppers — has not made inroads south of the border even though the chain features south-of-the-border-themed fare. That's something the U.S. brand intends to change, as it moves to open its first Mexico location in early 2026. 'We are confident that our responsibly sourced, classically-cooked real food will resonate with guests in Mexico,' said Nate Lawton, Chief Business Development Officer at Chipotle. 'The country's familiarity with our ingredients and affinity for fresh food make it an attractive growth market for our company.' Chipotle is partnering with Alsea SAB — a restaurant company that has brought brands such as the Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks (SBUX), and Burger King (QSR) to Latin America. And Chipotle won't be the firm's first Latin American-inspired American brand; Alsea also operates Chili's (EAT) in Central and South America. (Chipotle's burritos, however, would more accurately be described as clones of those found in San Francisco's Mission District.) Chipotle has been on a hot streak of sorts, with analysts expecting CMG to report a profit of $0.28 per share on a diluted basis, which is up 3.7% from $0.27 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports. 'This seems like an especially good strategy for the fast-casual chain to be pursuing right now, given both the company's current aggressive plans for international growth, as well as tariff-driven cost increases domestically,' says Roger Beahm, executive director of the Center for Retail Innovation at Wake Forest University School of Business. 'While other chains may choose to exercise caution in the face of an uncertain international trade environment, this announcement demonstrates Chipotle's willingness to back up its words with actions,' Beahm says. He also says that with local sourcing of ingredients, Chipotle's price point shouldn't be too painful for customers in Mexico. 'Given the cost of produce imported from Mexico to the U.S. is now expected to increase due to higher tariffs, opening restaurants in Mexico should allow the restaurant chain to keep its in-country menu prices there relatively lower — and that's good for an introductory business,' Beahm says. He adds that given the restaurant chain's reliance on produce grown in Mexico, one way to hedge against higher costs in markets like the U.S. is to open restaurants close to the source. 'In essence, it shortens the supply chain considerably and makes 'from farm to fork' a local reality for Chipotle guests in Mexico,' Beahm says. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
