Some must-try experiences to check off your list.
When one looks around, they can see innumerable experiences waiting to be savoured. Each of them comes with their own unique traits and features that make them worth the visit. While they boast numerous differences, one thing they share in common is their ability to be extremely memorable.
KHAMSA highlights five restaurant experiences you have to try at this moment in time.
١. L’Amo Bistro del Mare
L’Amo Bistrò del Mare is a haven for Italian cuisine. Bringing the vibe of southern Italian seaside resorts to Dubai, it promises to tingle your taste buds with the very best seafood. The menu boasts a phenomenal range of dishes from the Mediterranean, along with a wide variety of beverages.
L’Amo’s alfresco dining is perfectly complemented by its stunning sea and sunset views, which makes it a spectacular sundown spot. Inside, it is a treat to the eyes with its beige-wood tone and terrazzo tiles, similar to the style employed by Southern Italian homes.
The restaurant is open from 12-3 pm and from 6-11:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 12-11:30 pm Friday to Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. For more information, visit here.
٢. Iris – The Brunch Club
Iris’ Brunch Club takes place on Sundays from 2-6 pm, and is a celebration of community, vibrant energy, and the art of savouring life. Their incredible line-up of DJs set the mood for afternoons of relaxation and enjoyment with their tunes. While that is going on, you can enjoy their tailored drink packages, available from 2 to 6 pm.
Pick from Iris’ selection of wines (AED 230), their house beverages of house spirits, cocktails, house wine, and beer (AED 310), or their premium selection (AED 250). The rotating food pops from renowned brands offer a variety of culinary experience, making every Sunday a fresh experience for the taste buds.
For more information, visit here.
٣. Bar du Port – Retro Chic
Bar du Port offers the perfect Sunday outside for ladies at Retro Chic, complete with retro decor, striking lighting, and fancy disco balls. For AED 180, lady guests can enjoy two glasses of wine, along with two of the restaurant’s signature dishes.
The music will be curated by Bar du Port’s DJ Eli Abi, who will play iconic tunes of various genres from the ’80s and the ’90s. Groove to hip-hop legends like Biggie and Tupac, rock out to classics by Bon Jovi and AC/DC, relive the disco era with hits from George Michael, Abba, Madonna, and Gloria Gaynor, and sway to French classics by Claude Francois, Michel Sardou, and Gilbert Montagne.
For more information, visit here.
٤. Soul Kitchen
For the best Levantine and Latin American experience, look no further than Soul Kitchen. The artsy restaurant is home to all kinds of dining experiences, boasting amenities like a cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace. The amalgamation of two cultures is brought to perfection here, just as its name suggests.
Soul Kitchen’s menu pays homage to the Arabs who were present in Latin America from the mid-19th century through their culinary choices. It is also the perfect place to sit and appreciate regional alternative culture, art, and talent, with the very best from those realms gracing the venue.
For more information, visit here.
٥. Aretha
The legendary Aretha Franklin’s impact on music paved the way for Aretha the restaurant, a live music haven that combines tunes and dishes in seamless style. Through its sensual connection to music, Aretha brings about the very best from the ’60s and the ’70s.
Everything about Aretha is a riveting throwback that looks back at the old days with pride. The ambiance is a sensational time capsule in itself, complete with a rose gold bar and a central stage. The live music performances serve as the highlight of a day well spent, while the menu, consisting of dishes like Dover Sole Meuniere, Wagyu Beef Rossini, and Grilled Rock Lobster, adds to the experience.
For more information, visit here.
