Newly opened Restaurants in Dubai

Newly Opened Restaurants in Dubai are bringing fresh flavours, international concepts and exciting new dining experiences to the city. From Japanese omakase and handmade Italian pasta to French dining and waterfront restaurants, there’s always somewhere new to try in Dubai.

Here are some of the latest restaurants to open in Dubai, along with exciting new dining destinations opening soon.

Newly Opened Restaurants in Dubai

1206

Opened: 30 October 2026
Location: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
Cuisine: Contemporary British with French, Mediterranean and Scandinavian influences

Description: 1206 has opened at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, introducing a fine-dining experience that combines contemporary British cooking with French, Mediterranean and Scandinavian influences. Led by Head Chef Stephanie Haywood, the restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients, locally sourced produce and whole-ingredient cooking, with a terrace herb garden supplying fresh ingredients for its dishes and cocktails.

Naranj Café

Opened: 27 October 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf, Al Jadaf, Dubai
Cuisine: Syrian and Levantine

Description: Naranj Café has opened its first Dubai outlet in Al Jadaf, bringing authentic Syrian home cooking and traditional Levantine flavours to the city. The menu features freshly baked bread, charcoal-grilled specialities and popular dishes such as kebbeh labanieh, slow-cooked lamb shank, fatteh mousakhan and mixed grills. The restaurant also features an open kitchen, family dining area and outdoor terrace.

Cyrano Maison Sociale

Opened: 29 October 2026
Location: C2 Licensed District, City Walk, Dubai
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired

Description: Beirut-born Cyrano Maison Sociale has made its Dubai debut at City Walk, introducing a European-inspired social dining concept that combines a restaurant, brasserie and bar. The menu features French classics, Mediterranean dishes and Spanish-style sharing plates, including truffle pizzette, chorizo croquettes, lobster linguine and tuna tartare. The venue transitions from daytime dining to evening aperitivo and late-night drinks.

Em Sherif Jumeirah

Opened: November 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)
Location: Huna, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, Dubai
Cuisine: Lebanese

Description: Em Sherif has expanded its Dubai presence with a new standalone restaurant in Jumeirah, bringing its signature Lebanese dining experience to Huna on Al Wasl Road. Led by Executive Chef Yasmina Hayek, the restaurant features an indoor dining space and two gardens, including an outdoor terrace overlooking the Burj Khalifa. Guests can enjoy traditional Lebanese favourites and generous sharing dishes in an intimate setting.

Mohalla Canteen

Opened: 11 October 2026
Location: Al Nahda 2, Dubai
Cuisine: Indian – Mumbai street food, Irani café favourites, Parsi and Bohra cuisine

Description: Mohalla Canteen has opened in Al Nahda 2, bringing the nostalgic flavours of Mumbai’s neighbourhood cafés and traditional Indian home cooking to Dubai. The menu features bun maska, berry pulao, dal samosas, khichda, dabba gosht and Irani café specialities. The restaurant also offers a traditional Bohra thaal experience on Sundays.

Timings: Daily, 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

TRIO – Jumeirah

Opened: 1 October 2026
Location: Jumeirah, Dubai
Concept: Homegrown Dubai café

TRIO has opened its new Jumeirah café today, transforming the brand’s original 2021 drive-through location into a full café. The all-day menu includes signature coffee, single-origin V60s, matcha, freshly baked pastries, sweet toasts, savoury bao, Emirati-inspired dishes and desserts.

Shvili – DIFC

Opened: 24 September 2026
Location: Gate District Precinct Building 03, Level 2, DIFC
Cuisine: Georgian

Shvili has opened a new restaurant in DIFC, marking the brand’s first licensed venue in the UAE. The restaurant brings traditional Georgian dining to the district, with a menu designed for sharing featuring handmade khinkali, freshly baked khachapuri, Georgian appetisers, dishes cooked in traditional ketsi clay pans, grilled meats and vegetarian options