Sea food, street food, Levantine cuisine: 4 new restaurants in Dubai

Olea at Kempinski Hotel - Mall of the Emirates 
 
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has unveiled a spectacular new sensory restaurant experience with Olea.

Set to open its doors on November 1, Olea presents the most authentic Levantine cuisine and a complete Levant dining experience that will delight all the senses.

Olea

The restaurant proudly boasts passionate knowledgeable Levant chefs who adopt traditional cooking methods and present the signature dishes in a dazzling presentation tableside.

Add to this the authentic tastes, ingredients and aromas of Levant home cuisine and the look and feel of a welcoming contemporary modern Arabian restaurant.

Finally - a truly Levantine dining destination to be discovered in Dubai and a highly desirable addition to the Al Barsha area.

Levantine cuisine, known in Arabic as the Bilad ash-Sham or Land of the North, is the true traditional cuisine found in the Levant region, which today spans the modern states of Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, southern Turkey and Cyprus.

From the El Homos Beiruti of Lebanon and Nayeh (raw meat) selection of Syria to the Sultan Ibrahim of Cyprus and Soft Kunafa of Palestine; at Olea you can be sure to experience the best of Levantine cuisine.

To ensure a genuine authenticity – Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has pulled out all the stops and handpicked a 14-strong team of chefs that together represent Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Palestine.

Olea is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12:30pm until 1:00am.

For more information or to make reservations, please call +971 4 341 0000.

Al Jazira Chez Louis

Al Jazira Chez Louis – Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Al Jazira Chez Louis just opened its doors last week at Sofitel Dubai Downtown.

This established sea food restaurant has been a landmark in Lebanon since 1955. 

Al Jazira Chez Louis aims to now bring its legacy to Dubai as an authentic place for original Lebanese seafood.

Guests at Chez Louis, Dubai, will be enchanted by the superb selection of raw bar favorites and delicious appetizers which include oysters, chilled lobster, and much more.

Being a contemporary Lebanese restaurant means that the meal is not complete without the hot and cold mezze, and at Al Jazira Chez Louis you can expect to be treated to traditional and innovative offering which delight and surprise the palette at the same time.
 
The sleek interior with contemporary cues gives Chez Louis a modern edge. Offering delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere. Seafood lovers can enjoy a relaxing and leisurely dining experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hanaaya

'Hanaaya' - Madinat Jumeirah

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has opened an elegant new restaurant called 'Hanaaya' on the ground floor of Jumeirah Mina A' Salam following a full refurbishment of Al Muna.

Hanaaya, which translates to happiness in Arabic, serves an inviting mix of authentic international cuisine. Dishes are prepared at live cooking stations by chefs from around the world who use regionally sourced ingredients to bring together rich colours and exotic aromas of their home countries.

The restaurant's refreshing new look features plenty of natural light and elegant contemporary Arabic décor. The expanded terrace offers increased outdoor seating which looks out over the Madinat Jumeirah lagoon and turtle sanctuary.

Diners can enjoy spectacular views down to the private beach and the tranquil waters of the Arabian Gulf.

The opening of Hanaaya coincides with the launch of the revamped brunch at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam. New bites and treats at brunch include spectacular liquid nitrogen desserts, providing a touch of theatre and promising an afternoon to remember.

Hanaaya at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam is open daily for buffet lunch and dinner from 12.30 to 3.30pm and from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

A la carte orders are taken throughout the day.

Man'oushe Street - DAFZA

Man'oushe Street, your traditional neighbourhood oven concept (FORN) renowned for serving traditional street food, has opened its latest branch in the Dubai Airport Free Zone Area (DAFZA).

The newly opened store is the company's 10th branch in the UAE and also the 17th branch in the Middle East region.

The fast food chain has cited the UAE's rapid development as the key driver that has prompted the opening of more branches during the second half of the year.

In fact, Man'oushe Street will be opening two more branches, in Arabian Ranches and Al Ghurair Centre by the end of this year, thus reaching a total of 19 branches.

Industry experts have lauded the new location as both timely and strategic as Dafza, continues to reinforce its presence as one of the country's premier free zone facility.

The new Man’oushe Street will complement other branches in key locations across the UAE, like Sheikh Zayed Road, Mizher, Al Barsha, DIP, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JAFZA, Downtown Dubai and Tecom and one branch in Al Ain.

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