Restaurants
Celeb chef Jamie Oliver has brought his international Jamie’s Italian branded restaurant back to Dubai, this time on the ground floor of Dubai Mall. Expect all the usual casual Italian favourites Jamie is known for, from fresh pasta to homemade pizza. Unlicensed. Open Sun-Thu 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11am-1am. Lower Ground Floor, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai (04 362 7500).
Those visiting Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue this summer will delight in a chic new dining addition serving up Japanese fusion cuisine in a minimalist and seductive setting. Origami, a fixture on Dubai’s dining scene for eight years, has opened its third brand, and perhaps its most stylish one to date. It’s easy to walk right past (a simple plaque marks the entrace), and once inside guests are treated to a contemporary, minimalist interior and a dimly-lit an sultry atmosphere – transporting them away from the bright lights of Fashion Avenue. Dishes include Origami classics like sushi rolls and Japanese and…
OPSO, the modern Greek and Mediterranean restaurant located at the Fashion Avenue of The Dubai Mall, marks this year’s Emirati Women’s Day by offering women a discount of 25 percent off the total bill when dining from 25 to 28 August. This well-positioned restaurant with a beautiful indoor and large terrace offering fantastic views of the dazzling Dubai Fountain and Souk Al Bahar will honour the accomplishments and achievements of Emirati women.
Celebrating 90-years in the world of hospitality, Cipriani launched the highly anticipated Cipriani Dolci, located at the gates of Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall in April 2021. Diners will discover a menu featuring an Cipriani classics, including Baked Tagliolini, Scampi alla Carlina “Seppioline in Tecia”, Carpaccio and more. Signature Dolci classics will be available, from the Torta Di Cioccolato, Vanilla Meringue Cake, Ice Cream freshly whipped to order, Lemon Tart, Tiramisu and more. In addition to the signature Italian dishes, the venue will also offer take-away services, gift baskets and will retail the full range of fine Cipriani food products…
Emporio Armani Caffe in Mall of the Emirates and Armani Caffe in The Dubai Mall are both prime examples of where great fashion and stylish food collide. Both cafés are surrounded by stylish designer clothing shops, meaning you won’t have to venture far if you’re looking to treat yourself to some retail therapy. Pop into either one for some true Italian-style coffees and indulgent breakfast bites – featuring pastries and delicate egg dishes – and start the day off right before you embark on your day of shopping.
Milas may serve traditional Emirati specialties, but its vision for the cuisine takes on a modern twist – as does its stylish décor, with polished wooden tables that reflect bursts of violet neon lights. This is the place to try modern interpretations of classic regional dishes, as well as local twists on international favourites: grilled shrimp, hares (boiled, cracked or coarsely-ground wheat served with meat or chicken), spicy fish platters, kebabs (like yoghurt and saffron-marinated chicken); crispy haloumi cheese and falafel, Emirati hummus with meat (nakhi), plus pizzas and pastas topped with Arabic ingredients and desserts such as sticky lugaymat…
It’s the place to be seen for Dubai’s most fashionable set. Located in the heart of Dubai Mall’s shoe paradise Level Shoe District, this chic café lives up to its high-end namesake. Delight in scones and miniature pastries in the Quintessential Afternoon Tea or tuck into a warm coffee (we recommend the layered rose latte) after a hard day of shoe shopping. +971 4 501 6939
French dining, born in London, and now in Dubai, Aubaine is the brainchild of Lebanese businessman Hani Nakkash. Famous for its perfect pastries, Continental-style lunches and delightful dinners, set in an elegant and relaxed surrounding, Aubaine is the ideal spot in which to start, pause or end a long day of shopping in The Dubai Mall. +971 4 501 6970
