Planning your next dining adventure? You’d better make room on your foodie bucket list as we’ve rounded up the newest and hottest restaurants to check out this month. From trendy Pan-Asian hotspots to authentic Italian joints, 2018 really has kicked off with a delicious start!
1. Luigia
Another Italian restaurant that’s recently made an appearance on Dubai’s foodie scene, Luigia serves up traditional pizzas, all cooked in a Neapolitan wood-fired oven. From calzones and pastas to salads and desserts, Luigia takes pride in offering truly authentic recipes made from the freshest ingredients.
Location: JBR
2. BB Social Dining
Bringing a new element of social dining to the city, BB Social Dining serves up unique dishes from the East. From cauliflower popcorn to green hummus, this trendy restaurant in DIFC is definitely one worth checking out. The restaurant offers single-plate meals and ‘shabu-shabu hotpots’ allowing guests to create their own dining experiences.
Location: DIFC
3. BASTA! By David Myers
Love Italian food? Prepare your tastebuds for freshly-made pizza and pasta as BASTA! By David Myers is guaranteed to impress. Brought to you by world-renowned chef David Myers, this must-visit restaurant combines a Roman trattoria, Florentine steakhouse and Neapolitan pizzeria all into one.
Location: Business Bay
4. Scalini Dubai
A well-known Italian restaurant from London, Scalini Dubai has now opened its doors in the Four Seasons Resort on Jumeirah Beach Road. Popular amongst celebrities, the restaurant boasts a carefully curated menu by chef Monseratto Marini where signature dishes are prepared and presented in front of guests.
Location: Jumeirah
5. Bait Maryam by Salam Dakkak
Craving home-cooked food? Look no further than Bait Maryam by Salam Dakkak, a true hidden gem in the heart of JLT that feels just like your mother’s home. Serving up Levant flavours in one of the cosiest settings we’ve come across, expect to find everything from Kafta and Kabab to Fatet Musakhan and Kanafa.
Location: JLT
6. Masti Dubai
Translating to ‘fun and mischief’, Masti offers contemporary Indian cuisine with a colourful twist. Whether you fancy dining at the Masti Canteen or sipping sundowners in the Masti Lounge, this new licensed La Mer hotspot has really got the city talking. From Black Bass Ceviche to Bhatti Merguez, expect nothing but creativity and originality at Masti.
Location: Jumeirah
Looking for somewhere cool to go for post-dinner drinks? Check out our latest article on 7 rooftop bars in Dubai we’re loving right now.