Dubai Restaurants News
Le Piaf, Paris Society’s Iconic Piano-Bar, Debuts at Emirates Towers
Paris Society, the hospitality group behind some of the most iconic dining and nightlife addresses globally, is bringing Le Piaf, its most celebrated piano-bar concept to Dubai for the first time. Opening May 20th at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Le Piaf marks the concept’s first address outside of Europe.
FROM PARIS TO DUBAI: SIENA PREPARES TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN THE HEART OF DIFC
Siena Restaurant Dubai opens Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in DIFC at Gate Village 7. The project brings together Mehdi Abdelhedi, founder of Siena in Paris, and Rizwan Kassim, CEO of Paris Society, who joins as a partner for its Dubai chapter. “In a time that calls for a more considered pace, the opening of Siena is approached with intention, rooted in the simple value of bringing people together. Hospitality, often most affected during periods of uncertainty, continues to offer connection, familiarity, and shared moments. Dubai demonstrates strength and stability as a global hub, bringing together cultures and perspectives from around the world. In partnership with Mehdi, introducing Siena to the city is a deliberate step, building on a concept that has resonated in Paris while adapting it to a market that values community. Our ambition is for Siena to become a destination that contributes thoughtfully to Dubai’s evolving culinary landscape and supports the UAE’s long-term vision,” says Rizwan Kassim, CEO of Paris Society and partner of Siena Dubai.
BTN Interviews: Jasim Mohammed Abdellatif Ahmed Alyassi, Pounders
In an insightful conversation with Breaking Travel News, Pounders founder Jasim Mohammed Abdellatif Ahmed Alyassi highlights how his homegrown Emirati brand is blending comfort food with purposeful community impact. Rooted in the UAE’s values of generosity, unity and hospitality, Pounders is using its platform to give back—most notably through the “Taste of Giving 2025” campaign with Dubai Cares, where 100% of proceeds from its signature Pounder Burger support global education initiatives. Alyassi explains how the concept champions sustainability through local sourcing, eco-friendly operations and ethical practices, while fostering deeper cultural connections through food. With strong guest engagement, expanding social-impact initiatives and ambitions for international growth, Pounders is positioning itself as a leading force in Dubai’s purpose-driven dining movement—showing how small actions, shared meals and local entrepreneurship can create meaningful change.
Vera Versilia: Middle East’s Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant 2025, A Celebration of Tuscan Grace
Dubai’s dining landscape has found its new Italian jewel in Vera Versilia — the recently crowned Middle East’s Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant 2025 at the World Culinary Awards. Located within the elegant Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Vera Versilia embodies the soul of Tuscany’s coastal Riviera, where art, cuisine, and culture harmonize with Dubai’s cosmopolitan rhythm.
BTN Inteviews Anju Gautam, founder of Mann Marzi where food becomes poetry
In this Breaking Travel News exclusive, Anju Gautam, founder of Mann Marzi, shares how her debut fine-dining restaurant in Dubai redefines culinary storytelling. From her Jalandhar roots and global travels to transforming a personal diary into a dining experience, Anju reveals the emotional philosophy behind Mann Marzi — a space where heritage meets theatre and every dish tells a story. She discusses the challenges of being a first-time restaurateur, her mission to inspire women entrepreneurs, and her vision to turn Mann Marzi into a global cultural movement driven by heart, creativity, and soulful entrepreneurship.
Old Dubai Cultural Food Tours Named Among Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026
Embarking on a cultural food tour in Old Dubai has been named as one of the top global experiences for 2026 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel, spotlighting Dubai’s diverse and unique culinary scene.