Whether it’s 4 courses or 12, tasting menus in Dubai are always a good idea
City Social
Chef’s Table at City Social Dubai offers an exclusive dining experience with a tasting menu designed to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients and inventive culinary techniques. Dishes range from delicate fish and chips with whipped cod’s roe and marmite custard tart with oscietra caviar, to expertly prepared wagyu tenderloin and Australian lamb rack. Guests enjoy front-row views of the kitchen, direct interaction with the chefs, and optional wine pairings to elevate the experience. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out, this intimate experience combines exceptional food with a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere.
Where: City Social Dubai, Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina
Cost: Dhs600 per person
Contact: @citysocialdubai
OSSIANO
Ossiano is a Michelin-starred restaurant offering a 10-course tasting menu focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the sea. Each dish is carefully prepared to highlight natural flavours and sustainable produce. The restaurant is set next to a large aquarium, allowing diners to watch fish, sharks and other sea creatures swim past while enjoying their meal.
Where: Ossiano, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
Cost: Dhs1,250 per person
Contact: @ossianodubai
TRÈSIND STUDIO
Trèsind Studio brings a contemporary twist to Indian cuisine in a small and private setting on The Palm. Led by chef Himanshu Saini since 2022, it has just 20 seats, making each visit a personal and attentive experience. The dining space is designed so that all guests can watch the chefs in action. Every dish is carefully crafted with precision, producing striking presentations and bold flavours. Trèsind Studio is also the first Indian restaurant in the world to be awarded three Michelin stars, making its tasting menu a must-try in Dubai.
Where: Trèsind Studio, St Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
Cost: Dhs1,350 per person
Contact: @tresindstudio
SAVRYN
At Savryn, the experience is shaped by Chef Shehab Medhat and you feel his creativity from the first bite. The menu travels across Africa – Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, with each dish arriving alongside a short story card and an explanation from the chef himself. The 10-course tasting menu is designed for sharing, foodie conversations, and discovery. Standouts include the salmon tartare with Somali xawaash, the playful “Foie Gras Who?” chicken liver mousse, and the outstanding Ostrich Sambousek, crisp on the outside with deeply flavoured meat inside. Mains continue the journey, moving from slow-cooked Golden Ribs inspired by Zanzibar spice routes to Te Oyoo Ten, where lamb, corn polenta, plantain and Ghanaian shito come together perfectly. Desserts are just as creative, especially the tomato finale that looks one way and tastes entirely another.
Where: Wasl Vita Mall, Jumeirah 1
Cost: Dhs465 per person
Contact: @savryn.diningroom
KIGO
KIGO at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai DIFC is an intimate Japanese dining destination that opened last year, offering a seasonal Kaiseki menu crafted by Head Chef Akinori Tanigawa. The Spring Kaiseki Menu, available from February 5, showcases the first flavours of the season through exceptional ingredients, including seasonal mountain vegetables, Ōmi beef and the rare Mitsuoka Kiwami strawberry. Each course, from firefly squid with wild shoots and young wakame to Saikyo miso, is designed to highlight precision, balance and seasonal authenticity. The design-led space enhances the experience, inviting diners to savour the subtlety and elegance of Japanese cuisine.
Where: KIGO, Four Seasons Hotel Dubai DIFC
Cost: Dhs2,500 per person (12-course); Dhs2,000 per person (8-course)
Contact: @kigodubai
FZN
FZN is the Dubai branch of the award-winning Frantzén from Stockholm. The restaurant serves a nine-course tasting menu where Nordic cooking meets Japanese flavours. The space is boutique with only 27 seats, 13 of which are around the open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs at work and enjoy a very personal dining experience. The menu includes dishes such as duck with yuzu and foie gras and turbot with cured wagyu. Guests can select from different drink pairings or explore the wine cellar themselves.
Where: FZN by Björn Frantzén, Atlantis The Palm
Cost: from Dhs2,000 per person
Contact: @restaurantfzn
LOONA
Loona brings modern Italian flair to Downtown Dubai. Their 12-course tasting menu, Loona Russa, begins with a selection of refreshing fruit drinks and blends Italian tradition with Russian ingredients. It features wagyu, king crab, scallops with black caviar, and chorizo caviar pizza. Some courses arrive with fire or ice smoke and the dessert is made with the house ‘Dubai chocolate’, making it not just a meal but a full dining experience.
Where: Loona, Vida Residence Downtown, Downtown Dubai
Cost: from Dhs485 per person
Contact: loona.ae
DELANO DUBAI
Teppanyaki: The Delano Way invites diners to settle in for a progressive set menu crafted live by a dedicated teppanyaki chef. Each course is prepared before your eyes, turning dinner into a sensory showcase of precision, technique and flavour. The refined Japanese menu begins with lighter openers such as salted grilled edamame, Akami Maguro sashimi with yuzu ponzu and chawanmushi with king crab, before moving into richer highlights including foie gras with miso mirin and A5 Wagyu served with fresh wasabi and garlic fried rice. Desserts like Ichigo Shiso with soya foam and calamansi sorbet round off the experience. The evening concludes with a post-dinner cocktail at Rose Bar, adding a final touch of understated elegance to the journey. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Where: Delano Dubai, Bluewaters
Cost: Dhs790 per person.
Contact: @delanodubai
