Date nights and fancy dinners in DIFC, were a much-missed pastime during months of lockdown. But as Dubai’s restrictions continue to ease, the city’s fine dining scene is slowly and safely returning. From old favourites to new stylish hangouts, here are the MOJEH-approved restaurants that have recently reopened their doors.
Situated in the Opus building by Zaha Hadid — an architectural marvel in Business Bay — Roka brings its unique style of contemporary Japanese Robatayaki cuisine and urban design to Dubai for the first time. The sister restaurant of Rainer Becker’s renowned dining hotspot, Zuma, this new Dubai eatery launched in March but closed shortly after amid lockdown restrictions. Which means you’ve probably not had a chance to sample the tasty sake teriyaki or melt-in-the-mouth maki rolls. Rokarestaurant.com
If lockdown has left you dreaming of Indochine’s classic Amok Cambodgien, then you’ll welcome the news that the famed French-Vietnamese restaurant has returned to DIFC’s dining scene. Chef Steven Nguyen’s signature dishes — which blend tradition with boundary-pushing flavours and unconventional techniques — are back on the menu, with the popular Vietnamese ravioli and lamb char siu ready to be served. Simply follow the neon sign to find your way back to a Belle de Jour. Indochinedxb.com
