Dubai and the UAE are buzzing with a new wave of restaurant and beach house openings, each adding fresh energy to the dining and coastal lifestyle scene. From sleek seaside concepts to globally inspired restaurants helmed by acclaimed chefs, the region continues to set the bar high. These new venues mix international flavours with local character, ensuring every launch feels exciting, elevated, and instantly worth a visit.
Nobu Zabeel
Known for its exceptional Japanese cuisine, Nobu is set to open its newest location on the 24th floor of The Link at One Za’abeel Tower. This stunning new spot will offer an elevated social dining experience where refined style meets incredible city views. Guests can expect a sophisticated restaurant, private dining rooms, and a sleek lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the skyline. Alongside its world-class dishes, the new Nobu will also introduce a captivating entertainment program, featuring performances inspired by mysticism that flow seamlessly with the venue’s design, movement, lighting, and Japanese aesthetics.
Late 2025, Dubai, @nobudubai
Location: The Link, One Za’abeel Tower
Opening: 15th January 2025
Zuma Beach House
Zuma Beach House, opening in Dubai Jumeirah 1 in 2025, will be the brand’s first beachfront lifestyle destination, bringing together Zuma’s celebrated contemporary Japanese cuisine with a relaxed coastal vibe. This all-day escape will offer open-air dining, stylish lounges, and beachside spaces that move effortlessly from laid-back daytime moments to lively evening gatherings. Guests can enjoy Zuma’s signature dishes along with fresh new creations made for the seaside, paired with crafted cocktails and sweeping ocean views. Located within the upcoming Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah development, the Beach House is set to rethink luxury beachside dining in the UAE with an elevated yet easygoing social atmosphere.
Location: Jumeirah 1
Opening: 2026
Alain Ducasse
Culinary icon Alain Ducasse is preparing to introduce an ambitious French-American steakhouse at Wynn Al Marjan Island, set across two striking levels and spanning roughly 1,820 square metres. Designed to feel both exclusive and theatrical, the menu incorporates classic steakhouse favourites with elevated French elements. Expect duck foie gras brioche, cheese soufflé starters, tableside steak carving from the “Beef Club,” and flambéed desserts such as Baked Alaska. Ducasse describes the project as a daring reenvisioning of the traditional steakhouse, mixing American roots with a modern French sensibility. When Wynn opens in early 2027, the restaurant will stand alongside Delilah as one of the resort’s signature dining destinations.
Location: Wynn Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, wynnalmarjanisland.com
Opening: Early 2027