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What’s hot and happening around town this month

La Sirène is a new urban lifestyle eatery serving authentic Lebanese cuisine with a modern twist, inspired by the urban seaside of Beirut. The menu offers a variety of mezzes, breads and wraps, salads, fresh fish and seafood, meats with signature dishes featuring Lebanese seabass sayadiyah, Tiger prawns, Avocado salad, and Crisp red snapper. The restaurant’s music and entertainment will transport guests to various eras of Beirut and offer an authentic home-away-fromhome atmosphere.

Contact +9714 604 2220.

The fine dining venue has introduced its inaugural Saturday brunch, The Social Brunch featuring contemporary European cuisine with a Japanese influence accompanied by free-flowing drinks, live entertainment, and stunning views of the Dubai skyline. Guests can enjoy a three-course sharing-style menu with a variety of dishes, including Garlic sourdough baguette, Fried spiced chicken with Dallas sauce, Aged beef tartare, Koji Scottish salmon, Black Angus beef rib eye, and Aged parmesan risotto with braised trompettes. For desserts, expect White chocolate and coconut pannacotta, Cheesecake choux buns, and Apple doughnuts. Conclude your meal with a complimentary beverage to City Social’s speakeasy bar, 7 Tales.

12:30pm-4pm. AED550 per person including house beverages. AED750 per person including bubbly. Contact +9714 402 2222.

Nestled within Bluewaters Island, transport to Mykonos at MIYA with contemporary Greek dishes in a traditional Mediterranean-style setting. The concept embodies the soul of a Greek figure Miya, who was known for blending, baking, and marinating to create delectable culinary wonders for her loved ones. The menu boasts features traditional Greek and Mediterranean favourites with a contemporary twist including signature dishes such as Beef tartar with black truffle, Feta saganaki with tomato marmalade, Baked pepper with tuna tartare and tonnato sauce, and Roasted octopus with hummus and salsa verde.

Contact +9714 564 0008.

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Dubai’s renowned café has opened its highly-anticipated outlet in the capital, welcoming diners to explore its elevated menu and stunning interiors. The restaurant boasts a sleek and elegant design, infused with playful elements including pastel-coloured hues, striking pink palm tree chandeliers, a stunning terrace, and the iconic ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’ pink neon sign on the wall. Love Vibe’s creative menu highlights local ingredients and authentic fresh produce featuring traditional Emirati and modern European dishes including I Love You Shawarm’ch!, Balaleet Eggs, Baby Don’t Herd Me, Braise Yourself, and Grilled Chicken Tikka. The espresso and mocktail bar will further offer innovative beverages such as Kermit Business, I’m in Love with the Coco, Raspberry Hibiscus Iced Tea, Superfood Lattes, V60, and Arabic Coffee. Visit lovevibecafe.com.

Explore a gastronomic voyage with Reef & Beef, the newest culinary destination in the bustling Downtown Dubai, offering an extensive assortment of seafood and succulent cuts. Diners can opt for intimate indoor seating or al fresco seating, delighting in the breathtaking vistas of the city, as they embark on a flavourful expedition that is sure to tantalize their tastebuds. Revel in the restaurant’s signature Nebraska beef, Dover sole, the Patagonian black cod, and plenty more.

Email reservations@reefandbeef.ae.

The award-winning restaurant has unveiled its first tasting menu, offering flavourful Japanese dishes including Suzuki agedashi (golden crisp seabass with tentsuyu sauce and chili daikon), Tsukune (minced meat with truffle oil and fresh egg yolk), Ika (squid with sweet yuzu kosho marinade), Kinako pistachio cheesecake, and Chocolate soufflé.

Monday-Sunday from 12pm-10:30pm. AED300 per person for five courses and AED375 for seven courses. Visit nirirestaurant.com.

With successful locations in London, Dubai, and Doha, Rüya is set to introduce its signature Anatolian charm to Al Dabab street, Saudi Arabia. Indulge in authentic and contemporary dishes and experience the rich culinary heritage and traditions of the region with an extensive menu showcasing the classic Pide, a mouthwatering selection of hot and cold Turkish mezes, Lahmacun, and Lamb shank slow cooked in a traditional clay oven. The restaurant interiors capture an enticing, vibrant atmosphere blending contemporary elements through dome-shaped chandeliers inspired by Byzantine architecture, Turkish carpets, and 3D mosaic tiles.

The pan-Indian restaurant Jamavar Doha will launch its new Summer menu, prepared using sustainably sourced and locally produced ingredients. Menu highlights include Keralastyle beef uthappam, Paneer tikka panchporan, Mahi malai tikka, Tandoori lamb chops, Dum nalli biryani, and Hyderabadi bhuna gosht. For the ones with a sweet tooth, order the seasonal Burnt mango tart and a selection of sorbets.

Contact +974 4485 3000.