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5 Scrumptious UAE Restaurants to Check Out This Weekend

With the weekend around the corner and exciting launches, here’s a round-up of five places you should check out.

Via Toledo

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Located at The Address Beach Resort in Jumeirah Beach Residence, Chef Francesco Calo has launched his newest restaurant, Via Toledo. Hailing from the cosmopolitan city of Vienna, the award-winning Italian concept is set to delight its guests with sumptuous flavors. The concept for the restaurant was thought up by Calo, who wanted to give his guests a true Italian dining experience inspired by the excellence of the original Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant uses authentic and organic products for all their pizzas and uses a special type of flour named Instensa, which is known for its singular flavor and is exclusive to Via Toledo. The carefully curated menu offers its guests an unrivaled dining experience with the menu highlight being a 24k Gold Montanara Pizza and caviar pizza. Adding to the experience is the furniture flown all the way from Italy coupled with bespoke surroundings, which gives its diners the complete Italian experience.

Viatoledo.ae, 050 545 9278

MayaBay

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Set in Jumeirah Al Naseem’s Turtle lagoon, MayaBay is an impeccably executed dining and nightlife experience incorporating the best of Asian flavors. Originally from Monaco, the restaurant has opened its doors internationally for the first time in Dubai by partnering up between Orange Hospitality and Maya Collection, one of Monaco’s most prominent hospitality groups. Orchestrated by Chef Shane Mac Neil, the restaurant’s menu is anchored in traditional Asian cuisine, with dishes like dim sums, Japanese tempura, sushi, and Thai curries with highlights such as maya crispy duck, pad Thai, MayaBay sashimi, yam ped tap tim (duck salad), and black cod with miso and honey. The Asian menu also caters to vegetarians and includes vegan-friendly options. The venue also entertains its guests with a vibrant and buzzing nightlife along with a refined mixology experience that includes custom-made cocktails. With its DJ booth, Asian cuisine, and elegant interiors, MayaBay delivers a unique dining experience.

Mayabayrestaurant.com, 04 275 2500

Marta Bar

Photo: Courtesy of Marta Bar

Marta Bar, Abu Dhabi’s only authentic speakeasy-style hideaway on top of Fouquet’s at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, is introducing a two-day unlimited grape and cheese fiesta. With two whole nights of amazing flavors, wonderful conversations, and elegant vibes, the grape and cheese night at Marta Bar will manifest itself every Thursday and Friday evening throughout the summer. Grape connoisseurs or cheese enthusiasts are invited to indulge in a delicious selection of iconic French-aged cheeses and globally renowned grape varieties. Held on the rooftop terrace at Art Lounge, the event starts at 6pm and invites its guests in a sophisticated and timeless 1920s vibe. With a groovy soundtrack, red furnishings, and retro glamour, Marta Bar will leave its guests wanting more.

Fouquetsabudhabi.com, 02, 2054200

Indochine

Photo: Courtesy of Indochine

Located at DIFC, Indochine has introduced the new Bistrotheque Saturday brunch. Drawing inspiration from the golden glamour era in Paris, the brunch delivers a carefully curated menu of French-Vietnamese dishes along with exciting cocktails featuring a liv band. The Parisian party spot will be open on Saturdays, from 12pm to 4pm.

Indochinedxb.com, 04 208 9333

B.I.G, Brunch in Garage

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Driven by a passion for flavor and fueled by diversity, B.I.G, Brunch in Garage is a culinary movement that is determined to serve its guests the best of delicacies. Located in W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, the brunch offers its guests five distinctive cuisines which are Nikkei House, Steam Table, Mezza Bar, Meat Vault, and the refreshing sips from Tap Wall. The unique menu explores flavors from each section and includes dishes such as salmon sashimi, the American way from Nikkei, jing jiang chicken rolls from Steam Table and a pulled beef BBQ burger from Meat Vault. Housing an elegant open kitchen, the restaurant also has an intimate seating outside overlooking the Marina and racetrack.

Garageabudhabi.com, 02 656 0000

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