Dubai’s restaurant scene is showing no signs of slowing down, with internationally recognised names, new concepts and major hospitality projects continuing to enter the city. Several high-profile openings are scheduled for the final months of 2026, while others are planned for 2027.
From a French-Japanese omakase experience on Palm Jumeirah to a new British pub in The Greens and a beachfront Cipriani concept at J1 Beach, these are nine of the biggest new dining openings to keep on your radar.
1. L’Abysse Dubai
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One of the most anticipated fine-dining arrivals is L’Abysse Dubai, the French-Japanese omakase concept created by chef Yannick Alléno.
The restaurant is set to open at One&Only The Palm on 19 October 2026, marking the concept’s fourth international destination after Paris, Monaco and Osaka.
The experience centres on Japanese sushi craftsmanship interpreted through Alléno’s French culinary approach. Guests will be guided through an omakase experience with limited seating, including counter dining designed to put the preparation directly in view.
Where: One&Only The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
When: 19 October 2026
2. Casea 101 by Yannick Alléno
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Yannick Alléno is also behind another major opening at One&Only The Palm this October.
Casea 101 is scheduled to open on 19 October 2026, offering a waterfront restaurant inspired by Mediterranean and Italian coastal cooking.
The menu is expected to focus on seafood, shellfish, seasonal produce, sharing dishes, and pizzas prepared in an open kitchen. The restaurant will also operate as an all-day destination, moving from lunch and afternoon dining into evening drinks and dinner.
Where: One&Only The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
When: 19 October 2026
Time: Daily from 12:30 pm, with the last dinner seating at 10:30 pm
3. The Black Horse
A new British gastropub is arriving in The Greens, giving residents a neighbourhood-style option centred on British food, sport and live entertainment.
The Black Horse is being developed by 1720 Hospitality and is scheduled to open at Onyx Tower 2 in October 2026.
The venue will feature British favourites, a bar with beers on draught, live sports and regular live music. Breakfast and Sunday roast service are also planned, making it a venue designed to operate throughout the day rather than only as an evening pub.
Where: Onyx Tower 2, The Greens
When: October 2026
4. Hikiniku To Come
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Japanese Wagyu Hamburg concept Hikiniku To Come is making its GCC debut at CMPLX in Al Quoz.
FYTE Hospitality announced the Dubai opening for September 2026 after an earlier delay linked to specialist kitchen equipment and logistics. The concept is built around freshly ground Wagyu beef cooked on custom equipment and served as Hamburg steaks rather than conventional burgers.
The Dubai restaurant is planned to use 100 per cent halal-certified Wagyu beef, adapting the concept for the GCC while retaining its Japanese dining format.
FYTE Hospitality has also announced plans for two additional UAE locations in 2027, although their destinations have not yet been confirmed.
Where: CMPLX, Al Quoz
When: September 2026 was announced as the opening period
5. ROKA The Palm
ROKA is expanding its Dubai presence with a second location at Six Senses The Palm on Palm Jumeirah.
The new restaurant is planned for the resort’s rooftop and will bring ROKA’s contemporary Japanese robatayaki style to the beachfront development, following the brand’s established Dubai location in Business Bay.
The official ROKA listing currently describes the Palm venue as coming soon, with opening hours yet to be announced. That means an exact public opening date should not be assumed at this stage.
Where: Six Senses The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
When: Opening date TBC
6. Tapasake Dubai
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Tapasake is returning to One Za’abeel with a redesigned concept that combines its restaurant, infinity pool and a new Sky Lounge.
The reopening is planned for autumn 2026, with the new restaurant expected to combine Japanese cooking techniques with Mediterranean influences through a Wafu-inspired menu.
The infinity pool that became closely associated with the original Tapasake experience will remain part of the venue, while the new Sky Lounge will add an evening-focused element overlooking Dubai.
Where: One Za’abeel, Dubai
When: Autumn 2026
7. Crazy Horse Paris: The Dubai Edition
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One of Paris’ best-known cabaret brands is making its GCC debut in Dubai with Crazy Horse Paris: The Dubai Edition.
The permanent show will open at the refurbished Zabeel Theatre at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah on 12 November 2026.
The venue has been transformed into a 200-seat cabaret, with the Dubai production combining dance, music, lighting, visual effects, dining and late-night entertainment.
Two main experiences are available: a roughly 90-minute show and a longer show-and-dinner format. Tickets currently start from AED 400 for the standard show package.
Where: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah
When: From 12 November 2026
Time: Show at 7 pm; show and dinner at 9:30 pm
Price: From AED 400
8. Zuma Beach House
Zuma is taking its Dubai presence to the coast with a new daytime concept planned for Jumeirah 1 in 2027.
Zuma Beach House will be located on a double-front beach plot overlooking Port de La Mer marina, between Pearl Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bay.
The project will become Zuma’s third UAE location and is being positioned as a distinct beachside concept rather than another version of the brand’s existing DIFC restaurant.
An exact opening date and operating hours have not yet been announced.
Where: Jumeirah 1
When: 2027
Time: TBC
9. Cipriani Lido
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Cipriani is heading to the Dubai coastline with Cipriani Lido, a new beachfront destination planned for J1 Beach in 2027.
The project will mark the first Cipriani Lido in the UAE and will combine dining with a beach-club setting. Plans include a restaurant, private dining rooms, terrace, Bellini Bar and Lounge, cabanas and sunbeds overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
The opening is also expected to coincide with a major milestone for Cipriani in Dubai, as the brand approaches the 10th anniversary of Cipriani DIFC.
Where: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
When: 2027
Time: TBC
Dubai’s restaurant calendar is still expanding
The next wave of Dubai dining openings covers a wide range of experiences, from high-end omakase and Mediterranean waterfront dining to Japanese Wagyu, British pub food, beach clubs and permanent entertainment.
For diners planning ahead, the biggest confirmed dates currently include L’Abysse and Casea 101 on 19 October 2026 and Crazy Horse Paris: The Dubai Edition from 12 November 2026. Several of the 2027 projects, including Zuma Beach House and Cipriani Lido, remain without exact opening dates, so those should be treated as planned rather than confirmed launches.