Dubai’s boldest bites: luxury wagyu, oyster ice cream, shawarma art, and more
Dubai isn’t just a city of skyscrapers and luxury cars — it’s a playground for the bold, especially when it comes to food.
If your palate is craving adventure, these five one-of-a-kind dishes from homegrown heroes are here to deliver drama, decadence, and downright delicious surprises.
Get your cameras (and your appetite) ready — these aren’t your everyday eats.
Luxury in a single bite – Wagyu Foie Gras Nigiri
Origami, The Valley 77, Al Khawaneej
Think sushi but turned up to full opulence. This isn’t your standard nigiri — it’s a lavish love letter to fusion dining. A rich slice of melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef is gently draped over perfectly vinegared rice, topped with a buttery slab of foie gras, then glazed with a whisper of sweet and salty eel sauce. The result? A bite that’s silky, savory, and unforgettable. It’s indulgence in miniature — a moment of luxury designed to blow your taste buds away. This one’s for the foodies who don’t do ordinary.
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Soup or shot? Meet Borshchevka
Chaihona, The Greens (The Onyx Tower 2)
Who said soup has to be served in a bowl? Chaihona flips tradition on its head with the Borshchevka Shot — a fierce Slavic spirit infused with all the earthy depth of borscht. Expect vibrant beetroot, punchy garlic, wild herbs, and a back-end heat that’ll leave your taste buds tingling. Served icy cold, it’s a wild ride in a single sip — as much an experience as it is a drink. Order it as a starter or a dare — either way, it’s going to start a conversation.
For bookings, call 052 684 3748
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The Burj Khalifa Shawarma – An icon you can eat
Chaihona, The Greens (The Onyx Tower 2)
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Inspired by Dubai’s most famous landmark, this towering shawarma is part art piece, part flavor explosion. Stacked sky-high with juicy, spice-rubbed meat, it’s carved tableside for max spectacle — and max flavour. Think zesty pickles, velvety garlic sauce, and a feast fit for a group (or one very determined foodie).
For bookings, call 052 684 3748
Oysters… in ice cream? You bet.
Moon Slice, The District, Dubai Mall
Just when you thought dessert couldn’t surprise you anymore, Moon Slice delivers a dish that dares to blend land and sea in the sweetest way possible. Picture this: a dense, cola-infused chocolate cake layered with silky caramel, crowned with a scoop of oyster ice cream that’s briny, creamy, and oddly addictive. It shouldn’t work — but somehow, it absolutely does. This bold creation challenges every dessert rule in the book and emerges as a must-try for thrill-seeking taste buds. It’s experimental, exciting, and Instagram gold.
For bookings, call 04 885 0212
Breakfast like a Spanish King – or conquistador
Argentina Grill, Retail F&B-01 – Vida, Dubai Creek Harbour
Reimagine breakfast with a dish that’s equal parts comfort and culinary craft. The Spanish Breakfast at Argentina Grill starts with a velvety bed of mashed potatoes, so rich and smooth they could double as butter. Two sunny-side-up eggs are placed just so, their golden yolks ready to spill. Then comes the twist — a delicately whipped chicken pâté that melts into the mash, and a ladle of homemade chicken broth infused with fresh herbs, poured at the table for that dramatic final flourish. It’s soothing, soulful, and a reminder that breakfast can be the most indulgent meal of the day.
For bookings, call 054 560 2626
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