Three of Dubai’s top chefs join forces for a three-part dining event celebrating Fire, Earth and Water
Get ready for an extraordinary culinary experience unlike any other.
This September, three of Dubai’s most iconic restaurants will collaborate for The Elemental Series; a limited-run trilogy of chef-led dinners, each themed around one of the natural elements: Fire, Earth, and Water.
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Taking place across TABŪ at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm, and Tamoka at The Ritz-Carlton JBR, each night will feature a unique, immersive menu crafted by three of the city’s most acclaimed chefs:
Chef Aldo Shimabukuro Nakahodo (TABŪ)
Chef Giovanni Ledon (Akira Back)
Chef Ze Sergio Hernandez Ruiz (Tamoka)
Together, these culinary innovators will bring their individual styles and cultural influences to life through specially designed menus and curated experiences.
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Fire at TABŪ
5 September
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The series begins with Fire at TABŪ, where bold flavours and flame-kissed dishes take centre stage.
Think grilled Dibba Bay oysters with black lemon pisco cream, charcoal-grilled toothfish with saikyo miso, and a yuzu custard tart topped with smoky whipped cream.
TABŪ, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, AED 400 per person (optional beverage pairing available. For bookings, call 04 512 5566
Earth at Akira Back
12 September
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The second event, Earth, brings rich, grounded flavours to life at Akira Back’s exclusive sushi counter.
Seating just 10–12 guests per session, this intimate dinner features dishes like wagyu and smoked duck nigiri, chicken miso gochujang with truffle, and yuzu cheesecake with matcha and lavender gelato.
Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm, AED 400 per person (AED 200 optional beverage pairing). For bookings, call 04 245 5800
Water at Tamoka
19 September
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The trilogy concludes with Water at Tamoka, where guests will indulge in ocean-inspired dishes such as bluefin tuna tartare with mandarin yuzu gel, jumbo prawn batayaki with edamame hummus, and Patagonian cod zarandeado served with roasted pineapple chalaquita.
Tamoka, The Ritz-Carlton JBR, AED 400 per person (optional beverage pairing available. For bookings, call 04 318 6099
The Elemental Series is a culinary performance, a celebration of creativity, and a collaboration between three of Dubai’s most dynamic chefs.
Expect distinctive menus, elemental mixed drinks, and an unforgettable ambience tailored to each theme.
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