Hungry for newness. Hungry for the city to step it up a notch. Hungry for Dubai's best new plates. That's exactly what you'll find in these pages. Because after the summer lull, September is here, and the city is back in business.
As that temperature dial starts to edge down degree by degree, Dubai's gears move up. And we're accelerating into fifth gear when it comes to new openings this season. Between now and the end of the year, near 50 new restaurants will make their mark on the city's burgeoning F&B scene. They come from well-versed operators already in the market, like Rikas, Fundamental Hospitality, Bulldozer, and Atelier House, all promising fresh flavours, diverse cuisines and unique concepts across town. But there's also plenty of newcomers to get excited for. On Bluewaters, London-born crazy golf concept Swingers opens imminently. The Lana, Dorchester Collection's Middle Eastern debut, gets three new reasons to visit with the openings of China Tang, Frou Frou, and Dragonfly. And the hotly anticipated J1 Beach will start to welcome visitors from this month, inviting you to discover no less than 13 bars, restaurants and beach clubs once at full capacity. Your next reservations await on p16.
And if you're feeling the post-summer holiday pinch, fear not. We've rounded up brilliant things to do in the city of gold that won't break the bank. In fact, all of them will set you back less than Dhs75. So whether you're looking to get back to alfresco pursuits, or you're still keeping things indoors, your budget friendly Dubai guide awaits on p25.
Enjoy the issue,
Alice Holtham Group Editor | 
