Supper Clubs In Dubai: 5 Unique Dining Concepts You Need To Try
What if we told you that the most exclusive clubs in the city were supper clubs?
Supper Clubs In Dubai: Bazaar Arabia shares a list here…
Restaurants open every day in this city, all adorned with perfectly pressed white tablecloths and service that assumes a want before you’ve even had time to articulate it. But, for a food journey off the beaten track; may we suggest a supper club?
These intimate culinary gatherings have something truly special that one seldom finds in a city—a genuine connection. It’s not just about the food; it’s about the place you’re dining in, the people you’re eating with, and the chef who meticulously crafts the whole evening, guiding you through the experience and engaging you in wonderful conversation. These chefs graciously welcome you into their homes or spaces, offering a culinary adventure that delves deep into culture, ingredients, and skill, resulting in a meal that’s truly one of a kind, every time.
What distinguishes these experiences is their departure from the conventional restaurant setting. Here, it’s more akin to stepping into a close-knit group of old friends gathering for an exquisite dinner rather than being in a formal, impersonal dining room full of strangers. There’s a sense of familiarity as if you’ve been in this space before.
Clubs have four main tenants: limited seating, fixed menu, ambience, and exclusivity. During the 1930s, supper clubs stood as the epitome of glamour and sophistication; celebrated venues like the Rainbow Room and Copacabana set the stage for evenings of luxury where diners were tempted with fine cuisine and music. The early 2010’s saw a resurgence if this in the UAE, with pioneer clubs such as The Dinner Club by No 57. Guests were invited into homes, a norm that continues to this day.
Bazaar Arabia invites you to look into five supper clubs hosted in Dubai that you are sure to enjoy, but worst case scenario- at least you don’t have to wash up.
Supper Clubs In Dubai: 5 You Need To Try
Casa 21
The self-taught chef, Jatin Suri gives traditional Indian dishes a modern twist. Passion and love are at the core of the Suri experience. Travel, research and the eventual formal study of gastronomy at The Culinary Institute of Barcelona further broadened his understanding of food and ignited his fascination with its malleability in the forum if small clubs.
K’iin
Former Le Petit Maison and Zuma chef, Chef Jon Collin, invites you to his home to savor his Mexican culinary heritage. With a changing menu based on seasonal ingredients, he creates a unique dining experience that transcends cultural boundaries. Each meal sparks meaningful conversations among friends, fostering a connection through the joy of food and shared experiences.
Eye Heart Rabbit
Chef Blake’s foray into the supper club scene has garnered nothing but rave reviews. His Michelin Green Star restaurant, Lowe Chef, upholds pillars of sustainability throughout his 9-course dining experience. Seamlessly weaving together a tapestry of cuisines with ease and sophistication, he showcases the interconnectedness of culinary traditions through a dinner fuelled by local produce. This is an unmissable experience.
Girl and the Goose
Self proclaimed storyteller Gabriella Chamorro shares Nicaraguan cuisine, also taking this opportunity to walk guests through Central American histories and heritage. Her plates are a testament to the idea that some people’s roles are preordained. Food, story telling and flavours.
Chef Halwa
An authentic Leventine gastronomic experience and a celebration of Palestinian flavours and home cuisine. From Ma’loubeh family style, to a new take on Msakhan- creating rolls that do not limit the flavour of this national dish. And with Halwa, being Arabic for sweets, of course the Kanafeh is unmissable.
Photography: Mattia Holm. Styling: Laura Jane Brown. Model: Victoria De Berardinis at Fashion League UAE. Hair and Make-Up: Ania Poniatowska at MMG Artists. Senior Producer: Steff Hawker. Photographer’s Assistant: Alireza Yahoozadeh. Stylist’s Assistant: Imogene Legrand. Special thanks to estiatorio Milos at Atlantis The Royal
From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s October 2023 issue.