Sheikh Hamdan Restaurants: How To Dine Like A Dubai Royal
From authentic Japanese at SushiSamba to a lively atmosphere at Clay, Bazaar Arabia shares the top places to visit in the city, all approved by The Crown Prince of Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council is often seen out and about Dubai, exploring the city, visiting popular places and experiencing all the good things the city has to offer.
Naturally, he has been seen and welcomed at several restaurants and dining haunts across Dubai. His choice of dining is as interesting and varied as Mediterranean to Japanese to Greek and Japanese-Peruvian.
Bazaar Arabia is sharing a list of some of the top spots His Highness has eaten out at so that you don’t have to look any further for some inspiration for your next weekend meal plans. They’re all The Crown Prince of Dubai certified, so you know they’re worth a visit – guaranteed.
Sheikh Hamdan Restaurants: How To Dine Like A Dubai Royal
TakaHisa
The Crown Prince of Dubai has visited the renowned TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant which presents an unparalleled culinary experience that transcends traditional Japanese dining. With the expertise of two masterful chefs, Chef Taka and Chef Hisa, this restaurant is where culinary artistry meets a sophisticated yet flavorsome affair. Chef Taka and Chef Hisa, renowned for their sushi and wagyu mastery, curate an exceptional menu made with the finest ingredients, including premium seafood meticulously procured from Japan’s Toyosu Fish Market and A5 Kobe beef of the highest grade with a marble score of 12.
Location: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island
For bookings and reservations, please call 050 469 8888 or visit linktr.ee/takahisadubai
Taverna Dubai
A Greek delight opened in the heart of Madinat Jumeirah is a must-visit for everyone in town. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan, the restaurant offers an array of authentic delicacies like Moussaka, and other seafood delights that will surely not disappoint.
Location: Madinat Jumeirah
For bookings and reservations, please visit linktr.ee/tavernagreek.ae
SUSHISAMBA Dubai
This incredible blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine welcomed Sheikh Hamdan and football royalty Cristiano Ronaldo for a meal with stunning views of The Palm.
If you’re looking for variety, you will not be disappointed, with the restaurant serving delicacies like Japanese tempura and sushi; Brazilian churrasco and moqueca; Peruvian anticuchos and seviche as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options.
Location: The Palm Tower, The Palm Jumeirah
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 278 4888 or visit sushisamba.com
11 Woodfire
The Crown Prince of Dubai was spotted at this Jumeirah haunt in January this year, seen posing with the chef in the Instagram post they shared on their page.
The modern cuisine restaurant flaunts a huge grill and open kitchen, and serves a varied menu of meats, vegetables and seafood grilled to perfection. It also has an impressive Michelin star awarded to it’s name.
Location: Jumeirah
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 491 900 or visit 11woodfire.com
Avli by tashas
This spot serving Greek food welcomed His Highness in February of 2019, and shared a heart-warming photo of him and the founder, Natasha Sideris, on their Instagram page. The restaurant is a representation of modern Athens and is inspired by the rustic atmosphere of the Mediterranean. Delicacies on the menu include Feta Saganaki, Dakos Salad and Papoutsakia, to name a few.
Location: DIFC
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 359 0008 or visit avlibytashas.com
ROKA Dubai
The Crown Prince of Dubai visited this restaurant in 2020 and was joined by many others for the meal. The London-based restaurant opened it’s first international location in Dubai, and serves traditional Japanese Robatayaki cuisine with a contemporary twist. The Robatayaki method of cooking involves open barbecue on hot charcoal.
Location: Business Bay
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 439 7171 or visit rokarestaurant.com
Carine
His Highness dined at this restaurant for lunch in 2019. The spot is located in Emirates Golf Club and serves up an incredible menu of French-Mediterranean delicacies, curated especially by celebrated chef Izu Ani. Popular dishes include seasoned crispy calamari, citrusy tuna carpaccio and fragrant harissa prawns to name a few.
Location: Emirates Golf Club
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 417 9885 or visit dubaigolf.com
Somewhere
Located in The Dubai Mall, this artsy spot offers a dining experience like no other, inspired by travelling and taking the guests on a food journey to ‘somewhere’. It welcomed His Highness for a meal in 2018. The cuisine is primarily Middle Eastern and Mediterranean, and serves a number of mouth-watering dishes for the diners to sample.
Location: The Dubai Mall
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 329 5182 or visit clip.chatfood.io
Gaia
The Crown Prince of Dubai visited the restaurant on it’s 5th day of opening back in 2018, posing for a photo with one of Dubai’s most popular chefs, Izu Ani. The menu, created by Izu and fellow chef Orestis Kotefas, is a tribute to Grecian culture and features delicacies from the Greek-Mediterranean cuisine.
Location: DIFC
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 241 4242 or visit gaia-restaurants.com
Caviar Kaspia
This spot, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre, serves French cuisines with Russian inspirations and will delight every seafood lover with it’s luxurious options. In addition to smoked fish and other seafood, the restaurant serves the finest varieties of caviar. His Highness visited the restaurant in 2021.
Location: DIFC
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 243 5633 or visit kaspiadubai.com
Clay Dubai
The Crown Prince of Dubai dined at this restaurant in May of this year. The haunt is another offering of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and boasts an elegant ambience complete with gorgeous interiors and live performances for the perfect meal. The Nikkei cuisine takes Peruvian elements and transforms them with Japanese methods.
Location: Bluewaters Island
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 4 422 5600 or visit claydubai.com
CZN Burak
Everyone knows this smiling chef and his incredible cooking videos from Instagram, and His Highness dined at his iconic restaurant in 2020, posing with the one and only Burak Özdemir for a photo. This famous spot piques the curiosity of many and serves authentic Turkish food with a touch of luxury.
Location: Downtown Dubai
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 800 296 28725 or visit cznburak.com
NAMMOS Dubai
NAMMOS is a journey for your taste buds through the Mediterranean, taking influence from Asian cuisine. Serving the finest fresh fish, premium cuts of meats and delectable sushi, NAMMOS is the the place to go for high-end dining. His Highness spent part of the UAE’s 50th National Day weekend at he restaurant in 2021.
Location: Four Seasons Resort
For reservations and bookings, please contact +971 58 121 0000 or visit nammos.com
Lead Image Courtesy/@cznburak on Instagram