1) XVA art Hotel & Café
Since XVA Café opened it has been hailed as ‘Dubai’s best kept secret’, serving freshly prepared Vegetarian food. Be transported back to a simpler time with a signature mint lemonade in the traditional courtyard, serenaded by the rustle of leaves and light chirping of birds.
Details:
XVA Café is open from 7 am to 10 pm everyday. Open daily 10am-6pm. Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai, xvagallery.com.
2)Â Isola Ristorante Italiano
The first restaurant in the region to display crypto (NFT) art! Huge floor to ceiling windows provide ample views of the restaurant’s terrace, which is located on white decking with chic grey sofas and boho hanging plants. An outdoor bar provides the perfect spot to enjoy sundowners as you relax with friends and loved ones. Isola Ristorante, in Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse, is combining NFT (non-fungible tokens) art and dining experiences. The restaurant has integrated NFTs created by prominent Palestinian artist named Nabil Anani.
Details:
Open daily from 8:00am – 11:00pm.Â
3) La Cantine du Faubourg
View graffiti-style works by contemporary pop-artist Richard Hambleton, including limited-edition acrylic on canvas pieces, which are all available to buy from AED 50,000. To keep things fresh, and ensure a different experience each time you return, the restaurant will feature a new artist every two months.
SLIMI Magazine is a quarterly curation of inspirational imagery and exposé, featuring the masterworks of fashion. For a celebration of Paris fashion week La Cantine spotlighted photography curated directly from the pages of Slimi. The worlds of Chanel, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Balmain and Burberry were re-imagined by the industry’s pioneering creative minds to live for a time at La Cantine du Faubourg.
Details:
Open Sat-Wed noon-2am, Thu-Fri noon-3am. Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road.Â
4) Sikka Art Cafe
Sikka Art Cafe refers to the alleyways of Deira and Bur Dubai where Indian and Persian traders famously sold their assortment of exotic herbs and spices. Absorbed by Middle Eastern cuisine, these core spices undoubtedly influenced local tastes. In essence, SIKKA Café is a local homegrown restaurant café that serves a mélange of Emirati, Arabic, Indian and Persian cuisine. Perfect for that #Dubaidiaries picture!Â
Details:
Saturday to Wednesday | 8:00am – 12.00am
Thursday & Friday | 8:00am – 1.00am
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