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Khalid Karim

@khalid_karim

4.654 reviews

From €230/guest

About

Working from Dubai, Khalid Karim brings 26 years of Middle Eastern cooking to a plant-forward table. Dishes are built from what the season offers, with vegetables treated as the centre rather than the accompaniment. Signature dish: Fish en Papillote.

Serves in
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Languages
Arabic · English
Country of origin
United Arab Emirates

Chef's signature cuisine

  • Gourmet Charcuterie and Cheese Slate

    Gourmet Charcuterie and Cheese Slate

    An abundant slate board loaded with thinly sliced prosciutto, salami, a selection of hard and blue cheeses, marinated artichokes, and olives.

    • Charcuterie
    • Tapas
    • Meat

    €230 / per guest

  • Charred Onion and Oil Emulsion

    Charred Onion and Oil Emulsion

    A striking modernist appetizer featuring a caramelized onion half resting on an artistic green oil drizzle and purees, adorned with white flowers.

    • Vegan
    • Fine Dining
    • Modern

    €230 / per guest

  • Scallop Consommé

    Scallop Consommé

    A delicate and clear amber broth gently poaching a single seared scallop, garnished with a cucumber ribbon and delicate white allium flowers.

    • Fine Dining
    • Seafood
    • Soup

    €230 / per guest

  • Vanilla Bean Mille-Feuille

    Vanilla Bean Mille-Feuille

    A classic French pastry elevated with delicate, crisp puff pastry layers, rich vanilla diplomat cream, and a striking translucent sugar shard.

    • French
    • Pastry
    • Vegetarian

    €230 / per guest

  • Seared Duck Breast with Potato Pave

    Seared Duck Breast with Potato Pave

    A fine dining presentation of perfectly seared duck breast, accompanied by a rich beetroot puree and layered potato pave, garnished with edible flowers.

    • Fine Dining
    • Meat

    €230 / per guest

  • Potato and Leek Galette

    Potato and Leek Galette

    A rustic, free-form tart featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with roasted potatoes, leeks, and fresh thyme, sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

    • Vegetarian
    • Baking
    • French

    €264 / per guest

  • Black Noodle Seafood Bowl

    Black Noodle Seafood Bowl

    A striking bowl of squid ink noodles and glass noodles topped with grilled tofu, shrimp, peanuts, fresh herbs, and a spicy dipping sauce.

    • Asian
    • Seafood
    • Noodles

    €264 / per guest

  • Crispy Tofu with Peanut Crumb

    Crispy Tofu with Peanut Crumb

    Golden crispy tofu cubes scattered with crushed peanuts and accompanied by an elegant spiral of fresh cucumber.

    • Vegan
    • Asian Fusion

    €264 / per guest

  • Chocolate Gold Leaf Cube

    Chocolate Gold Leaf Cube

    A minimalist, geometric chocolate mousse dessert in the shape of a cube, finished with a velvety texture, a stripe of edible gold leaf, and a drop of berry coulis.

    • Dessert
    • Chocolate
    • Fine Dining

    €207 / per guest

  • Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Tomatoes

    Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Tomatoes

    A thick, flaky fillet of roasted white fish served over tender baby potatoes and blistered cherry tomatoes, finished with dill and herb oil.

    • Seafood
    • Pescatarian
    • Healthy

    €207 / per guest

Extra services

  • Wine pairing

    €58

  • Table service

    €115

  • Menu customisation

    €173

Experiences

Guest reviews

  • 5.0

    Absolutely incredible experience! The chef was professional and the food was divine.

    Elena G.

  • 5.0

    A wonderful evening. Every dish was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.

    Marcus W.

  • 5.0

    Highly recommended! The chef accommodated our dietary needs without compromising on flavor.

    Sophie R.

  • 5.0

    Exceptional service and unforgettable flavors. We will definitely book again!

    James C.

  • 5.0

    The best private dining experience we have ever had. Truly memorable.

    Sarah M.

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