
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
Signature menus
Seasonal Table
€230 / Dishes
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

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

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

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

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
Discovery Menu
€264 / Dishes
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

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

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

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

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
Sweet Finale
€207 / Dishes
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

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

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
Extra services
Wine pairing
€58
Table service
€115
Menu customisation
€173
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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