Bars & Restaurants
From architecturally striking dining rooms to destination cocktail bars, the Middle East continues to redefine the global hospitality landscape. In this Bars & Restaurants section, The Fluxx explores the region’s most compelling culinary spaces — where design, flavour, and atmosphere converge. We spotlight restaurants and bars that set new standards in creativity and experience, showcasing the chefs, designers and concepts shaping the future of dining across the Gulf.
Gigi Rigolatto Dubai : Contemporary LuxE, Italian Dining
Dubai’s dining scene has a new coastal star, and it comes with all the charm of an endless Mediterranean summer. Gigi Rigolatto, now open at J1 Beach, is quickly establishing itself as one of Dubai’s most exciting new Italian restaurants and beach club destinations.
Carbone Dubai: A New Chapter of Iconic Italian-American Glamour
From Manhattan to the Middle East, Carbone introduces its iconic Italian-American fine dining experience to Dubai, blending nostalgia, luxury, and theatrical flair.
Maison Mer dubai: A New Riviera-Inspired Dining Destination
Dubai’s newest contemporary luxury restaurant brings the spirit of Provence and the French Riviera ,to the shores of the Arabian Gulf. Opened in November 2025, Maison Mer Dubai emerges as one of the city’s most anticipated new dining destinations, a design-led, coastal restaurant inspired by the relaxed glamour, soulful cuisine and sun-soaked rituals of Provence and the French Riviera.
SUSHISAMBA, Dubai
Discover SUSHISAMBA Dubai, the design-driven rooftop restaurant atop The Palm Tower. Experience bold interiors, breathtaking Dubai skyline views, and a unique fusion of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine. A must-visit for food, design, and skyline lovers in Dubai.
Bâoli, Dubai
Bâoli Dubai is an immersive dining experience at J1 Beach where lush tropical design meets culinary innovation.