Three Must-visit New Restaurants In Downtown Before End Of The Year
A trio of exciting new openings by Gastronaut Hospitality has transformed Kempinski Boulevard into Dubai’s newest dining hotspot. Whether you’re craving elevated Asian flavors, comfort Sicilian food by real Nonnas, or a futuristic AI-driven dining experience, here’s your guide to what to try – and why you should go this weekend.
MAMABELLA DUBAI: A living love letter to Sicily with real Italian Nonnas cooking in Dubai.
Mamabella brings the heart of Sicily to Downtown Dubai through Chef Alessandro Miceli’s childhood story and the real Italian Nonnas who join him in the kitchen each month. The menu blends handmade pastas, raw crudi, slow-roasted Sicilian meats, seafood grills, and classic dolci in a warm, lively setting inspired by Mediterranean homes. Evenings come alive with traditional Sicilian entertainment, while a private Kempinski The Boulevard, Downtown Dubai – Dubai +97104 4308 111 dining kitchen with Burj Khalifa views hosts exclusive cooking sessions with the visiting Nonnas. Mamabella is not just a restaurant – it is a living archive of Italian heritage.
Phone: +971 04 4308 999
Website: mamabella.co
Operations: 12pm – 1am
Instagram: @mamabelladubai
WOOHOO DUBAI: Dubai’s first AI-powered dining experience, led by Chef Aiman
WooHoo introduces Dubai to the world’s first AI-driven chef, Aiman – a groundbreaking collaboration between data, science, and human creativity. Together with Executive Chef Serhat and Chef Reif Othman, WooHoo delivers dishes that blend algorithmic precision with emotional warmth, set within one of the most technologically advanced dining rooms in the world. Massive LED screens, holograms, and responsive lighting create a cinematic environment where the room becomes part of the meal. With an innovative cocktail program by Jimmy Barrat, WooHoo is a futuristic dining experience where technology amplifies humanity.
Reservations: +97104 4308 111
Website: woohoo.restaurant
Instagram: @woohoo.dubai
RAM & ROLL DUBAI: Bold, fast, flavor-filled comfort bowls
Ram N Roll brings a vibrant, Japanese-inspired dining experience to Kempinski Boulevard, led by Chef Serhat Karanfil in collaboration with Chef Reif Othman. The menu blends precision and playfulness through refined zensai, premium sushi and sashimi, signature hand rolls, homemade ramen, and expertly grilled Wagyu cuts. A bespoke cocktail program inspired by Japanese storytelling adds to the creativity, while interiors fuse modern edge with cultural heritage. Bold, rhythmic, and expressive – Ram N Roll redefines contemporary Japanese casual dining in Dubai.
Reservations: +971 04 4308 222
Website: ramnroll.co
Operations: 12pm – 1am
Instagram: @ramenrolldubai