The resort boasts 11 restaurants, four destination bars, and six additional marina-side dining venues. Photo: Marsa Al Arab
The resort boasts 11 restaurants, four destination bars, and six additional marina-side dining venues. Photo: Marsa Al Arab
The resort boasts 11 restaurants, four destination bars, and six additional marina-side dining venues. Photo: Marsa Al Arab
The resort boasts 11 restaurants, four destination bars, and six additional marina-side dining venues. Photo: Marsa Al Arab

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A culinary voyage



Set along Dubai’s most coveted shoreline, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab invites guests on a sophisticated journey through global cuisines, establishing itself as one of the city’s most anticipated gastronomic destinations. With 11 restaurants, four destination bars, and six marina-side dining venues, the resort redefines luxury hospitality through exceptional storytelling, masterful technique and immersive design.

At the heart of this culinary haven lies The Fore, a transformative dining destination that begins each day with an elegant breakfast framed by Burj Al Arab and a gleaming superyacht marina. By evening, The Fore reveals four distinct concepts – Umi Kei, Madame Li, Mirabelle, and The Bombay Club – alongside a central bar, each offering a unique journey across continents and cultures.

Umi Kei, led by chef Yukou Nishimura, elevates Izakaya-style dining through the Japanese art of kintsugi. With an open robatayaki grill, dishes such as potato mochi, hamachi carpaccio, and zero-waste classic chicken ramen deliver purity, technique and sustainability with modern finesse.

Madame Li, curated by Chef Mehmet Ipar, is inspired by a worldly woman blending tradition with contemporary flair. Designed for sharing, highlights include beef and shimeji mushroom rice mixed tableside, lobster cheung fun, and wagyu and foie gras dumplings, each layered with bold, intricate flavours.

By evening, The Fore reveals four distinct concepts: Umi Kei, Madame Li, Mirabelle, and The Bombay Club.
By evening, The Fore reveals four distinct concepts: Umi Kei, Madame Li, Mirabelle, and The Bombay Club.

At Mirabelle, chef Sasha Enjalbert brings the romance of the Riviera to life. Signature dishes such as the truffle-infused chicken albufera and the grand plateau de la Mer are served in a brasserie setting, where tableside oyster rituals add theatrical flair.

The Bombay Club offers a refined interpretation of Western India’s Gymkhana culture. Featuring dishes such as bohri lamb biryani, guinea fowl samosas, and signature tandoori lobster, it pays homage to regal culinary legacies with contemporary elegance.

Beyond The Fore, standalone venues continue the resort’s extraordinary dining journey.

Perched on the rooftop, Iliana channels the sun-kissed soul of the Greek Mediterranean. Created by chef Andreas Gkipalis, the menu includes tuna fasolakia, fish giouvetsada, and the dramatic lobster pandesia pasta. With the UAE’s most extensive Greek beverage selection and cocktails crafted from house infusions, Iliana effortlessly blends seaside revelry with refined dining.

The Bombay Club offers a refined interpretation of western India’s Gymkhana culture.
The Bombay Club offers a refined interpretation of western India’s Gymkhana culture.

Rialto, a grand Italian venue by executive chef Roberto Rispoli, celebrates the glamour of the 1950s. Northern Italian classics—ricotta raviolo, tuna carpaccio with black truffle, and fettuccine with beef cheek – are served in a space rich with vintage charm. The cicchetti room and gelato trolley deepen the experience, while the Rialto Bar elevates mixology through storytelling inspired by Italy’s regions.

Kinugawa, led by chef Konstantine Em, offers refined Japanese cuisine with a French twist in an adults-only setting. Unexpected pairings like suzuki stracciatella and salmon taruto sit alongside perfected classics like black cod miso and lamb chops shiso, showcasing precise technique in a serene atmosphere.

Orizonta, at the resort’s sunset-facing edge, brings Eastern Mediterranean flair. Chef Stephanie Haywood’s seasonal menu features dishes such as poached king crab leg in mussel cream and dry-aged T-bone with anchovy-chilli butter – each rooted in local heritage and storytelling.

The Commodore Club, tucked within Jumeirah Residences Marsa Al Arab, offers refined comfort food all day. Chef Nathan Rueff reinvents classics such as menemen and the Commodore omelette, while elevated bites like crispy tuna potato, aji amarillo gambas, and wagyu sliders make it ideal for long brunches by the sea.

In the heart of the resort, The Lobby Lounge and Pierre Herme Paris presents an elegant, all-day offering of global flavours and French patisserie mastery. Guests can savour Pierre Herme’s famed infiniment and signature macarons or indulge in the 2,000 feuilles –flawlessly caramelised puff pastry with hazelnut praline and mousseline cream. A curated grand cru rare tea selection adds depth to this sophisticated experience.

For lovers of classic indulgence, The Cullinan offers an elevated steakhouse experience. With premium cuts, fine seafood, and sommelier pairings served from an open kitchen, this venue celebrates timeless luxury and culinary precision

Kira is a bold fusion of Japanese precision and Mediterranean vibrancy. Designed to surprise and delight, the venue serves artful sashimi and fire-kissed seafood in a chic, elegant setting where harmony and contrast define every dish.

As night falls, Litt Bar Club becomes a stylish bar and club, inspired by the ethereal glow of moonlight. Signature drinks, curated music, and immersive design elements create an atmosphere of mystique and allure, perfect for late-night gatherings.

The resort also offers four relaxed beach and poolside outlets, where light fare and refreshments meet the serene beauty of the coastline, ideal for unwinding without compromising on quality.

Finally, Marsa Al Arab Marina and promenade, adjacent to the resort, expands the experience with six additional dining spots including: Feels Cafe, Public, Meat the Fish, CutFish and Heaf. Open to residents, guests and Dubai’s discerning food lovers, this vibrant waterfront destination blends international flavours with cosmopolitan charm.

From fine-dining to casual, sun-soaked escapes, every venue at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab tells a story rooted in culture, shaped by craftsmanship and brought to life by the sea.

Du Football Champions

The fourth season of du Football Champions was launched at Gitex on Wednesday alongside the Middle East’s first sports-tech scouting platform.“du Talents”, which enables aspiring footballers to upload their profiles and highlights reels and communicate directly with coaches, is designed to extend the reach of the programme, which has already attracted more than 21,500 players in its first three years.

 

 

UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

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MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

The Florida Project

Director: Sean Baker

Starring: Bria Vinaite, Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe

Four stars

Cinco in numbers

Dh3.7 million

The estimated cost of Victoria Swarovski’s gem-encrusted Michael Cinco wedding gown

46

The number, in kilograms, that Swarovski’s wedding gown weighed.

1,000

The hours it took to create Cinco’s vermillion petal gown, as seen in his atelier [note, is the one he’s playing with in the corner of a room]

50

How many looks Cinco has created in a new collection to celebrate Ballet Philippines’ 50th birthday

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The hours needed to create the butterfly gown worn by Aishwarya Rai to the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

1.1 million

The number of followers that Michael Cinco’s Instagram account has garnered.

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House-hunting

Top 10 locations for inquiries from US house hunters, according to Rightmove

  1. Edinburgh, Scotland 
  2. Westminster, London 
  3. Camden, London 
  4. Glasgow, Scotland 
  5. Islington, London 
  6. Kensington and Chelsea, London 
  7. Highlands, Scotland 
  8. Argyll and Bute, Scotland 
  9. Fife, Scotland 
  10. Tower Hamlets, London 

 

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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Name: Salem Alkarbi

Age: 32

Favourite Al Wasl player: Alexandre Oliveira

First started supporting Al Wasl: 7

Biggest rival: Al Nasr

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Electric scooters: some rules to remember
  • Riders must be 14-years-old or over
  • Wear a protective helmet
  • Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
  • Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
  • Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
  • Do not drive outside designated lanes

Pupils in Abu Dhabi are learning the importance of being active, eating well and leading a healthy lifestyle now and throughout adulthood, thanks to a newly launched programme 'Healthy Lifestyle'.

As part of the Healthy Lifestyle programme, specially trained coaches from City Football Schools, along with Healthpoint physicians have visited schools throughout Abu Dhabi to give fun and interactive lessons on working out regularly, making the right food choices, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated, just like their favourite footballers.

Organised by Manchester City FC and Healthpoint, Manchester City FC’s regional healthcare partner and part of Mubadala’s healthcare network, the ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ programme will visit 15 schools, meeting around 1,000 youngsters over the next five months.

Designed to give pupils all the information they need to improve their diet and fitness habits at home, at school and as they grow up, coaches from City Football Schools will work alongside teachers to lead the youngsters through a series of fun, creative and educational classes as well as activities, including playing football and other games.

Dr Mai Ahmed Al Jaber, head of public health at Healthpoint, said: “The programme has different aspects - diet, exercise, sleep and mental well-being. By having a focus on each of those and delivering information in a way that children can absorb easily it can help to address childhood obesity."

Defence review at a glance

• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”

• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems

• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.

• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%

• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade

• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels

RESULT

Brazil 2 Croatia 0
Brazil: 
Neymar (69'), Firmino (90' 3)    

The specs

Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel

Power: 579hp

Torque: 859Nm

Transmission: Single-speed automatic

Price: From Dh825,900

On sale: Now

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Jonathan Gornall, Simon & Schuster

Moon Music

Artist: Coldplay

Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

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The specs

Engine: 2.2-litre, turbodiesel

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Power: 160hp

Torque: 385Nm

Price: Dh116,900

On sale: now

THE SPECS

      

 

Engine: 1.5-litre

 

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

 

Power: 110 horsepower 

 

Torque: 147Nm 

 

Price: From Dh59,700 

 

On sale: now  

 
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Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

The specs: 2018 Opel Mokka X

Price, as tested: Dh84,000

Engine: 1.4L, four-cylinder turbo

Transmission: Six-speed auto

Power: 142hp at 4,900rpm

Torque: 200Nm at 1,850rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L / 100km

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League final:

Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports

Updated: May 08, 2025, 4:00 AM`