First look: 21grams at Meyan Mall - in pictures

  • The new location of Balkan restaurant 21grams opened at Meyan Mall in Dubai on January 7. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The new location of Balkan restaurant 21grams opened at Meyan Mall in Dubai on January 7. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The airy restaurant comes with Burj Al Arab views and a rooftop terrace. Photo: 21Grams
    The airy restaurant comes with Burj Al Arab views and a rooftop terrace. Photo: 21Grams
  • The name is a reference to a 1907 experiment that suggested the weight of the human soul is 21 grams. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The name is a reference to a 1907 experiment that suggested the weight of the human soul is 21 grams. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • On the menu are favourites such as the komplet egg with foie gras. Photo: 21grams
    On the menu are favourites such as the komplet egg with foie gras. Photo: 21grams
  • A popular item is the flaky phyllo pie, which comes with either spinach, goat's cheese, thyme and honey or spicy pulled beef. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A popular item is the flaky phyllo pie, which comes with either spinach, goat's cheese, thyme and honey or spicy pulled beef. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The ajvar vegetable preserve, made of chargrilled sweet red peppers, garlic and chilli peppers, is a must-try dip. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The ajvar vegetable preserve, made of chargrilled sweet red peppers, garlic and chilli peppers, is a must-try dip. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The cevapi is another staple. The juicy Wagyu beef kebabs come with pickled onion, parsley and chilli. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The cevapi is another staple. The juicy Wagyu beef kebabs come with pickled onion, parsley and chilli. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Other dishes include the Dalmatian pasticada braised beef. Photo: 21grams
    Other dishes include the Dalmatian pasticada braised beef. Photo: 21grams
  • Mushroom barley risotto. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Mushroom barley risotto. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Caramelised banana split. Photo: 21grams
    Caramelised banana split. Photo: 21grams
  • The focus remains on fresh produce and plenty of bread. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The focus remains on fresh produce and plenty of bread. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The new location seats 80. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The new location seats 80. Antonie Robertson / The National