Inside dinner-show restaurant 53 Dubai - in pictures

  • 53 Dubai is a dinner-and-show restaurant on the 53rd floor of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National unless otherwise specified
    53 Dubai is a dinner-and-show restaurant on the 53rd floor of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National unless otherwise specified
  • Performances range from the musical to the acrobatic.
    Performances range from the musical to the acrobatic.
  • The musical set pieces are a standout.
    The musical set pieces are a standout.
  • The acts are divided across two stages.
    The acts are divided across two stages.
  • Performances are from Thursday to Sunday, at 9.30pm.
    Performances are from Thursday to Sunday, at 9.30pm.
  • The show is choreographed by Lebanese dancer Jean Sakr.
    The show is choreographed by Lebanese dancer Jean Sakr.
  • The menu is a mix of cuisines. Seen here, charred baby corn.
    The menu is a mix of cuisines. Seen here, charred baby corn.
  • Beef and celeriac. Photo: 53 Dubai
    Beef and celeriac. Photo: 53 Dubai
  • Corn and truffle risotto. Photo: 53 Dubai
    Corn and truffle risotto. Photo: 53 Dubai
  • Lobster pappardelle. Photo: 53 Dubai
    Lobster pappardelle. Photo: 53 Dubai
  • Fried calamari with chilli mayonnaise.
    Fried calamari with chilli mayonnaise.
  • Chicken tsukune with miso glaze.
    Chicken tsukune with miso glaze.
  • Cucumber and miso bites, left, and beef carpaccio.
    Cucumber and miso bites, left, and beef carpaccio.
  • Chocolate Kisses dessert platter. Photo: 53 Dubai
    Chocolate Kisses dessert platter. Photo: 53 Dubai
  • 53 Dubai is part of a growing number of theatrical dining experiences in the UAE.
    53 Dubai is part of a growing number of theatrical dining experiences in the UAE.
  • The venue is spacious and sleek.
    The venue is spacious and sleek.
  • The restaurant is only open at night.
    The restaurant is only open at night.