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Bluefin tuna toro tartar (Dh435)
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Birds opened on the 63rd floor of Address Downtown in February. All photos: Birds
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The inaugural show of Birds is called Sky Lake
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Performances are a blend of ballet, contemporary dance and circus acts
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A circus ring performance
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The acts include talented singers
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A contortionist shows off her skills
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The Japan-meets-Europe menu includes flamed carabinieri (Dh255)
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Tataki hokkaido scallop (Dh130)
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King crab falang (Dh190)
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Bluefin tuna toro tartar (Dh435)
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Birds opened on the 63rd floor of Address Downtown in February. All photos: Birds
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The inaugural show of Birds is called Sky Lake
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Performances are a blend of ballet, contemporary dance and circus acts
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2ZV56USME5E55PAL2AEGZ2RTWM.jpg?smart=true&auth=a92122f8b7f536dcab8eeccd690c9d11c7b125c3033646c31e297b099abb988b&width=400&height=225)
A circus ring performance
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The acts include talented singers
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A contortionist shows off her skills
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The Japan-meets-Europe menu includes flamed carabinieri (Dh255)
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Tataki hokkaido scallop (Dh130)
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King crab falang (Dh190)
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Bluefin tuna toro tartar (Dh435)
Birds review: Food is the star at Dubai's newest dinner-show concept
Address Downtown restaurant dishes out a song-and-dance spectacle, as well as superlative food
David Tusing
22 February, 2024
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