Dubai Design District is hosting a restaurant week at the start of the month. Courtesy D3
Dubai Design District is hosting a restaurant week at the start of the month. Courtesy D3
Dubai Design District is hosting a restaurant week at the start of the month. Courtesy D3
Dubai Design District is hosting a restaurant week at the start of the month. Courtesy D3

Dubai Design District announces its first restaurant week


Sophie Prideaux
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Dubai Design District is set to host its first ever restaurant week.

Taking place between Sunday June 30 until Saturday July 6, the week will celebrate d3’s independent chefs, cafes and restaurants.

Eight of the area’s restaurants will be taking part in the event, offering specially curated menus and one-off dishes created by the in-house chefs.

“D3’s first ever restaurant week will shine the spotlight on many of the great dining options we have at the district,” says Khadija Al Bastaki, executive director at d3. “It will allow visitors to come and try exclusive dishes created by the in-house chefs whilst enjoying the surrounding creative community. We hope this initiative further emphasises d3’s position as a destination for design.”

The special menus will be priced between Dh99 and Dh150.

Participating restaurants include:

The Lighthouse – Mediterranean

Akibadori – Japanese street food

Molecule – International

Chez Charles – French

Larte – Italian

Frame – Japanese

One Life – Wholesome restaurant and café

Mohalla – Indian

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The specs

Engine: 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbo and dual electric motors

Power: 300hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 520Nm at 1,500-3,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.0L/100km

Price: from Dh199,900

On sale: now

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Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

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Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)

Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp

Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm

On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region

Price: Exact regional pricing TBA

How to help

Send “thenational” to the following numbers or call the hotline on: 0502955999
2289 – Dh10
2252 – Dh 50
6025 – Dh20
6027 – Dh 100
6026 – Dh 200