9 much-loved Dubai restaurants reopening for the new season

Missed one of your favourite Dubai restaurants lately? You might not have much longer to wait. Some are reopening after a seasonal break, while others have been busy getting a full makeover, with new interiors, menus and a few surprises along the way. A few already look very different from how you remember them. Here’s who’s already back – and who’s opening their doors again very soon. A post shared by Buddha-Bar Dubai (@buddhabardubai) Buddha-Bar has been part of Dubai Marina since 2005, making it one of those Dubai restaurants that feels like it’s always been around. So when it closed for a few months, it definitely didn’t go unnoticed. Now, the Grosvenor House favourite is back with a new chapter. This season introduces Red Tsuki, a new theme under its Sakura’s Secret dining experience, inspired by the red moon and brought to life through live performers, visuals and choreography. The Pan-Asian menu is back too, including old favourites like the lobster dumplings, sushi, sashimi and handmade dim sum. Where: Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina When: Sunday-Thursday 7pm to 1am; Friday-Saturday 7pm to 2am A post shared by Shimmers (@shimmersdubai) Shimmers is officially back for the season, bringing one of those Dubai restaurants made for dinner by the beach back to Jumeirah Mina Al Salam. The Aegean-inspired spot sits right on the sand with views across the water to Burj Al Arab, with Greek favourites including lobster orzo, chicken souvlaki and its signature Shyros on the menu. Evenings come with a resident DJ, percussionist and saxophonist, and from October 1, it will be open for lunch too – including its three-course Aegean Pause business lunch. Where: Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Madinat Jumeirah