Food guide: Must-try new menus in the UAE

Brunch, lunch or dinner... Whichever you fancy, there is always a new culinary experience that awaits. This weekend, from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, a diverse selection of food choices including French, Italian and even Siberian is on the menu...

Traiteur, Park Hyatt Dubai

The recently reopened French restaurant is offering brunch as part of its new casual and sharing concept. Reflecting the spirit of Joie de Vivre, or carefree enjoyment of life, guests can dine in comfort in the relaxed atmosphere while indulging in the restaurant's signature dishes such as steak tartare and duck confit. There's also new offerings including icy foie and puffed piri-piri seabass.

For reservations, call +971 4 602 1814.

Vesna, Conrad Dubai

Vesna's new offering, Taste of Siberia, is a marriage of classical cuisine from the Russian province with contemporary molecular techniques. Exclusively served to only one table per day, the interesting set menu includes chicken liver pate in apple jelly as well as the head chef's modern interpretation of the beef stroganoff, the Stroganoff 2.0 edition.

Taste of Siberia starts from August 20. For reservations, call +971 4 352 81 69.

Cipriani, Yas Island

Sample light Mediterranean fare as you enjoy the stunning views of Abu Dhabi's premier getaway destination. Cipriani's new summer menu includes downtown salad with prawn, tuna tartare with tonnato sauce and sliced veal with capers. Healthier options are also on the menu with the introduction of spaghetti with Mediterranean 'Branzino' and fresh tomato. 

For reservations, call +971 2 6575400.

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