The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated openings of the year. This brand new hotel will open in February in collaboration with three famed Chefs: Martín Berasategui, Jean Imbert and pastry Chef, Angelo Musa, for four new concepts (to join four others operated by the hotel team) at the first Dorchester Collection hotel to open in the Middle East.
A much-anticipated new destination, The Lana will pioneer a new era of dining in Downtown Dubai, a place carved from bold ideas and conceived to introduce the best of Dubai. With architecture by Foster + Partners, stunning spaces designed by Gilles & Boissier, and the service and guest-centric rituals that Dorchester Collection hotels are famed for, The Lana will undoubtedly become one of the city’s best locations for incredible dining and sophistication.
Innovative Dining
Jara by Martín Berasategui will be a new destination dining concept developed by Martín Berasategui, one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs who has collected 12 Michelin stars. Jara will be his first restaurant in the Middle East and the first of its kind in Dubai, serving Basque cuisine as well as pintxos and cocktails at Jara Bar by Martín Berasategui, both located on the 18th floor of the hotel. Inspired by the colourful spirit of life in the Basque region, Jara is the story of connection, family, and love, named after Martín’s granddaughter Jara. It will serve a bold menu curated by the master craftsman, Martin himself, with sharing at its heart.
Riviera by Jean Imbert will be a new modern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by Jean Imbert’s heritage and travels. It will be his first restaurant in the Middle East, complementing his existing relationship with Dorchester Collection, as he also leads the culinary team at Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris. Riviera by Jean Imbert will evoke a breezy freshness and boundless sunshine, serving a la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It will see Jean Imbert’s creativity burst onto the local dining scene with an unstoppable energy for taste and a genuine love for his menu. Riviera Bar will also be the destination for creative Mediterranean cocktails, wines, Vermouths, and aperitifs, as well as creative Mediterranean bites. It is located on the fourth floor of the hotel.
Indulge in Glamour
High Society located on the rooftop with a concept developed by Jean Imbert, will serve hotel guests at the pool during the day, only to become a vibrant lounge open for both hotel and non-staying guests from 5pm, with an extensive selection of champagnes (with the largest selection in the UAE), wines and spirits. Energetic, and seductive, with charming service and captivating 180 views across Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and D3; High Society will become the new lounge for sophisticated connections.
Bonbon Café Angelo Musa will be an entirely new pâtisserie concept serving viennoiseries, freshly baked bread, a range of chocolate bonbons and ice cream, as well as sandwiches, salads, and a range of bespoke cakes, bringing an air of Parisian sophistication and glamour. Renowned for pioneering avant-garde styles and creativity, Musa has also been awarded the title of Best Craftsman of France and is widely celebrated as the World’s Best Pastry chef. He has led the pastry kitchen at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée for more than eight years, so is no stranger to Dorchester Collection properties; and will also lead the boulangerie and pâtisserie program throughout The Lana.
Other outlets include The Gallery, Veranda, and Bitter Honey on the second floor of the hotel, as well as Txakolina, a speakeasy on the 18th floor, all to be led by the executive chef of the hotel, Oliver Jackson.
The Gallery will be home to The Lana’s much-anticipated signature afternoon tea, inspired by the quintessential British ritual, with traditional sandwiches and scones served on bespoke chinaware and finessed with signature pastries courtesy of Angelo Musa. The Gallery will also serve breakfast and light bites, as well as coffee, wine, and champagne.
Unique Cocktail Experiences
Bitter Honey will be an intimate bar, nestled within the splendour of the lobby of The Lana. The sweet mystery of Bitter Honey’s origins is buried deep within its cocktail list, used for centuries to elevate the delicate taste of one’s chosen elixir; botanical bitters and local honey now swirl new depth into Bitter Honey drinks’ menu. Bitter Honey will serve table-side cocktails and bites, as well as a selection of local honey and bitters, and is set to become a bold new addition to Dubai’s cocktail bar scene.
Veranda will be an open-air, lush garden bar serving signature cocktails, champagne, and wine by the glass, paired with a sharing menu of tapas and international dishes with a Levantine influence.
Txakolina will be a secretly located cigar lounge, serving more than 45 cigars from Cuba to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Honduras, that can be aged by guests with the spirit of their own choice, while they enjoy the smooth sounds of Vinyl and sip on the finest spirits.
Set to open on February 1, 2024, The Lana, Dubai, is one of the most anticipated hotel openings in the UAE and represents the ultimate expression of trusted hospitality and elevated living in a city where wisdom, style, ideas, and artistry now long for a place to call home.
Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, overlooking the vibrant Business Bay area, The Lana will open with 225 guestrooms and suites alongside The Lana Residences.
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