{
  "id": 6710394,
  "title": "First sitting: September dining experiences to try and new restaurant openings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/first-sitting-september-dining-experiences-to-try-and-new-restaurant-6710394",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T04:21:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/09/11/september-dining-experiences-to-try-and-new-restaurant-openings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE's dining scene offers a variety of first sittings to try in September. Orfali Bros, a highly regarded restaurant, will begin Sunday lunch service with Syrian-inspired dishes. The set menu includes hummus, muhammara, kibbeh nayeh, tomato salad, Roots bulgur salad, kibbeh mashwieh with walnuts, bone marrow and cucumber yogurt, and haytaliyeh – milk curd, burnt syrup, and mastic ice cream. The entire meal costs Dh295 per person, and additional menu favorites can be ordered for extra cost. La Lupa, a private catering company, has opened its first permanent restaurant in the Dubai Design District. The Mediterranean-inspired eatery features natural materials, earthy tones, and soft lighting for a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Murmur, a new fine-dining restaurant, takes inspiration from the murmuration of birds and blends Gulf flavors with global influences and culinary storytelling. The menu includes dishes such as arancini reimagined as machboos, Wagyu short-rib hummus, and musakhan lasagne. Jamavar, Downtown Dubai's Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, will introduce a new business lunch menu. Dishes will include Chandni Chowk ki aloo tikki, murgh malai kali mirch, and a cherry, pepper, and coconut sorbet. Intended, a wellness-focused café in Abu Dhabi, serves coffee, sweet treats, and gluten-free desserts. The Spaniel British brasserie in Dubai invites groups of four or more to enjoy a sharing roast dinner with roast beef, chicken, lamb, Yorkshire puddings, and cauliflower cheese. Paus Eatery, a wellness space, offers an evening dining menu featuring Italian classics in a cozy atmosphere. Gymkhana, a Two-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, will serve dinner until 1am in its London-style venue with warm timbers, ornate carpets, and dramatic paintings. Pepe Cucina, a new Italian restaurant in JBR, serves wood-fired dishes, handmade pasta, and a lively atmosphere. The restaurant also features a games bar with foosball, darts, and pool, as well as a dedicated children’s area.",
  "summary": "There's always a lot going on the UAE dining scene, so we've selected some first sittings worth your while. Orfali Bros One of the UAE’s most lauded restaurants is kicking off the new season with Sunday lunch, Syrian-style. Aromas of Aleppo begins with hummus, muhammara, kibbeh nayeh, tomato salad and Roots bulgur salad, made with the Michelin-starred Orfali Bros’ signature Aleppo chilli and…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "First sitting: September dining experiences to try and new restaurant openings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/first-sitting-september-dining-experiences-to-try-and-new-restaurant",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:21:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}