{
  "id": 8683371,
  "title": "UAE restaurants reopening in 2026, from Hakkasan and Scalini to Tattu Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/uae-restaurants-reopening-in-2026-from-hakkasan-and-scalini-to-tattu-8683371",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T12:03:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/09/20/uae-restaurants-reopening-dubai-abu-dhabi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a period of relative quiet in the UAE's dining scene, restaurants are set to welcome guests back in the final months of the year. Several well-known establishments, including Scalini Dubai, Andaliman, Hitchki Dubai, Coya Abu Dhabi, Tattu Dubai, Shimmers, Hakkasan, The Grill, and Tapasake, have either reopened or are preparing to do so. These restaurants span a range of cuisines, from Italian and Peruvian to Japanese and Asian. Locations include popular venues such as Four Seasons Resort Dubai, One&Only One Za'abeel, and Ciel Dubai Marina, as well as new spots on hotel rooftops and high floors. While some of these establishments have undergone renovations or interior enhancements, others have relocated or changed hands, indicating a dynamic and evolving dining landscape in the UAE.",
  "summary": "After a quiet summer, restaurants across the UAE are welcoming guests back as the country's dining scene gears up for the final months of the year. Some restaurants closed temporarily for renovations or interior enhancements, while others relocated, changed operators or used the summer months to rethink their offerings. Regional uncertainty has also contributed to an unusual year for the…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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      },
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
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      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}