Chef Kunal Kapur is opening Anara in Dubai.
The restaurant will be located at Mirdif City Center.
An opening date has not been announced.
Kunal Kapur is set to open Anara by Kunal Kapur, a new Indian restaurant in Dubai’s Mirdif City Centre.
Dubai’s dining scene is always buzzing with exciting new restaurant openings, and the city’s latest culinary announcement comes from one of India’s most recognisable chefs. Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur is set to open a new Indian restaurant in Dubai called Anara by Kunal Kapur, adding another exciting concept to the UAE’s growing list of chef-led dining destinations.
Located at Mirdif City Centre, inside the popular Chef’s Society corridor, Anara by Kunal Kapur Dubai will bring the acclaimed chef’s signature take on Indian cuisine to the city. While the official opening date for Anara by Kunal Kapur has not yet been revealed, the restaurant is expected to open soon, with food enthusiasts eagerly awaiting more details.
The new Dubai restaurant will be led by Chef Kunal Kapur, the award-winning chef best known as a judge on MasterChef India and for his extensive work in showcasing Indian cuisine around the world. With a culinary philosophy rooted in India’s diverse food heritage, Chef Kunal is known for blending traditional flavours with modern techniques, creating dishes that feel nostalgic yet contemporary.
Early listings suggest that Anara by Kunal Kapur will focus on Indian cuisine, speciality desserts, and curated beverages. Staying true to Chef Kunal’s passion for storytelling through food, the menu is expected to feature comforting Indian favourites elevated with creative presentations, refined techniques, and a contemporary dining experience.
The opening of Anara will further strengthen Kunal Kapur’s presence in the UAE’s restaurant scene. The chef is already behind Pincode Dubai and Pincode Abu Dhabi, two Indian dining concepts that celebrate the flavours and regional diversity of India. The Abu Dhabi location has also received recognition at the FACT Dining Awards Abu Dhabi, highlighting the popularity and success of the concept in the region.
Anara will join the growing line-up of restaurants at Chef’s Society in Mirdif City Centre, a dining destination that brings together concepts by celebrated chefs. The corridor is already home to notable names, including Bait Maryam by Salam Dakkak, Reif’s Kushiyaki by Reif Othman, and several other chef-led restaurants.
While the exact launch date for Anara by Kunal Kapur is still under wraps, Dubai diners won’t have to wait too long to get a taste of what the acclaimed chef has planned. If Chef Kunal’s previous ventures are anything to go by, the new restaurant is set to be another exciting addition to the UAE’s thriving Indian dining scene.
Where: Anara by Kunal Kapur, Mirdif City Center, Dubai
Contact: https://www.instagram.com/chefkunal/