The restaurant is located in The Market Island in Dubai Festival City Mall.
John Dory Seafood Market is making its way to Dubai. Opening on 25 July in The Market Island at Dubai Festival City Mall, the team prides itself on being the region’s first head-to-tail seafood restaurant.
John Dory Seafood Market offers a sustainable approach to seafood. Every stage of the seafood process has been considered – from direct sourcing and importation to in-house processing and open-fire cooking. The result aims to deliver diners freshness, quality and value for money.
Founded in 2013 by Arseni Tsiutsiunnik and Eugene Halavach, John Dory Seafood Market selects fish from trusted fisheries and farms, importing directly without the use of intermediaries.
John Dory Seafood Market will offer a relaxed dining experience, spread across three zones, including a fishmonger counter. The dining room will seat approximately 80 guests, with a focus on the open-fire grill and kitchen. Dishes include Baked Oysters, Dry-Aged Tuna Steaks, Galician-Style Octopus, and King Crab Croquettes.
Arseni, CEO and co-founder of John Dory, explained: “We’re not just launching a restaurant – we’re building a seafood ecosystem. We believe the true taste of seafood begins at the source – with the origin of the fish and every step that follows. For instance, we carefully selected a tuna supplier from the Seychelles, known for pristine waters and premium tuna exported to Europe and Japan. Our sea bass and sea bream come exclusively from Greece, and our oyster bar features French oysters chosen through blind tastings”.
Head Chef Maxim Gurin added: “Everything we serve is crafted in-house, from fresh fillets to dry-aged cuts and smoked pâtés. Our dedicated craft zone allows us full control over flavour and quality”.
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