Gates Hospitality will launch the new late-night community space this month.
Forty3 Dubai is the newest high-rise destination at Media One Hotel, offering three distinct concepts under one roof: Papafuku, Velvet Social, and The Office. Launched by Gates Hospitality, the multi-purpose venue turns the hotel’s top floor into a social hub that blends food, nightlife and collaboration, all framed by skyline views of Dubai.
Papafuku, which translates to “Father of Luck,” leads the culinary charge with a youthful approach to South-East Asian flavours. The menu is designed for sharing, moving from small plates to signature mains. Expect Bubble Rock Shrimp Tempura, Chilli Mud Crab, and sizzling Wagyu Gyoza, alongside new takes on sushi rolls and comfort bowls of ramen. For richer plates, Angus Beef Rendang and Miso-glazed Black Cod bring depth, while sashimi on ice keeps things bright and fresh. Papafuku is set up for day-to-night dining, making it as suitable for a casual lunch as it is for a lively dinner with friends.
As the lights dim, Velvet Social takes over as the high-energy core of Forty3. The lounge bridges the mood between bar and club, with a programme of cocktails, DJs and live performances. The intention is simple. Keep the atmosphere elevated, keep the beats rolling and keep guests on the floor until the early hours.
Completing the trio is The Office, a sleek space that reworks the traditional workplace idea into something calmer and more connected. It is conceived for meeting and mixing between the day’s to-do list. Its mantra lays out the vision clearly: “Connect. Chill. Repeat.”
The Forty3 Dubai experience is designed as a community playground for food lovers, professionals and creatives to mingle on one floor. Dr. Naim Maadad, Chief Executive and Founder of Gates Hospitality, said: “With Forty3, we want to create more than just a collection of venues. This will be a destination where people come together to socialise, collaborate and celebrate, all within one vibrant community hub. Dubai is a city that thrives on connection and Forty3 will reflect that spirit with three unique concepts designed to complement one another.”
To mark the opening of Papafuku, guests visiting from 27 October to 7 November can enjoy 43% off all food items from Monday to Thursday.
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