Diners will go on a sensorial journey that blends fine dining with immersive storytelling at Ostura
If you’re looking for new restaurants in Dubai, one to add to your must-visit list is Ostura Dubai, a fine dining destination in DIFC inspired by the magic of 1001 Arabian Nights
The restaurant is inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights, so diners will get to enjoy a unique Dubai dining experience complete with live entertainment and food theatrics in a contemporary-designed restaurant. It is located at Emirates Financial Towers in DIFC.
It’s not just about the dining at Ostura. Guests will go on a journey that blends fine dining with immersive storytelling. Each visit will be a theatrical experience that showcases the region’s rich traditions through refined Arabic fusion cuisine, contemporary design, and captivating performances.
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What type of cuisine does Ostura serve?
Ostura serves modern Middle Eastern fine dining cuisine, blending Arabic fusion flavours with theatrical dining and live entertainment.
Each dish is a fable curated to reflect the magic of the tales while embracing modern culinary innovation. In short, the menu is a storytelling canvas in itself.
Expect delicate mezze and wood-fired mains to indulgent desserts. Their signature dishes include Sindibad’s Trip Fatayer – a warm mezze of pan-seared baby octopus with sundried tomato, black garlic, and portobello, baked in fresh pide doug; Caviar of Sindibad’s Lost Island – pan-seared scallops with authentic Levantine sayadiah rice, crowned with caviar; and Truffle Shawarma Enchanted – lava stone grilled chicken or beef shawarma with truffle rice and chimichurri sauce.
For a sweet treat, there’s the Treasure of Ali Baba’s Sake – a sweet indulgence of crepe dough filled with mixed fruit and chocolate.

Ostura
The storytelling begins at 6pm with performances bringing these wonderful Arabian legends to life.
Want to be a part of the magic? Guests will have a chance to “break the lamp” for a genie to appear who will grant one wish.
Once you’re done with dinner, the night continues with the soulful beats of Afro-Arabic house music, carrying an enchanting energy late into the night.
Ostura also offers a lunch and business lunch from 12pm to 4pm ideal for business meetings or leisurely gatherings.
Location: 16th floor, Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC (Find it here)
Times: Open for lunch 12pm to 4pm, and dinner from 6pm
Contact: (054) 224 3474
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