10 Culinary Concepts and 2 Bib Gourmand Nods: Chef’s Society Serves Up the Next Course of Culinary Innovation at City Centre Mirdif
10 Culinary Concepts and 2 Bib Gourmand Nods: Chef's Society Serves Up the Next Course of Culinary Innovation at City Centre Mirdif
Dim sum pioneers, street food trailblazers and two MICHELIN Bib Gourmand kitchens complete the chef-led dining destination.
- The chef-led dining destination has opened 10 brand-new kitchens at City Centre Mirdif, adding to its diverse lineup of home-grown heroes.
- Joining the culinary collective are Anara led by Kunal Kapur, Ying Ji Dim Sum led by Chef Lin Deshan and Slab led by Chef Omar Rodrigues.
Dubai, UAE, 16 September 2026 — Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has turned up the heat at City Centre Mirdif with the full rollout of Chef’s Society. Ten new concepts round out the diverse culinary lineup, featuring dim sum pioneers, street food trailblazers and two MICHELIN Bib Gourmand kitchens — Bait Maryam by Chef Salam Daqqaq and REIF Japanese Kushiyaki by Chef Reif Othman.
“Bringing together the region’s most celebrated talents across 10 culinary concepts, Chef’s Society at City Centre Mirdif represents the next frontier in how we think about dining across our destinations. This is about far more than opening new restaurants. Our gastronomy hub reflects the diversity and creativity that make the UAE’s food scene so dynamic and marks a shift towards community as we continue transforming our malls into social hubs where taste, culture and shared moments thrive.”
— Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management
Two MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Kitchens
Each outlet within Chef’s Society has its own unique identity and aesthetic — from Bait Maryam’s soulful Levantine-inspired space by Chef Salam Daqqaq to the open-kitchen format at REIF Japanese Kushiyaki by Chef Reif Othman, both recognised by the MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand.
Three Brand-New Concepts
Chef’s Society has been designed as a culinary collective putting chefs, their stories and dishes centre stage. Joining the ranks are three brand-new concepts: Anara by MasterChef India judge Chef Kunal Kapur, known for its crafted Indian cuisine; Ying Ji Dim Sum, featuring handcrafted dim sum and pulled noodles by Chef Lin Deshan; and Slab, which fuses global street food with a focus on seasonal ingredients, represented by Chef Omar Rodrigues.
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Guests can savour Emirati, Indian, Cantonese, Levantine, Japanese, Italian and more fusion flavours — from Chef Gabriele Bonci’s traditional Roman pizza counters at Bonci to ATHAR By the Qlab’s all-day Emirati dining and speciality coffee experience by Chef Nabhan Abdulrahman. Complementing the restaurants, The Matcha Tokyo, My Cookie Dough and Beurre offer deliciously crafted beverages, sweet treats and artisanal patisserie.
Chef’s Society is now fully operational and open. The vibrant destination reflects the growing demand for experience-led dining, with City Centre Mirdif expanding beyond shopping to become a destination for families, friends and food lovers.
The 10 Concepts at Chef’s Society
| Bait Maryam | Levantine · Chef Salam Daqqaq · MICHELIN Bib Gourmand |
| REIF Japanese Kushiyaki | Japanese · Chef Reif Othman · MICHELIN Bib Gourmand |
| Anara | Indian · Chef Kunal Kapur · New |
| Ying Ji Dim Sum | Cantonese dim sum & pulled noodles · Chef Lin Deshan · New |
| Slab | Global street food · Chef Omar Rodrigues · New |
| Bonci | Roman pizza · Chef Gabriele Bonci |
| ATHAR By the Qlab | All-day Emirati dining & speciality coffee · Chef Nabhan Abdulrahman |
| The Matcha Tokyo | Beverages |
| My Cookie Dough | Sweet treats |
| Beurre | Artisanal patisserie |
Chef’s Society, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai — now open.
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