There is a unique pride in dining at a restaurant that started as a local dream, and on the Palm, you have some incredible homegrown venues you need to check out
Trèsind Studio
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Currently ranked No. 3 on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and holding three Michelin stars, Trèsind Studio is renowned for its progressive Indian dining around the world. Led by Chef Himanshu Saini, the multi-course tasting menu is a theatrical journey through India’s diverse geography, often incorporating local UAE-grown ingredients into its intricate storytelling.
AURA Skypool
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AURA Skypool Dubai is a homegrown concept known for its record-breaking infinity pool and elevated dining experience. Alongside the pool, its indoor lounge and restaurant serve pan-Asian sharing plates curated by Executive Chef Craig Best, with highlights including Wagyu beef sliders and Ponzu tuna tartare.
Chez Wam
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Ranked at No. 40 on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, this rooftop destination by Chef Hadrien Villedieu is located at St. Regis Gardens. The name is French slang for chez moi (“at mine”), reflecting an intimate, dinner-party atmosphere where the menu is inspired by his travels and modern, flavour-led cooking.
Apollo
The team behind Rascals Deli, Za Za Slice, and Dime Burger has launched Apollo, an all-day bistro located on Palm Jumeirah, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of comfort food. The menu features inventive bar bites such as duck arayes and French onion croquettes, mains such as chicken pot pie, duck confit with arroz nikkei, and a dry-aged wagyu Apollo burger, with desserts including Basque cheesecake.
Surf Club
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Surf Club Dubai on Palm West Beach brings together beachfront dining, music, and social experiences in one setting, offering both daytime lounging and nightlife. The homegrown concept spans a beach, bar, restaurant, and boutique, creating a seamless lifestyle destination in one of Dubai’s most popular beach club spots.
HANU Dubai
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HANU brings a fresh take on contemporary Korean dining in Dubai. Led by Seoul-born Chef Kyung Soo Moon, the restaurant combines tradition with innovation, featuring premium meats, a signature Korean grill, and an Omakase experience, including exclusive Hoengseong Hanwoo and certified Kobe beef, alongside a creative bar and lounge for Korean-inspired beverages.
Aprons and Hammers
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Aprons and Hammers is an award-winning, homegrown Dubai seafood restaurant that started in 2011 aboard a traditional wooden dhow. What began as a simple concept has grown into a go-to spot for seafood lovers, known for its casual, laid-back feel, with locations now in JBR Marina and on Palm Jumeirah.
Koko Bay
This sprawling beach club at Palm West Beach draws inspiration from the beaches of Bali through its bohemian aesthetic, hammocks, and rustic chic elements, coupled with an al fresco dining experience. Expect an Asian and European-influenced menu, and signature beverages crafted by a team of renowned mixologists.
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