After a heat-drenched summer, Em Sherif Café is ready to revel in the pure joy that is Dubai winter. To compliment the season, Executive Chef Yasmina Hayek has created five exquisite new dishes that will beautifully bolster the authentic, heart-warming, and luxurious Lebanese dining experience that guests have come to adore at Em Sherif Café.
Located in two prime UAE locations: on Dubai’s bustling Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and Abu Dhabi’s West Bay Corniche, Em Sherif Café has long been synonymous with luxury, tradition, and the finest Lebanese cuisine. Now, with the new season upon us, the café is elevating its menu with fresh additions that capture the essence of Lebanese heritage.
Each dish invites guests to savour the rich, authentic flavours of the Middle East. This new selection, anchored in tradition yet brimming with creativity, reaffirms Em Sherif Café’s dedication to bringing Lebanon’s culinary soul to Dubai’s vibrant dining scene.
New Savory Highlight include Sfiha, a Lebanese staple- a minced meat pie crafted to perfection with a tangy twist of pomegranate molasses, offering a delectable balance of savoury and sweet flavours.
A delightful medley of artichokes, leafy greens, pine nuts, and grilled olives, Ardishawkeh is dressed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. This dish is a celebration of freshness, capturing the vibrancy of the Mediterranean.
A rich, comforting dish of spiced rice, tender lamb shank, and succulent eggplant, Makloubet Lahmeh embodies the warmth and complexity of traditional Lebanese cuisine.
Kabset Djej is a fragrant masterpiece of Kabseh-spiced rice topped with perfectly grilled, boneless chicken. This dish is sure to transport diners to the heart of Lebanese home cooking, filled with aromatic spices and bold flavours.
A Sweet New Twist is the Maamoul Bil Jebneh. Em Sherif Café has reimagined the classic Maamoul, traditionally stuffed with dates or nuts, by filling it with cheese instead. This creative fusion blends the nostalgic flavours of the iconic Cheese Knefeh with the delicate texture of Maamoul, delivering a delightful surprise for dessert lovers.
With these new dishes, Em Sherif Café continues to honour the time-honoured traditions of Lebanese cooking while introducing a fresh, contemporary twist. This after-summer comeback promises to be a feast for the senses, perfect for those looking to indulge in authentic flavours with a modern edge. Each dish reflects Founder Chef Mireille Hayek’s legacy of delivering an immersive culinary journey that celebrates both the heritage and the future of Lebanese cuisine.
Dubai
Location: The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection, Dubai
Opening Times: Daily | 10 AM – 2 AM
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Location: Corniche road – west bay, Abu Dhabi
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