Journey along the Silk Route

Somya Mehta indulges in rich flavours inspired by Eurasian trade routes at Dubai’s newest culinary destination Aamara

now open in voco Dubai Hotel, Aamara is a new-fine-dining-concept by the F&B group behind the award-winning Trèsind. This newest addition to Dubai’s magnificent culinary map, Aamara is sure to take you on a gastronomic journey through the Silk Route—an ancient trading route spread across from the Far East to the Mediterranean region. In Arabic, aamara translates to ‘forever beautiful’, which is the lingering feeling you’ll leave with after tasting the culinary creations by chef Malik Basha.

The expansive menu includes a wide variety of meat, fish and vegetarian di s hes bringing diverse tastes from around the world under one roof, onto your plate. Majority of the dishes that make up the starter’s menu are things you won’t find easily on other menus. Whether it’s Crispy okra, with a crunch loud enough to alert the whole restaurant, King oyster kushiyaki, Spinach & shrimp dumpling, Green chilli charcoal chops or a fusion Za’atar kebab, there’s something here for all palates. Despite filling up on all these exquisite dishes, your visit to Aamara will remain incomplete without trying their Za’atar pesto and chilli hummus that comes with onion focaccia lighter than air — a winning combination, oozing fresh flavours from Arab nations and Italy.

While it maybe-tempting to binge on this eclectic range of starters, do leave space for trying their dreamy main course. From unique adaptations of Butter chicken rizala and Lamb nihari to veggie options such as Peanut korma tofu kofta and malai curry, the dishes are unique blends of traditional recipes from different parts of the world. Also, do hang in thereto try their dulcep annacotta, katafi pastry, cream cheese ice cream — with just the perfect amount of sweetness to end your evening.

Address: level 2, voco Dubai hotel, trade centre

For reservations, call: 04 308 0440 or visit their website aamara.ae