- Uncut opened at DIFC with a refined third-culture dining experience
- Menu blended European precision with Middle Eastern warmth and Asian aromatics
- Sharing-led plates and handcrafted techniques defined the culinary philosophy
- Business Lunch and Traffic Hour added energy to DIFC’s dining rhythm
DIFC welcomed a fresh culinary address in January with the opening of Uncut by Citadel Hospitality at Al Fattan Currency House. Designed as more than a restaurant, Uncut arrived with a third-culture dining concept that reimagined familiar flavours through memory, technique, and global influence. The opening marked a confident addition to Dubai’s evolving dining scene, where storytelling and craftsmanship increasingly shape how food is experienced.
Uncut’s menu was created for discovery rather than labels. Dishes moved fluidly across cultures, drawing on European structure, Middle Eastern generosity, Asian aromatics, and global comfort favourites. The result felt intimate yet worldly, encouraging guests to explore, share, and return. Seasonal ingredients anchored the menu, while technique and depth of flavour remained central throughout the experience.
Among the opening highlights, freshly baked bread arrived with an abundant selection of over ten house-made compound butters, setting the tone for indulgence and care. Starters such as rich lamb ribs, escargots, and a contemporary pâté en croûte showcased classic techniques through a modern lens. Each plate reflected the kitchen’s commitment to handmade detail and layered flavour.
Mains continued the narrative with dishes that blurred boundaries and challenged expectations. A bold cabbage Bolognese offered a comforting yet unexpected twist, while champagne lobster delivered refinement with confidence. Slow-cooked lamb pasta infused with spice and memory, alongside black cod glazed with lemongrass and tamarind, highlighted the kitchen’s ability to balance warmth, precision, and aroma.
Desserts leaned unapologetically into indulgence. A chocolate and black truffle cake invited sharing, while a pistachio cheesecake balanced richness, texture, and elegance. Each sweet finale echoed the same handcrafted philosophy that defined the savoury menu.
The beverage programme matched the ambition of the kitchen. Guests explored a global selection of premium spirits, rare whiskies, craft gins, aged rums, sake, mezcal, and top-tier tequilas. The wine list spanned France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, complemented by Champagne, rosés, and dessert wines designed for an unhurried close.
To complement DIFC’s workday rhythm, Uncut introduced a weekday Business Lunch, priced at AED 95 for two courses or AED 125 for three, inclusive of taxes. As evenings approached, Traffic Hour transformed peak city hours into a relaxed ritual, offering a daily happy hour from 4:30pm to 7:00pm with complimentary bites alongside drinks.
Located at Al Fattan Currency House, Podium Level, DIFC, Uncut opened its doors as a space for lingering, sharing, and exploration. With an outdoor terrace set to open soon, the restaurant signalled the start of a new chapter in Dubai dining, one rooted in craftsmanship, curiosity, and cultural conversation!
