• Michelin-starred fire cooking lands at Matcha Club this April
  • Dani García reimagines fine dining on a padel court
  • Exclusive two-night culinary takeover in Al Quoz, Dubai
  • Expect flame, flavour, flair — and matcha-infused desserts

When you think of Dubai’s culinary scene, you probably don’t picture Michelin-starred masterpieces sizzling away courtside on a padel pitch. But that’s exactly the kind of delicious disruption coming your way with Leña x Matcha Club — a fiery, two-night culinary takeover on April 25th and 26th that’s about to redefine what dining in the city looks like.

Spanish celebrity chef Dani García, the visionary behind the three-Michelin-starred Leña and Grupo Dani Garcia, is bringing his signature flame-driven creations straight to the heart of Al Quoz. The setting? Matcha Club — a space known for its minimalist design, community-first ethos, and grounded energy. For two nights only, this lush urban retreat transforms into a fully immersive dining destination that fuses high culinary art with Matcha’s laid-back, nature-infused vibe.

From the moment guests arrive, it’s clear this isn’t your average dinner reservation. The padel court is completely reimagined with long communal tables, ambient candlelight, and a custom-built open-fire grill station where chefs perform live — a theatrical nod to the raw energy of Leña’s cuisine. The idea? To bring people together around flame, flavor, and the unexpected.

The menu is a bold reflection of this collaboration — full of daring textures, powerful ingredients, and beautifully plated surprises. Guests can expect dishes like grilled avocado with feta and coriander pesto, and a whimsical foie gras reinterpretation that mimics the look and bite of an apple. Then there’s the Porterhouse Tuna Carpaccio, rich in flavor but light on the palate, and the Yakitori Duo featuring smoky meatballs and buttery Chilean seabass.

The highlight? A showstopping Kiwami Tomahawk Paella that marries premium beef with classic Spanish technique, flipping the idea of traditional paella on its head in the best possible way. And of course, dessert doesn’t disappoint. With creations like Matcha TEAramisu and a Torta di Rosa served with matcha vanilla cream, the sweet ending is as inventive and indulgent as everything that came before it.

But what really sets this experience apart is the space itself. Matcha Club is already a haven for creativity, movement, and wellness — now, it’s the canvas for a Michelin-level dining story. It’s a place where fine dining doesn’t have to feel formal, where culinary art is shared across communal tables, and where every moment is designed to surprise and delight.

“This isn’t just about flavor,” Chef Dani García explains. “It’s about creating a full sensory connection between the food, the space, and the people. At Leña, we cook with fire, but at Matcha Club, we’re adding soul.”

Matcha Club co-founder Othmane Mekouar echoes the sentiment: “We’ve always envisioned Matcha as a place where boundaries blur — where movement, nature, and now cuisine can come together to inspire something completely new.”

So if you’re looking to swap your usual weekend dinner for something a little more daring, a little more delicious, and a whole lot more memorable, this is your cue. Because Leña x Matcha Club isn’t just a collab — it’s a once-in-a-year kind of magic.

Leña x Matcha Club Dining Experience
April 25 & 26 | From 7:00 PM | AED 650 per person
Matcha Club, Al Quoz, Dubai
@lenadubai.dg | @matchadxb

Reservations highly recommended — this fire doesn’t wait!