The French baroque inspired restaurant and lounge concept is set to bring Dubai’s diners a new culinary experience with a modern twist, complete with an artistic finesse. The new concept, situated on the 12th floor of The Address Fountain Views in Downtown Dubai, is now open, and promises guests a first-of-its-kind journey through specially curated rooms with distinctive experiences.
The venue features specially curatedspaces – The Dining Room, The Cocktail Room, and The Terrace Garden, with each having a life of its own. The Dining Room is a space made for chats and socialising over a meal with drinks, where August’s star chef, Juan Pablo Rey Nores, will be serving the best French-Mediterranean cuisine – from starters such as Wagyu Carpaccio, Escargot, and Foie Gras Briocheto mains varying from Lobster Tagliatelle, Sea Bass PapilloteandSteak Frites, with the sweet touch of desserts like Caramel Fondant, Crepes Suzette, and the August Chocolate Dream.
The Cocktail Room – labelled as the SpeakeasySpace – is the go-to weekend party place where guests will feel the warmth of house parties and enjoy a variety of cocktails by August’s world-class mixologists. Guests will be welcomed into this room with smoke and a unique laser show to set the mood.
Finally, The Terrace Garden is an outdoor space filled with calming greenery and foliage, offering an exquisite view of Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. Whether guests are visiting for an elaborate dinner or a casual round of drinks – this space sets all the right expectations and promises a good time. The venue will be featuring a line-up of Dubai’s best DJs, and amongst the selection is August’s Resident,DJ Josho, the Lebanese-born Dubai-based DJ known for his no-rule music ideology. With a state-of-the-art sound system, this room is where most of the dancing happens. Guests can also find a specialty gin bar with drinks created by award winning bartenders.
The new venue was conceptualized by Limestone Lab,the Experience Design Studio, for its Founder, Renowned Socialite, and Serial Investor,Ms. Tara Baghdadi,who commented: “We are excited to bring this artistic restaurant and lounge experience to life and cannot wait to welcome our guests.”
The restaurant’s interior and creative direction was brought to life by Zeina Ladki, Founder of FLTRD;a fashion platform curating and operating niche concepts and pop-up stores in the Middle East. Zeina has launched several renowned fashion stores and is the consultant behind the look and feel of August.
Not only is August set to be Dubai’s latest go-to for a culinary experience, but also a new realm of art in every way, with Art being the center of it all. The entire venue is a platform displaying art and will be featuring Art Galleries in its space every month, with the first one being Ayyam Gallery for the launch; a leading arts organization that manages the careers of diverse established and emerging artists.
