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Sometimes you want a bit of drama with your dinner, and for days like those, you might want to check out HUQQA and The Market.

The brand new restaurant in the Fashion Avenue of Dubai Mall predominantly serves Turkish cuisine but with a modern – and theatrical – interpretation, as well as international cuisine. It is divided into two concepts – HUQQA, an international kitchen and lounge, and The Market, a traditional Turkish kitchen. Guests can choose between the elegant indoor non-smoking section, or the shisha terrace, which has incredible views of Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa.

The Market

The menu at The Market features a plethora of different dishes inspired by the rich regions of Turkey. The signatures includes döner, Wagyu kebab, Wagyu lahmacun, quzi, and pide. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is also a gourmet grocery section that features produce including a selection of cheese, honey and olive oil to buy and take home.

Other highlights are the Instanbul burger, which comes in a neatly compartmentalised tray served with a lime cordial drink; bitesized kofta served as savoury lollypop snacks, and, of course, a signature Turkish baklava reimagined in the form of an indulgent New York style cheesecake.

HUQQA

Meanwhile, the HUQQA section of the restaurant offers a separate, ever-changing menu of fresh and expertly prepared food with an international slant, but their Turkish breakfast remains the highlight – dishes such as simit (Turkish bread), su boregi (Turkish pastry) and menemen ( a Turkish dish which includes eggs, tomato, green peppers and spices) make for a breakfast of champions.

There is also a huge selection of shisha with 40 different flavours available, all served in unique glow-in-the-dark water pipes.

The venue

The restaurant’s location is a prime spot for a front row seat to the epic Dubai Fountain spectacle. There are a variety of seating options for large and small groups, including a pretty terrace for shisha. Exclusive VIP lounges – equipped with Apple TV and games – accommodate up to 15 people, making it an ideal spot to entertain guests.

The views

Did we mention the incredible views of the Dubai Fountains and Burj Khalifa? Check out our video for a full 360° look inside – and outside – HUQQA and The Market.

 

Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, New extension, third level. Tel: (04) 5668557. huqqa.com

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