Dubai's dining scene got a serious upgrade on June 19 as Mr Chow — the legendary Beijing-cuisine restaurant that has fed The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Jay-Z, and Bella Hadid — officially opened its doors at the Gate District in DIFC. The city's most talked-about new table is here, and it delivers exactly the theatrical, glamour-soaked experience the brand's global reputation promises.
Mr Chow Dubai: Eight Locations, One Legend
Founded on Valentine's Day 1968 in Knightsbridge, London, by British-Chinese restaurateur Michael Chow, the restaurant built its name on refined Beijing-style cuisine served with impeccable theatre. Over more than five decades it attracted a constellation of celebrity regulars — Federico Fellini, Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, and more recently Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Martha Stewart, and Snoop Dogg.
The Dubai outpost is the brand's eighth location worldwide and its second in the Middle East, following a successful opening in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District. It occupies the former Indochine space at Precinct Building 3, Gate District, DIFC — a fitting stage for a restaurant that has always treated dinner as performance art.
What to Expect at Mr Chow DIFC
Mr Chow is more than a restaurant — it is a performance. Daily noodle-pulling demonstrations, a roving Champagne trolley, and a sharply choreographed service team turn every visit into a special occasion. The interiors blend contemporary art with classical grandeur, creating an atmosphere as suited to a power lunch as to a celebratory night out.
Must-Try Dishes on the Menu
The menu is built for sharing, with Beijing flavours elevated to their most polished form. Signature dishes include:
- Beijing Duck — the house classic, ceremonially carved tableside - Mr Chow Noodles — hand-pulled to order, a theatrical centrepiece - Creamy Chicken Satay — a silky, crowd-pleasing staple - Ma Mignon — tender beef that has appeared on the menu since the London original
Every dish is designed for the table to share, honouring the communal spirit of traditional Beijing dining.
Mr Chow Dubai: Details
Address: Precinct Building 3, Gate District, DIFC, Dubai
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 12 am
Telephone: +971 4 834 2013
Email: enquiries@mrchow.ae
With its glamorous debut, Mr Chow Dubai is poised to become the go-to destination for food lovers, socialites, and anyone who wants world-class Chinese cuisine served with a side of spectacle.
