Lana Lusa — Dubai's premier Portuguese restaurant — has officially received its full alcohol license at its Four Seasons Private Residences location on the Dubai Canal. As of January 23, 2025, diners can pair exceptional Portuguese cuisine with Portuguese wines and creative cocktails for the first time at this waterfront venue.
Lana Lusa Dubai Canal Gets Its Full License
The licensing milestone arrives nearly a year after Lana Lusa relocated from Wasl 51 mall to its current home at Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai, Jumeirah 2. The move transformed the restaurant's setting entirely — from an urban mall outpost to a romantic, European-inspired terrace overlooking the Dubai Canal.
The new drinks menu features Portuguese grape varieties and stylish cocktails, elevating what was already a highly regarded dining destination into a fully rounded fine-dining experience.
A Taste of Portugal: The Heritage Menu
To mark this important milestone, Lana Lusa has also deepened its food offering with a dedicated Portuguese Heritage section on the menu. Founder Jessica Kassim Viveiro has drawn on her grandmother's cherished family recipes, bringing genuine home-cooking tradition to a refined restaurant setting.
The kitchen team prepares every dish from premium, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible — staying true to the restaurant's founding philosophy of honest, lovingly made food.
Signature dishes include:
- Bacalhau à brás — salted cod with thinly sliced potatoes and scrambled eggs - Arroz de tamboril — monkfish, rice, and vegetable stew served in a terracotta pot - Shrimp croquettes — crispy exteriors giving way to fragrant, steaming centres - Pastel de nata — buttery custard tarts made in-house
Two Ways to Experience Lana Lusa in Dubai
Guests have two distinct dining options:
The Four Seasons Private Residences venue on the Dubai Canal is the flagship fine-dining experience, offering terrace views over the water in a setting reminiscent of Lisbon's riverside restaurants. This is now the fully licensed location where guests can enjoy the complete wine and cocktails menu.
For a more casual visit, Lana Lusa's Time Out Market Dubai outpost at Souk Al Bahar offers handpicked sharing plates — including croquettes, bacalhau, and seared prawns — along with the fan-favourite prego sandwich, in a relaxed market setting.
Lana Lusa Four Seasons: Opening Hours and Details
Timings: Mon–Thu: 12 PM – 1 AM Fri–Sat: 9 AM – 1 AM
Location: Four Seasons Private Residences, Dubai Jumeirah 2 Website: lanalusa.com Contact: +971 4 380 1515
