We’re not here to tell you not to sample the local flavour when you jet off on holiday. But if you’re making for European shores and missing a taste of Dubai’s top restaurants, here’s where to find them around the world this summer.

From Saint Tropez, Gigi made an immediate impact when it opened as part of the all-star beach club line-up at J1 Beach two years ago. The concept celebrates hearty Italian flavours in a convivial setting, with restaurants in Paris and Rome and beach clubs in Saint Tropez, Dubai and Miami. New for 2026, Gigi heads to the Turkish Riviera, arriving at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum as a sun-drenched beach club and restaurant that blends Mediterranean spirit, design-led elegance, and the art of la dolce vita – from sunlit lunches to golden evenings by the sea.

@gigi_restaurant_bodrum

Born on the party island of Mykonos, Nammos beach club became a smash hit success story when it opened in Dubai in 2019. It’s now found in destinations across the world, including Cannes, Limassol and the newly opened restaurant in London. This summer, Nammos returns to Sardinia, popping up at the waterfront-facing Phi Beach as one of the must-visit destinations for lively lunches and starlit dinners.

@nammosbajasardinia

ROKA is bringing its smoky robatayaki magic to Mykonos this summer, setting up shop right on Paraga Beach. The cult-favourite Japanese grill, already adored in Dubai, London and Tokyo, now comes with Aegean sea views thrown in, because why not. The day unfolds exactly how a Mykonos day should: sunbeds and lounging by the pool, beach club energy as the afternoon heats up, then a slide into late-night dining once the island switches gears. The hits are all here, too: robata-grilled everything, that famous rock shrimp tempura, the black cod, all served to a serious sunset backdrop.

@rokarestaurant.gr

A destination known and loved around the world for its haute Japanese cuisine and vibrant bar scene, Zuma is a global name with permanent locations in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Miami, Madrid, Rome, New York, Las Vegas and the Maldives, amongst others. Each summer it returns to the hedonistic shores of Europe’s most beloved party spots, including Mykonos, Bodrum, Ibiza, Porto Cervo and – Capri. Taking over the third-floor rooftop of Jumeirah Capri Palace, it’s got all the classic ingredients of the brand: an open kitchen with sushi counter, a gorgeous bar, lively beats, and a masterful menu of modern Japanese dishes. But this Zuma is a little more laidback than most, befitting of its tranquil location, making it a beautiful spot for a sunset dinner.

@zumacapriofficial

COYA’s Latin-spirited glamour was always going to land perfectly in Ibiza, and the brand’s new beach club proves it. Think sunbeds, a pisco bar, COYA’s first-ever suites, and that unmistakable Peruvian-Japanese menu, but now with golden sand instead of a dining room floor. Mornings and afternoons are made for long, sun-drenched lunches and chilled cocktails straight off the beach; come evening, things shift up a gear with rooftop drinks and the kind of polished energy COYA’s known for worldwide. Basically, Ibiza’s rhythm meets COYA’s signature flair, and it’s every bit as good as it sounds.

@coyabeachibiza

Gaia, the Greek sensation that started right here in Dubai, is taking over Saint-Tropez this summer. Joining its growing empire (think London, Monaco, Miami), the new outpost lands inside the gorgeous La Tartane Hotel. True to Gaia DNA, expect a sun-soaked menu of elevated Greek-Mediterranean flavours served up in the kind of setting built for long, leisurely dinners. Saint-Tropez in summer was always going to suit Gaia’s whole vibe of good food, good company, zero rush.

@gaia__sttropez

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