- DMCC partners with RIKAS Hospitality Group to bring Lana Lusa to Uptown Tower
- The popular Portuguese restaurant and café will open its new location in the urban luxury SO/ Uptown Dubai hotel
- Lana Lusa joins a growing and diverse mix of F&B offerings at Uptown Tower, with five other avant-garde restaurants, cafes and bars
DMCC has partnered with RIKAS Hospitality Group to welcome the highly popular Portuguese restaurant and café Lana Lusa to SO/ Uptown Dubai, the urban luxury hotel based in DMCC’s Uptown Tower.
Featuring mediterranean cuisine with an authentic Iberian influence, Lana Lusa will bring the warm atmosphere of Portugal to the elegance and sophistication of SO/ Uptown Dubai. Lana Lusa will offer its signature menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and will also feature live music twice a week. The fit-out process will commence this month, with Lana Lusa’s opening set for Q4 2024.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “Dubai is known the world over for its vibrant F&B scene, with restaurants and cafes catering to every palate – from homegrown pop-ups to fine dining and authentic global eateries. We are delighted to welcome Lana Lusa to Uptown Tower, adding to a growing list of quality culinary options in the wider Uptown Dubai district as we deliver on our commitment to building Dubai’s next premium destination.”
Rizwan Kassim, Managing Partner of RIKAS Hospitality Group, added: “Lana Lusa’s success across its existing locations throughout Dubai has been remarkable, and we are proud to continue that journey in Uptown Tower. The district boasts a strong blend of culinary experiences and we believe Lana Lusa fits perfectly into the mix.”
Lana Lusa joins a range of avant-garde restaurants, cafes and bars at Uptown Tower, including The Citronelle Club, Brasserie Uptown, Celeste, Savant, and Lazuli.
Uptown Tower is the first tower to be built within DMCC’s Uptown Dubai district, which will comprise of seven mid-rise towers alongside two iconic supertall towers, including Uptown Tower. Once complete, the district will redefine mixed-use developments in the region, boasting diverse retail and F&B offerings, luxury hotels, experiential living, and a sustainable community. The second phase of the district will feature two mid-rise office towers, with construction due to commence in Q1 2024.