New restaurants, vegan menus and chefs to watch out for in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in January

In Ras Al Khaimah, Pickl opened its first drive-through at Lagoon Stop. The location features more than 30 outdoor seating, and the menu includes Pickl’s signature burgers and sandos (Japanese sandwiches), with year-round specials and weekly openings.

The new Sharjah family dining venue on Al Hirah Beach, the restaurant has 70 indoor and outdoor seats and offers Pickl’s full menu and specials.

If you’re looking to keep your New Year’s resolutions healthy, check out the new menu at Cassette restaurant in Dubai.

Cassette offers a range of nutrient-rich, limited-edition superfoods, using fresh ingredients sourced from partners and farmers in the UAE. These special menu items will be available weekdays now through Friday, January 13, showcasing Cassette’s signature classic French flavors and health awareness.

The “Superfood” menu will offer one breakfast, one salad, one quiche, sandwich of the day, pasta and one entree.

The menu is available until 13 January and will be served at Cassette, The Courtyard, Dubai on weekdays.

Overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, The Tap House has officially opened its second location in Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai. The award-winning homegrown brand will offer a European-inspired menu that also includes some Far Eastern Asian dishes. The restaurant also has a terrace and an outdoor seating area.

Also, don’t miss the famous Nan’s British Roast every Sunday, serving chicken, beef or lamb, and even a vegetarian roast, with side dishes starting from AED 99.

Located at the dusitD2 Kenz hotel in Dubai, it has launched the ‘O’Vegan’ menu, offering 13 courses from entrée, entrée to dessert. Guests can enjoy meat- and dairy-free soups, salads, a variety of pastas and desserts.

Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection has appointed Manuel Jose Caicedo as its new Executive Chef.

Chef Manuel holds a degree in Culinary and Kitchen Management from the Culinary Institute of the University of Barcelona and has extensive international experience and knowledge in cooking and managing a wide variety of cuisines. Chef Manuel has successfully risen through the kitchen in different roles and now continues his culinary journey in Dubai as Executive Chef working with different brands.

Manuel has extensive experience in opening new restaurants and hotels in Madrid, Tenerife and Barcelona, ​​where he has welcomed up to 3000 guests.

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi will host an al fresco Mexican pop-up dining experience on the terrace of its ground floor Al Meylas Lounge for three months from January 20 to March 18.

In honor of Executive Chef Christian Buenrostro’s Mexican heritage, the lounge patio will be transformed into a fiery Mexican setting.

Born in Mexico, Buenrostro grew up in a Spanish family and lived in Costa Rica and Venezuela before moving to Argentina, where his career took off. “I’m a chef from Mexico, but I’m not just a Mexican chef!” he says, talking about his passion for international flavors and how he loves mixing them with authentic Mexican food.

Some of Chef Buenrostro’s signature dishes include his legendary guacamole, fresh king prawns cooked in chili lime juice for an appetizer, the must-try avocado sour cream tortilla soup, a variety of freshly prepared tacos, As well as his signature slow-cooked steak with sweet corn puree and chicken enchiladas with crème fraîche and jalapeños.

Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is gearing up to celebrate next year’s Chinese New Year by paying homage to the Year of the Rabbit. From January 21st to February 5th, the restaurant will offer guests a unique menu consisting of main courses and desserts created especially for the occasion.

Perfect for sharing with a significant other or friends, the Lunar New Year menu will feature eight unique dishes and more.

Guests can savor Lao Hei’s “Prosperity Toss”, an octopus salad topped with yuzu plum sauce and chilli garlic vinegar, followed by the “Happiness Dim Sum Trio”, including seafood dumplings, scallops and prawns in XO sauce, and Mooli (radish) Puffs. Next, entrees include cherry wood-smoked duck with carrot and kumquat chutney, and sautéed wagyu beef. Black sesame mousse, raspberry compote and raspberry sumac sorbet, the “lucky bunny” will mark the end of the feast.