Dubai Design District has just added a new dining gem to its creative fold. MAYG, led by Chef Aadel Ouaoua, is a refined restaurant that artfully combines French culinary traditions with Japanese techniques — and does so with elegance and precision.
Chef Aadel brings over 20 years of experience from Paris to Dubai, crafting a menu that blends flavour, theatre, and storytelling. From first impressions to the final course, everything at MAYG feels intentional, balanced, and quietly expressive.
The space itself sets the tone: plush white seating, deep maroon and gold accents, and soft wooden floors create a calm and considered atmosphere. A sculptural ceiling, designed to resemble floating clouds, shifts hues throughout the day.
MAYG’s menu reflects Chef Aadel’s storytelling approach. It focuses on seasonal ingredients and dishes:
- Salmon Ceviche with sashimi, mango, avocado, and shiitake, finished in a warm pour-over broth
- Wagyu Striploin grilled over oak and served with veal jus reduction, combining classic technique with smoky Japanese influence
- Carrement Tous Chocolat, a dessert made of Gianduja, roasted hazelnuts, and tonka bean praline sauce, celebrating chocolate in various forms, for a rich and layered finale
Whether you’re planning a quiet dinner or an elegant night out with friends, MAYG stands out for its focused menu, artistic interiors, and thoughtful fusion of French and Japanese flavours.
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