{"id":31096,"date":"2025-04-08T13:51:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=31096"},"modified":"2025-04-08T13:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:51:57","slug":"two-new-dining-and-nightlife-spots-opening-in-difc-in-may-geisha-and-opal-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/two-new-dining-and-nightlife-spots-opening-in-difc-in-may-geisha-and-opal-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New Dining and Nightlife Spots Opening in DIFC in May: Geisha and Opal Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s DIFC is about to welcome two exciting new venues that mix great food, stylish vibes, and live entertainment. Opening <strong>this May on the 16th floor of Emirates Financial Towers<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/geishadubai\/\">Geisha<\/a> and Opal Room<\/strong> promise to add something fresh to the city\u2019s already buzzing dining scene. Both are from the team behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beyondconsultancy\/\">The Act and Beyond Consultancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGPn2THJU0m\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGPn2THJU0m\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Joe Ziade (@joe_ziade)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Geisha: Where Dinner Meets a Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Geisha is a <strong>Pan-Asian lounge that blends dishes from Japan, China, Korea, and Thailand<\/strong>. While the full menu is still under wraps, expect bold flavors and creative combinations. The space itself is cozy yet dramatic, with <strong>candlelight, rich red tones, and stunning views of Dubai\u2019s skyline<\/strong> \u2014 perfect for snapping a photo or two.<\/p>\n<p>A central sushi bar lets you watch the chefs in action, and the cocktail bar is ideal for post-work drinks or a relaxed night out. After 11 PM, Geisha shifts into party mode, featuring <strong>live bands, DJs, and immersive performances<\/strong> that go beyond the usual night out at DIFC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31098\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2447320009.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"748\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2447320009.jpg 748w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2447320009-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2447320009-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Opal Room: A Hidden Lounge with Big Vibes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just steps from Geisha, Opal Room offers a more intimate experience. Tucked away behind a velvet curtain, this <strong>speakeasy-style lounge<\/strong> feels like a secret. Inside, it\u2019s all about <strong>glass walls, moody lighting, deep house music<\/strong>, and striking visuals.<\/p>\n<p>The space is designed for those who love exclusive, curated nights. Expect themed events, art performances, and a cool crowd. It\u2019s the kind of place you\u2019ll want to tell your friends about \u2014 but also kind of want to keep to yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s DIFC is about to welcome two exciting new venues that mix great food, stylish vibes, and live entertainment. Opening this May on the 16th floor of Emirates Financial Towers, Geisha and Opal Room promise to add something fresh to the city\u2019s already buzzing dining scene. 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