Named Rüya, after the Turkish meaning for dream, the new outlet is expected to open in Q3 2016. Named Rüya, after the Turkish meaning for dream, the new outlet is expected to open in Q3 2016.

A new Anatolian restaurant, lounge and bar will soon open in Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai Marina, representing the next chapter of restaurant concepts for the d.ream Group (Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management), partners in Coya, Nusret, and Zuma.

Named Rüya, after the Turkish meaning for dream, the new outlet is expected to open in Q3 2016.

The team behind Rüya told HotelierMiddleEast.com exclusively that their vision is to establish the first internationally recognised Anatolian restaurant in the world, highlighting the culinary diversity of Anatolian cuisine, and then expand the concept globally 

Restaurateur Umut Özkanca is the creator and driving force behind Rüya and the restaurant will be led by executive chef Colin Clague, who has previously worked with the Burj Al Arab; Zuma London and Zuma Dubai; Qbara; and Jean Georges Dubai.

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Rüya was designed by collaborative design studio Conran and Partners, its first UAE restaurant design.

The restaurant’s space incorporates modern and contemporary elements with details of history and culture.