The Satwa institution is levelling up with comfort-food classics and front-row views of the Museum of the Future.
Dubai is currently inundated with new restaurant openings, but only a select few names earn true institution status. Ravi Restaurant is one of them. The beloved Pakistani spot in Satwa has been feeding generations of Dubai residents for decades, whether it’s for a late-night curry fix or a no-fuss feast with friends. Now, Ravi is entering a new era with the launch of a fine-dining restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Set in a prime location, the new outpost comes with a serious Dubai backdrop. Situated right across from the Museum of the Future, it’s a setting that immediately signals this is a Ravi made for the city’s next chapter. Ravi’s reputation has only grown louder in recent years, evolving from local legend to full-blown cult favourite. That status was cemented when the brand stepped beyond the dining room with a headline-making adidas collaboration.
Instead, this is a refinement of the original idea, offering the same familiar, comforting flavours, but presented with a little more finesse and served in a space designed for longer, more leisurely meals. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, making it an easy pick whether you’re dropping in for a casual dinner or planning a slightly more polished night out.
Inside, the design keeps it clean and straightforward, letting the food remain the main attraction. Think marble flooring, wooden tables and chairs, and an uncluttered aesthetic that feels modern without being intimidating. It’s a noticeable step up from the Satwa classic, yet still rooted in the simplicity that Ravi fans love.
The menu stays true to Ravi’s Pakistani roots, featuring the dishes people crave most. Expect rich, slow-cooked nihari, crowd-pleasing karahi, fragrant biryani, and smoky seekh kebabs, alongside daal and a line-up of mutton and chicken curries that deliver the same comforting depth of flavour. In other words, it’s still Ravi, just with sharper edges and a more grown-up mood.
This new Ravi Restaurant hits a sweet spot for longtime fans who want the nostalgia, but with a setting that’s better suited to business lunches, relaxed dinners, or hosting out-of-town friends who’ve heard the hype. Same soul, new skyline.
Open now, it’s time to take your Ravi order to Sheikh Zayed Road.
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