Welcome to Ape — the wild child of Dubai’s casual dining scene, where Pan-Asian fire meets Italian flair, and flavour doesn’t whisper. It roars.
Located in the heart of Jumeirah 3, Ape isn’t just another pretty plate. It’s a full-on sensory safari: part tropical lounge, part culinary playground, all attitude. If you’re tired of same-same menus and beige dining rooms, this one’s your permission slip to go bold.
Flavour Meets Fusion: Pan-Asian x Italian
Ape’s menu reads like a love letter to rule-breaking. Pan-Asian roots, dressed up with Italian polish. Think wagyu meets ponzu. Scallops get friendly with foie gras miso. Truffle crashes the party and never apologises.
Start with:
- Wagyu Gyoza in truffle brown butter ponzu – rich, silky, unforgettable
- Sweet Chilli Grilled Hokkaido Scallops – with katsuboshi butter and foie gras miso. Yes, really.
- Spicy Bluefin Tuna Tartare – topped with caviar, served with seaweed wafers, because texture matters
Feeling extra? The Ape Gyozan Platter is unapologetically luxurious: Wagyu, Toro Aburi, and Lobster Tempura rolls, all rolled tight and ready to flex.
From the Robata Grill, With Love
The robata section is where things get primal — fire, smoke, and unapologetically rich flavours.
- Miso Black Cod – buttery, umami-packed, melt-on-your-tongue
- Wagyu Sirloin – glazed with morel mushroom teriyaki, because steak should taste like power
- Roll Spaghetti Lobster – San Marzano tomato sauce meets seafood indulgence with a touch of Tokyo swagger
It’s East-meets-West, but on a first-name basis.
Save Room for the Sweet Side
Dessert at Ape doesn’t just end the meal — it extends the experience.
- Matcha Tiramisu – a green tea twist on the Italian icon
- Tokyo Banana – playful, cheeky, and unexpectedly addictive
They’re not just desserts. They’re conversation starters.
A Jungle, But Make It Luxe
Step inside Ape, and you step out of Dubai. Marble floors, lush tropical accents, ceiling-mounted starbursts, and tones of brown, blush, and gold wrap you in something that feels like a rainforest rave inside a fashion editorial.
It’s stylish without trying too hard. Relaxed, but never boring.
There’s a lounge space for those post-dinner cocktails, a café corner for the midday crowd, and a smoking garden that feels like Bali on a Thursday night.
Soundtrack to the Feast
Ape isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a place to move, groove, and maybe lose track of time. With live performances, international DJs, and a roster of rotating acts, the vibe evolves nightly.
From jazzy cocktail sets to deep-house dinner beats, it’s all about mood. And yours will thank you for it.
From Jumeirah to the Gulf
Dubai’s just the beginning. With Riyadh and Doha openings on the horizon, Ape is swinging its way into becoming the new name in immersive casual dining across the region.
But for now, the original Jumeirah 3 spot is the only place you can eat like this.
Why Ape Is Casual Dining, Rewilded
- Genre-defying fusion that works (and surprises)
- Design-forward interiors made to be seen
- Robata dishes and sushi platters worth shouting about
- Late-night lounge energy without the velvet rope drama
A place to unwind, eat well, and feel a little more alive
This isn’t a trend piece. It’s a movement.
So if you’re ready to ditch the ordinary and go somewhere that serves jungle energy with every plate — go Ape.
Unleash your appetite.
Uncage your expectations.
And let the flavours run wild.
