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FROM PARIS TO DUBAI: SIENA PREPARES TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN THE HEART OF DIFC | News


FROM PARIS TO DUBAI: SIENA PREPARES TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN THE HEART OF DIFC

Siena Restaurant Dubai opens Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in DIFC at Gate Village 7. The project brings together Mehdi Abdelhedi, founder of Siena in Paris, and Rizwan Kassim, CEO of Paris Society, who joins as a partner for its Dubai chapter.

“In a time that calls for a more considered pace, the opening of Siena is approached with intention, rooted in the simple value of bringing people together. Hospitality, often most affected during periods of uncertainty, continues to offer connection, familiarity, and shared moments. Dubai demonstrates strength and stability as a global hub, bringing together cultures and perspectives from around the world. In partnership with Mehdi, introducing Siena to the city is a deliberate step, building on a concept that has resonated in Paris while adapting it to a market that values community. Our ambition is for Siena to become a destination that contributes thoughtfully to Dubai’s evolving culinary landscape and supports the UAE’s long-term vision,” says Rizwan Kassim, CEO of Paris Society and partner of Siena Dubai.

First introduced in Paris in May 2023, Siena comes to Dubai’s International Financial Centre as a natural extension of the concept, joining the district’s dining landscape with a focus on continuity, warmth, and understated elegance, where Parisian sensibility meets the timeless charm of Tuscany.

“Siena represents a continuation of a family vision, shaped by generational savoir faire and expressed as a distinctive lifestyle destination. Bringing Siena to Dubai is an opportunity to introduce its original identity to a new audience, where the elegance of Paris meets the energy of the city. We look forward to presenting Italian cuisine in all its richness while reinterpreting the spirit of the concept for Dubai,” says Mehdi Abdelhedi, owner of Siena

A TASTE OF ITALY

Guests are invited to experience the heart of Italy through refined dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients, carefully sourced from small, dedicated producers to ensure exceptional quality and flavour.

On the menu: Linguine all’astice, Focaccina all’astice, Pizzetta al salmone e caviale, Carpaccio di manzo, Siena rigatoni, and the classic Tiramisu.
Designed as a chic and glamorous lifestyle destination, Siena Dubai is ideal for any occasion: lunch, business meetings, dinner, or cocktail and its terrace offers a retreat in the heart of DIFC.

A GLAMOROUS ITALIAN PALAZZO

Siena unfolds as a refined Tuscan-inspired interior, where Italian wall frescoes, sculpted moldings, marble tabletops, and bespoke chandeliers come together to create a glamorous and elegant atmosphere. Bespoke bird chandeliers complete the setting, carrying forward the timeless and exportable design identity of Siena Paris, elegant, mysterious, and glamorous, reimagined for Siena Dubai by interior architect Laleh Amir Assefi. Inspired by and staying true to the codes of Siena Paris, she has reinterpreted the concept for Dubai with a refined and contemporary vision.

LA DOLCE VITA, REIMAGINED

At Siena, every visit is a journey into the Italian way of life, inspired by la dolce vita. From day to night, guests feel completely at home, surrounded by spaces designed to delight the senses.

“What we’ve focused on in Dubai is ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and cared for,” says Pietro Zoffoli, General Manager of Siena Restaurant Dubai. “From the way our team guides each experience to the way the spaces flow, we want people to relax, connect, and enjoy the Italian way of life in a vibrant, effortless setting. Every detail is designed to make each visit special and memorable.”

Renowned as the ultimate celebrity hotspot in Paris, Siena comes alive as night falls. Cocktails flow, dishes take a backseat, and guests drift effortlessly between velvet booths, moving to the irresistible pulse of house and disco spun by live DJs.

More than a venue, Siena is an experience, a heartbeat, an energy, a night to remember.

Location: Ltd Gate Village Building 7, DIFC Dubai UAE

Opening hours :
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  7 PM to 1 AM
(Closed on Monday)
Friday – Saturday : 7PM to 2AM



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