Chef Talk

09.02.24

The Simpler The Better

Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, and simplicity in the discerning palate. Allow us to introduce our Butter Lettuce Salad, where freshness bursts with flavor. This is a celebration of nature, where less truly is more.

28.06.23

Third Time's a Charm

Fun fact: The MAINE goes through 1 ton of potatoes every month - just to make french fries. And our french fries aren’t your regular fried potatoes. They are the world's best french fries in Dubai!

They’re hand cut, rinsed and blanched to allow slow cooking and to keep them as tender as possible. Our Chef then leaves them to cool down, before frying them a first time at low temperature.

Finally, they’re cooked one last time right when your order is taken. This ultimate frying gives them their golden glow and leaves them crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside - just the way they should be.

Whether as a side, accompanying a juicy steak or in a Poutine - they’re unbeatable.

12.06.23

Clever Little Sausage

The fennel and sage chorizo is a flavour sensation that will leave you in awe. Featuring beef, sage leaves and lamb, this dish is sure to tantalise and impress. The beef is slow cooked to perfection, in a combination of spices that bring out the meat's flavour. The lamb adds richness to the dish, while the sage leaves add a zesty and earthy flavour that really makes this dish stand out. Buen Provecho!

10.05.23

It’s a coastal classic

It is not a secret, our chefs know when Linguine Vongole is ready… Don’t you? Start by heating the pan with a drizzle of olive oil, keep the linguine al dente, pour some over the vongole and sweat the clams until they open their shells, it’s that easy! Linguine Vongole is an elegant dish combining flavours with harmony, it’s a love affair of quality ingredients and simple cooking made by expert hands…

11.04.23

Best Salmon is Raw Salmon

Our Salmon Belly Crudo! This light and refreshing dish features thinly sliced salmon belly dressed in a bright and tangy Orange Yuzu sauce, with a subtle kick of heat from fermented chili. We've topped the dish with crispy fennel for a satisfying crunch and delicate flavor. Best of all, this dish is only available for a limited time, exclusively for Easter.

16.03.23

You Feta Believe!

The Mediterranean is on our mind this month with this Baked feta in a crispy filo with caramelized onions, and a drizzle of lavender honey adds a touch of sweetness to this savory delight. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely long meal, The MAINE's Baked Feta is calling.

7.07.22

JOHN STONE FARMS, IRELAND

Executive Chef, Saradhi recently visited John Stone Farm in Ireland. Chef has been the lead of the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club in the UAE since March 2021.

It’s not easy producing world-class beef. But John Stone Farms are used to putting a lot of work into producing the highest quality.

“We’re artisan producers. We believe meat is precious. It should be treated with respect and enjoyed as an indulgence.”

John Stone has been dry-ageing beef for fifty years. It’s not about gimmicks. It’s not about numbers. It’s not about gadgets. It’s about experience. They rely on the eye and the experience of master butchers to select the finest beef and supply cuts that are ready to use with minimal waste.

The MAINE serves John Stone beef at The MAINE Land Brasserie.

17.06.22

CARROT CAKE

We felt like we needed to add more veggies to our diet so we made our way to our Studio City location to have our famous carrot cake- perfectly moist, piled high with the most heavenly, fluffy and rich cream cheese frosting, topped up with a sprinkle of crushed wallnuts.

Indulge in three moist layers of the best carrot cake you’ll ever have while enjoying it in our newly covered terrace protecting you from the heat. Just one slice of this baby and our eye sight should be back to normal!

19.05.22

THE DUBAI OYSTER PROJECT

Developed through a partnership between Joey Ghazal, Founder & Managing Partner of The MAINE New England Brasserie Company; Fadi Abu Ghali, a Dubai based entrepreneur; the Arbor School, and Emirates Marine Environmental Group, The Dubai Oyster Project aims to rehabilitate a historic natural reef system off the coast of Dubai to increase local biodiversity.

FIND OUT MORE

12.12.21

THE CATEGORY IS FESTIVE CRUMBLE

Gingerbread cookies and a holiday trifle are all the cheer now that Christmas season is here!

We’re making turkey, Beef Wellington, trifle and more check out our festive best menus in Dubai or call us to see what we have

Oyster Bar & Grill

Street Eatery

Land Brasserie

15.1.2020

A VEGGIE TACO-VER

Are you more on the veggie side of things?

At our World Famous Taco Truck, you don’t need to compromise with our Vegetarian Cauliflower Taco because we have got the best tacos in the town!

Served in a soft tortilla, it comes with paprika cauliflower, Mexican beans, sweet corn salsa, tahina sauce, aioli and blackened seasoning.

Could even make carnivores beg for it!

See you this weekend and every weekend at Ripe Market.

1.12.19

SWEET CHRISTMAS

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle, and our pastry chef’s take on this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewel of The MAINE’s Christmas Brunch tables. It could be your best Christmas in Dubai!

Vanilla sponge cake, layered with strawberry compote, sweet meringue, and topped with fresh berries, mascarpone and a hint of mint. 

Calories don’t count on Christmas!

Check out our best Christmas Menu and book your table. 

1.12.19

LUNCH MATTERS

Our Lunch Prix Fixe at The MAINE Street Eatery is the best value lunch promotion here or anywhere : 2 courses for AED 65pp OR 3 courses for AED 75pp from Sundays to Thursdays. 

Choose from your favorite starters, salads, MAINES and sandwiches - including The MAINE Burger, Cheese Melt and Kale Caesar. Your best lunch menu in Dubai at the MAINE.

View the Lunch Prix Fixe Menu here.

1.10.19

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S RECIPE

Backed by popular demand, your favorite side dish is coming to Deliveroo!

Thought you didn’t like brussel sprouts? Have ours, and you’ll see. They’re shallow fried, drenched in our secret sauce, and topped with Parmesan Cheese.

And they pair so well with a juicy steak, or fresh sea bass…

Go ahead, order them at home!

1.9.19

YOUR DOSE OF OMEGA!

Having The MAINE catch of the day is as close to eating by the sea as it gets.  

Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Red Snapper, Red Mullet and Grouper, we’re bringing all of the best fish the Mediterranean has to offer, straight to your plate. 

According to our chef, when it comes to freshly caught fish, simplicity is key - which is why he just drizzles it in olive oil, salt, and herbs, wraps it in a baking sheet and bakes it in the oven. The fresh seafood in Dubai tastes out of the world at the MAINE.

It’s then up to you to choose from The MAINE sides to compliment it all - we recommend grilled asparagus, wild mushrooms and roasted garlic mash. 

Just like in Maine!

1.8.19

EATING LOBSTER 101

In celebration of our favorite week of the year, Lobster Fest, here’s our advice on how to get the most out of your lobster.

Now that you’ve got it all down, come show us your skills!

Eat the yummiest lobster in Dubai!

Book your table now for Lobster Fest from August 8 to 18.

1.7.19

THE DAILY FIX

We know that procaffeinating is a ritual - which is why we’ve created one of the most exciting coffee menus in the city.

From classic espressos, macchiatos, cappuccinos, could brews to daring turmeric, macha and salted caramel lattes our Street Eatery coffee menu in Dubai is designed to please any coffee aficionado.

But what makes our coffee great?

The first thing is our water. To ensure its purity, we’re using Reverse Osmosis: a technology that removes ions, unwanted molecules and larger particles from the water and gives it a long lasting mineral taste.

The second thing is the quality of our blends. To create our dream coffee, we partnered with homegrown coffee roaster, NightJar, and added our ‘Specialty Coffee’ to our best menu in Dubai.

Sourced in very different countries (Rwanda and Colombia), it celebrates two of the world’s hemispheres by bringing their rich, dark, nutty flavors together.

Straight from the farmer’s field to your MAINE cup, our ‘Specialty Coffee’ is crafted to bring you tears of joy!

Our home blends and ‘Specialty Coffee’ are available at The MAINE Street Eatery, Studio City.

1.5.19

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

After keeping it secret for 3 long years, our Chef shares his famous bread recipe with the MAINERS!

“It’s all about the Polish mother dough” explains Chef Saradhi, referring to the pre-fermentation basis of his bread.

He goes on to explain: “this process may be complicated, but it allows for delicious loaves that are hard to recreate.”

The MAINE mother dough was first crafted in 2016 and is since then re-fed on a daily basis.

Added to Raggi Flour and fresh rosemary, it is the basis to our bread famous yeasty flavour, and crunchiness.

Now, how about some butter on that toast?

1.4.19

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM

Fun fact: The MAINE goes through 1 ton of potatoes every month - just to make french fries.

And our french fries aren’t your regular fried potatoes. They are the world's best french fries in Dubai!

They’re hand cut, rinsed and blanched to allow slow cooking and to keep them as tender as possible. Our Chef then leaves them to cool down, before frying them a first time at low temperature.

Finally, they’re cooked one last time right when your order is taken. This ultimate frying gives them their golden glow and leaves them crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside - just the way they should be.

Whether as a side, accompanying a juicy steak or in a Poutine - they’re unbeatable.

14.12.18

STEAK TARTARE

Give a man a Steak and he eats for a day. Give a man a Steak Tartare from The MAINE and he’s hooked for a lifetime.

Our Steak Tartare, lively, with lovely punchy flavours. For those who appreciate the charms of finely chopped raw beef, this simple classic is something not to miss out on.

Steak Tartare may be just the beginning to testing out some truly delectable dishes that you never thought of before.

If you want a serving of meat that is packed with flavor and never boring, give this Steak Tartare a try. This dish is sure to impress and will definitely drive your senses overboard! See you at The MAINE!

Check back for a continuous banquet of stuff Head Chef, Sarahdi Dakara is cooking up…

14.11.18

SHORT RIB RAGU PARPPADELLE

Rich and complexly flavored, a ragù made from slow-cooked short ribs makes for an impressive special this month at The MAINE.

An irresistible sauce gives this beef another dimension of flavor.

It’s decadent rich comfort food that’s perfect for a cold winter’s night.

Make sure to call in to make sure this dish is available in the kitchen because this is one you’d definitely want on your table!

06.09.18

LET’S TACO ‘BOUT IT!

Sounds fishy? We don't think so!

This tasty yet light combination of tangy and fresh pico de gallo, generously placed atop battered cod with a flavourful juicy crunch, whilst being tucked in between homemade soft flour torillas, and drizzled lovingly with lemon aioli...

Need we say more? This dish will definitely drive your senses overboard! 

See you at The MAINE! 

26.07.18

THERE’S NOTHING BIGGER THAN COLOSSAL!

Shrimp cocktail at The MAINE UAE may not have the adult sophistication of best raw oysters or chilled lobster, and it's not an acquired taste, like sea urchin.

Nope, shrimp cocktail is a dish that everyone always enjoys and that's exactly why it's a classic.

Made of juicy, plump, colossal shrimps paired with horseradish cocktail sauce that is incredibly flavorful with a perfect balance of spicy tangy heat, this is a dish thats perfect for anytime of the day.

Now if you'll excuse us, we'll be chilling indoors chowing down on some shrimp with a refreshing cocktail at hand...

08.07.18

SLICE, SLICE, BABY!

We’re  pretty sure we can all agree that pizza is the quintessential meal.

t crosses all boundaries and pleases people of all ages and genders, but our version of Mushroom & Truffle Pizza takes your usual from fine to sublime and might even inspire you to change your relationship status to “engaged to pizza”. Never had this best pizza in Dubai before?

If only you could smell this. Really. If only you could smell this combo of fresh baked bread, earthy mushrooms and musky, sexy, truffle… 

03.06.18

WE ONLY HAVE PIES FOR YOU

If you didn't leave room for dessert, did you even dine at The MAINE?

We got the best desserts in the UAE! 

Enter: Our Key Lime Pie.

Sweet, tangy and rich, there’s a reason why this is a beloved classic that sells out almost every night. Since we're not down with that pre-made crust stuff, every last detail in this damn delicious dessert is made from scratch.

With just one bite, you can tell this silky key lime filling paired with our salted crust is going to be difficult to share. With summer around the corner, here’s to a season full of sugar highs and tangy sweets.

08.05.18

JERRY’S RUM BABA

Time flies when you're having rum – especially when it's in dessert form and inspired by a classic cocktail.

If you are a fan of booze-laced adults-only desserts, these soul-soothing babas are designed for those icy cravings of yours.

Soft, indulgent and full of flavor, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat…

Perfect to pair with one of our signature cocktails while enjoying the final few weeks of Spring on our terrace.

Check out all our dessert items here...

04.04.18

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING  

Too much of a good thing can be bad...but we believe that too much good sticky toffee pudding is barely enough.

Tuck into this classic British dessert - a moist sponge base filled with dates covered in salted caramelised toffee — special enough to be served for company and simple enough to be enjoyed after a weeknight dinner.

We challenge you to resist the best pudding in the UAE. Book your table right now!  

28.02.18

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE  

What’s that saying?

“A cheesecake a day keeps the doctor away?” Ok so we’re no medical consultants, but The MAINE is an expert at creating delicious dishes, and dessert is no exception.

You'll know you’ve found true love when you’re willing to share your a slice of The MAINE's Blueberry Cheesecake.

Light and creamy, this dessert is a fabulous dessert for any occasion during any time of the year. 

We are the best dessert makers in Dubai!

Book your table right now!  

22.01.18

RIGATONI ARRABIATTA  

We over at The MAINE love cooking up an Italian dish, and a world without Rigatoni Arrabiata feels like a very bleak place indeed.

The pasta that bites you back as the thing that distinguishes arrabbiata from the tens, possibly hundreds of other tomato-based sauces in the Italian repertoire, the chilli element feels important– it is not shy of a bit of heat.

Topped off with some burrata and fresh basil, we’ll definitely be seeing you back for this dish, book your table right now!  

14.12.17

APPLE PIE A LA MODE  

Flaky buttery crust, perfectly cooked apples speckled with plump cinnamon raisins, and topped off with a heap of ice cream.

Just like Grandma makes; This is what the holidays taste like, at The MAINE. Share this festive dessert with your loved ones, book your table right now.  

07.09.17

JERK CRABADO  

Using spice, our crabs are brought back to life, so be careful -- it may snip... it may snap... Indulge at your own risk. 

Don’t worry though, our Jerk Crabado has got smooth avocado to balance it all out. Plus the freshness of this shellfish starter makes for a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It is tasting the best crabs in Dubai O’clock!

Dishes like this are an hommage to seafood heads everywhere, proving why we're obsessed with offering the best seafood in Dubai.

Grab this dish by the claws, and don't forget to enjoy it with one of our cool Gins (don't miss that damn trolley!) and book your table right now.  

31.07.17

STEAK TARTAR 2.0  

You could say, we like it raw at The MAINE UAE. So our tartares are no laughing matter, which is why the latest makeover of our filet mignon steak tartare is noteworthy.

A decadent dish featuring bright flavors and gorgeous garnishes like Italian green olives, pink peppercorns, and mustard aioli.

So sexy, you might not want to eat it. But if you do, you can book ahead of the rest here...

28.06.17

LIME IS THE KEY  

When the perfect bite of tangy bright lime is cushioned by heavenly soft meringue, you’re probably indulging in our Key Lime Pie. 

The delicious dollop of house made whipped cream sitting on top of our favourite summer dessert is also why it’s a must-try after a solid dose of ocean-fresh oysters and white wine.

The unsung hero of The MAINE’s menu, this chocolate alternative is a hit.

14.06.17

BETTER THAN YOUR GRANDMA'S  

Classic North American cuisine is incomplete without a warm chocolate chip cookie covered in cool vanilla ice cream.

As an homage to this crowd pleaser, we continue to find ways to make it better than your grandma’s recipe (impossible, maybe...but we’re ambitious at The MAINE).

So we’ve consulted with the experts to bring you an even more decadent version; it’s cheat-day-fantastic and waiting for you to book your table.

29.03.17

PECAN PIE FOR THE WIN 

We’re obsessed with making everything at The MAINE, and our desserts are no exception.

The Maple Pecan Pie is an incredible brown butter medley covered in a Canadian Maple sauce. A decadent tree nut on it’s own, our Chef creates a medley of sugar cradled in a buttery crisp of a shell.

An East Coast classic, skipping out on dessert is technically a crime, so don’t be heinous and treat yourself.

29.03.17

THE FISHERMAN'S SOUP

The Fisherman's Soup is a beautiful mix of our favourite shellfish in a silky tomato garlic broth, and every once in a sand storm, the city of Dubai actually cools down - making it the obvious choice from the best seafood menu.

When the chill blows through town, tuck into a booth (or watch the rain sprinkle from our sprawling terrace) and enjoy this incredible soup.

Even if it's not raining, we all know how the air conditioning can keep us on the borderline of catching a cold, so don't risk it, eat at #TheMAINEDXB instead.

28.12.16

SALMON TARTARE

One of the newest items on the Fall / Winter menu, we take the incomparable quality of Norwegian Salmon and mix it up with fresh horseradish, capers, dill, salsa verde, shallots, and homemade potato chips.

There is nothing quite as satisfying as this combo of flavors paired with a damn good glass of wine. Lunch is served. 

14.12.16

CHARGRILLED OCTOPUS

By far the most popular dish at The MAINE (after the Fish Tacos of course!) is the Chargrilled Octopus - a delicate meat; tender, purple, and just about perfect dish that chef always prepares himself. 

See, Portuguese octopus is a delicate meat that needs not to be covered in sauce or accompanied by complicated ingredients. When prepared right, a simple coat of high quality olive oil or butter makes for the perfect dish.

Fresh herbs and some seasonal veggies is all we do to garnish, but the real trick boils down to the water: how long the octopus soaks, the heat of the water, and preparing it 'à la minute'.

So? When are you eating the best octopus in Dubai?