CULINARA Social Dining - One Za'abeel

Name: CULINARA Social Dining - One Za'abeel
Address: One - 24th floor, Zabeel, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971501528341

Zabeel

Restaurant Open now 0 501 528 341

Culinara Social Dining in Zabeel brings multiple international kitchens together at The Link, One Za'abeel. You can mix dishes such as truffle udon and Chicken Okonomi pizza at one table, with skyline views and a fully digital ordering system adding to the social-dining format.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

507 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Global choice

Multiple kitchens let groups order different cuisines without leaving the table, from Greek and Japanese to Lebanese and Persian.

Skyline views

The 24th-floor setting gives diners views across Dubai, including the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Frame.

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What to Eat at CULINARA Social Dining - One Za'abeel

These items at CULINARA Social Dining - One Za'abeel got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Truffle udon Net +2

“A special mention goes to the truffle udon, absolutely incredible. Rich, fragrant, and perfectly cooked, they were easily one of the highlights of the night.”

Honorable mentions (24)

Chicken burger Net +1

“I tried stake and frites and had the chicken burger and it is so huge and juicy and taste amazing.”
Chicken okonomi pizza Net +1

“The chicken okonomi pizza was also really tasty.”
Chicken wings Net +1

“We tried the Margherita pizza, vegan sushi, zucchini balls, chicken wings, garlic bread, along with cocktails and mocktails and honestly, every single dish and drink was very well prepared.”
Cold corona Net +1

“As for the food, the pizza was delicious, and I loved pairing it with their deal-of-the-day drink, a cold Corona.”
Dubai roll Net +1

“I like the Dubai Roll the most, all food we ordered is savory.”
Garlic bread Net +1

“We tried the Margherita pizza, vegan sushi, zucchini balls, chicken wings, garlic bread, along with cocktails and mocktails and honestly, every single dish and drink was very well prepared.”
Greek salad Net +1

“My choice was Greek restaurant - The Dish. And now I’m coming back and only for the Dish. Wagyy and Greek salad is my favorite and one of the best I ever try. Highly recommended to visit Culinara and definitely eat at The Dish.”
Grilled octopus with fava mousse Net +1

“These include the tuna tataki which is a must-have and the grilled octopus with fava mousse.”
Gyoza of the day Net +1

“Love the whole concept, multiple cuisines in one place, so you can actually try a bit of everything. The food was genuinely good across the board, especially the Gyoza of the Day and the lamb shank trahana both were absolute standouts. The other dishes we tried were just as delicious and well executed.”
Lamb shank Net +1

“The lamb shank was absolutely spectacular perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor.”
Lamb shank trahana Net +1

“Love the whole concept, multiple cuisines in one place, so you can actually try a bit of everything. The food was genuinely good across the board, especially the Gyoza of the Day and the lamb shank trahana both were absolute standouts. The other dishes we tried were just as delicious and well executed.”
Margherita pizza Net +1

“We tried the Margherita pizza, vegan sushi, zucchini balls, chicken wings, garlic bread, along with cocktails and mocktails and honestly, every single dish and drink was very well prepared.”
Peruvian ceviche Net +1

“A place to keep coming back to time and time again !! we just discovered this place and absolutely loved it; kind of market vibes where you can pick and choose whatever you want to eat, but also a beautiful cozy and aesthetically pleasing ambience with such kind staff (extra thanks to Jill who was adorable), a chill mood, live music and a stunning view on both sides. The food was absolutely delicious. We had a Peruvian ceviche burgers and pizzas because why not 🤣🤣 all in all has such a great experience and will definitely be coming back to try all the different restaurants!”
Salmon salad Net +1

“Started with a light Salmon Salad, followed by a beautifully cooked Seabass that was just perfection.”
Seabass Net +1

“Started with a light Salmon Salad, followed by a beautifully cooked Seabass that was just perfection.”
Sirloin steak Net +1

“I also tried the sirloin steak 🥩 and beside the quality of the meat it is cooked to perfection by the chefs”
Stake and frites Net +1

“I tried stake and frites and had the chicken burger and it is so huge and juicy and taste amazing.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“The first was the Tabbouleh (45 AED), which I’d rate an 8/10. The parsley was incredibly fresh, the flavor was great, but the portion size was tiny, especially for the price. If the serving had been bigger, it would’ve been a 10.”
Tiramisu Net +1

“Beautiful dining space with a lot of great food options. We had pizza from KONA and ramen from SIO 🤤 Yakiniku ramen immediately became our favorite. And don’t ever miss the tiramisu. Will definitely come back!”
Tuna tataki Net +1

“These include the tuna tataki which is a must-have and the grilled octopus with fava mousse.”
Vegan sushi Net +1

“We tried the Margherita pizza, vegan sushi, zucchini balls, chicken wings, garlic bread, along with cocktails and mocktails and honestly, every single dish and drink was very well prepared.”
Wagyy Net +1

“My choice was Greek restaurant - The Dish. And now I’m coming back and only for the Dish. Wagyy and Greek salad is my favorite and one of the best I ever try. Highly recommended to visit Culinara and definitely eat at The Dish.”
Yakiniku ramen Net +1

“Beautiful dining space with a lot of great food options. We had pizza from KONA and ramen from SIO 🤤 Yakiniku ramen immediately became our favorite. And don’t ever miss the tiramisu. Will definitely come back!”
Zucchini balls Net +1

“We tried the Margherita pizza, vegan sushi, zucchini balls, chicken wings, garlic bread, along with cocktails and mocktails and honestly, every single dish and drink was very well prepared.”

Drinks 1

Sangria Net +1

“And the cocktails, especially the sangria, were definitely a highlight.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Eggplant mousakaa Net −1

“The second dish I ordered was the Eggplant Mousakaa (55 AED), mainly because I’m avoiding carbs and sugar lately and eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables. The name and description on the menu sold me instantly: “Baked layers of eggplant, chickpeas, green capsicum, tomato sauce, fried onion.” Sounds amazing, right? But what arrived looked nothing like that description. It wasn’t baked. There were no visible layers. It was more like a gazpacho-style dish where everything is floating in a cold tomato-based sauce, with a few chunks of eggplant and chickpeas swimming in it. The fried onions on top were actually very crispy and nice, but overall, it was not what I expected at all. The ratio of sauce to solid ingredients was way off, it felt more like a bowl of cold soup than a Mousakaa. If they had just named it something like “Mousakaa inspired cold eggplant salad” or even “summer style eggplant gazpacho,” I would’ve accepted it for what it was. But calling this a Mousakaa is totally misleading. As a Mousakaa, I’d rate it 0/10. As a refreshing eggplant dish with a different name, maybe 6 or 7/10. They definitely need to change the menu description to avoid this kind of disappointment. I’ve attached a picture of the dish so you can see what I mean.”
Karashi tenderloin Net −1

“I mean I had a Karashi Tenderloin which was just grease loaded and unpleasant.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Pace orders. Order courses separately if you want a slower meal; items added together may arrive at the same time.

Bring payment. Be ready to pay digitally rather than cash, especially when visiting with a group.

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Practical details

One - 24th floor

Zaa'beel First - Za'abeel, Dubai

0 501 528 341

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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App friction

Large groups can spend significant time browsing several menus, checking limited descriptions and placing orders through phones.

All-at-once orders

The system may send drinks, starters and mains together, leaving little control over the pacing of the meal.

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The Bottom Line

Culinara Social Dining is a multi-kitchen restaurant in Zabeel, set on the 24th floor of The Link at One Za'abeel. It works well for groups with different appetites: everyone can order from separate concepts while staying at one table. Reviews mention truffle udon, Chicken Okonomi pizza, lamb shank and Gyoza of the Day as standout choices, alongside pizza, sushi, ramen and Greek dishes.

The main draw is the setting. Diners describe panoramic Dubai skyline views, including the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Frame, with a stylish but relaxed atmosphere. Live musicians, comfortable seating and a smoke-free environment make it workable for family meals, dates, team lunches or a sunset drink.

Parking is described as convenient; valet was included in one visit, while another reviewer reported free parking after validation. Ordering is handled by QR code or app, with payment completed online and food brought to the table from different kitchens. That is efficient, but it can also be the evening’s biggest annoyance.

A table of six spent 30–35 minutes navigating menus, and several reviews note that all dishes ordered together can arrive simultaneously. Portions and value are inconsistent too: one reviewer found the Tabbouleh small for 45 AED and criticised the Eggplant Mousakaa description, while praising the 66 AED Chicken Okonomi pizza.