Wagyu steaks
Wagyu cuts are repeatedly praised for precise cooking, including a medium Wagyu striploin and a truffle-finished cut.
RARE Brasserie & Bar, City Walk Dubai
Al Wasl
RARE Brasserie & Bar is a moody brasserie and bar in City Walk Dubai’s Al Wasl, built around wood-fired plates, cocktails and an evening music programme. Reviews make the Wagyu striploin and live piano standouts, whether you’re planning dinner, drinks or a dressed-up night out.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
891 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
Live piano, singers, bands and DJs create an evening atmosphere that several guests found lively without being overwhelming.
Cocktails
Reviews highlight well-crafted cocktails, including signature martinis and a well-balanced espresso martini.
Warm service
Guests commonly describe the service as attentive, friendly and professional without feeling intrusive.
Wine selection
The wine list includes well-regarded South African choices, and one guest specifically praised the pairing with an ox-cheek dish.
Burnt cheesecake
The burnt cheesecake is a recurring dessert highlight, described as indulgent, memorable and next-level.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book later. For the fuller music experience, choose an evening sitting rather than an early pre-event dinner.
Share dishes. Order one or two appetisers per person and share them, since the menu was designed with that style of dining in mind.
Check offers. Thursday promotions can be useful for groups: one guest reported unlimited rosé for 160 aed per person.
Allow time. If visiting for business lunch, allow extra time because one review found the restaurant mostly understaffed then.
Mind the music. If conversation matters, ask about the evening’s music setup or choose a quieter period, as one guest found the band slightly loud.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Walk
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Bone marrow toast
A rich starter that one guest paired with tuna crudo and other small plates.
Wagyu tartare
A review singled out the Wagyu tartare alongside crispy Brussels sprouts and Wagyu strip sirloin.
Common Concerns
Steep pricing
One guest felt the food and location did not justify spending 650 dirham per person.
Uneven starters
A review found the appetizers and salads noticeably weaker than the steaks.
Peak-hour delays
Service was reported as a little slow during busy periods, despite friendly and helpful staff.
Lunch staffing
One review specifically reported understaffing during business lunch hours.
Volume levels
The live singer and band were enjoyed, but one guest felt the volume could have been lower.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
160 aed
unlimited rosé
“We came for e a ladies night - 160 aed for unlimited rosé per person”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
RARE Brasserie & Bar is a stylish City Walk Dubai restaurant for steak, cocktails and an evening built around live music. The clearest draws are the Wagyu striploin, bone marrow, beef tartare and burnt cheesecake, with the menu lending itself well to sharing. It also works for a date, birthday dinner, business meal or after-work drinks.
The atmosphere shifts through the day. Lunch is described as cosy and relaxed, while evenings bring live piano, singers, bands or a piano-and-DJ setup. Most guests found the music lively without being intrusive, though one review felt the live singer and band could have been quieter.
Service is generally attentive and welcoming, but business-lunch staffing and peak-hour speed received criticism. Steaks are the safer choice: guests praised perfectly cooked Wagyu, porterhouse and other large cuts. Appetisers and salads were less consistent in one visit, and a prawn main was tasty but lacked sauce or punch.
Drinks are a strong part of the experience, with signature martinis, creative cocktails and a thoughtful wine list. Thursday promotions have included 160 aed for unlimited rosé per person, but one diner considered a 650-dirham-per-person spend too steep, so check the menu and offers before booking.