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“You know how it goes when they can’t get a reservation up in Carbone, they gon’ tell you it’s a chill night, tell you how they’d rather stay home,” rapped Drake once about Manhattan’s renowned Italian-American restaurant. Well, now you can get into Carbon in Dubai.
The celebrity-favourite destination made its Dubai debut in true star-studded style with a weekend of dazzling experiences. Opening its first UAE outpost at Atlantis The Royal, Carbon saw three days of celebrations that perfectly captured its spirit of glamour, energy, and style.
The festivities began Friday evening with an intimate celebrity dinner, followed by a high-energy beachside party that brought Carbone’s iconic flair to the Arabian Gulf. Guests were ferried down to the beach in custom golf carts, arriving at a spectacular setting where Atlantis’s stunning architecture and landscaped grounds framed the view of the evening’s outpost and further out to the sea. A dazzling light show and fire dancers set the stage, while hip-hop legend Rick Ross delivered a performance for over 200 VIPs, making for an unforgettable night.
Saturday’s launch party moved indoors to Carbone’s glittering dining room, where chandeliers, Venetian glass, and a world-class art collection set the stage for an evening of indulgence. Guests mingled over Chef Mario Carbone’s signature dishes and flowing champagne, while the dance floor quickly filled. A constellation of stars from film, fashion, and music lit up the room, including Alessandra Ambrosio, Winnie Harlow, Rio Ferdinand, Lennon Gallagher, Isobel Richmond, and others. The night reached its peak when Naomi Campbell surprised the crowd behind the DJ decks, transforming the celebration into a truly iconic affair.
The weekend concluded poolside at Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal’s sky-high sanctuary. In collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana and Ounass, the space was awash in the vibrant Carretto Siciliano print, celebrating Italy’s artistic legacy. Guests lounged in private cabanas, soaking up the sun, cocktails, and panoramic views of the Palm, wrapping up three days of music, fashion, and unmistakable Carbone energy.
Carbone Dubai marks the brand’s tenth location worldwide and its first in the UAE, joining Atlantis The Royal’s unrivalled culinary line-up. Inspired by the legendary Italian dining rooms of 1950s New York, Carbone blends old-world sophistication with a modern, theatrical flair now brought to life in the heart of Dubai.
Reservations are now open, with Carbone Dubai set to become one of the city’s most talked-about dining experiences.
