City Social by Jason Atherton

Kira Jabri
Jan 3
2 min read

Dubai, UAE

December 29th, 2025

One of the experiences we most looked forward to this trip was the Chef’s Table at City Social and without hesitation, it exceeded every expectation. One thousand percent, this will now be part of every Dubai visit. Carmine even informed Emma that when we reach the next chapter of life, winters spent in Dubai, she’ll find her parents spending their Saturday nights right here, seated at the Chef’s Table.

Choosing a standout dish feels nearly impossible because, quite honestly, everything was sheer perfection. That said, the ‘fish and chips’ deserves special mention if only because it will forever ruin the classic version for us. In the unofficial Jabri Fine Dining culinary dictionary, quotation marks signal a reimagining so transformative that the original will never be as exciting. Forever will we flash back to City Social’s ‘fish and chips’ whenever eating the classic.

Watching Chef Nathan and his team in action was a true privilege. We have deep respect for the level of skill, discipline, and heart poured into every bite of these experiences. Being behind the scenes at a Chef’s Table is, for us, the culinary equivalent of watching elite athletes perform at the highest level where preparation, precision, and passion converge in a flawless display.

The wine pairings were equally exceptional, thoughtful, balanced, and beautifully aligned with the menu. We even snapped a picture of few of the labels, already earmarked for our collection. One thing we rarely comment on, but feel compelled to here, is value. In our opinion and based on extensive global comparisons, the City Social Chef’s Table with wine pairing is exceptionally well-priced for the caliber of cuisine, experience, and service delivered.

The evening concluded on one of the most clever and genuinely fun dessert experiences we’ve ever encountered: the City Social Ice Cream Game. Five unmarked white ice creams, each concealing a different flavor, with the challenge being to identify them correctly.

Naturally, all three of us competed and Emma won. We couldn’t have been prouder, not just because she won, but because it perfectly reflects what we believe in. Take your kids to great restaurants. Let them taste, question, and explore. Developing young palates with extraordinary flavors isn’t indulgence, it’s education, curiosity, and confidence served one spoonful at a time.

Chef Jason Atherton, City Social is something truly special. Your team is polished, knowledgeable, warm, and immensely talented. Thank you for creating memories that span past, present, and what we already know will be many future visits.

Emma did want to add one final note. She was genuinely upset to hear that City Social has yet to earn a Michelin star. We simply told her the guide hasn’t caught up yet.

And finally, the view. Overlooking the Marina, it is nothing short of breathtaking—an unforgettable backdrop to an already remarkable evening.