Row on 45 **

Dubai, UAE

In a city already brimming with opulence and innovation, delivers something rare, transcendence. Nestled within Grosvenor House in Dubai, this intimate, multi-room dining journey by Chef Jason Atherton redefines what it means to dine with intention and artistry. For us, it wasn’t just a meal, it was a memory in the making.

We can honestly and easily say that ROW on 45 was one of the best dining experiences of our lives. For Carmine, whose top five fine dining dinners are closely guarded and shaped by deep loyalty to places tied to history and sentiment in addition to the cuisine, this evening still earned a spot on his list, something he doesn’t hand out lightly. For Kira, it became her personal favorite globally. And for Emma, who has grown up experiencing Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, ROW on 45 now firmly sits in her top three, stating, “Amazing!” She embraced her new role as our family photographer, capturing the beauty around her to document not just what she saw, but what she felt. Watching her photograph each course and space with such care made the night even more meaningful.

The evening unfolds across three elegant rooms, each with its own story and energy. It begins in the lounge with pre-dinner bites, transitions to the kitchen-side chef’s table, and concludes in the chef’s library, a sleek, intimate space that feels like stepping into the final chapter of a perfectly written novel. And the service? While currently holding two Michelin stars, if we were on the committee, we’d confidently award it a third. ROW on 45 is, without question, operating at a three-star level (In Jabri Fine Dining's humble opinion).

This 17 (18 with the supplemental) -course journey included:

• Oyster

• Bluefin Date Maguro

• ‘Caprese’

• Bafun Uni

• Amaebi

• Bodo Scallop

• Kegani

• N25 Caviar

• Brioche

• AKA Amadai

• Aveyron Lamb

• Shropshire Blue

• Taiyo No Tamago

• Milk and Honey

• Tea & Cake

• Sobacha

• Petit Fours

Emma Starting the Evening

Oyster

Bluefin Date Maguro

"Caprese"

Bafun Uni

Amaebi

Amaebi Head

Bodo Scallop

Kegani

N25 Caviar

Personalized Chopsticks

Brioche

Supplemental Truffle Course

AKA Amadai

Aveyron Lamb

Aveyron Lamb

"Cheezy Lamb Puff" - Emma

Shropshire Blue

Taiyo No Tamago

Mango Ice

Milk and Honey

Tea and Cake

Sobacha

Petit Fours

View from the Library

The complexity of each dish is something we’re still trying to wrap our minds around. The technique on display was nothing short of extraordinary, each course a masterclass in precision, flavor, and imagination. It was as much an education as it was a feast.

ROW on 45 doesn’t just belong in the Michelin conversation, it elevates it. Dining here reminded us why we created Jabri Fine Dining in the first place: to celebrate experiences where food becomes memory, and hospitality becomes heart and families make memories.

This is one we’ll be talking about for a long time.