Opa Dubai
OPA Dubai is a Greek restaurant located on the first floor of the Fairmont Dubai hotel along Sheikh Zayed Road, serving traditional dishes in a bright space with wooden accents and blue textiles. The menu features grilled octopus, lamb chops, moussaka, papoutsakia with eggplant, and lobster orzo, with starters including oysters, tzatziki, and taramosalata.
The restaurant was founded after a man named Thassos, a Greek native, realized it was difficult to find authentic Greek food in Dubai and decided to fill this gap. Over the years, it has built a reputation for consistent quality and traditional recipes.
The name OPA comes from a Greek exclamation of joy, and the restaurant captures this spirit in how it operates every evening. The blue and white decor, along with Greek music, creates a setting that transports visitors to the Mediterranean.
It is recommended to book a table in advance, especially on weekends and holidays, as the restaurant is popular and can get crowded. Parking is available nearby, though the area can become congested, so plan accordingly.
The restaurant is known for evening entertainment shows where staff transform into performers who sing, dance, and even smash plates to create a lively party atmosphere. These performances actively invite guests to participate and join in the celebration together.
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