Siena Restaurant Dubai opens Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in DIFC at Gate Village 7. The project brings together Mehdi Abdelhedi, founder of Siena in Paris, and Rizwan Kassim, CEO of Paris Society, who joins as a partner for its Dubai chapter.. “In a time that calls for a more considered pace, the opening of Siena is approached with intention, rooted in the simple value of bringing people together. Hospitality, often most affected during periods of uncertainty, continues to offer connection, familiarity, and shared moments. Dubai demonstrates strength and stability as a global hub, bringing together cultures and perspectives from around the world. In partnership with Mehdi, introducing Siena to the city is a deliberate step, building on a concept that has resonated in Paris while adapting it to a market that values community. Our ambition is for Siena to become a destination that contributes thoughtfully to Dubai’s evolving culinary landscape and supports the UAE’s long-term vision,” says Rizwan Kassim, CEO of Paris Society and partner of Siena Dubai.. First introduced in Paris in May 2023, Siena comes to Dubai’s International Financial Centre as a natural extension of the concept, joining the district’s dining landscape with a focus on continuity, warmth, and understated elegance, where Parisian sensibility meets the timeless charm of Tuscany.. “Siena represents a continuation of a family vision, shaped by generational savoir faire and expressed as a distinctive lifestyle destination. Bringing Siena to Dubai is an opportunity to introduce its original identity to a new audience, where the elegance of Paris meets the energy of the city. We look forward to presenting Italian cuisine in all its richness while reinterpreting the spirit of the concept for Dubai,” says Mehdi Abdelhedi, owner of Siena. ADVERTISEMENT. A TASTE OF ITALY. Guests are invited to experience the heart of Italy through refined dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients, carefully sourced from small, dedicated producers to ensure exceptional quality and flavour.. On the menu: Linguine all’astice, Focaccina all’astice, Pizzetta al salmone e caviale, Carpaccio di manzo, Siena rigatoni, and the classic Tiramisu.. Designed as a chic and glamorous lifestyle destination, Siena Dubai is ideal for any occasion: lunch, business meetings, dinner, or cocktail and its terrace offers a retreat in the heart of DIFC.. A GLAMOROUS ITALIAN PALAZZO. Siena unfolds as a refined Tuscan-inspired interior, where Italian wall frescoes, sculpted moldings, marble tabletops, and bespoke chandeliers come together to create a glamorous and elegant atmosphere. Bespoke bird chandeliers complete the setting, carrying forward the timeless and exportable design identity of Siena Paris, elegant, mysterious, and glamorous, reimagined for Siena Dubai by interior architect Laleh Amir Assefi. Inspired by and staying true to the codes of Siena Paris, she has reinterpreted the concept for Dubai with a refin
