A title or name given to a respected & loved member of the community, usually a female in many cultures around the world. It is derived from the Arabic word, Habibi, meaning Love. BB is a title or name given to a respected & loved member of the community, usually a female in many cultures around the world. The style of the food at BB can be described as Social Dining, the emphasis being on Clean & Simple flavours.
BB is a home-grown concept revolving around its community, serving an Eastern Cuisine in a compelling and compact space. The restaurant where you feel feels like in a trendy little townhouse, sits in a space that used to an art gallery. Spread across three floors, there is a Lounge Bar, Kitchen, Restaurant, Garden and Terrace, connected by a grand spiral staircase. The menu is accessible and has an inclusive not exclusive approach, considering various budgets and multiple vegan, vegetarian and meat options. The service is polished yet light-hearted allowing you to create your own Unique Experience.
The mostly Asian-inspired menu is split into Bs – bao, bites, bowls and BBQ. Every dish is designed for sharing, which is where the “social dining” theme comes in
The trending venue in Dubai is the brainchild of some big names in the Dubai foodie scene. The founding team of Zuma includes Shabnum Stumpf and Spero Panagakis, with chef Alex Stumpf helming the kitchen. Fancy soft-shell crab, artistically placed in a bao bun? You’ve got it. Nutty, vibrant edamame hummus? Of course. Waffle apple pie? Yes please. The menu is a luxurious palette of varieties of Modern Eastern Cuisine. Signature dishes are mindful of guests’ appetites by offering an Inclusive not Exclusive approach with Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat based dishes. Food & Drink presentation is playful and appealing to the eye, using simple and functional crockery with splashes of colour to keep it appealing and rebellious.
Taste a selection of BB’s curated mixed beverages menu to wash down the bliss of a Middle Eastern winter. From the bao the Habibi (sesame beef) and the chicken bang bang are winners, while don’t miss the cauliflower popcorn for a fun take on a classic bite – doused with Parmesan and a tangy tahini dip.
Easily accessible directly from BB’s complimentary valet service, the new and trendy terrace is perfect for after-work sundowners, mid-day lunches and Friday brunches. You will feel as though you have stepped off the streets of Dubai into Europe. Surrounded by calming greenery, contrast with bright-white shutters and the gentle ‘clink’ of glasses, as you cheer with your friends over a table of mouth-watering food.
Whether it is an evening bite in the cool winter breeze or basking in the rays from the warm (but not too warm!) sun in the afternoon, whilst delving into a signature Bao, BB Social Dining is ready to welcome you with open (socially distanced) arms. Bringing you chic European interiors and sophisticated exteriors, BB Social Dining will dazzle you with modern Eastern inspired dishes served as Bites, Bao’s, Bowls and BBQ.
The perfect setting for a memorable dining experience, BB’s terrace is the ideal backdrop for an afternoon or night of fun, laughter and unforgettable food. So, now that the temperature’s dropping and the air is cooling, the drinks will be flowing at BB Social.
Location: Gate Village 8, DIFC, Dubai, Saturday to Wednesday noon to midnight, Thursday and Friday noon to 1am. Contacts: Tel: 04 407 4444.
