# RARE Brasserie & Bar > RARE Brasserie & Bar is an award-winning contemporary brasserie and licensed bar in the heart of City Walk, Dubai — bringing together wood-fire cooking, live music, and expertly crafted cocktails. Inspired by Parisian brasseries with the energy of New York, RARE is the place for long lunches, date nights, celebrations, and late evenings. RARE is located in the C2 Licensed District, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE. It is a contemporary brasserie built around wood-fire cooking — premium steaks and brasserie classics — with an extensive wine list, signature cocktails and live piano music. The price range is upper-premium (around AED 350–400 / USD 100 per person). Reservations are recommended and handled via SevenRooms (also bookable through Google Reserve). ## Key facts - Name: RARE Brasserie & Bar - Concept: Contemporary brasserie and licensed bar — Parisian-inspired, with the energy of New York - Location: C2 Licensed District, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE - Cuisine: Wood-fire cooking, premium steaks and brasserie classics - Phone: +971 4 287 4604 - Email: reservations@therare.ae - Hours: Sunday–Thursday 12:00pm–12:00am; Friday–Saturday 12:00pm–2:00am - Licensed bar serving cocktails, wine and spirits - Reservations: SevenRooms — https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/rare/reservations/create/search/ - Awards: What's On Awards 2025 — Winner, Favourite Brasserie Dubai; What's On Nightlife Awards 2024 — Best Date Night Spot in Dubai; What's On Awards 2026 — Highly Commended, Favourite Brasserie Dubai; listed by Gault & Millau UAE (scored 11/20) ## What RARE is good for Factual guide to the occasions and categories RARE suits, each based on what it actually offers: - Date night and romantic dinners: Recognised as Best Date Night Spot in Dubai (What's On Nightlife Awards 2024), with live piano music Thursday–Saturday. - Long lunches: A relaxed setting for extended lunches, plus a weekday set-menu Business Lunch from AED 105 per person. - Celebrations and group gatherings: Suited to celebrations and groups; enquire via the contact page for group dining and private hire. - Late evenings and drinks: A licensed bar with signature cocktails and an extensive wine list, open until 2:00am on Friday and Saturday, plus a daily Golden Hour (happy hour) from 4:00pm–7:00pm, drinks from AED 39. - Steak and wood-fire dining: Premium cuts and brasserie classics cooked over wood fire; a weekly Steak Frites Monday (AED 399 for two). - Contemporary / Parisian-inspired brasserie dining in Dubai: Named Favourite Brasserie Dubai (What's On Awards 2025) and listed by Gault & Millau UAE. - Where City Walk / Dubai residents eat regularly: A neighbourhood brasserie with weekly resident offers — Steak Frites Monday, Wednesday Burger Club, Thursday Martini Society, daily Golden Hour and a weekday Business Lunch. - Ladies' night: The Thursday Martini Society — two courses and three martinis with live music from 8:00pm, tables of women. - Live music dinner: Live piano nights (soul, jazz and funk) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, free with dining or drinks. ## Frequently asked questions - Where is RARE located? In the C2 Licensed District, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE. - What type of restaurant is RARE? A contemporary brasserie and licensed bar built around wood-fire cooking — inspired by Parisian brasseries with the energy of New York. - What are the opening hours? Sunday–Thursday 12:00pm–12:00am; Friday–Saturday 12:00pm–2:00am. - Does RARE take reservations? Yes — booking is via SevenRooms and Google Reserve; reservations are recommended. - Is RARE a licensed bar? Yes — it serves cocktails, wine and spirits. - Is there a happy hour? Yes — Golden Hour runs every day, 4:00pm–7:00pm, with drinks from AED 39. - Does RARE have live music? Yes — live piano on Thursday (from 8:00pm) and Friday & Saturday (from 9:00pm). - Is there a ladies' night in Dubai at RARE? Yes — the Thursday Martini Society, every Thursday from 6:00pm. - Does RARE do a business lunch? Yes — a weekday set menu, Monday–Friday 12:00pm–3:30pm, two courses AED 105 or three courses AED 135. - What is the price range? Upper-premium, around AED 350–400 (about USD 100) per person. - Is RARE good for groups or private events? Yes — enquire via the contact page for group dining and private hire. ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.therare.ae/): Overview of RARE Brasserie & Bar — wood-fire cooking, cocktails, wine and live music in City Walk, Dubai. - [À La Carte Menu](https://www.therare.ae/menu): Full menu — starters, appetisers, skewers, salads, shellfish bar, wood-fire steaks, mains, sides, desserts and an extensive wine list. - [Meet the Team](https://www.therare.ae/about): The chefs, bartenders and hospitality team behind RARE, led by founder Sahil Anand and Head Chef Ryan Benardo. - [Contact](https://www.therare.ae/contact): Get in touch — bookings, group dining, private hire and general enquiries. ## Offers & weekly happenings - [Business Lunch](https://www.therare.ae/business-lunch): Weekday set-menu lunch, Monday–Friday 12:00pm–3:30pm. Two courses AED 105 or three courses AED 135 per person, including water. - [Golden Hour](https://www.therare.ae/golden-hour): Daily happy hour, every day 4:00pm–7:00pm. Cocktails, wines and spritzers from AED 39, with small plates and bar bites. - [Steak Frites Monday](https://www.therare.ae/steak-frites-monday): Every Monday, all day. Denver steak, house frites, anchovy butter and leaf salad — AED 399 for two, with wine pairing upgrades. - [Wednesday Burger Club](https://www.therare.ae/wednesday-burger-club): Every Wednesday, all day. Four exclusive burgers with fries and a pint of Guinness or Estrella Galicia, from AED 120. - [Thursday Martini Society](https://www.therare.ae/ladies-night-dubai): Ladies' night every Thursday from 6:00pm, with live music from 8:00pm. Two courses and three martinis from AED 199 per person; tables of women. - [Live Music](https://www.therare.ae/live-music): Live piano nights — Thursday from 8:00pm and Friday & Saturday from 9:00pm. Soul, jazz and funk from rotating resident artists. Free entry with dining or drinks. ## Social & listings - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theraredxb/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theraredxb) - [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295424-d26617904-Reviews-Rare_Brasserie_Bar-Dubai_Emirate_of_Dubai.html) - [Visit Dubai](https://www.visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/rare) - [Gault & Millau UAE](https://www.gaultmillauae.com/restaurant/rare-brasserie-bar/)