Jara by Martin Berasategui

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Celebrated Name Comes to Dubai

Martin Berasategui is one of the most decorated chefs in the world, and Jara — his restaurant at The Lana in Downtown Dubai — carries that legacy into the heart of the UAE. The room sits within one of Dubai's most distinguished addresses on Marasi Drive, and the cooking draws on the French-Spanish tradition that has defined Berasategui's reputation across decades of acclaimed work.

French-Spanish Craft at the Table

The cuisine at Jara moves between the refined techniques of French gastronomy and the bold, ingredient-driven spirit of the Basque Country — a pairing that feels entirely natural given Berasategui's roots in San Sebastián. Expect the kind of precision and depth that comes from a kitchen shaped by one of Spain's most influential culinary figures, expressed through a menu that speaks to both tradition and the cosmopolitan appetite of Dubai's dining scene.

Recognition Worth Noting

Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for 2025 signals that the experience at Jara extends well beyond the plate. That distinction is reserved for restaurants whose wine programs demonstrate exceptional breadth and careful selection — a meaningful complement to French-Spanish cooking where the pairing of wine with food is as considered as the dishes themselves.

For a dinner that combines serious culinary heritage with one of Downtown Dubai's most refined settings, Jara by Martin Berasategui makes a compelling case.