With several high profile additions to its portfolio, which already include La Cantine Du Faubourg, Tagomago, Mimi Kakushi, Twiggy, Lana Lusa, Gohan, Kyma, Ninive, Madeleine & Marcel, Chez Wam, Eugène Eugène, XU, Blue Box Café, Lolli and Aretha, RIKAS Hospitality Group is set to become the leading operator of restaurants and beach clubs in the region.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 2024: RIKAS Hospitality Group, one of Dubai’s most esteemed names in the culinary and lifestyle sector, and Paris Society, a key player in the French hospitality industry, are proud to announce the opening of five new exclusive beach clubs and restaurants, expanding its portfolio to a total of 23 unique venues by the end of 2024.
Marking the start of an exciting new era, renowned operators Paris Society and RIKAS Hospitality Group — both part of Ennismore, a lifestyle hospitality company — have unified their operations in Dubai to collaborate on several upcoming openings under the guidance of Rizwan Kassim, the CEO & Founder of RIKAS Hospitality Group.
The F&B groups will combine resources and their immense talent pools from St Tropez, Paris, Dubai and upcoming International openings to create and curate truly unforgettable experiences across their venues.
Two new Paris Society openings stemming from the thrilling collaboration include:
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Gigi Rigolatto, a renowned Paris Society brand in France, is announcing the opening of its Beach House at J1 Beach in October 2024, in collaboration with RIKAS. Gigi will bring the La Dolce Vita spirit of St Tropez to life with a lush garden, private pool, and standout aperitivo menu. The venue also features a Bellini bar, Gigi Circus kid’s club, and a boutique, while the authentically Tuscan menu elevates the dining experience. The slogan “Alla Grande” perfectly captures the ambiance awaiting guests at this vibrant new destination.
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Maison Revka – Maison Revka, a Paris Society brand well-known in Paris and St Tropez, will make its Dubai debut at Bluewaters Dubai this November. Maison Revka embodies the perfect blend of Slavic soul and French elegance, offering a warm, familial atmosphere with inviting lounges. The refined menu captures the region’s rich flavors, with dishes ranging from hearty smoked salmon to reimagined pavlovas, each a flavourful exploration of Slavic culinary heritage. The venue also features a pool with cabanas and a boutique filled with fine foods and elegant household items.
Additional RIKAS Hospitality Group openings include a diverse array of dining and lifestyle experiences, each meticulously crafted to cater to Dubai’s cosmopolitan palate:
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Ninive Beach is set to be the first lively Middle East and North Africa-inspired beach club in Dubai. Scheduled to open its doors in October 2024 at J1 Beach (formerly known as La Mer), Ninive Beach will blend cultural heritage with contemporary elegance. Offering a restaurant, bar, pool and beach access. The concept will blend tradition and innovation in a vibrant atmosphere, creating a truly seminal experience.
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La Cantine Beach – La Cantine Beach is slated to open in October 2024 at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters Island, offering a restaurant, bar, beach and pool on a stunning open beachfront. Building on the legacy of La Cantine at Emirates Towers, this new beach venue will serve vibrant and fresh Mediterranean-inspired dishes, designed to captivate a new generation of beachgoers and diners. The venue will also include a retail store for guests who want to take a little piece of La Cantine home.
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Gohan restaurant – Set to open in October 2024 on Bluewaters Island, Gohan will join La Cantine Beach at the Delano Dubai. Drawing inspiration from rich Japanese traditions, Gohan will provide an upscale Japanese dining experience in a relaxed, casual beachfront setting. Reflecting its sister brand at Emirates Towers, Gohan on the beach will feature both indoor and outdoor dining areas, complemented by a terrace and bar.
With these new openings, RIKAS continues its mission to innovate and elevate the dining scene in Dubai. The group’s commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of its venues, from the conceptualisation of unique dining experiences to the delivery of world-class service.
“We are excited to launch five new beach venues in Dubai—La Cantine Beach, Gohan, and Maison Revka at Bluewaters Dubai, along with two additional unique concepts at J1 Beach,” said Rizwan Kassim, CEO & Founder of RIKAS Hospitality Group.
“As a brand with a decade of experience, our vision has always been to create destinations that offer more than just dining — places where people come together to experience something truly special.
Over the years, RIKAS has infinitely expanded into new territories, and with these new openings, we’re thrilled to enhance Dubai’s vibrant beach scene with even more diversity and innovation, providing residents and visitors with unforgettable experiences.”
