In the Instagram generation where we all eat with our eyes (and smartphones) before we actually eat the delicious food laid out in front of us, here’s a fun dining experience that’s set to turn things on its head. With the help of a trusty blindfold, the delicious ‘Dining in the Dark Dubai’ experience is coming to test taste buds and dare foodies to dine differently.
On selected dates over the coming months, the upscale restaurant VAGA will be hosting this unconventional culinary experience. Choose between a meat, seafood and vegan menu before setting out on this gastronomical adventure with only your taste buds and sense of smell to guide you throughout.
What to expect at Dining in the Dark
Losing sight, research shows, will help you see (metaphorically, of course) the defining factor of a fantastic meal – the flavour. You’ll have to rely on your senses of taste and smell to guess what’s served, and the absence of distractions like your phone being used to snap pictures of the food will truly let you relish each and every mouthful.
It’ll be a fun game of guessing what the mystery spices, cooking methods and ingredients that have made it to your plate are. But don’t worry, dietary requirements and allergies can be catered to. Vegan diners have the option of choosing a green menu, seafood lovers can opt for the blue menu and red meat eaters have the choice of a red menu. Each menu will serve you a filling starter, scrumptious main course and divine dessert.
It’s up to you how you devour each dish. You can try your best at using your cutlery to eat your food the traditional way, or use your fingers to determine the texture and shape of your meal. This experience flings all the dining rules out the window, leaving only one rule you mustn’t break – no peaking!
Where is Dining in the Dark?
Hosted by the trendy restaurant VAGA at Bluewaters, you’ll be treated to a secret three-course menu while blindfolded. The restaurant serves up mouthwatering Arabic and Armenian cuisine to take each guest on an exhilarating journey of food discovery. They’re committed champions of Middle Eastern cuisine and know what they’re doing when it comes to creating innovative dishes that stay true to their roots.
Dining in the Dark reviews
A truly exceptional experience!
Brilliant experience, lots of fun!
It was a completely unique and fun experience. We loved it 😍
Amazing experience, a MUST to try in Dubai!
If you’re open to new and exciting experiences, Dining in the Dark is absolutely an event you must try. It’s also a fun date night idea or a fresh twist on dinners with your friends. Whoever you attend this experience with, it’s going to be an evening full of delectable surprises, so don’t miss out! There are two events each evening starting at 7 pm and 9:15 pm and tickets cost between AED 290.00 and AED 330.00.