LION in the Sun Dubai will reopen for a new season on 25 September at Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, bringing its Mediterranean menu and open-fire kitchen back to the hotel’s 62nd floor. The restaurant’s official site lists dinner from 6pm to midnight, although it currently marks the venue as temporarily closed while the reopening approaches.
LION in the Sun Dubai returns to Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The restaurant says the new season will focus on Mediterranean cooking shaped by fire, with grilled lobster, king crab, aged cuts and seasonal produce on the menu. The venue’s terrace looks towards Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa, while LION Bar will offer cocktails indoors and outside.
LION is part of Majestas Group, whose portfolio includes Billionaire and Crazy Pizza. The restaurant is located at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Wasl Tower, on Albanny Street off Sheikh Zayed Road. LION’s official website lists the address and reservation details, while its contact page gives the venue’s phone and WhatsApp numbers.
Opening date, hours and location
LION reopens on Friday 25 September. It is scheduled to operate Monday to Sunday from 6pm to midnight, with the bar running until 2am according to the venue’s website. No menu prices were included in the release or the official pages checked for this report.
Reservations are available through the restaurant’s website. The address is Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Wasl Tower, Albanny Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
When does LION in the Sun reopen in Dubai?
LION in the Sun reopens on 25 September 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai.
Where is LION in the Sun located?
The restaurant is on the 62nd floor of Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Wasl Tower, on Albanny Street off Sheikh Zayed Road.
What are LION in the Sun’s opening hours?
The restaurant is scheduled to serve dinner daily from 6pm to midnight. The bar is listed as open until 2am.
