New Alserkal Avenue restaurant Window is all about fire, not flashy cocktails

Dubai has plenty of restaurants setting things on fire for Instagram. Window sounds like the opposite of that.

From January 2026, FYTE Hospitality — the team behind acclaimed Dubai spot Kokoro — will open Window at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz. The idea is simple: a small, warm room built around a live-fire hearth, serving seasonal, smoke-kissed dishes in a premium-casual setting, without alcohol and without the usual theatrics.

If you already head to Alserkal for exhibitions and food events, like the What The Food weekend we covered recently on tbreak, Window slots neatly into that slower, more thoughtful side of Dubai’s dining scene. 

What is Window, exactly?

Window is pitched as a neighbourhood live-fire restaurant. Think more “quiet glow and slow cooking” than “flamethrower on a tomahawk”.

• Modern fire-cooking restaurant by FYTE Hospitality
• Located at Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
• Premium-casual, chef-driven but not fussy
• Focus on simplicity, smoke and seasonality

The team describes Window as grounded and tactile, with natural materials, warm woods and stone counters. The open fire sits at the heart of the room, so the first thing you see — and smell — is the grill. Diners sit close to the action, watching meats caramelise on the coals and vegetables slowly pick up smoke.

The space is designed to feel like a pause from the rest of the city: calm, ember-toned, and small on purpose. It follows FYTE’s wider approach to concepts like Kokoro, keeping things tight rather than trying to serve everyone in one night.

Live-fire cooking, without the circus

Window’s hook is fire-driven cooking — but it’s not trying to be a Viking feast.

• Slow cooking over embers instead of high flames
• Seasonal produce at the centre of the menu
• Minimal intervention and precise technique
• Smoke used for depth, not as a gimmick

Dishes are cooked low and slow, letting ingredients pick up gentle smokiness instead of aggressive char. Vegetables get as much love as meat, with an emphasis on seasonal UAE-friendly produce. The menu is described as “premium-casual”, so expect comfort food done with care rather than a white-tablecloth tasting menu.

The idea is to let the fire do the talking. Plates are kept clean and unfussy, with sourcing and technique doing the heavy lifting. It fits neatly with the kind of thoughtful food conversations Alserkal has been pushing through its cultural programming and food-focused weekends. 

A neighbourhood restaurant, not a spectacle

One of the more interesting choices: Window does not serve alcohol.

• Alcohol-free, with focus on food and hospitality
• Intimate dining room with limited seating
• Built around craft, sincerity and community
• Aimed at guests who prefer connection over nightlife

That makes it different from many new Dubai openings, especially compared to licensed districts and beach clubs.  Here, the attention goes to the fire, the produce and how the room feels, not to drinks specials.

Window is described as “quietly expressive” — a place for neighbours and regulars, not just people chasing the next hot reservation. Limited seating keeps things calm and gives the team space to cook and serve at their own pace.

Why Alserkal Avenue makes sense

If you know Alserkal Avenue, this location tracks.

• Set inside Dubai’s established arts and culture hub in Al Quoz 
• Fits into a neighbourhood already known for galleries, indie cinema and niche food concepts
• Gives Alserkal another serious dining option alongside cafés and pop-ups

Alserkal has grown into one of Dubai’s most interesting districts, with a mix of galleries, studios, cinemas and food concepts in converted warehouses.  Window plugs into that ecosystem as a more grown-up, sit-down option with a strong identity.

For diners, it means you can turn an evening of gallery-hopping or a festival like What The Food into a full night out — art, talks, then a fire-cooked dinner a short walk away. 

Opening timeline and how to keep tabs

The important bits if you’re already mentally booking a table:

• Opening: January 2026
• Location: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
• Concept: Modern live-fire neighbourhood restaurant
• Experience: Premium-casual, design-led, alcohol-free

Website: fyte.group

Instagram: @window.dxb

Reservations and menu details haven’t been published yet, but given Kokoro’s reputation in the city, expect demand to pick up fast once bookings open. If you’re into thoughtful dining experiences, it’s worth keeping an eye on Window’s Instagram and FYTE’s site for updates.

For more on what else is happening around Alserkal, our recent coverage of its food and culture events is a good place to start. 

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