Grand Hyatt Dubai dining is worth a fresh look if your next plan needs a polished hotel setting without committing to only one cuisine. Two restaurants at the property, Awtar and iZ, give diners very different routes into a night out.
Awtar leans into Lebanese food, live music and late-night energy. iZ focuses on North Indian dishes, a live tandoor kitchen and a calmer contemporary dining room.
Awtar For Lebanese Nights
Awtar is an adult-only restaurant and nightlife destination for guests aged 18 and above. The menu includes Lebanese favourites such as hot and cold mezze, grilled meats, kebabs, seafood and traditional Arabic desserts.
The restaurant offers two signature set menus. Balbak is listed at Dhs200, while Beirut is listed at Dhs250. Diners can also order a la carte if they want a more flexible table.
Live Entertainment At Awtar
Awtar is not built as a quiet dinner room. From Tuesday to Saturday, live band performances are listed from 10pm to 2am. Belly dancing is listed from 10.30pm to 11pm and again from midnight to 12.30am.
That makes it better for a lively celebration than a quick meal before an early start. If you want the entertainment, book late enough to catch the performances.
iZ For North Indian Flavours
iZ is centred around a live tandoor kitchen, giving diners a view of chefs at work. The menu covers street-food classics, regional favourites and chef-led dishes inspired by North Indian cooking.
Highlighted dishes include samosa chaat, murgh tikka, malai seekh, bhuna gosht, smoky lamb chops and biryanis. Vegetarian diners also have options such as paneer tikka, vegetable korma and malai kofta.
Which Restaurant Should You Choose?
Choose Awtar if your group wants Lebanese food, music and a late-night atmosphere. It suits birthdays, bigger gatherings and dinners where the show is part of the plan.
Choose iZ if the meal itself is the focus. The tandoor kitchen, private dining room and 116-seat space make it useful for family dinners, smaller celebrations and business-friendly meals.
Booking And Practical Details
Grand Hyatt Dubai is a large hotel, so check the exact restaurant location, parking flow and timing before you go. If you are booking Awtar, ask about set menus, entertainment timings and age policy. If you are booking iZ, ask whether outdoor seating is available when the weather cools.
Dubai Bliss readers looking for more restaurant ideas can compare our Dubai dining and city guides. For current hotel dining details, use the Grand Hyatt Dubai dining page.
Why This Works For Foodie Plans
The useful part is contrast. Awtar and iZ give one hotel two very different dining moods, so groups can choose based on energy, cuisine and timing instead of searching across the city.
That matters in summer, when indoor hotel dining can be the easiest way to avoid heat, parking stress and multiple transfers. It also helps visitors staying at the hotel who want a memorable dinner without leaving the property.
It can also help mixed groups. One person may want live entertainment, another may want a tandoor-led Indian dinner, and both options sit inside the same hotel environment with easier transport and parking than a multi-stop evening.
The best approach is to match the venue to the occasion. Pick Awtar for Lebanese music-led nights, and pick iZ for a North Indian dinner built around tandoor cooking and shared dishes.
FAQs
Which Grand Hyatt Dubai restaurants are highlighted?
The two highlighted restaurants are Awtar for Lebanese dining and entertainment, and iZ for North Indian food with a live tandoor kitchen.
Is Awtar adult-only?
Yes. Awtar is listed as an adult-only venue for guests aged 18 and above.
How much are Awtar set menus?
The Balbak set menu is listed at Dhs200, while the Beirut set menu is listed at Dhs250. Check current pricing before booking.
Is iZ suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. Listed vegetarian options include paneer tikka, vegetable korma and malai kofta, alongside other North Indian dishes.