11 Woodfire: Dubai’s Industrial Chic Eatery Elevating Wood-Grilled Cuisine

Hidden away in Dubai’s hip Jumeirah neighbourhood, 11 Woodfire is a restaurant that goes beyond. It’s a place for experiencing residential conversion and intimacy through industrial styling, laid-back vibes, and soft lighting. It is a modern villa conversion which stands out with its gigantic open kitchen and grill where master chefs work their magic over a range of wood varieties such as oak, hickory, and hay. Whereby, from the flames of the open fire, one is immediately reminded of primal beginnings in cooking, and the dishes demonstrate how simplicity and impeccable ingredients can deliver admirable flavours.

Cooking at 11 Woodfire takes the concept of woodfire grilling a notch higher. Rather than just the appliance of hot heat, art at 11 Woodfire focuses on right wood selection to create unique flavours and smoky undertones. The nature of the ingredient will determine whether it is oak, hickory, or hay; all oak, carefully selected by the kitchen team that helps transfer such a characteristic taste to each final dish. A place that bases its menu around the characteristics of grilled vegetables, succulent seafood, and sometimes the meat being burned to perfection, but that, paradoxically, is a perfect blend between tradition and modernity. The beginning of this creation looks for natural flavours, letting the ingredient take the place of centre stage, without any extra seasoning, but just enough to shine. 11 Woodfire boasts of a globally driven perspective on sourcing ingredients-a culinary influences pulled from around the world. Some of the dishes prepared include: Japanese Wagyu Striploin; French Turbot; Australian Spiny Lobster and King Crab. Every dish showcases the best of top-quality produce, with enhancing expert techniques. Whether it is grilled over hay so that the seafood captures a light, earthy flavour or vegetables in hickory and gives off a little sweetness, the restaurant treats you to a gastronomic journey that appeals to every sense of yours.

A strong commitment towards sustainability can be seen in everything 11 Woodfire does. Zero waste is the buzzword that the restaurant adopts. The kitchen strives to reduce environmental impact by making the right choice at every step. The restaurant is committed to sourcing organic ingredients, reducing and minimising waste in the kitchen, and also paying attention to being environmentally friendly. The correct mix of flavours still stands without compromise in the quality of dining experience. Nowhere does this effort truly feel more than in its beverage menu- homemade kombuchas and botanical drinks standing in the forefront, refreshing sustainable alternatives to traditional beverages.

Resulting from a collaboration between Atelier House Hospitality and renowned local chef Akmal Anuar. These two have come together to produce a dining concept that focuses on atmosphere and service with food. Through each dish, the culinary artistry of Chef Akmal filters in, using classic techniques in modern flair. The celebrated establishments he’s worked for in the past have earned him an exclusive vision for 11 Woodfire – it has transformed into one of Dubai’s most talked-about dining spots.

11 Woodfire has an industrial chic design with the interior featuring exposed beams, polished concrete, and natural wood furnishings, which give a casual luxury feel. It really brings all guests dining out at the restaurant to the skilled chefs behind the open kitchen, which gives dynamism to the area. With intimate lighting and comfortable seating, one would be forced to linger over the food while dining with friends, family, or colleagues.

11 Woodfire is one of the restaurants in Dubai that stands out from the rest; this place is about focusing on what matters-mostly flavours, atmosphere, and sustainability. Everything about this place is woodfire grilling, availability of global ingredients, and environmentally friendly practices-which promise to make your dining experience tasty and meaningful at the same time. Every moment at 11 Woodfire capturing the essence of culinary artistry-from a perfectly grilled Wagyu Japanese all the way to a house-brewed kombucha.