Indi 16, the Indian bar and restaurant on the 16th floor of Citymax Business Bay, has a new menu of contemporary Indian tapas this season, along with a collection of 16 signature cocktails and a renewed weekly entertainment line-up.
Small plates and showstoppers
The menu gives familiar Indian flavours a contemporary twist, with dishes designed for sharing. Leading it are Threaded Prawns, rolled prawns with a homemade spicy sauce; Murg Kakori Terrine, spiced chicken with saffron yogurt, red pepper coulis and pickled shallots; and Rasmalai Milk Delight, layered with extra cream and malai.
Other tapas include Chicken Tikka Bruschetta, Parmesan Chicken Kebab, Nizami Chicken Bunny Chow, West Coastal Prawns and Lamb Chop Kali Mirch. Vegetarian dishes include Samosadilla, Indi Wellington, Shahi Paneer Pin Wheels and Deconstructed Misal. For a bigger meal there are Ambur Biryani, Indi Jhinga Curry and slow-cooked Champaran Mutton, with naan, parathas and other breads. Desserts include Gulab Jamoon and Kunafa, Moti Chur Cheesecake and Moong Dal Tart.
16 Sips at the bar
The new 16 Sips list has 16 signature cocktails with Indian-inspired touches. Gola No. 16 mixes mango, orange and citrus over crushed ice; Dusky Spice is a smoky bourbon cocktail with pineapple and cinnamon; and Paanwala, a take on the after-dinner paan ritual, combines paan liqueur, peach schnapps and dry vermouth. The bar also stocks rare Indian whiskies, including single malts from Godawan, Amrut and Rampur, and drinks can be taken out to the shisha terrace, which has city views.
Something on five nights a week
Wednesdays are Bollywood Karaoke Nights, hosted by Homai Billimoria, with weekly prizes of up to AED 1,000. On Thursdays, City 101.6 RJ Lokesh Dharmani hosts Loki’s Bollywood Quiz, which mixes Bollywood trivia with charades and dance-offs, with prizes worth up to AED 1,500. Unplugged Fridays bring live performances from The Seen from 9.30pm before DJ Orca takes over, and Soulful Saturdays have live music from Khushwant Singh and Band. Sundays are now Sanskari Nights, a weekly Hinglish stand-up comedy night with a rotating line-up of comedians.
“Indi 16 is about more than just dining. It is a place to come together, discover bold Indian flavours, enjoy great drinks and make an evening of it. With the new menu and our latest entertainment line-up, we wanted to give our guests even more reasons to come back, whether for tapas and cocktails, Bollywood nights or a relaxed evening on the shisha terrace,” said Satish Nambiar, Head of Operations at Citymax Hotels.
For more places to eat, see our guide to Indian restaurants in Dubai, and read our earlier story on Citymax Hotels’ Diwali quiz and housie nights.
Indi 16: Details
- When: New menu and 16 Sips cocktails this season. Entertainment: Wednesday, Bollywood Karaoke Nights; Thursday, Loki’s Bollywood Quiz; Friday, Unplugged Fridays with The Seen from 9.30pm, then DJ Orca; Saturday, Soulful Saturdays with Khushwant Singh and Band; Sunday, Sanskari Nights (Hinglish stand-up comedy)
- Where: Indi 16, 16th floor, Citymax Business Bay, Dubai
- Book: Call 050 461 7994 or send a DM to @indi16dxb on Instagram
See also: Bars and nightlife in Dubai.
Image: courtesy of Indi 16.