Murmur, which describes itself as Sharjah’s first homegrown fine-dining restaurant, will make its Dubai debut with a winter pop-up at Marsa Boulevard, opening on 30 October 2026. The restaurant is known for a contemporary take on Emirati and regional flavours, mixing familiar local ingredients with global influences and modern techniques.
An exclusive Marsa menu
For the pop-up, Murmur has created a menu of dishes that will only be served at Marsa Boulevard:
- Saffron Chicken Burger, with saffron garlic mayonnaise in a sesame saffron Hokkaido bun.
- Musakhan Croquettes, made with sumac chicken and fried onions.
- Biryani Arancini, which brings Murmur’s signature biryani and dal makhani together in an Italian-style bite.
- Eggplant Melanzane, with roasted eggplant, matchstick fries and burrata.
- Marsa Fries, finished with Murmur’s signature seasoning.
Signatures from Sharjah
Guests can also order Murmur’s signature dishes. Wagyu Short Rib and Tahdig pairs crispy tahdig rice with braised beef short rib, and Machboos Arancini is a contemporary version of the traditional Emirati rice dish. For dessert, the Karak San Sebastian combines the flavours of karak with a classic San Sebastian cheesecake, finished with saffron foam.
The pop-up is set up for outdoor dining on the Marsa Boulevard waterfront through Dubai’s cooler months. The name comes from murmuration, the synchronised movement of birds, which the restaurant uses as a picture of different elements coming together. Murmur is part of Vintage Gazelle Hospitality.
Reservations are not taken: the pop-up works on a walk-in basis. The release lists opening hours as 4pm to 12pm, with weekends until 1am, so check the closing time with Murmur before a late visit. It gives no prices.
Our guide to what to order in Dubai has more ideas for eating out, and our Le Guilan story looks at another new opening with regional cooking. For more tables to book, see Dubai dining experiences worth booking.
Murmur at Marsa Boulevard: Details
- When: From 30 October 2026. Hours as listed: 4pm to 12pm, weekends until 1am
- Where: Marsa Boulevard, Dubai (outdoor waterfront pop-up)
- Price: The release gives no prices
- Book: Walk-in only, no reservations
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Image: courtesy of Murmur.