Picture this: gold-tinted lighting, velvet that seems to whisper secrets, and a soundtrack that makes you straighten your posture and order the fanciest thing on the menu—just because. That’s Adaline for you: a DIFC supper-club that dresses like Old Hollywood, sings like a midnight cabaret, and eats like an Italian nonna was personally supervising the kitchen.
Created by Chef Izu Ani and restaurateur Evgeny Kuzin under Fundamental Hospitality, Adaline is the kind of place that doesn’t just serve dinner — it curates an evening. Think classic Italian plates done with modern polish, light that flatters everyone (even your ex), and live entertainment that actually feels live.
What the nights look like
Adaline isn’t a one-note act. It’s more like a playlist that keeps surprising you in the best way — from piano-soft sighs to full-on theatrical mayhem. Their “Experiences” calendar reads like the mood ring of the city: intimate piano sets, midweek nostalgia parties, a Thursday dinner show that glitters, plus a speakeasy karaoke lounge for the braver friends in your group. If you like choices (and we assume you do), Adaline delivers.
Thursday Affair — Start the long weekend early
Every Thursday the room awakens: sit for refined Italian fare, sip something bubbly, and then watch as singers and dancers (and later a DJ) turn dinner into a proper show. If your week needs rescue, this is the rescue boat — but with chandeliers.
When: Every Thursday from 7 PM till late
Offer: Classic dinner show with live singers, dancers, and a DJ
Piano Nights with Raisa — Slow the world down
Sundays and Tuesdays, the pace softens. Raisa takes the piano and your attention; there’s no DJ, no neon distraction, just vocalist and keys and conversations that keep getting better because the soundtrack is so good. Perfect for dates, quiet winsome dinners, or pretending you’re in an indie movie.
When: Every Sunday and Tuesday from 7 PM till late
What: Live piano and vocal performances by Raisa
Icons by Adaline — The midweek singalong
Wednesdays are for classics. Expect hits from the past few decades delivered with heart by MC/singer Zhaxxai and pumped up by DJ Monoi — part nostalgia trip, part dinner party. If you enjoy a well-timed chorus and dramatic lighting, this is your jam.
When: Every Wednesday from 7 PM until late
Offer: Live entertainment from Zhaxxai and DJ Monoi with dinner à la carte
A Beautiful Hysteria — Weekend theatrical bliss
Friday and Saturday nights promise a crescendo: live bands, singers, dancers, and DJ Julien weaving genre-bending sets that turn the evening into an immersive show. If you like your nightlife with a side of spectacle, this is the kind of “hysteria” that leaves you grinning.
When: Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm until late, starting October 3rd
Time: Performances from a live band, singers, dancers, and DJ Julien
Elevated Karaoke & Speakeasy Vibes — For the bold
Beneath the main room sits a velvet-clad speakeasy: Adaline’s luxe karaoke lounge. It’s the place to unleash your inner superstar from Tuesday to Sunday after 9 PM — complete with adjustable lighting, serious sound gear, and optional bottle service for those who believe in doing things in style.
When: Every Tuesday to Sunday from 9 PM onwards
Offer: Elevated karaoke night with bottle service
The look, the taste, the little details
Designed by Studio ABM with a golden-age Art Deco wink, Adaline’s interiors are deliberately theatrical: black, gold, and cayenne palettes, rich textures, and a sunken dining area that essentially gives every table a front-row seat. In short: it’s gorgeous, and the space knows it.
Food-wise, expect classic Italian cooking with confident execution — plates that respect tradition but don’t mind looking a little sassier than your average trattoria. Pair that with attentive service and a soundtrack that refuses to be boring, and you’ve got the recipe for a proper night out.
Want to go? Here’s the practical bit
Adaline sits in DIFC’s Gate Village 08 — conveniently central and impossibly chic.
So — should you go? Short answer: yes. Long answer: go when you want dinner that feels like a show, or a show that feels like dinner, or a speakeasy karaoke session where your friend discovers a hidden talent for belting power ballads. Adaline knows how to make an evening feel curated, dramatic, and effortlessly fun — like a cocktail with a little umbrella and a standing ovation.
Contact & Location:
Phone – +971 04 498 6200
