If the smell of wood smoke makes your heart race faster than your morning coffee, you might want to sit down for this—preferably at INA, Dubai’s sizzling open-flame dining hotspot. The J1 Beach stunner has just unleashed a brand-new meat section that’s basically a love letter to anyone who believes a perfectly charred steak is the true language of romance.
We’re talking dry-aged Allens Brothers beef that could make grown men weep, and Japanese Wagyu so buttery you’ll wonder if you should spread it on toast. It’s all part of INA’s primal-yet-polished philosophy: high-quality cuts, cooked instinctively over fire, with no unnecessary frills—just the smoky, soul-stirring magic of meat done right.
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J1 Beach, Dubai
Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
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Where Fire Meets Flair
Tucked into the heart of J1 Beach, INA isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a sensory mood board. Earthy textures, bespoke woodwork, and a warm glow straight out of a design magazine set the stage for a fully immersive experience. Whether you’re basking under the open sky or chilling in climate-controlled comfort, the retractable roof and open-fire kitchen ensure every seat comes with a side of drama.
At the helm? Internationally acclaimed Chef Glen Ballis, whose globe-trotting, four-decade career has shaped a style that’s soulful, seasonal, and refreshingly unfussy. His mantra? Source with integrity, cook with heart, and let the ingredients do the talking (though here, the flames tend to steal the conversation).
The Meat of the Matter
This new woodfired meat section is a carnivore’s bucket list in edible form. From the bold, nutty Kansas Prime striploin to the showstopper 1kg Tomahawk, every cut is handpicked for its texture, marbling, and character. Australian Westholme Wagyu? Check. Rare Belgian and Spanish delicacies? Absolutely. Even the A5 Saroma Wagyu from Japan makes an appearance, rich enough to make you rethink all your life choices.
Each is cooked to order on Dubai’s largest open-fire grill and paired with sides that could hold their own—think rosemary hand-cut fries, smoked-yoghurt roasted veggies, or blackened eggplant that’s smoky in all the right ways.
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Why You’ll Leave Planning Your Next Visit
INA doesn’t just serve food—it stages an edible performance. The hiss of meat hitting the grill, the scent of wood smoke drifting your way, the visual theatre of flames leaping skyward—it’s the kind of sensory overload that leaves you grinning mid-bite.
So, bring your appetite, your curiosity, and maybe your stretchy pants. Because at INA, every dish is a celebration of the primal joy of fire, elevated by technique and served with soul.
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