Dubai’s dining scene is set for a rare treat on Monday, 29 September at 6:00 p.m., when Jun’s welcomes Chef Sara Aqel of Dara Dining for a one-night collaboration with resident Chef Kelvin.

Aqel, whose Dara Dining recently earned the Highest New Entry Award on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list and claimed the number 18 spot overall, is renowned for her vibrant approach to modern Mediterranean dining. For this exclusive event, she joins forces with Chef Kelvin, known for his boundary-pushing creations at Jun’s, to craft a tasting menu built on true co-creation rather than guest-chef showcases.

In the days leading up to the event, the two chefs worked side by side in the kitchen, developing dishes that reflect their shared Mediterranean roots while infusing third-culture innovation, a culinary philosophy that embraces global flavors, nostalgia, and personal storytelling. The result is a menu that is not only playful and colorful but also deeply reflective of both chefs’ journeys.

The exclusive tasting is priced at AED 495 per person, and with limited seats, anticipation is running high. For Dubai’s ever-curious food lovers, the evening promises not just a meal but an immersive story told through flavor.