Dubai is about to serve up a futuristic dining experience like no other. Meet “Chef Aiman,” the AI-powered head chef billed to launch at WOOHOO this September in Downtown Dubai, just steps from the Burj Khalifa and inside Kempinski The Boulevard. While human chefs will do the cooking, Chef Aiman is tasked with designing the menu, shaping flavor pairings, and even informing elements of ambience and service.

How it works

Chef Aiman is a culinary large-language model trained on decades of food-science research, molecular composition data, and thousands of recipes. It breaks dishes down into acidity, texture, umami and more to propose novel combinations; a human brigade then tastes, tweaks, and executes the final plates. The development has involved feedback from acclaimed Dubai chef Reif Othman to keep ideas grounded in delicious reality.

The food & the room

Early guidance points to a globally inspired menu with Asian influences, presented in a moody, high-gloss dining room that leans into digital art and a skyline backdrop of Burj Khalifa.

Beyond the “wow” factor, the project points to practical goals: using data to reduce waste and building more sustainable kitchen systems, an approach that could ripple across the region if successful.

• Opening: September 2025 (exact date TBC)

• Where: WOOHOO, Kempinski The Boulevard, Downtown Dubai (near Burj Khalifa)