Blue Door, the Anatolian restaurant has just opened on Bluewaters
Blue Door is inspired by the original Blue Door restaurant, a celebrity hotspot which opened in the Delano hotel in Miami and attached is an iconic legacy since it opened in 1995. The Dubai version, now open in Bluewaters brings a new elegance to the Dubai dining scene. It's gently nestled within a tranquil garden area, near Delano's private beach, so you'll feel as if you're in a different world completely. An Anatolian restaurant, Blue Door invites guests to savour the harmony of land, sea, and culture in every bite.
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