🇦🇪 Celebrate UAE 52nd Union Day at BOCA

To mark the momentous UAE 52nd Union Day, we invite you to enjoy a feast comprising nine carefully curated dishes, using the UAE’s finest locally sourced ingredients, ranging from fish and seafood to endemic desert plants. The sharing set menu for two is available for AED 395 per person and includes a complimentary house filtered water, coffee and tea.

  • Available all day, December 1st to 7th, 2023
  • Sharing set menu for two. See menu HERE
  • UAE National Day set menu to be enjoyed by the entire table
  • AED 395+ per person

Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to 7% authority fees. For bookings guests can contact 04-3231833, WhatsApp on +971 52 160 7507, email hola@boca.ae.

🌎CLIMATE CONSCIOUS CORPORATE EVENTS

CLIMATE CONSCIOUS CORPORATE EVENTS 🌎
sustainable, low impact, responsible group packages at BOCA

During the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai and throughout the festive season of 2023, we have a limited number of available dates for ‘sustainability packages’ tailored for group and corporate bookings.

Whether you prefer reception-style canapés or sit-down dinners, individual or shared-style spreads, our menus feature plant-based and well-balanced, low-emission options.

The package includes:

  • Welcome speech and a sustainability briefing by BOCA’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • Guided food and beverage pairing presentations by the restaurant’s Executive Chef and Head Sommelier.
  • Environmentally friendly seeded paper menu printing.
  • Carbon emission calculations.
  • Opportunity to directly offset dinners through planting mangrove trees in the UAE. 

Packages start from AED 400++ per person.

Drop us a line to get a quote and to see menu options for your group booking on WhatsApp +971521607507, phone 043231833, or email hola@boca.ae.

++Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to 7% Authority Fee & 10% Service Charge.

🇵🇸 GATHER FOR GAZA🇵🇸 | CHEF’S EDITION🍴

SOUL COLLECTIVE DXB PRESENTS
🇵🇸 GATHER FOR GAZA🇵🇸 | CHEF’S EDITION🍴

A six-course dining experience by six of the city’s prominent chefs at BOCA in DIFC.

Bethany Kehdy, Faisal Naser, Greg Malouf, Patricia Roig, Rita Soueidan, Sara Aqel and refreshments by Leen al Zaben

Choose any of the donation options listed on the website — all will grant you equal access to the event, inclusive of food and non-alcoholic beverages.

The entire ticket value will be donated to @emiratesrc

Click here to book and purchase your ticket now LINK

🍉 Date: Sunday, 12th November
🍉 Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
🍉 Location: BOCA, DIFC

🎨 Artwork by the talented Palestinian artist, Abeer Anabtawi

🎁🎊FESTIVE SEASON MENU & NYE PACKAGES

 

FESTIVE SEASON MENU & NYE PACKAGES

We have just launched our 2023 Festive Season menu running from November 20th, 2023, to January 6th, 2024. Join us for a sharing festive Mediterranean menu with families, friends, and colleagues.

BOCA’s executive chef Patricia Roig has created an intimate all-inclusive family style sharing vegan, vegetarian and regular menus with an array of scrumptious hot and cold tapas like the warm traditional Catalonian bread, COCA made with goat’s cheese, caramelized onion, and plums, FRIED CALAMARI with smoked paprika alioli and TORTILLA DE PATATAS made with caramelized onion, olive oil mayonnaise.

Main dishes are equally exciting with a mouthwatering spread including GULF SEABREAM with grilled local bock choi, dry sherry & green curry sauce, BOCA-TOUILLE made with roasted vegetables, balsamic glazed red onion, herbes de Provence and the signature 12-HOUR BRAISED LAMB cooked with sunchokes, and caramelized pearl onion.

Having eaten to a fill, guests will conclude the feast with PAN CON CHOCOLATE & ACEITE, IDIAZÁBAL SMOKED CHEESE CUSTARD and SPANISH TURRON & BISCUITS.

The elegant spread starts at an outstanding value of AED 295 with special discounts for large groups and corporates.

See vegan, vegetarian and regular menus and packages here

FESTIVE SEASON PACKAGES
AED 295 | Festive menu, unlimited consumption of soft drinks, and water.
AED 395 | Festive menu, unlimited consumption of selected wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails, soft drinks, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and water.
AED 595 | Festive menu, unlimited consumption of Champagne, premium wines, beers, premium spirits, and cocktails, soft drinks, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and water.

NYE PACKAGES
AED 495 Festive menu, unlimited consumption of soft drinks, and water. Dibba Bay oysters & one glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine to ring the NYE
AED 695 | Festive menu, unlimited consumption of champagne, premium wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails, soft drinks, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and water
AED 405 (drink packages only, food charged a la carte based on consumption.) Unlimited consumption of selected wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails, soft drinks, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and water.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

  • Guaranteed booking is essential
  • Festive Menu is available for 6 guests and above
  • Kids below 8 years dine for free
  • All packages are valid for 3 hours from the time of booking
  • New Year’s packages start at 08:00 pm and end at 11.00 pm
  • BOCA is open until 04:00 am on New Year’s Eve
  • Festive packages are not valid with other discounts or promotions
  • Packages valid from Monday 20th of November 2023, until Friday 6th of January 2024 Including Boxing Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and
  • New Year’s Day.
  • Menus may change at the restaurant’s own discretion and without notice.
  • Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to 7% authority fees and 10% service charge

For bookings guests can contact 04-3231833, WhatsApp on +971 52 160 7507, email hola@boca.ae.

WINE CELLAR SERIES | Kevin Grant, South Africa

WINE CELLAR SERIES
special super host, Kevin Grant
Ataraxia, Hermel-en-Aarde, Western Cape, South Africa

Every month, BOCA offers food and drink gourmands unique gastronomic experiences through a series of cellar dinners. These events are hosted by our cellar keepers and feature visiting guest winemakers and principals from some of the most exciting vineyards and producers worldwide.

UPCOMING CELLAR SUPER HOST:

  • Kevin Grant, Ataraxia, Hermel-en-Aarde, Western Cape, South Africa
  • November 8th, 2023 reception at 7:30 pm
  • Capacity: 12 guests only
  • Menu: reception, snacks and bites, three-course dinner, guided matching wines, water, coffee and tea.
  • Price: AED 655++

To make a reservation, you can book directly with our cellar master Shiv on WhatsApp +971 52 160 7507, email on shiv@boca.ae or call us at 043231833. 

+Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to 7% Authority Fee and 10% service charge

BOCA’S CULINARY EVOLUTION: Modern Spanish Flavors Meet Sustainability

BOCA’S CULINARY EVOLUTION: MODERN SPANISH FLAVORS MEET SUSTAINABILITY
Chef Patricia Roig’s New Menu Pays Homage to Andalucia While Pioneering Sustainable Dining

Experience a new chapter in BOCA’s exciting culinary journey led by newly appointed Executive Chef, Patricia Roig. Hailing from Seville, Spain, Chef Patricia brings over two decades of global culinary expertise, including stints at Central Restaurante in Lima, Peru, Newman Street Tavern in London, MICHELIN star recipient Abantal Restaurante in Sevilla, Spain and more recently the Palocortado Restaurant group in Gran Canaria, Spain. Patricia brings with her a wealth of experience and a commitment to elevating our dining experience and sustainability practices.

 

MENU DIRECTION

While we have retained some of the iconic dishes that have delighted guests for years, our new direction places a spotlight on inventive and contemporary Spanish flavors. We prioritize responsible sourcing from local, regional, and global producers and seek to showcase the potential of often-overlooked ingredients.

Chef Patricia Roig emphasizes our commitment to celebrating local farmers, fishermen, artisans, and responsible ingredient purveyors. She states, “Our culinary vision continues to honor these values while expanding to include traceable ingredients from sustainable farms globally, when local sourcing in the UAE is not possible.”

In crafting our new menu, we draw inspiration from Spain’s diverse culinary landscape, particularly Andalusian techniques, and Mediterranean flavors, reflective of Patricia’s heritage.

TAPAS


Anticipate pronounced Andalusian flavors in our tapas dishes, including the Tortillitas de Camarones, reminiscent of summer on the streets of Sanlúcar de Barrameda near Cádiz in Andalucia, in addition to Gambas Al Ajillo (Arabian Gulf shrimps in garlic), Padrón Peppers, Tortilla de Patatas (traditional potato omelet), and Beef Croquettes. “These are definitely the perfect start to any meal in BOCA” adds Patricia.

 

STARTERS, MAINS, RICE & DESSERT


Our starters feature Green Gazpacho with local beetroot tartar, a refreshing cold Pistachio Ajoblanco with smoked tuna, Arabian Gulf Kingfish served like a ceviche with passion fruit leche de tigre, seaweed gel, and salicornia, and collagen rich Kokotxas de Bacalao (cod jowls) with green peas and parsley velouté.

Don’t miss our Superfoods & Desert Plants salad, incorporating organic quinoa, amaranth, and native desert plants from the UAE like ‘Khobez,’ ‘Homaid,’ and pickled ‘Khansour,’ complemented by roasted eggplant cream, cocoa nibs, and Dubai-grown edible flowers.

Main courses showcase star vegetarian dishes such as Roasted Cauliflower with romesco and pickled cauliflower leaves, and Seared Confit Artichokes with semi-dry cherry tomatoes, crispy sunchokes, and a vinaigrette made with native desert plant ‘Shih.’

Seafood enthusiasts can indulge in single-line-caught Grilled Octopus with organic puy lentil curry purée, labneh, mango, and red chili dressing, or sustainably caught Seared Scallops served with sweetcorn, squid ink, and onion relish. Additionally, Arabian Gulf Seabream is presented with grilled local bok choy, dry sherry & green curry sauce, while a free-range 12-Hour Braised Lamb from New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms promises unmatched tenderness, accompanied by sunchokes and caramelized pearl onions.

BOCA introduces a dedicated rice section with dishes prepared Paella-style, featuring Spanish Dinamita rice served dry (arroz seco) with a toasted bottom or creamy (arroz meloso). Notable among them is the Arabian Gulf Rice with wild-caught Gulf Threadfin Bream (aka Sultan Ibrahim), mussels, Gulf shrimp, and garlic allioli.

Desserts are a delightful fusion of Andalusian flavors, waste-reduction techniques, and cheese, lots of cheese! Tocino de Cielo showcases a rich creamy egg yolk, labneh, and uses all parts of the pineapple, while Coconut Arroz con Leche offers slow-cooked rice pudding with a blood orange sorbet, cardamom tuille, and saffron gel. The Idiazábal Smoked Cheese Custard is essentially the heart of the Basque Cheesecake, accompanied by vanilla shortbread, raspberry & white chocolate ganache, and pistachio.

TASTING MENU
“One of the exciting parts of the past few months work, in the lead up to this launch was curating a tasting menu experience, and working with Shiv Menon, Head of Hospitality and Beverage on the beverage pairing.” comments Patricia. The result is a list of nine dishes priced at AED 395 per person including house-filtered BE WTR, with the option of pairing them with seven glasses of grape from sustainable producers, available for AED 645 per person. “The selection offers a storytelling experience, enhancing your dining journey.” shares Shiv.

BOCA’s ONGOING SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY


Omar Shihab, Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer at BOCA, expresses pride in this menu direction, emphasizing respect for provenance and sustainability. He notes, “Our menu avoids ‘luxury’ ingredients. We wanted to move the conversation away from burrata, caviar, truffle and wagyu and champion storytelling, paying homage to the place, and to our home in Dubai and the UAE. This is the culmination of what we have worked on for the nine years in BOCA.” A newly introduced formal sourcing policy ensures systematic adherence to sustainable practices in all aspects of the restaurant’s operations.

BOCA’s commitment extends to a comprehensive sustainability framework covering respect for provenance, waste management, resource conservation, impact measurement, and community contributions.

“We are eager to share our sustainability journey with the food and beverage and the wider hospitality industry, locally and globally.” Adds Shihab. BOCA’s sustainability reports are included in the physical menus in the restaurant and are documented on the official website. The team welcomes collaboration and advocates for an overall positive impact approach, contributing to the global discussion on sustainability and conservation in the hospitality and food and beverage industry.

Click here to see BOCA’s new menu. 

Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to 7% authority fees. For bookings guests can contact 04-3231833, WhatsApp on +971 52 160 7507, email hola@boca.ae.

DINNER WITH THE ARTIST | Azaïdé

DINNER WITH THE ARTIST | Azaïdé
8TH OCTOBER 2023, 5:00 PM
CELLAR, BOCA, DIFC

DINNER WITH THE ARTIST | Azaïdé
8TH OCTOBER 2023, 5:00 PM
PRIVATE CELLAR, BOCA, DIFC

BOCA and Fann-À-Porter present the work of Azaïdé titled “Couture Divas”. This exhibition showcases vibrant and expressive pieces that celebrate independent and strong women in diverse settings. Azaïdé is a multi-faceted artist with French, Algerian, and Spanish heritage, raised in Madagascar, and has been calling Dubai her home for the past eight years.

On October 8th 2023 and for one night only, BOCA and Fann-À-Porter host dinner with the artist. Indulge in artistic conversation with the Azaïdé herself over an intimate gathering featuring 4-course dinner expertly paired with fine wines.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
● See menu here
● Dinner 17:00
● AED 350
● Confirmed bookings are essential.

Guests can book through 04-3231833, WhatsApp +971 52 160 7507, or email hola@boca.ae

 

SHARFIN (SHAAZ) | BAR TAKEOVER, 7 Mixologists in 7 Weeks

BAR TAKEOVER: 7 Mixologists in 7 Weeks
Seven rising stars making their mark on the Dubai mixology scene take over BOCA’s bar from August to September 2023.

SHARFIN AKTER AUNI (SHAAZ)
The Maverick Mixologist
September 26, 2023

🍹✨ Shaaz, a maverick mixologist, defied convention to follow her fervor for hospitality. Hailing from Bangladesh, she drew inspiration from the heartfelt warmth of hospitality imprinted on her since childhood.

Determined to master the art of bartending, Shaaz embarked on a journey that led her to India, honing her craft. Eventually, she found her way to the prestigious Zuma Dubai, acclaimed as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars. Today, she stands as an adept mixologist renowned for her innovation and unwavering passion.

Shaaz’s muse lies in diverse cultures, the tapestry of humanity, and an ardent appreciation for the arts, including music and gastronomy. At BOCA, she artfully blends these influences, crafting cocktails that delight both the palate and the eye.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
● See Shaaz Menu Here
● Bar takeover, 19:00 – 22:00
● Each cocktail is priced at AED 45
● Tapas, pinchos and montaditos from BOCA will be available during the event.
● Confirmed bookings are essential. Make a night of it and book a table for dinner.

Guests can book through 04-3231833, WhatsApp +971 52 160 7507, or email hola@boca.ae

NAZGUL KAZIEVA | BAR TAKEOVER, 7 Mixologists in 7 Weeks

BAR TAKEOVER: 7 Mixologists in 7 Weeks
Seven rising stars making their mark on the Dubai mixology scene take over BOCA’s bar from August to September 2023.

NAZGUL KAZIEVA
Raising the Bar in the Industry
Shanghai Me, Dubai
September 19, 2023

Nazgul Kazieva is a passionate and creative bar manager who is shaking up the bar industry with her innovative ideas and commitment to sustainability. With a strong background in bartending and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Nazgul is able to combine her expertise in both fields to create an unforgettable bar experience.

Nazgul’s commitment to sustainability is evident in her work at Shanghai Me Dubai. She has worked with the team to create an innovative cocktail program that explores the impact of the environment on our dining and drinking experiences. She is also a strong advocate for open-mindedness and diversity in the bar industry, and she is always looking for ways to foster strong relationships with fellow professionals worldwide.

Nazgul is a true inspiration to the bar industry, and she is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come. She is a shining example of how bartending can be a force for good in the world, and she is a role model for aspiring bar managers everywhere.

At BOCA, Nazgul will be creating a menu that showcases her passion for cocktails and her commitment to sustainability. The menu will feature cocktails made with locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable practices, as well as some of Nazgul’s own creations.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
● See Nazgul’s menu here
● Bar takeover, 19:00 – 22:00
● Each cocktail is priced at AED 45
● Tapas, pinchos and montaditos from BOCA will be available during the event.
● Confirmed bookings are essential. Make a night of it and book a table for dinner.

Guests can book through 04-3231833, WhatsApp +971 52 160 7507, or email hola@boca.ae

 

SPANISH TASTING & TAPAS 🇪🇸

SPANISH WINE TASTING & TAPAS

We’ve teamed up with our friends at the Tasting Class to bring you a series of TASTING & TAPAS from Spain.

From Cava to Rioja, Spain offers some of the most iconic wine in Europe. On this Spain-focused tasting, the team from The Tasting Class will give the nation’s grapes the love they deserve and taste five Spanish grapes from some of its most famous regions, plus learn the history of tapas and why they go so well together.

What is included in the Tasting:
A selection of Spanish tapas
5 glasses of distinct Spanish grapes
Complimentary Water
A guided lesson on Spanish grapes by an educator from The Tasting Class

Sunday 17th September 2023
Sunday 15th October 2023
Sunday 19th November 2023

Time : 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
AED 385 per person
Tickets for this event will close at 0900hrs the day prior to each event date, or earlier if sold out.

Head to The Tasting Class link to know more and to book your spot now.