A New Chapter for a Parisian Legend in Dubai.
From a celebrated Parisian nightlife name to a Mediterranean garden in DIFC: what makes RASPOUTINE’s latest Dubai address different?
DUBAI, NOVEMBER 2026. SOLENA by RASPOUTINE has opened in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), introducing a dining concept that brings together Mediterranean cuisine, French elegance and music. The new destination is the work of RASPOUTINE co-owners Logan Maggio and Alexander Ghislain in collaboration with AlphaMind Hospitality.
The story of RASPOUTINE began in Paris in 1965. Inspired by the atmosphere of a Russian cabaret, the original venue became a recognisable name in the city’s nightlife. Its distinctive mix of theatrical interiors, music and social gatherings later developed an international following. SOLENA represents a new direction for the brand in Dubai.
Unlike RASPOUTINE’s original nightclub format, SOLENA places dining and a more relaxed setting at the centre of the experience. Its leafy terrace feels like a secluded garden amid DIFC’s contemporary architecture, combining Parisian sensibility with a Mediterranean approach to evenings out.
Music remains central to the RASPOUTINE identity. A resident DJ and live vocalist accompany the evening, gradually shifting the mood from intimate dinner conversations to a more energetic social setting. Fine dining and a night out meet in one address, without the need to choose between them.
“RASPOUTINE has always been about bringing people together through music, atmosphere and memorable experiences,” say Maggio and Ghislain. With SOLENA, they wanted to bring that spirit into a new setting, where warmth meets French elegance over food, cocktails and music.
The menu draws on Mediterranean ingredients and French culinary traditions. Highlights include sea bream crudo with citrus and chilli oil; king crab salad with avocado and asparagus; capellini with lemon butter and Raspoutine caviar; and turbot with caviar sauce. A classic Paris-Brest with praline cream and salted caramel completes the selection.
Cocktails take their cues from the French Riviera. Zenn Fizz features distinctive matcha notes, while Sweetest Taboo stands out for its playful presentation. Guests can also discover the aperitivo-inspired Aperitivo Rendez-Vous and a curated SOLENA Dining menu, two formats that complement the restaurant’s wider offering.
AlphaMind Hospitality, formed through a partnership between Addmind Hospitality and ADMO Lifestyle Holding, is behind the project. Its portfolio includes CLAP, KIRA, LITT, Bar du Port, Son of a Fish, Iris and RASPOUTINE.
SOLENA reflects Dubai’s appetite for destinations where cuisine, design and music form one experience. For RASPOUTINE, it offers a different expression of its Parisian heritage, shaped around the Mediterranean art of gathering.
SOLENA by RASPOUTINE
Gate Precinct Building 3, Level 2 (Balcony Level), DIFC, Dubai
Instagram: @solena.dubai
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