Indian culinary grandeur finds a home in Dubai’s new Viceroy’s Table
Gymkhana-inspired restaurant offers immersive Indian fine-dining in Jumeirah
DUBAI’s luxury dining landscape has added another crown jewel with the arrival of Viceroy’s Table – a restaurant that effortlessly weaves together India’s colonial past and contemporary culinary innovation.
Nestled in the heart of Jumeirah, this Indian fine-dining destination draws heavy inspiration from the Gymkhana clubs of yesteryear, reimagined with a bold, modern twist. From the moment guests step through its mirrored entrance, they are transported into a world where design, culture, and gastronomy come together in lavish harmony.
Created to exude abundance, warmth, and opulence, the restaurant offers not just a meal, but an experience – one where storytelling unfolds through both the setting and the food.
Colonial-chic interiors
The restaurant’s interior is a visual tribute to India’s rich architectural and design heritage. The ground floor, with its bar and dining area, brims with details evoking the palatial grandeur of northern India and the residential elegance of the south. Jade-green walls, dark timber panels, and sumptuous printed fabrics set the tone.
What sets Viceroy’s Table apart is its commitment to authentic artefacts—original hunting trophies from the Maharaja of Jodhpur, heirlooms like Grandmother Sethi’s vintage barometer, and vintage conversation pieces create an atmosphere of curated nostalgia. This old-world sophistication is balanced with a fresh, design-forward sensibility, making the space both historically rich and visually enticing.
Indian flavours reimagined
At the helm of the kitchen is Karishma Sakhrani, a finalist from MasterChef India, who brings a creative edge to the menu by fusing traditional Indian flavours with seasonal British produce. Signature dishes include the robust Champaran Mutton, indulgent Haleem with Pao, and the show-stopping Lobster Thermidor, flambéed tableside for added drama. The culinary narrative follows a refined Anglo-Indian theme that respects tradition while pushing boundaries.
The menu also places emphasis on tandoor techniques and bold “chatpata” flavour profiles, designed for both solo enjoyment and sharing. Whether guests seek comfort or culinary adventure, the offerings are tailored to deliver a rich tapestry of taste.
Cocktails with character
Beverage connoisseurs are equally indulged, thanks to the vision of Sameer Uttamsingh, an F&B industry veteran who has crafted a Club Cocktail program rooted in Indian botanicals and spices. Each cocktail on the list is an inventive reinterpretation of a classic—designed to surprise the palate while echoing the soul of Indian street markets and royal kitchens alike.
The Saffron Negroni, infused with regional flavours, and other house specials are best enjoyed beneath antique chandeliers, fostering a sense of communal indulgence reminiscent of historical Gymkhanas.
A destination of stories
More than just a restaurant, Viceroy’s Table positions itself as a living archive of colonial-era storytelling, hospitality, and craftsmanship. Every element—from the vaulted ceilings to the Mysore Pak Tiramisu – serves as a narrative thread in the broader tapestry of Indian cultural memory. Guests are encouraged to linger, converse, and immerse themselves in an environment where the past is never far behind, yet always reinterpreted for today.
For those seeking a dining experience that’s both regal and relevant, Viceroy’s Table stands ready to deliver.