FZN offers a fine dining experience.
Atlantis, The Palm is set to welcome chef Björn Frantzén’s new restaurant. Scheduled to open on 8 November, FZN Dubai is the culinary sister to Zén in Singapore, and the three MICHELIN Starred Frantzén in Stockholm.
FZN in Dubai will offer a 27-seat fine dining experience. This space includes 13 seats around the open kitchen and a view of the chefs at work. The team are committed to creating an immersive dining experience.
When guests arrive, there is a ring on the doorbell, which leads them to a gold-accented hallway. The dining room draws inspiration from living rooms in luxury apartments. The space is decorated with strong colours, playful prints and art pieces. Plus, the soundtrack features 300 songs curated by Björn himself, and ranges from Guns N’ Roses to The Smiths.
FZN will be one of two new restaurants opening at Atlantis, The Palm. The social dining concept Studio Frantzén will also open in the autumn.
What’s on the menu at FZN Dubai?
FZN in Dubai showcases a modern European tasting menu with Japanese as well as Nordic influences. Executive Chef Torsten Vildgaard will oversee the kitchen. Dishes include Chawanmushi with smoked beef broth, Duck BBQ with yuzu, and Kampot Pepper with foie gras. The menu brings together fine, seasonal ingredients from across the world.
The drinks menu includes 1,200 wines, from smaller producers to internationally established labels. Plus, non-alcoholic pairings are available.
Who is Björn Frantzén?
Chef Björn Frantzén brings his remarkable culinary vision to UAE with the launch of FZN Dubai. Known for his meticulously designed dining experiences, Frantzén is one of the select few chefs worldwide to operate two restaurants, each holding three Michelin stars.
Born in Sweden, Frantzén’s career began in traditional kitchens before he refined his skills at top Michelin-starred European restaurants, including working under culinary icons such as Alain Passard and Joël Robuchon. His style is renowned for blending Nordic simplicity with bold, modern techniques and Japanese influences, creating a dining experience grounded in tradition and highly experimental.
Frantzén’s flagship restaurant in Stockholm, Frantzén, earned its third Michelin star in 2018, making him the first Swedish chef to receive such an accolade, while Zén in Singapore also holds three Michelin Stars.
How to make a reservation at FZN Dubai?
Seats for FZN in Dubai will be released on the first day of each month at 10am. The tasting menu starts from AED 2,000, with a wine pairing option available from AED 1,400, mixed pairing for AED 1,100 and a non-alcoholic pairing for AED 750. Seats are limited, and bookings are released monthly for the following month.
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