AI has reshaped how we live, from scrolling through curated feeds to deciding what to binge next. So, naturally, it was only a matter of time before dining got its own high-tech makeover. Zenon, the culinary hotspot at Kempinski Central Avenue brings this AI-powered dining experience to life in the most captivating way.
Iconic sculptures stand sentinel along the walls, grounding the space in history, while immersive digital screens inject a futuristic pulse—think Mount Olympus reimagined with cutting-edge tech. And then there’s that car, a vintage stunner casually decked out with Hermès boxes, because why not?
The AI-powered screens, created in collaboration with Ouchhh Studios don’t just sit pretty—they pulsate with visuals that react to Dubai’s live data, like a digital oracle setting the mood for your meal. While the screens steal the first glance, the real surprise awaits on your plate.
Curated by Executive Chef Lorenzo Buccarini and his team, the menu is a thoughtful mix of the familiar and the unexpected. Start with Salmon Carpaccio drizzled with seaweed and sesame dressing or Usuzukuri with yuzu sauce—a prelude to the bold flavours that follow. The Chilean Seabass, caramelized with sweet soy, is a standout, and the Wagyu Striploin delivers the kind of richness you expect from a place that takes indulgence seriously. Every plate feels intentional, as if designed to tell its own story.
From the mythological nods in its design to the interplay of light and sound and a live DJ spinning beats, the restaurant takes you on a mini getaway, one that balances the ancient with the futuristic. Even dessert—a silky Traditional Sabayon with Marsala ice cream—lands like a closing act to this carefully choreographed experience.
Whether you’re immersed in the hypnotic visuals indoors or taking in the view of the cascading fountain wall from the terrace, Zenon is a homage to innovation and artistry. Marrying the past with the future, every detail is crafted to feel almost celestial. In a city built on breaking boundaries, the restaurant carves its place as a dining experience that lives up to the grandeur of its name.
