Aretha · Restaurant · Dubai
A live-music restaurant in St. Regis Gardens, The Palm, built around 1960s and 70s soul.
Aretha is a live-music restaurant set in St. Regis Gardens at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, built around the sound of the 1960s and 70s and named for Aretha Franklin. The room runs two dinner shows a night before shifting into a late-night club set, open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday.
The interior centers on a rose gold bar and a central stage built for the house band, with retro-chic finishes and moody lighting through the dining room and a red carpet at the entrance.
The kitchen serves a menu built around Dover Sole Meuniere, Wagyu Beef Rossini, and Grilled Rock Lobster, alongside caviar and oysters. The poached egg with caviar, crispy potato, and Parmesan emulsion is the chef's own signature dish.
The first dinner show starts at 8:30 pm, a second set follows at 10:30 pm, and after 11:45 pm the room turns into a nightclub with a live DJ. Guests must be 21 or older after 10 pm, and the dress code is chic elegant, so sportswear, sneakers, shorts, and flip-flops are not admitted. Early tables are worth booking ahead for the first show.
Address: St. Regis Gardens, The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, Shoreline Street, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Aretha takes its own reservations direct in Dubai. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 20:00 - 03:00
- Wednesday: 20:00 - 03:00
- Thursday: 20:00 - 03:00
- Friday: 20:00 - 03:00
- Saturday: 20:00 - 03:00
- Sunday: 20:00 - 03:00
Frequently asked about Aretha
How do I get a reservation at Aretha in Dubai?
Send a request on this page with your date, time and party size, and our Dubai partner handles your reservation at Aretha. Our Dubai partner can also arrange the clubs, pools and nightlife around your dinner.
What should I order at Aretha?
Aretha is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Aretha?
Aretha keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Aretha located?
Aretha is in Dubai, at St. Regis Gardens, The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, Shoreline Street, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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