Mausam marks the New Year with contemporary Indian splendour

The transition between years calls for a particular form of ceremony, one that marries culinary excellence with the grandeur of occasion. Mausam, the contemporary Indian dining establishment nestled within Dubai Mall, has conceived an evening that delivers precisely this marriage: an elaborate seven course gala dinner set within the pulsing heart of Downtown Dubai, where the Burj Khalifa stands sentinel and the Dubai Fountain performs its timeless choreography.

The restaurant presents two distinct menus for the evening, each constructed with thoughtful attention to the diverse preferences of its guests. The vegetarian repertoire unfolds through creations such as Wild Mushroom Galouti and Punjabi Paneer Tikka in the opening movements, before progressing to comforting mains including Paneer Chaman Kaliyan and a Hyderabadi Subz Dum Biryani. The non vegetarian selection charts its own course through Gosht Pasillian and Hariyali Black Cod, culminating in sharing dishes of considerable indulgence: Lucknowi Gosht Nihari, Alleppey Prawns Curry and Delhi da Butter Chicken.

The sequence of the evening follows an intuitive logic, beginning with an amuse bouche before progressing through cold appetizers designed for sharing, individually plated hot courses, and then the main offerings of breads and substantial dishes. The final flourish arrives in the form of Dates Almond Pudding with vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce, accompanied by Double ka Meetha crowned with rabri and pistachios.

Setting and experience

The restaurant offers graduated vantage points from which to experience the evening’s spectacle. Front row terrace seating provides the most intimate proximity to the midnight moment, whilst second row terrace positioning offers a similarly commanding perspective. Those preferring an interior setting find themselves equally positioned to witness the evening’s transformations. Each locale has been thoughtfully arranged to frame not merely the meal itself, but the broader theatrical moment of the city welcoming a new year.

The contemporary Indian dining experience at Mausam draws upon regional heritage and traditional cooking techniques, refracted through an inventive sensibility that acknowledges contemporary tastes without abandoning authenticity. The restaurant’s design itself evokes India’s festivals and seasons, creating an atmosphere already imbued with celebration before the evening’s festivities commence.

Reservations for this gala evening may be secured by telephone or electronic correspondence, with details provided through the restaurant’s direct channels. The experience represents more than mere dining; it constitutes a carefully orchestrated passage into 2027, one where the excellence of the table converges with the unmistakable energy of a city marking time in memorable fashion.

Imagery courtesy of Mausam (@mausamdubai).