Blending Nordic elegance with contemporary culinary artistry, Studio Frantzén has unveiled The Luncheon—a new weekend experience crafted for leisurely afternoons and elevated tastes. Set within the dramatic atrium of the restaurant’s Dubai outpost at Atlantis, The Palm, the offering strikes a refined balance between innovation and familiarity, where lunch becomes less of a meal and more of a curated escape.
Available every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00pm, The Luncheon invites diners into a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. The space, helmed by renowned chef Björn Frantzén, pulses with quiet energy. Chandeliers glint overhead, booths cocoon guests in comfort, and the open kitchen anchors the room with a theatre of culinary precision. Whether seated by the window, nestled in a booth, or posted at the pass, the mood is set by an eclectic playlist—The Smiths, Bee Gees, and a touch of modern soul—adding rhythm to the refined surroundings.
The menu leans into the bistro’s French-Asian identity, delivering recognisable ingredients recast with Nordic flair. Guests start with one of several appetisers: roasted cauliflower layered with galangal vinaigrette and hazelnuts, or seabass ceviche with salted turnips and ponzu-kissed strawberries. Oysters come four ways, while other starters shift with the seasons.
Main courses showcase Studio Frantzén’s thoughtful sourcing and considered flavour profiles. Highlights include Angus beef striploin dressed in fermented Kampot pepper cream, salmon tataki with avocado and ponzu, and lamb rack complemented by wasabi and mint raita. A single side dish completes the two-course experience, with deep-fried Hasselback potatoes in browned butter or butter-braised greens among the favourites.
Those inclined toward sweetness are ushered into the Candy Room, a whimsical space defined by colour and nostalgia. Here, guests can opt for à la carte desserts—soft serve sorbets, honey cheesecake, or pick-and-mix confections—all curated for a playful yet elegant finale. It’s a space that hints at childhood joy, elevated by adult taste.
While The Luncheon provides the structure of a set menu, flexibility remains. Diners may linger at the bar afterward, where cocktails draw on Nordic ingredients like rhubarb and sea buckthorn, or explore the restaurant’s expansive wine cellar—home to over 1,600 labels from boutique vineyards across 15 countries.
This new offering reaffirms Studio Frantzén’s role as more than a dining room. It is a place of pace, of consideration, of culinary rhythm. With The Luncheon, Atlantis welcomes a new kind of weekend ritual—one that satisfies in both taste and tone.
For reservations, visit www.studiofrantzendubai.com or email reception@studiofrantzendubai.com.
