The newly-opened CARBONE at Atlantis The Royal is the hottest ticket in town. So, if you’re lucky enough to get a reservation, make sure that you dress like you belong. Carbone Dubai is officially open.

CARBONE Dubai

One of the most recognizable names in modern culinary history, CARBONE pays homage to the iconic Italian restaurants that pulsed with life throughout New York City in the 1950s and 60s.

Esquire Middle East Shoot of CARBONELightweight Virgin Wool and Silk Twill Tuxedo with One and a Half Breasted Jacket and Double- Pleated Trousers, AED24,100; Silk and Cotton Lightweight Jersey Shirt with Spead Collar, AED3,950, all by BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

Custom Tailored Tuxedo, Tuxedo shirt in white, Silk Bow tie POA, by SUITED & BOOTED DUBAI

An Italian-American Restaurant created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi & Jeff Zalaznick; the original location debuted in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village in 2012 and was hailed as the restaurant that elevated New York-style Italian cuisine to unprecedented heights while giving the fine dining landscape a much-needed jolt of energy, soul, and fun.

Satin Pont Neuf Single-breasted
EveningJacket, AED14,300;
Silk Evening Shirt, AED8,250;
Satin Cigarette
Evening Pants, AED5,500,
all by LOUIS VUITTON

Single-breasted Smooth
Velvet Jacket,
AED12,300; Knitted Wool
Sweater, AED4,500;
Smooth Velvet Trousers,
AED6,100, all by
DOLCE&GABBANA

In the years since, CARBONE has become something even greater than a collection of revered restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, Dallas, Doha, Riyadh, and Dubai. It is a cultural sensation and, very proudly, the standard bearer of an essential American heritage.

Photography: Steven Popovich

Styling and Creative Direction:  Kim Payne

Model: Gabriel Tereska at ANT Management.

Art Director: Agata Wycichowska.

Hair: Jean Luc Amarin;

Grooming: Mauro Hernan;

Senior Producer: Drew Brown;

Fashion Assistant: Zeba Ali and Farah Massadeh;

Lighting Assistant: Scar Salario;

Hair Stylist Assistant: Kate Iris at MMG Artists.

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