Texas de Brazil opens restaurant opens in Dubai

Texas de Brazil teamed up with Gourmet Gulf to open its first restaurant in Dubai on Monday in the Mall of the Emirates.

"The food and hospitality industry in Dubai is thriving and there is growing demand for best-in-class international restaurants,” Gourmet Gulf Executive Chairman Sami Daud said. “Mall of the Emirates is one of the largest shopping destinations in the UAE with a vibrant food scene, and is an ideal location for us to launch the highly successful Texas de Brazil dining experience to UAE residents and visitors.”

Texas de Brazil's menu combines the cuisine of southern Brazil with the Texas culture for a unique experience in fine dining. The new 5,550-square-foot restaurant features a chef's table, an open-view grill in the dining area and can accommodate 190 guests. The menu features grilled meats, chicken and sausage and an elaborate salad area that includes cheeses and vegetables. 

"We're thrilled to partner with Gourmet Gulf and open our first restaurant in Dubai," Texas de Brazil CEO Salim Asrawi, said. "Mall of the Emirates is one of the finest malls in the world and the perfect location to introduce our unique Brazilian-American churrascaria dining experience to Dubai residents and international visitors. "

Texas de Brazil at Mall of the Emirates, Level 2 expansion, will be open from noon to midnight Sunday to Wednesday, and from noon to 1 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.