Sharjah-born restaurant Murmur made its Dubai debut on 30 October 2026 with a winter pop-up at Marsa Boulevard.
Known for its contemporary approach to Emirati and regional flavours, the homegrown concept brings a menu of familiar ingredients, global influences and dishes created exclusively for its new waterfront setting.
The opening coincides with the reopening of Marsa Boulevard for its third season, adding another regional dining concept to the Dubai Creek destination’s food and beverage line-up.
For the hospitality industry, the pop-up offers insight into how a homegrown restaurant can introduce its identity to a new audience through a seasonal format.
Regional flavours, contemporary approach
Murmur’s cooking draws on the flavours of the UAE and the wider region, combining traditional ingredients with influences from around the world.
The approach is intended to give local diners a different way to experience familiar tastes, while offering international guests an accessible introduction to regional cuisine.
At Marsa Boulevard, that idea takes shape through a contemporary bistro menu, with dishes that move between recognisable local flavours and international formats.
Among Murmur’s signatures is Wagyu Short Rib & Tahdig, pairing braised beef short rib with crisp tahdig rice. Machboos Arancini offers another interpretation of a familiar dish, drawing on the flavours of Emirati machboos.
Dishes created for Marsa Boulevard
The Dubai pop-up features an exclusive menu developed for the location.
The Saffron Chicken Burger combines saffron garlic mayonnaise with a sesame saffron Hokkaido bun, while Musakhan Croquettes bring together sumac chicken and fried onions.
Biryani Arancini pairs Murmur’s signature biryani with dal makhani in an Italian-inspired format. Other additions include Eggplant Melanzane, served with roasted eggplant, matchstick fries and burrata, and Marsa Fries with the restaurant’s signature seasoning.
For dessert, Karak San Sebastian brings the flavours of karak to the familiar baked cheesecake, finished with saffron foam.
The location-specific dishes give the pop-up an identity of its own while carrying through the regional influences that define the Murmur brand.
A waterfront setting for winter
The pop-up sits within Marsa Boulevard’s Dubai Creek waterfront setting, offering outdoor dining during the cooler months.
The pop-up brings Murmur’s regional cooking to Dubai Creek with location-specific dishes, including Musakhan Croquettes and the Saffron Chicken Burger.
The pop-up operates on a walk-in basis, with opening hours starting at 4pm.
