Rodeo Drive has launched its second Dubai outlet at Ibn Battuta Gate, offering Tex-Mex dining, live entertainment, arcade games, and family fun in one 14,000 sq. ft. venue.
DUBAI: Dubai, get your cowboy boots ready — because Rodeo Drive has officially opened at Ibn Battuta Gate Oaks Hotel, bringing a bold new energy to Dubai. Inspired by Texas vibes, this lively spot is all about barbecue flavors, arcade games, darts, basketball, and even a bull ride, creating an atmosphere that feels straight out of the South.
The grand opening was full of music, live entertainment, and an energetic crowd that set the tone for what promises to be the city’s new hotspot. With its mix of fun, flavor, and southern spirit, Rodeo Drive is the new ride in town and ready to be the talk of Dubai.
At 14,000 sq. ft. (yep, it’s massive), Rodeo Drive isn’t just a bar or a restaurant, it’s a whole entertainment playground split into six themed zones. One minute you’re munching on tacos at the Wild West Grill, the next you’re battling it out in the neon-lit arcade, and by the end of the night, you might just find yourself on a rodeo bull (hold on tight).
The food? Oh, it’s a feast. Chef Walter Melo is at the helm, firing up ribeye steaks, smoky brisket, chipotle-glazed short ribs, and Argentinian-style chimichurri chicken straight from the grill pit. On the fun side of the menu, expect Tex-Mex favourites like crispy shrimp tacos, loaded nachos, mac ‘n cheese croquettes, and the Rodeo smashed burger. Pork fans, rejoice, there’s a whole section dedicated to pulled pork, spare ribs, crispy belly, and more. And yes, the kids are sorted too with their very own menu of mini-burgers, chicken fingers, and pizza.
On the entertainment front, Rodeo Drive is no slouch. Think live bands, DJs, beer pong, darts, arcade games, and a stage fit for Broadway. There’s even a kids’ zone (ages 1–10) complete with games, arts & crafts, and a nanny, so parents can sip in peace.
“After 10 years on Sheikh Zayed Road, Rodeo Drive is now bigger, louder, and made for everyone,” says Rahul Shetty, Managing Director, Peninsula Hospitality. And with seating for 305 people and room for 600 partygoers, it’s clear: Rodeo Drive Ibn Battuta Gate isn’t just opening, it’s galloping straight into Dubai’s nightlife scene.
So whether you’re here for the tacos, the bull rides, the nachos, or the neon, one thing’s for sure, Rodeo Drive is the new wild west of Dubai dining.
Firas Gabriel is a passionate food consultant and home chef who believes life’s too short for boring meals. With a love for bold flavours, Gabriel specialises in Mediterranean and Levant cuisines, and proudly wears the title of Shawarma Guru by destiny. Known for collaborations with chefs and venues across the region, Gabriel is always exploring, always tasting, always cooking!
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