WHERE HERITAGE BREATHES
THROUGH MODERN LUXURY

OPENING 2026

THE HAUTE COUTURE OF TASTE

Long before the doors open, before the first plate is set or the first light softens across the ceiling, Hanbok exists as a feeling – a quiet breath of culture, a whisper of silk, a gesture of elegance shaped over centuries.

Named after Korea’s iconic traditional attire, Hanbok carries with it an entire world: ritual, fashion, movement, femininity, restraint, beauty. But here, the idea of ā€œhanbokā€ becomes something new – not merely a garment, but a living symbol that informs every texture, every dish, every fold of fabric suspended in the air.

Walking into Hanbok feels like stepping inside a modern retelling of Korean heritage. The interiors ripple with vertical layers of fabric – soft, floating, impossibly delicate – echoing the gentle sway of a woman’s hanbok skirt. Subtle shifts in light glide across these suspended layers, allowing the space to feel alive, almost breathing, like a piece of couture in motion.

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Named after Korea’s traditional attire, Hanbok carries with it ideas of ritual, elegance, femininity and restraint. Here, the concept steps beyond the wardrobe. The spirit of the hanbok informs the space, the textures and the flow of the room, so that the restaurant feels like a living, breathing interpretation of Korean identity rather than a backdrop.

The restaurant's culinary philosophy reflects this dialogue between eras. Korean flavours are reimagined with modern techniques, creating a balance of boldness and subtlety. Each dish is an artful blend of fire and softness, memory and innovation, offering a modern take on traditional Korean cuisine that appeals to both the subtle and the spectacular.

Exciting new restaurants are on the way. Hanbok is the home-grown restaurant, and will soon be serving up an ultra-luxurious take on Korean dining at The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Taking its name from the traditional attire that symbolises grace, you’ll see some serious elegance in each of the dishes, as well as a modern touch or two.

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