About Anar
A House of Fire, Memory, and Modern Persia
Anar is a living story. A place where Persia’s ancient hospitality is
not preserved behind glass, but practiced warmly, generously, and
with intention.
For over two decades, Anar has stood as a landmark within Souk Madinat Jumeirah, quietly evolving while remaining rooted in its soul. What began as a tribute to Persian kitchens and courtyard rituals has become something rarer — a space where heritage breathes in the present tense.
The name Anar (pomegranate in Farsi) has long symbolised life, abundance, and continuity in Persian culture. It is a fruit carried through poetry, myth, and ceremony. Here, it becomes a guiding metaphor: layered, luminous, and deeply human.
The Story We Carry
Anar draws inspiration from the legend of Ziba, the Daughter of Anar. A figure associated with grace, resilience, and the passing of wisdom through generations. Her story is not told outright, but felt: in the pace of the room, the rituals of service, and the way guests are welcomed as if into a private home.
This is hospitality as ceremony.
Not performative, not nostalgic but intentional, soulful, and alive.
A Contemporary Expression of Heritage
Everything at Anar is guided by a single philosophy: to honour Persian culture without freezing it in time. The interiors echo this belief. Burnished copper, earthen textures, and desert-blush light create a setting that feels intimate yet transportive. The senses are gently engaged through woodsmoke and citrus in the air and the soft cadence of Persian instrumentation.
Nothing shouts. Everything lingers.
More Than a Restaurant
Anar is not designed for quick visits or passing trends. It is a place to slow down, to gather, to remember how it feels when hospitality is offered with sincerity and depth. It is a space where:
- Stories simmer alongside stews
- Food carries memory
- Drinks are crafted as rituals
- Objects hold meaning beyond decoration
From the table to the courtyard, from the Bazaar to the final farewell, Anar invites guests into a world where tradition is not reenacted—but lived.
An Open Door
At its heart, Anar remains what Persian homes have always been:
- A place of warmth
- A place of generosity
- A place where time feels unhurried
Welcome to Anar.
