Mayrig Opens on the Boulevard

Famous Armenian restaurant from Beirut, Mayrig opened in Dubai last night with great fanfare. Attended by Dubai’s haute society and pillars of the Armenian community, the opening was a glittering affair. Mayrig owner Aline Kamakian, the granddaughter of Manouchag, the lady who the restaurant is named after, personally welcomed her guests to the homely space located on the Emaar Boulevard Downtown. Over the past 10 years the renown Armenian restaurant has become something of an institution, and now it brings its inimitable food and charm to Dubai.
Mayrig which means Grandmother in Armenian, takes pride of place on the boulevard in a building of its own. The entire restaurant as well as the popular terrace was abuzz with glamourous guests enjoying the delicious Armenian fare.

The Menu:
Mayrig’s menu consists of famous, traditional recipes which have been handed down through many generations. Armenian favourites such as Sou Beureg, Fishnah kebab, lentil salad, Mante, and the world famous  cheese Maamoul dessert are some of the star dishes that feature on the menu. With Mayrig comes a new and exciting addition to the Dubai restaurant scene, the first restaurant to offer authentic Armenian cuisine in the city. A sensory burst of tastes and flavors await diners in the homely space.

The welcoming outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to enjoy shisha and while away the hours enjoying great food on the Boulevard, as guests watch the world go by on the lively thoroughfare in the centre of Dubai.
The Pedigree:
Mayrig is the passion of owners Aline Kamakian and Serge Maacaron. Aline, a Lebanese of Armenian origin is the head of IIC sarl (Insurance, Investment Consultants) a successful brokerage company in Beirut. In 2003 she opened Mayrig restaurant in Beirut together with her cousin Serge, realizing her childhood dream. Aline is a passionate cook who owes her love of food and flavors to her mother, and the generations of women in her family.

In November 2011, Aline published her first book “Armenian Cuisine” and in 2013 Whether through writing, cooking or her restaurants restaurants, Aline's passion is to share the rich Armenian culinary culture and offer her work as a tribute to all Armenian mothers, hence the moniker “Mayrig”, which means "little mother" in Armenian. 

Serge Maacaron was born into a food-loving family. Leaving his family business of banking and real estate he founded Mayrig together with his cousin in 2003. His love for flavors, details, and people is what Serge draws upon to constantly bring out the best in Mayrig's dishes, setting and atmosphere.