Indi 16 is turning up the flavour and the energy this season with a new menu of contemporary Indian tapas, a playful cocktail collection and a renewed line-up of weekly entertainment designed to keep the night going.
Located on the 16th floor of Citymax Business Bay, the Indian bar and restaurant brings together food, drinks, music and atmosphere in one lively setting. Its latest menu continues that spirit, taking familiar Indian flavours and giving them a contemporary twist, with dishes designed for sharing and discovering.
Leading the new menu are Threaded Prawns, featuring rolled prawns with a homemade spicy sauce; Murg Kakori Terrine, pairing delicately spiced chicken with saffron yogurt, red pepper coulis and pickled shallots; and the indulgent Rasmalai Milk Delight, layered with extra cream and malai. Together, they capture Indi 16’s approach to Indian cuisine, familiar flavours, reimagined with contemporary presentation and unexpected combinations.
The wider tapas menu keeps the experience playful and made for sharing, with highlights including Chicken Tikka Bruschetta, Parmesan Chicken Kebab, Nizami Chicken Bunny Chow, West Coastal Prawns and Lamb Chop Kali Mirch. Vegetarian options bring the same inventive spirit, from Samosadilla and Indi Wellington to Shahi Paneer Pin Wheels and Deconstructed Misal.
For a more substantial meal, guests can move from small plates to showstoppers including Ambur Biryani, Indi Jhinga Curry and slow-cooked Champaran Mutton, alongside freshly made naan, parathas and specialty breads. Desserts keep the fun going with creations such as Gulab Jamoon and Kunafa, Moti Chur Cheesecake and Moong Dal Tart.
Behind the bar, the new 16 Sips collection brings 16 signature cocktails with playful Indian-inspired touches. Among the highlights are Gola No. 16, a nostalgic mango, orange and citrus creation served over crushed ice; Dusky Spice, a smoky bourbon cocktail with pineapple and cinnamon; and Paanwala, a contemporary take on the classic Indian after-dinner ritual, combining paan liqueur, peach schnapps and dry vermouth.
The drinks offering extends beyond cocktails, with an extensive selection of beverages and rare Indian whiskies, including award-winning single malts from Godawan, Amrut and Rampur. Guests can also take their drinks to Indi 16’s shisha terrace, where city views and a more relaxed setting offer an easy way to unwind away from the energy of the main dining space.
The new season of entertainment gives guests another reason to return throughout the week. Wednesdays bring Bollywood Karaoke Nights, hosted by Homai Billimoria, where guests can take centre stage and compete for weekly prizes of up to AED 1,000. On Thursdays, City 101.6 RJ Lokesh Dharmani hosts Loki’s Bollywood Quiz, combining Bollywood trivia with charades, dance-offs and prizes worth up to AED 1,500 and more!
Fridays turn up the Bollywood with Unplugged Fridays with The Seen, bringing live performances from 9:30 PM before DJ Orca takes over, while Soulful Saturdays pair live music from Khushwant Singh and Band with Indi 16’s signature tapas, cocktails and laid-back atmosphere. And now on Sunday’s there’s Sanskari Nights, a weekly Hinglish stand-up comedy night at Indi 16, bringing together a rotating line-up of comedians for an evening of relatable humour, cultural quirks and plenty of laughs.
“Indi 16 is about more than just dining. It is a place to come together, discover bold Indian flavours, enjoy great drinks and make an evening of it. With the new menu and our latest entertainment line-up, we wanted to give our guests even more reasons to come back, whether for tapas and cocktails, Bollywood nights or a relaxed evening on the shisha terrace,” said Satish Nambiar, Head of Operations, Citymax Hotels.
For reservations and enquiries, call 050 461 7994 or DM @indi16dxb on Instagram.
