Dubai's first authentic African restaurant and lounge moves into its new sumptuous home at the Emirates Financial Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre on Saturday (September 26).

The new venue features an external facade with engaging displays of art from the continent, kicking off the unique and authentic multisensory KIZA experience on arrival. The stylish solid oak doors open into the opulent ambience of the lounge and vibrant bar area with the dais featuring the resident Afro-jazz band, complementing the music laid down by KIZA's peerless resident DJs.

The elegantly furnished restaurant offers a culinary journey through the regions of Africa, while the relaxing cigar lounge offers a wide selection of international premium cigars in a luxurious comfortable setting. For guests looking for a more intimate setting, there are two private dining rooms which can each be configured for 12 diners, or as a large private dining area for larger parties of up to 25 diners.

Commenting on the opening, Lukman Akanbi, Founder, KIZA said: "KIZA is more than a restaurant, it's an experience promoting and celebrating the best of and the best in Africa. Dubai is one of the most prominent cities in the world, with a vibrant cosmopolitan business and multicultural society with a fine dining culture, which we would be honoured to enhance by adding a KIZA experience."

Renowned for its authentic high quality cuisine made with the finest ingredients from all regions of Africa, signature cocktails with an African twist, and the best and latest Afrobeat-infused music mixes, the new luxury venue brings premium African hospitality, unique stylish elegance, African art and cultural passion to compliment and add to the variety of DIFC's fine dining establishments.

Joe Osawaye, KIZA Managing Partner said: "We want our guests to experience Africa in a genuine, inclusive and vibrant manner through a carefully-crafted selection and variety of the best that Africa offers - in a premium and comfortable setting that engages and delights all the senses."

Source: This Day