How Dubai’s Top Restaurants Refresh Their Hospitality Tableware For The Summer

Dubai’s summer might bring soaring temperatures, but it also ushers in a shift in how people dine, and what they expect from their dining experience. While some residents travel during the hotter months, a large number of locals, tourists, and staycationers continue to explore the city’s vibrant indoor dining scene. This seasonal change offers restaurants a unique opportunity: to refresh their hospitality tableware and plates to suit lighter menus, cooler environments, and a refined summer aesthetic.

Summer Dining in Dubai: All About the Indoor Experience

As the city turns inward, towards air-conditioned interiors and beautiful shaded terraces; diners seek spaces that feel cooler, calmer and fresher. Everything from lighting and layout to the tableware plays a role in setting the scene for hotter summer days and nights.

Restaurants are now embracing tableware that complements this seasonal shift: lighter, brighter, and more in tune with summer’s more relaxed rhythm.

This Summer’s Hospitality Tableware Trends

At 1765 The Store and 1765 Gemini, we’ve seen a growing demand over the years in the GCC, for pieces that feel curated but effortless. Our customers automatically seek out hospitality tableware that balances form and function while enhancing the dining experience.

Key trends this summer include:

Soft Neutrals & Cool Tones: Creams, soft greys, sage, and off-white hues that reflect a clean, calming vibe, which are ideal for indoor settings with natural light or soft ambience.
Subtle Texture & Movement: Organic, artisanal-style finishes that bring depth and tactility to the table without overwhelming the dish.
Lightweight Shapes: Sleeker, thinner builds that are practical for service and elegant to present.
Mix & Match Styling: A growing number of restaurants are layering different shapes, glazes, and styles to create visual interest and tell a story through plating.

What Dubai’s Restaurants Are Looking For

Chefs and restaurateurs aren’t simply replacing old stock – they’re intentionally curating pieces that reflect their summer menus, brand identity, and customer expectations and experiences.

We’ve heard from clients looking to:

Refresh their plating to pair with seasonal menus.
Add visual flair to social media photography.
Bring something new to the table without a complete overhaul.

At 1765 The Store and 1765 Gemini, we work closely with each client to deliver practical elegance, whether it’s a full refresh or just a few standout pieces.

Why Choose 1765 The Store?

Our mission is to source with purpose and collaborate with our clients to help bring their tableware and tabletop visions to life!

Curated Collections: We handpick unique pieces made for real hospitality use, wear and tear – combining beauty, form and function tailored to the restaurant’s cuisine and vibe.
Personalised Support: Whether you need ten plates or even going up to 1000, we have the capability and expertise to tailor for your requirements, venue, style, and audience.
Inspiration Driven Sourcing: Every season brings new opportunities, and with our decades of hospitality experience, our teams know how to spot and stay ahead of trends, to bring the very best in global tableware and tabletop brands to the market and our clients.

Ready to Refresh Your Summer Tablescape?

The hotter summer season is the perfect time to create something new for your diners and prepare for the busy cooler months after!

Whether you’re reimagining your tableware or simply want to add a few key accents to freshen things up, 1765 The Store and 1765 Gemini, are here to help.

Feel free to visit 1765 The Store, or browse through our brands, and discover how we can help you bring a fresh perspective to your hospitality setup for different seasons.