Miknan is inspired by a rare desert flower found in the UAE known for its resilience, purity, and ability to bloom where few plants can survive. In Emirati culture, this flower symbolizes strength, guidance, and quiet beauty rooted in the land. Just like the Miknan flower thrives in the desert, our restaurant stands as a beacon of Emirati culinary heritage, celebrating flavors born from tradition, patience, and soul.
Dining at Miknan is a journey through time. The spices, the textures, the warmth, it all comes together to tell stories of family, tradition, and celebration. Our food is never embellished with unnecessary complexity; instead, it is elevated through respect, respect for the ingredients, for the land they come from, and for the heritage that shaped them. Every dish echoes the comfort of Emirati home-cooking, crafted with patience and presented with the refinement of modern culinary artistry.
Miknan is inspired by a rare desert flower found in the UAE known for its resilience, purity, and ability to bloom where few plants can survive. In Emirati culture, this flower symbolizes strength, guidance, and quiet beauty rooted in the land.
Just like the Miknan flower thrives in the desert, our restaurant stands as a beacon of Emirati culinary heritage, celebrating flavors born from tradition, patience, and soul.
Dining at Miknan is a journey through time. The spices, the textures, the warmth, it all comes together to tell stories of family, tradition, and celebration. Our food is never embellished with unnecessary complexity; instead, it is elevated through respect, respect for the ingredients, for the land they come from, and for the heritage that shaped them. Every dish echoes the comfort of Emirati home-cooking, crafted with patience and presented with the refinement of modern culinary artistry.
At the heart of Miknans culinary philosophy is Culinary Director Umm Salem Samiha Alkaabi, widely known and loved as Yiddo Umm Salem. A celebrated figure in Emirati culture Umm Salem is renowned for her warm storytelling her deep knowledge of heritage and her popular cooking programs on Abu Dhabi Media Network including Matbakh Yiddooh and Matbakh Al Dar.
Her influence ensures Miknan remains true to its soul bringing forward the wisdom authenticity and warmth of Emirati grandmothers into a modern dining space.
Miknan is a reflection of the UAE’s soul, a place where Emirati heritage, warmth, and hospitality come together in their purest form. Inspired by the rare desert flower that thrives in the harshest landscapes, the restaurant embodies resilience, beauty, and a deep connection to the land. Our space blends tradition with modern elegance, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and comforting, where every detail, from the design to the aromas, invites guests to slow down, savor, and feel at home.
At the heart of Miknans culinary philosophy is Culinary Director Umm Salem Samiha Alkaabi, widely known and loved as Yiddo Umm Salem. A celebrated figure in Emirati culture Umm Salem is renowned for her warm storytelling her deep knowledge of heritage and her popular cooking programs on Abu Dhabi Media Network including Matbakh Yiddooh and Matbakh Al Dar.
Her influence ensures Miknan remains true to its soul bringing forward the wisdom authenticity and warmth of Emirati grandmothers into a modern dining space.
Miknan is a reflection of the UAE’s soul, a place where Emirati heritage, warmth, and hospitality come together in their purest form. Inspired by the rare desert flower that thrives in the harshest landscapes, the restaurant embodies resilience, beauty, and a deep connection to the land. Our space blends tradition with modern elegance, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and comforting, where every detail, from the design to the aromas, invites guests to slow down, savor, and feel at home.
