Post by : Bianca Qureshi
Dubai, UAE – January 2026: As ZEA prepares to unveil its modern Mediterranean dining and lounge sanctuary at Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC, the brand continues to strengthen its leadership with the strategic appointment of Rafael Nunes as Bar Manager. Bringing international expertise and a refined approach to guest experience, Rafael will define ZEA’s ritual-led beverage identity ahead of the venue’s highly anticipated debut.
Rafael Nunes will oversee the creation and execution of ZEA’s bar concept, which is rooted in intentional, narrative-driven hospitality. His responsibilities include concept development, menu curation, team leadership, and elevating the overall guest journey. Known for his precision-led techniques and mastery of flavor, Rafael will craft a bar experience that reflects ZEA’s philosophy of elemental beauty and modern elegance.
The ZEA bar is envisioned as a ritual space, offering more than conventional cocktail service. Guests will experience a thoughtfully curated journey where timing, movement, and flavor progression are as deliberate as the ingredients themselves. Rafael’s program blends Mediterranean botanicals, fresh citrus, and aromatic herbs with contemporary techniques and subtle international influences, creating a seamless transition from relaxed early evenings to vibrant late-night lounge moments.
Rafael brings a wealth of experience from some of the region’s most respected dining destinations, including Zuma Dubai and the Michelin-starred Tasca by José Avillez at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira. His philosophy emphasizes balance, precision, and narrative-driven hospitality, echoing ZEA’s inspiration from the ancient “grain of life”, a symbol of abundance, vitality, and renewal across the Mediterranean.
“ZEA is built on rhythm — the way an evening unfolds, softens, and then gains energy,” says Rafael Nunes. “My aim is to create a bar experience that evolves naturally with the atmosphere, where every drink, gesture, and moment feels fluid, intentional, and alive.”
With Rafael Nunes at the helm of its beverage program, ZEA reinforces its leadership vision grounded in creativity, intention, and precision. Opening its doors in January 2026, ZEA DIFC promises to become one of the city’s most anticipated destinations — a contemporary Mediterranean sanctuary where cuisine, cocktail culture, and atmosphere flow in perfect harmony from day into night.
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