Brass Monkey x Hey Tiger Dubai: New Motor City Entertainment Hub Opening in 2026

Dubai's entertainment scene is about to get a major new addition.

Brass Monkey, one of the city's most popular gaming and social venues, is expanding once again with a brand-new location in Motor City. But this isn't just another Brass Monkey outpost. For the first time, the brand is launching alongside an entirely new dining concept called Hey Tiger, creating a two-floor destination that combines bowling, arcade games, food, cocktails, and modern Asian dining under one roof.

Set to open at Motor City Clubhouse in Summer 2026, the venue promises to become one of Dubai's most exciting places for a full evening out. Whether you're planning a casual night of bowling with friends, a date night over Korean barbecue and cocktails, or simply looking for something new in Dubai's hospitality scene, this is an opening worth watching.

What is Brass Monkey x Hey Tiger?

The new venue brings together two completely different experiences inside a single building.

The ground floor will house Brass Monkey, the entertainment-led concept known for bowling lanes, arcade games, food, drinks, and lively social energy.

Upstairs, Hey Tiger will introduce a brand-new concept to Dubai. Positioned as a modern Asian social house, it will focus on shareable dining, cocktails, music, and late-night atmosphere inspired by culinary traditions from across Japan, Korea, China, and other parts of Asia.

Together, the two concepts create a venue where you can start the evening with games and casual dining downstairs before moving upstairs for dinner, drinks, and a more immersive social experience.

Where is it opening?

The new venue is taking over the Motor City Clubhouse in Dubai's Motor City community. Motor City has steadily evolved from a residential neighbourhood into one of Dubai's growing lifestyle destinations. Home to the Dubai Autodrome, parks, cafés, fitness spaces, and an expanding food scene, it has become increasingly popular among residents looking for alternatives to Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina.

The Motor City Clubhouse is one of the area's best-known landmarks, featuring multiple levels, outdoor spaces, swimming pools, and views overlooking the Dubai Autodrome.

The arrival of Brass Monkey and Hey Tiger is expected to be one of the neighbourhood's biggest hospitality openings in recent years.

Bowling, arcades and casual dining at Brass Monkey

If you've visited Brass Monkey at Bluewaters or City Walk, you'll already know what to expect.

Since launching at Bluewaters Island in 2020, Brass Monkey has built a reputation as one of Dubai's leading "eatertainment" destinations. The concept blends gaming and nightlife with food and drinks, creating a space where entertainment is just as important as the menu.

While final specifications for the Motor City branch have not yet been officially confirmed, existing Brass Monkey venues feature:

• Full-sized bowling lanes
• Pool tables
• Arcade gaming zones
• Basketball shooting games
• VR racing simulators
• Interactive group games
• Licensed bars
• Casual dining areas

The atmosphere is intentionally relaxed and energetic. You're just as likely to spend the evening competing in bowling as you are sitting down for dinner and drinks.

What will be on the menu at Brass Monkey

Brass Monkey has become known for comfort food designed for sharing between games.

Popular dishes across existing venues include fried baby calamari, prawn gyoza, loaded sliders, pizzas, mini corn dogs, tacos, and other crowd-pleasing favourites.

The food isn't designed to be formal dining. Instead, it complements the social experience and keeps the focus on having fun.

What will be on the menu at Hey Tiger

The menu is expected to feature a broad range of Asian-inspired dishes, including:

• Robata-grilled specialities
• Sushi and sashimi
• Maki rolls
• Wok-fired dishes
• Dim sum
• Korean barbecue
• Tabletop grilling experiences

One of the standout features will be dedicated tabletop grills that allow you to cook premium cuts and marinated meats directly at your table, bringing a more interactive dining element to the experience.

This approach mirrors the growing popularity of social dining concepts where food becomes part of the evening's entertainment.

Asian-inspired cocktails and drinks

The beverage programme is expected to play a major role in the overall experience. Alongside classic cocktails, the drinks menu will feature:

• Asian-inspired signature cocktails
• Sake
• Soju
• Japanese highballs
• Someak combinations

The aim is to create pairings that work naturally with the food while maintaining the social energy that defines the concept.

Design and atmosphere of Hey TIger

The space will feature deep red tones, industrial-inspired textures, warm lighting, and a darker aesthetic than the energetic gaming atmosphere downstairs.

While Brass Monkey is built around activity and movement, Hey Tiger is designed for lingering conversations, shared meals, and late-night drinks.

The contrast between the two floors is intentional and is one of the venue's biggest selling points.

The chef behind Hey Tiger

Leading the kitchen is Chef Prabin Tamang. His experience includes time at two of Dubai's most respected Asian restaurants: Mimi Kakushi and OKKU.

For anyone familiar with Dubai's dining scene, those names carry significant weight. Both restaurants have built strong reputations for delivering high-quality Asian cuisine with attention to detail and technique.

That pedigree gives Hey Tiger immediate credibility before it has even opened its doors.

Why this opening stands out

Dubai sees new restaurant and entertainment openings every week, but Brass Monkey x Hey Tiger stands out because it combines two proven trends.

The first is eatertainment. Consumers increasingly want experiences rather than simply dining out. Bowling, gaming, and social competition continue to attract strong demand across the city.

The second is experiential dining. Modern restaurants are no longer just about food. Atmosphere, music, design, and interaction now play a huge role in where people choose to spend their evenings.

By placing both concepts under one roof, the Motor City venue creates a destination where an entire evening can unfold without ever needing to change locations. That's something relatively few venues in Dubai currently offer.

Key details

While an official opening date has not yet been announced, the venue is scheduled to launch during Summer 2026. Key details currently confirmed include:

Location: Motor City Clubhouse, Motor City, Dubai
Opening: Summer 2026
Ground Floor: Brass Monkey
Upper Floor: Hey Tiger
Age Restriction: 21+
Concept: Entertainment venue and Asian social house

Reservations, opening offers, and launch events are expected to be announced closer to opening.

Brass Monkey x Hey Tiger is shaping up to be one of Dubai's most anticipated hospitality openings of 2026. If the success of Brass Monkey's existing venues is any indication, this is one opening you'll want to keep on your radar long before the doors officially open.