ColumnsWe, the Armenians
Meet the founder of the top modern Armenian-Arabic cuisine in Dubai

In 2022, Vahagn Grigoryan embarked on an adventure, founding VAGA Restaurant and Bar, a fusion of the traditional and the contemporary, the Armenian and the Arabic, fine dining and a taste of home. As VAGA’s website states, “Stepping through the elaborate doors is akin to passing through a portal, into a breathtaking landscape of extravagant interiors and bold features.”
It always warms my heart to meet smart, diligent and creative young Armenians who present Armenian culture to inter




SCAM WARNING ⚠️⛔️‼️ : SCAM DATE RESTAURANT – STAY AWAY!
I had the same experience as many others here. I matched with a girl online, and she insisted we go to this specific restaurant. I found it a bit strange, but I agreed. As soon as we arrived, she started ordering the most expensive items on the menu – including ridiculously overpriced drinks.
The worst part? A waiter came over and brought shisha without anyone ordering it. Then the girl simply said, “Yes, I want it.” How did the waiter even know to bring it without asking? That’s when I realized the whole thing was staged. I confronted the girl, and she had no explanation.
This is clearly a setup. The girl is working with the restaurant to scam people on dates. The final bill was shocking.
Stay away from this place – it’s a trap!
To the owners: you might make fast money now, but this scam will ruin your reputation.
I was a victim in May also, they are still scamming guys there, I paid 5.8k for empty drinks that the girls ordered!
Shame on this scam
I was scammed for 3900 tonight.
I will open case and will not let this go to sleep.
I rather give to charity then to get scam by such