Private Events Get a Fire-Lit Upgrade at Fundamental Hospitality’s INA Restaurant, The Perfect Destination to Host Bold Celebrations

Ahmed Bin Abdulqader ـ  nabd-alhadath 

Consistently elevating dining experiences to new heights, INA at J1 Beach, Dubai’s most evocative fire-cooking destination, is now opening its doors to private events and group celebrations. The ideal spot for a high-impact brand launch, an intimate gathering, or a full-scale private party, INA’s instinctive atmosphere and flame-forward culinary experience promises to transform every event into something unforgettable. With both semi-private and full venue hire options available, INA offers a locale that boasts an abundance of style where fire leads the way.

At the heart of the experience is the menu. Chef Glen Ballis curates a seasonally driven selection of bold, flame-grilled dishes designed for sharing. Expect everything from premium raw fish and charred vegetables to show-stopping meats and grains, each cooked on the largest open-fire grill in Dubai. Dishes are instinctive, ingredient-led, and always served with a sense of generosity and soul. Dietary preferences are also thoughtfully catered to, ensuring an inclusive dining experience for all guests.

For private celebrations, INA offers two tailored booking options. Group bookings accommodate parties of 13 or more with a curated set menu and reserved semi-private space, while exclusive hires offer full venue access with bespoke dining, day or night, and a seated capacity of 200 or a standing capacity of up to 300 guests. With a number of flexible, bookable spaces available, every event is shaped with a sense of flow and individuality, always elevated, never ordinary.

Adding another dimension to private events is INA’s cutting-edge entertainment programme. The soundtrack is Afro-house, curated nightly by resident DJs Sané and Shae Reid. From 8pm onwards, the venue comes alive with live percussionists, trumpeters, dancers, and roaming performers from Thursday to Sunday. Advanced lighting rigs, featuring strobes, hazers, snake-lights, and more, are operated by in-house tech teams to create immersive live light shows that evolve with the night. For event planners seeking something that transcends the typical, INA delivers a performance-led experience that ignites every sense.

Rooted in the primal energy of flame, INA is a contemporary grill concept from Fundamental Hospitality, helmed by celebrated Australian Chef Glen Ballis. With a culinary philosophy that champions simplicity, seasonality, and sensory connection, INA is a return to nature, in equal measures pure, primal, and powerful. Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s J1 Beach, this bold venue transforms open-fire cooking into an immersive lifestyle experience. Guests are drawn not only to the food but to the feeling: a place to connect, explore, and surrender to the moment.

Design plays a defining role in INA’s appeal. Inspired by the smouldering spirit of Africa, the interior marries hand-crafted finishes, earthy textures, and warm lighting in a layout designed to invite flow and freedom. A retractable roof unveils the stars in the cooler months, while full climate control ensures comfort during Dubai’s hotter days. Every inch of INA has been crafted with intention, featuring custom woodwork, curated art, and technical lighting that shifts with the rhythm of the night, making it a versatile and visually stunning space for private events.

For your next milestone celebration or corporate affair, INA offers a setting unlike any other in the city. Available to book during daytime and evening, the flame-lit, music-driven, and rich with emotion, INA is the ultimate destination for private events that make an impact. Come for the grill, stay for the feeling, as this is fire at its most refined.