Chef Rita Soueidan

Chef Rita Soueidan is a visionary Lebanese-UAE-born chef and the soul behind Maisan15, a restaurant known for its soulful food, warm hospitality, and culinary storytelling. Raised in Dubai with a childhood steeped in family meals, travel, and creative influence, she draws on regional flavours from the Middle East & North Africa, infusing her cooking with memories, texture, and layered taste. At Maisan15, Rita leads with kindness and inspires her team to create dishes that feel both comforting and beautifully unexpected. Her artful balance of tradition and experimentation, together with her community-oriented leadership and mentorship ethos, makes her food — and her restaurant — a place where people connect, share, and feel deeply nourished.

The Restaurant 

At Maisan15, creativity is the main ingredient. Tucked away in a tranquil corner of the city, this unique space is more than a café—it is a living canvas where food, art, and thought come together. Founded by curator, producer, and artist Rami Farook and brought to life through the culinary artistry of Chef Rita Soueidan, maisan15 is a harmonious blend of culture and comfort.

Minimalist yet warm, the space brings together a gallery, garden, library, and café in one cohesive experience. Whether you come to browse, read, reflect, or dine, Maisan15 invites you to slow down and engage with your surroundings in a meaningful way. Known for its laidback charm and refined comfort food with a twist, it has quietly built a community of loyal patrons who value intentionality, creativity, and a sense of home.

This is not just a destination; it is a dialogue between disciplines, a celebration of expression, and a reflection of thoughtful living.