Since its inception in 2017, the Lighthouse has been an essential part of the UAE's dining scene, drawing a varied clientele from the arts and cultural industries with its unique blend of informal yet elegant dining. It is renowned for having invented a more laid-back yet elegant service approach that is now popular. Beyond its food, it is important because it is a cultural center for the creative community in the United Arab Emirates. At the core of the Lighthouse's experience philosophy are an events activations space, a concept store, and a podcast produced by Founder Hashem Montasser.