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Food & Drink

Dubai's best foodie experiences in August

Wed, July 31, 2024

From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.

From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.

Join La Dame De Pic for lunch

la dame de pic

La Dame De Pic, the one Michelin-starred French restaurant by Chef Anne-Sophie Pic found in The Link, is introducing its Sonate lunch menu. Available weekdays from 12:30pm to 3pm, this three-course set menu is priced at AED390 per person. You'll get to try signature dishes like les berlingots ASP with comté-filled pasta parcels or Mediterranean red mullet glazed and cooked over embers for extra flavour. Dessert options include the eye-catching wild strawberry sorbet with pine cream tartelette.

Dine and dip under the stars at SAL

SAL Dubai

Luxury infinity pool SAL introduces Summer Nights, an evening experience every Friday and Saturday throughout summer between 8:30pm and 11:30pm. Enjoy night swimming under the stars, live entertainment and a platter of Mediterranean bites. Packages start at AED250 per person for a lounger and pool access, or AED500 including food.

Try a new lunch deal at Estiatorio Milos

estiatorio milos dubai seafood

Estiatorio Milos is offering an enticing weekday lunch experience at Atlantis The Royal. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm, this three-course menu showcases Milos classics and the freshest seafood from across the Mediterranean. Priced at AED200 per person, the lunch begins with a choice of starters including salmon tartare, authentic Greek salad with barrel-aged feta or a selection of traditional Greek spreads. Main course options include the grilled fish of the day or Scottish salmon, both accompanied by Mediterranean-inspired sides. The experience concludes with dessert, such as the traditional Greek ravani and Greek yogurt ice cream with honey from the island of Kythira.

Enjoy sunset views and cool comfort at UMA Lounge

uma lounge burj al arab
Burj Al Arab's stunning UMA Lounge has extended indoors for the summer, so guests can still enjoy the breathtaking views of Dubai's skyline and the Arabian Gulf from the comfort of an air-conditioned space. Combine your visit with the Inside Burj Al Arab tour, a 90-minute immersive journey through the hotel's famous interiors, including the Grand Atrium and Observation Lounge. Various packages are available, from sunset tours to exclusive dining experiences, starting from AED299.

Indulge in regal delicacies at The Royal Tearoom

The Royal Tearoom

Experience Atlantis The Royal's executive pastry chef Christophe Devoille's refined afternoon tea at The Royal Tearoom, available Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm. Enjoy reimagined savoury delicacies, handcrafted pastries and a selection of 25 AVANTCHA teas. Priced at AED560 for two, the venue offers prime views overlooking the hotel's striking fountain performance.

Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day at Shanghai Me

Shanghai Me Dubai Restaurant

From 5-11 August, Shanghai Me will celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day (Qixi Festival) with a special dessert menu. The festival honours the legendary love story of Niulang and Zhinü, reunited annually by a bridge of magpies. Guests will receive heart-shaped fortune cookies with thoughtful quotes, inspired by the storytelling of the Han Dynasty celebration.

Enjoy a Brazilian-style feast at En Fuego

en fuego

En Fuego's Sunday Rodizio Carnival offers an all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style feast from 1pm to 5pm. Enjoy unlimited grilled meats served tableside, live entertainment and family activities. Packages start at AED195 for adults and AED95 for children, including complimentary drinks and arcade access at Wavehouse.

Take a bite with Sizzling Summer Eats

Xva Gallery Art Hotel Cafe Dubai

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is the best time to feast your way through the city's culinary scene. Save money with discounts of up to 30% on breakfast, lunch and dinner at 100 top restaurants across the city. The expansive list of eateries has been carefully curated by DSS offering diners a choice of cuisines to enjoy with friends and family.

Sizzling Summer Eats
Leisure events
  • 15 Jul 2024 - 15 Aug 2024
  • Participating restaurants citywide

Master the art of pizza-making at Fi’lia

Dishes from Yalumba at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel

Fi’lia Dubai is launching pizza-making masterclasses, offering groups of six to eight a chance to test their culinary skills. Under the guidance of chef Celia, participants will enjoy canapés and a live pizza-making demonstration before creating their own pizzas. The experience concludes with indulging in their handmade creations and a treat of tiramisu. Classes are available Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm, providing a fun and educational gastronomic adventure.

Indulge in Alici’s 'Pranzo in Costiera'

Alici in Dubai

Running until September, Alici is offering a special Italian lunch experience, Pranzo in Costiera, featuring exclusive dishes like trenette nerano and seared pagro fillet. This limited-edition menu captures the essence of seaside lunches on the Amalfi Coast. Guests can choose a two-course menu for AED199 or a three-course menu with a soft drink for AED299, providing a delightful escape to Italy’s vibrant culinary landscape.

Try a tomahawk every Monday at Sucre

Sucre

Sucre Dubai has introduced Tomahawk Mondays. For AED700 for two, diners can enjoy a 1.2kg Angus tomahawk with chimichurri and peppercorn sauce, accompanied by broccolini and seasoned fries. The meal begins with homemade focaccia, beef tartare and a Caesar salad. Enjoy this culinary experience every Monday from 6pm.

Escape with Amelia’s 'Connect at 5' tasting menu

Amelia restaurant sashimi

Amelia has unveiled its summer culinary adventure, Connect at 5. Available every Thursday and Friday between 5pm and 7pm, the tasting menu offers dishes like grilled edamame and passion yuzu cheesecake. Priced at AED145 per person, this experience promises a journey of discovery through Amelia's diverse and flamboyant flavours.

Experience the exclusive Mokha 1450 pop-up

Mokha 1450 Dubai

Mokha 1450 is partnering with Tonique Collective at Alserkal Avenue for a unique pop-up. Guests can enjoy specialty coffees and innovative coffee-infused mocktails. The collaboration focuses on sustainability and community engagement, highlighting Mokha 1450’s commitment to ethical practices and quality.

Try tartare galore at Couqley French Bistro

french restaurant dubai

Couqley presents its Steak Tartare on Ice Festival, celebrating the classic French dish with a modern twist until 31 August at both the JLT and Business Bay branches. This festival introduces four new variations of the signature recipe, including French steak tartare, beef tartare Méditerranée, chipotle Latino beef tartare, wagyu shiitake miso truffle and a vegetarian option called the Summer Fresh Garden Tartare.

Spend your Sunday at Clap

Sushi Clap

Clap launches NIPPO Sundays, a new Sunday lunch offer from 1pm to 5pm every week. Guests can enjoy a three-course menu at AED220 per person, while for kids aged 10 and above it’s AED135. NIPPO Sundays offers a range of Japanese delicacies, complemented by views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa.

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