Dubai’s dining scene is brimming with exciting new experiences, from elevated breakfasts in the sky to hearty family brunches and irresistible weekday deals. Whether you’re craving Japanese-French fusion, or vibrant Mexican bites, there’s something to suit every taste and budget. Ramadan also brings thoughtfully curated sharing boxes, nostalgic street food pop-ups, and special menus across the city.
Here's Connector's round-up!
Wellington Wednesdays At The Spaniel, Bluewaters Island
The Spaniel has launched Wellington Wednesdays, a weekly British dining experience every Wednesday from 6pm. The set menu for two at Dhs 499, includes sharing starters such as The Spaniel scotch egg, tiger prawn scampi and welsh rarebit, followed by beef wellington served with buttery mashed potato and an array of sauces. The evening concludes with classic desserts including sticky toffee pudding or san sebastian cheesecake.
A second option, priced at Dhs 250 per person, includes small plates, black Angus prime beef wellington, along with one side, and dessert.
The Spaniel
Sunday Family Brunch At Bruno Biergarten, Movenpick Jumeirah Beach
Bruno’s Biergarten hosts a pet and family-friendly Bavarian brunch every Sunday from 1pm to 4 pm. The brunch features hearty Bavarian dishes including schnitzels, rotisserie chicken, sausages, baked mushrooms, pretzels, garden salad, and Bavarian potato salad, along with live grill stations serving bratwurst, German-style beef steak, and corn on the cob. Children enjoy a dedicated buffet, cookie-decorating workshops, and appearances by Bruno, while pets have a special menu from Dhs 35. Prices start at Dhs 179 for adults.
Movenpick Hotels And Resorts
Breakfast Above The Clouds At Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa
Atmosphere in Burj Khalifa offers a unique breakfast experience 442 metres above Dubai, with panoramic 360-degree city views. Guests can enjoy golden viennoiserie, fresh fruit platters, artisanal charcuterie, European cheeses, creamy yoghurts, and signature dishes like eggs, morning moussaka, or bruxelloise waffles with chantilly cream. Breakfast is served daily from 7am to noon and costs Dhs 450 per person.
Atmosphere Restaurant
Thoughtfully Crafted Ramadan Sharing Boxes At bkry
This Ramadan, bkry introduces an exclusive selection of hearty meals, handcrafted chocolates, pastries, and desserts designed to be enjoyed beyond the bakery. The thoughtfully created takeaway box is perfect for gifting, and sharing at home during Iftar and Suhoor.
At the heart of the offering is the Ramadan assorted chocolate box, priced at Dhs 190, a refined selection exploring contrast, spice, and texture. Highlights include the sesame crunch disc with sesame halwa milk chocolate, spiced chai caramel dragee enrobed in milk and caramelised white chocolate, and almond hazelnut ganache coated in caramelised nuts. The box is completed with the pistachio dragee with orange blossom and milk chocolate honey gianduja dates, offering a rich, comforting nod to a Ramadan staple.
That’s not all! They also have an assorted pastry box for sharing at Iftar or Suhoor. Priced at Dhs 220, the box offers miniature versions of the bakery’s best-sellers including mini pecan salted caramel croissant and mini cinnamon roll, alongside the mini pistachio croissant, mini zaatar croissant, and mini chocolate babka.
Bkry
New Japanese Tapas Menu At Nette, Al Barari
Combining Japanese flavours and French technique, Nette Al Barari’s refined menu offers sharing-style small plates, sushi-style bites and tapas. Foodies can tuck into a selection of tar-tar chips, finely chopped wagyu beef, tuna, salmon or seasonal vegetables. The French cold plates feature chilled tofu with roasted sesame and nikiri soy and oysters served on ice with bright yuzu notes.
For the mains there’s oyster tempura, gyoza filled with tarragon and chicken, traditional tamagoyaki, and crisp vegetable tempura served with soy-aged sauces. Sushi-inspired open rolls arrive generously topped, featuring combinations such as aburi wagyu with truffle accents, spicy bluefin tuna, tempura shrimp or sweet tofu, balancing richness with freshness.
Besides, there’s also a dedicated selection of sushi-inspired open rolls, featuring combinations such as tempura shrimp with French mustard mayo, sweet tofu with yuzu and tamarind, flamed wagyu aburi with truffle and black garlic, spicy bluefin tuna, and crab stick with avocado mousse and tobiko.
The experience concludes on a playful note with sweet rolls filled with pistachio and matcha, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate and sesame, or white chocolate with yuzu.
Nette
Buy One, Get One Free At Querida, Al Barsha
Love burritos? This one’s going to make you hungry! Querida, a Mexican gem located in the heart of Al Barsha, is offering ‘Buy One get One Free’ on Burritos every Monday. The deal is available from noon to 5pm, so gather your gang and kickstart your week with a hearty Mexican meal!
Querida
All You Can Eat Lunch Thali At Kailash Parbat, Burjuman Mall
Looking for a weekday lunch that won’t dent your wallet? Kailash Parbat, the legendary vegetarian restaurant in BurJuman Mall is serving up an unlimited vegetarian lunch thali for just Dhs 29.
The thali is available Monday to Friday from noon to 3pm, and features a comforting Indian spread which includes a welcome drink, rotating starters, flavour-packed vegetarian mains, dal, rice, freshly made Indian breads, and a sweet finish. And yes, refills are unlimited.
Kailash Parbat
Street Food Pop-Up At Carnival By Trèsind
Carnival by Trèsind brings back its celebrated Mohammed Ali Road-style Ramadan street food pop-up. Inspired by Mumbai’s iconic Ramadan district, highlights include the sikandari raan counter serving slow-cooked roasted lamb leg with chutney pyaz and utta tava roti, shalimar haleem centre offering mutton and jackfruit haleem with mint, ginger, ghee, coriander, fried onions, chillies and lemon, and minara masjid tikka biryani featuring chicken and mutton biryani, chicken tikka, lamb seekh, hung marghi tikka and veg mix grill biryani bhatti with gravy, salaan, papad and raita.
The haaji tikka centre presents tawa kaleji, tawa bheja and soya sauya chaap with buttered pao, while al akbar fry counter serves kheema mini samosa, desi fish pakoda, chicken cheese cutlet, batata mirchi vada and assorted vegetable fritters. Desserts include rice phirni, shahi gulab jamun and kesari badami shahi tukda. Available throughout Ramadan, during Iftar hours.
Carnival by Trèsind
Gazebo Restaurant
This Ramadan, Gazebo has rolled out 17 new special dishes available all day throughout the month, letting guests enjoy seasonal favourites anytime. Highlights include the indulgent gosht galawati sliders, comforting gosht hareesa, fragrant kandhari murgh pulao, and crispy kaju potli samosa, combining traditional recipes with modern twists.
Gazebo Restaurant
Sunday Roast At Azure Beach, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR
Located in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant JBR beachfront, Azure offers perfect seaside vibes for those who wish to relax and unwind. The new 'Sunday Funday; Lounge and Roast' is a three-hour brunch package, and is calculated based on your arrival time. The experience centres around a barbecue inspired sharing menu with classic roast options, served with individual plating for added comfort and ease.
A highlight of the afternoon is the family-style brunch, featuring a classic roast with a choice of three proteins. Guests can order directly from the grill, with 4 to 5 signature dishes showcased throughout the afternoon. The brunch is available from 1pm to 5pm and starts at Dhs 295.
Azure Beach