India’s favourite festive season Diwali is right around the corner. Accompanied by a frenzy of shopping, sweets, firecrackers and beautiful Rangolis, get in the spirit of the festival of lights and celebrate it with friends and family at one of these venues:
Nina, One&Only Royal Mirage
This festive season, discover the perfect combination of exotic spices and distinctive flavours created by MasterChef India Season 2 winner Shipra Khanna. And they’ve got you covered for the entertainment with live music. Happening from 18-20 October, 7pm onwards, degustation of a four-course menu for Dhs 280 per person and five-course menu for Dhs 320 per person. Call 04-3999999
Barbecue Delights
Share the magic of Diwali with your loved ones and enjoy a celebration filled with sumptuous food including a variety of ethnic sweets, a special buffet and a live chaat counter, along with Diwali decorations, festive music & family entertainment, not to mention great Diwali offers. A little something for the kids- There will be free face painting, as well as bangle giveaways for guests. Prices from Dhs 65-85, depending on the branch. Call 080022283.
Mint Leaf of London
Mint Leaf’s Diwali menu has been specially created by Chef Pradeep Khullar, offering delectable starters, mains and desserts are combined to make up the eight-course menu, with highlights including their signature dishes, such as the watermelon slider, wild mushrooms & mathri tak-a-tak and dum vegetables biryani. Available daily from 16 October to 21 October, priced at AED 250 per person. Call 04-7060900.
IZ, Grand Hyatt Dubai
Enjoy an atmosphere filled with rich culture, traditional costumes, candles and flowers as you dive into spice filled culinary excellence. Taking place from 19-21 October, with prices starting from Dhs 160, dress in traditional Indian clothes to avail for a buy-two-get-one-free offer. Call 04-3172222
The Eatery, Four Points by Sheraton Downtown
On 20 & 21 October, The Eatery will transport guests to India with its festive Diwali Brunch starting with an appetizer buffet selection, followed by unlimited main courses chosen right from Chef Gomaa’s kitchen and ending with a dessert buffet featuring the finest desserts. Kids will be well looked after at the Children’s Corner complete with face-painting and cartoons. Prices from Dhs 89 onwards from 12:30-3:30pm. Call 04-5013115