Dubai’s dining scene is buzzing with new flavours. From summer offers, to new menus and special family-friendly deals, there's a lot to try this week.
Restaurants in Dubai are also celebrating International Sushi Day, which is on 18 June. If you’re looking to spend quality time with family, there are also special offers for Father’s Day which is celebrated on 21 June in the UAE.
So whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for something fresh, or planning a fun outing with loved ones, now is a great time to explore what Dubai’s diverse food scene has to offer. Check out Connector's round up of some of the most exciting dining deals in the city this week.
Mediterranean Lunch Escape At Elaia
Elaia, the newly opened Mediterranean restaurant at Pier 7 in Dubai Marina, offers a refreshing weekday lunch deal perfect for summer. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 3pm, enjoy two courses and a small water for Dhs 99. Choose from sharing-style starters like prawns saganaki and hand-rolled keftedes, followed by mains such as grilled octopus, sea bass carpaccio, or salt-baked red snapper. You can also add a dessert for an extra Dhs 20. Get ready for a flavourful coastal escape in the heart of the city.
058-9781000
International Sushi Day Offer At Dip Dash
Dip Dash, Dubai's vegetarian and vegan gem with pan-Asian flavours, located in Barsha, invites you to try out their 'All You Can Eat and Drink' deal to celebrate International Sushi Day which falls on 18 June. However, the offer is available for five days from 16 through 20 June from 11.30am to 11pm, and it's all about indulgence of endless vibrant vegetarian and vegan sushi creations for just Dhs 99 per person. You can explore every tempting option on the menu, including purple truffle roll, crispy cado, shroom tempura, spicy Philly chilly blush and much more, along with unlimited drinks like passion fruit or lemon mint mojitos. It's an incredible sushi offer that you don't want to miss.
@dipdash.me
MGM Carnival At Boatman's Hub
Boatman’s Hub, the coastal-cuisine destination at Dubai Grand Hotel By Fortune, Al Qusais hosts 'MGM Carinval', a food festival inspired by India's western coast cuisine, which runs until 22 June, from noon to 3am. The festival brings the vibrant culinary traditions of Mangalore, Goa, and Malvan to life through an exclusive menu of inventive dishes, theatrical presentations, and nightly entertainment. You can expect signature dishes from each region like Malvani style mutton chop, mini dosas topped with Mangalorean chicken sukka, Goan seafood snack served in mini cones, and much more, with dishes starting from just Dhs 45.
055-4586800
Sushi Week At SUSHISAMBA
Celebrate International Sushi Day at SUSHISAMBA, located at The St. Regis Dubai The Palm, from 16 to 19 June with 'Sushi Week', a limited-time global menu of signature samba rolls. This event features bold creations like the 'samba Milano roll', 'samba Vegas roll', 'wagyu Dhabi roll' and 'samba Dubai roll', plus premium sushi platters, with dishes starting from Dhs 92 onwards. Enjoy a curated sushi journey inspired by global flavours. Open daily from noon to 3pm and 6pm to 3am.
SUSHISAMBA
Saturday Brunch At Sur.Dubai
Sur.Dubai, located in DMCC’s Uptown Tower near JLT, hosts a vibrant Mediterranean brunch every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm. Guests enjoy a three-course menu with flavourful shared starters like watercress salad, tuna ceviche and crispy mussels, mains such as seafood linguini or wagyu tenderloin, and elegant desserts like pineapple carpaccio with floss halwa. Entertainment and drinks add to the lively ambiance. Packages start at Dhs 350 per person.
Sur.Dubai
Final Month Of Dining At Roberto’s Restaurant And Lounge
Roberto’s Restaurant and Lounge, located in Gate Village Building, DIFC, is marking its last few weeks of operation before a seasonal summer break which begins in July. For the remaining days of this month, guests are invited to enjoy one final culinary experience at this iconic venue. Open daily from noon to 3am, diners can revisit some of the signature dishes and beloved classics. Don't miss the à la carte menu featuring signature Italian dishes such as homemade tortello, grilled wild seabass, and wagyu flank steak, a fitting farewell to a season of fine dining excellence.
04-3860066
New Menu Launch At Bartartine
Bartartine unveils its refreshed menu at its venues in Dubai Hills Mall and DIFC, blending comforting favourites with bold new flavours. Highlights include the poke bowl with salmon, tuna and mango, kale chicken salad, shiitake beef tenderloin, and wild mushroom pizza. From tartines to burgers, each dish reflects Bartartine’s feel-good, elevated style. Open daily from 8am till midnight at Dubai Hills Mall and from 8.30am to 10.45pm at the DIFC venue. A new go-to for vibrant, all-day dining.
@bartartine.uae
Wagyu Sushi Experience At Akabeko
Celebrate International Sushi Day at Akabeko, Dubai’s first tabletop Yakiniku restaurant at voco Dubai The Palm, with a special menu featuring premium Japanese A5 wagyu. Available from 18 June and offered year-round, guests can enjoy dishes like wagyu nigiri, wagyu gunkan, and the decadent sushi moriawase platter, among others, all infused with rich flavours and ingredients like butter Hokkaido uni and ikura. Prices start from Dhs 85 per dish. Open daily, except on Mondays, from noon to 4pm and also from 6pm to 11pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 6pm to 1.30am on Thursdays through Sundays.
050-5618288
Riviera Experience At Bastion
Bastion, the elegant French brasserie at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Umm Suqeim, presents 'The Riviera Experience', a four-course dinner inspired by Southern France. Available daily from 6pm to 10.30pm for Dhs 395 per person, the menu includes dishes like seafood carpaccio, scallops, truffle ravioli or langoustine risotto. Each dish is paired with premium beverages, with mocktail options also available. A perfect indoor summer escape with refined flavours and a coastal touch.
@bastiondubai
Sabroso Sunday Brunch At Tamoka
Experience a lively Latin American brunch indoors, named 'Sabroso Sunday Brunch', every Sunday at Tamoka, located at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR. From 12.30pm to 3.30pm, enjoy ceviches, flame-grilled baby chicken, tiger prawns, and sea bream, paired with vibrant beverages and live Colombian music and performance. With prices starting at Dhs 295 per person, the brunch ends with sundowners at Caña Beach, offering views of Ain Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.
Tamoka
Halfway To Christmas Brunch At Reform Social And Grill
Reform Social and Grill at The Lakes, Emirates Living, brings festive fun to summer with its 'Halfway to Christmas Brunch' on Saturday, 21 June. From noon to 6pm, guests can enjoy a three-hour brunch featuring nostalgic starters and mains like roast turkey or lamb and whole roasted barramundi, all served with traditional accompaniments. Expect a playful atmosphere with Hawaiian shirts, children’s crafts, and backyard cricket. End on a sweet note with mince pies, pavlova, and a classic chocolate yule log. Prices start at Dhs 285.
04-4542638
Father’s Day At Chalco’s Cantina
Celebrate Father’s Day with bold Mexican flavours at Chalco’s Cantina at Marina Gate 2 in Dubai Marina, on 21 June, from 11am to 1am. Dads receive a free portion of tacos when your group orders two or more main courses. Highlights include overnight-marinated flank steak, ribeye, birria ramen, and more, with dishes starting from Dhs 65. Enjoy it all with handcrafted mixed drinks for a laid-back fiesta in the heart of Dubai Marina.
Chalco's Cantina
Summer Brunch At OPA Dubai
OPA Dubai brings back its lively 'Summer Brunch Series', held once a month on Saturdays from noon to 4pm. This month, you can get your hands on this special brunch offer on 21 June. Hosted on the 1st floor of the Fairmont Hotel in Sheikh Zayed Road, the brunch explores the hidden gems of Greece with themed storytelling, live Zorba performances, plate smashing, and coastal-inspired décor. Guests can enjoy dishes like lobster orzo, grilled kontosouvli, and baklava sundae. Prices start from Dhs 355.