This week in Dubai, Connector brings you some of the freshest and most irresistible dining offers to tempt your taste buds. From fresh summer menus to inventive dishes and offers, our list highlights what’s worth trying right now. Whether you're craving international flavours or exclusive chef specials, there's a wealth of mouthwatering options just waiting to be savoured. Dive in!
Summer Lunch At Central Restaurant
Escape the summer heat and enjoy a relaxed midday retreat at Central Restaurant within ME by Meliá at The Opus by Omniyat in Business Bay. Throughout August, the Executive Chef presents a curated lunch menu designed for sharing, featuring seasonal highlights such as gazpacho, atún tostada, and watermelon with feta cheese. Mains include sea bream with kalamata olives and capers, charred baby chicken with truffled mashed potatoes, and zucchini with manchego and basil béchamel. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 6pm, this experience starts from Dhs 125 per person.
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Chocolates And Treats At Läderach
Läderach brings Swiss chocolate artistry to Dubai with handcrafted pralines, nut-studded slabs, and indulgent café offerings. Available daily across locations in The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and City Centre Mirdif, guests can enjoy treats including hot chocolate, chocolate-dipped fruits, waffles, pistachio crepes, and rich cakes such as San Sebastian chocolate cake and coconut lime cheesecake. With breakfast options like avocado toast, acai bowls, and crispy salty crepes, Läderach is perfect for an indulgent treat, or an elevated coffee break.
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Tuk Tuk Tuesdays At The Citronelle Club
Every Tuesday from 6pm to 11pm, The Citronelle Club at SO/ Uptown Dubai, JLT, brings the flavours of Asia to your plate with 'Tuk Tuk Tuesdays', an all-you-can-eat experience inspired by street food favourites. Enjoy unlimited servings of dishes including satay skewers, sushi rolls, and spicy noodles, all presented with the restaurant’s signature French-Asian twist. Set against stylish interiors and sparkling city views, it’s the perfect weekday escape for food lovers. Prices start from Dhs 225 per person.
The Citronelle Club
New Savoury Menu At Ladurée
Ladurée, known for its world-famous macarons, now offers a refined savoury menu across its Dubai outlets. Guests can enjoy elegant options from breakfast to dinner, including eggs Florentine, crab salad, avocado gazpacho, lobster rolls, and the rich Ladurée gourmet burger. Sandwiches, seafood dishes, and mains blend French sophistication with modern flavours, while desserts like pistachio crème brûlée and um ali with orange blossom offer a sweet finish. Available daily, it’s ideal for a chic midweek lunch or a leisurely morning indulgence.
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Afternoon Tea At Tocha
Experience a tranquil Japanese tea ritual at Tocha, Banyan Tree Dubai’s serene tea house, located in Bluewaters Island. Available daily from 2pm to 5pm, the afternoon tea features savoury delights like chawan mushi, beef sando, salmon with tuzu, and langoustine nigiri. Sweet treats include matcha roll cake, red bean jelly, chocolate mochi, and roasted rice tea cheesecake, each served with traditional finesse. Priced at Dhs 180 per person, it’s a refined pause in the day for those seeking flavour, elegance, and calm in equal measure.
Tocha
Asian Escape At Buddha-Bar Dubai
Located at Grosvenor House, Buddha-Bar Dubai invites guests to discover an immersive Asian escape without leaving the city. This indoor summer journey blends live entertainment with flavourful highlights like Thai-style papaya salad, Japanese maguro tataki goma dare, and mains including steamed Chilean sea bass and wok-seared Cantonese beef. End the experience with 'The Snow', a delicate creation of coconut crémeux and refreshing pineapple-mango. Available from 7pm to 2am on Sundays through Thursdays and until 3am on Fridays, and from 8pm to 3am on Saturdays.
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Grill Fest Fridays At Spice Island
Located at Crowne Plaza Dubai in Deira, Spice Island turns up the heat every Friday with 'Flaming Fridays', an all-you-can-eat grill fest from 7pm to 11pm. Diners can explore global barbecue flavours from Mongolian stir-fries and Arabic kebabs to Filipino barbecue, Indian grills, and vegetarian options, all served in a vibrant setup. With lively ambiance and free-flowing beverages, this is a fiery start to the weekend. Priced from Dhs 125 per person, it’s a must for lovers of bold, smoky flavours.
Spice Island
Ladies Night At SUR. Dubai
Every Friday from 8pm until 2am, SUR. Dubai at DMCC Uptown Tower, Atrium Building, invites ladies to unwind in style with a selection of bites from a chef-curated menu and three complimentary house beverages. Expect crowd-pleasers such as sushi, crispy calamari, and their signature fries, all served to the backdrop of upbeat live DJ sets. With stylish interiors and a lively vibe, it’s the perfect Friday night plan for catching up with friends over great food, music, and ambience.
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Royal Afternoon Tea At Queens Grill
Step aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 docked in Port Rashid, Bur Dubai, and enjoy a regal afternoon tea at Queens Grill, available Fridays to Sundays from 3pm to 5pm. Guests can choose between the 'Cunard Afternoon Tea', with cold bites and pastries, or the 'Britannia Afternoon Tea', which includes hot and cold canapés. Paired with a heritage tour of the ship’s storied British maritime legacy, this experience offers elegance, history, and tradition in one unforgettable afternoon. Prices start from Dhs 215 per person and Dhs 160 per child aged between 8 and 12 years old.
Queen Elizabeth 2
Poolside Escape At Epicure
Located just 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm invites guests to unwind with a luxurious evening poolside escape at its signature venue, Epicure. Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10pm, the resort transforms its serene poolside into a chic nighttime retreat overlooking lush polo fields. Guests can enjoy a gourmet snack platter featuring cheeses, bruschetta, spring rolls, dips, and more, along with curated beverages. Ideal for couples, friends, or solo guests, it’s the perfect way to elevate your weekend under the Dubai night sky. Prices start from Dhs 95 onwards.
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Bazzar Sundays At Carnival By Trèsind
Brighten your weekend with 'Bazzar Sundays' at Carnival by Trèsind at Burj Daman, DIFC, featuring bold brunch-style experience running from 1pm to 4pm every Sunday. Inspired by India’s lively street markets, the menu is a fun, fine-dining twist on street food, featuring unique bites like dahi bhalla ice cream, chicken cafreal bao, mutton sukka tacos, and a whimsical desi cornetto. Expect table-side theatrics, a live DJ, and playful surprises from Carnival’s cheeky clowns. Perfect for families and groups, this immersive feast is priced at Dhs 450 per person.
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