This week, Dubai’s culinary scene is all about flavour and celebration. Alongside tempting new menus and limited-time dishes, restaurants across the city are serving special dining deals for Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated on 28 August.
Connector rounds up the tastiest dining offers across Dubai so you don’t have to think twice about where to eat next.
Group Menus At Culinara
Gather friends, colleagues, or family at Culinara Social Dining, The Link at One Za’abeel, one of the world’s highest food halls at 100 metres above the city. With group menus starting at Dhs 199 per person for food, the experience showcases signature dishes from 12 home-grown culinary and mixology concepts. Available daily for groups of 10 or more, and open from noon to midnight, the menus can be paired with premium beverage packages, making it a perfect choice for private celebrations or corporate events.
Culinara
Limited-Edition Cake At The Big Chill Café
The Big Chill Café celebrates two milestones, 25 years since its founding in India and two years in Dubai, with a lemon and blueberry celebration cake, available exclusively at Dubai Hills Mall. Featuring moist lemon sponge, fresh blueberries and lemon cream cheese frosting, it’s a zesty indulgence. Priced at Dhs 42 per slice and Dhs 336 for a 1kg whole cake, this limited-edition treat is the perfect way to toast the café’s sweet journey.
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New Mini Cones At The Brooklyn Creamery
The Brooklyn Creamery introduces guilt-free indulgence with its 99-calorie mini cones. Available in Belgian chocolate, chocolate hazelnut, and caramel brownie, each crisp cone hides creamy centres and a chocolate tip, all with no added sugar. Sold in multipacks of four for Dhs 30 at retail outlets and online across Dubai, these perfectly portioned cones are ideal for sharing, a post-dinner treat, or simply brightening your day.
The Brooklyn Creamery
Breakfast Offer At Babushka
Kick off the weekend with a hearty breakfast at Babushka, Pavilion at The Beach, JBR. From Friday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm, enjoy a relaxed Slavic-inspired spread featuring shakshuka, buckwheat, scrambled eggs with spring onion, mushroom poached egg with cheese mousse and more. Paired with unlimited beverage and available for just Dhs 99, it’s the perfect way to start the day by the beach.
Babushka
Signature Menu At Fi’lia Dubai
Fi’lia Dubai at SLS Dubai in Business Bay, a Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee and Michelin Guide-selected restaurant, invites couples to savour a 4-course sharing-style menu by Chef Célia Stoecklin. Featuring handmade pasta, fresh breads, and seasonal Italian dishes from the wood-fire oven and grill, the menu is priced at Dhs 545 per couple. Available daily from 6.30pm to midnight, it’s an honest, flavourful Italian dining experience in the heart of city.
Fi'lia Dubai
Family Brunch At Spice Island
Spice Island at Crowne Plaza Dubai, Deira, hosts a family brunch every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm for Dhs 125 per person. Guests can enjoy a wide spread of global cuisines, fresh seafood, and live cooking stations, from Mongolian stir-fries and Arabic kebabs to Indian favourites and Western classics. Children are entertained with pastry baking, face painting, and more, while adults enjoy unlimited beverages, making it a fun-filled weekend ritual for all ages.
Spice Island
Emirati Women’s Day Exclusive Offers
Italian Treat At Arrogante Dubai
On 28 August, Arrogante Dubai at Address Residences, Downtown Dubai, is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day with a complimentary treat for Emirati women. Guests can enjoy a matcha swiss roll filled with chantilly cream and berries, decorated with the UAE flag, paired with a refreshing amaretto sour mock-tail featuring a harmonious mix of nutty, citrusy, and aromatic notes. Available from noon to midnight and set against views of Burj Khalifa, it’s a stylish Italian tribute to the spirit of the nation.
Arrogante Dubai
Afternoon Treat At Blüthner Hall
Raffles The Palm honours Emirati Women’s Day with a limited-time indulgence at Blüthner Hall. From 28 to 31 August, enjoy the cocoa hazelnut mocha cake, a rich blend of cocoa and roasted hazelnut, served with a complimentary hot mocha coffee. Priced at Dhs 75, this elegant creation by Executive Pastry Chef Samith James is the perfect afternoon treat, set against the refined ambience of the resort’s iconic lobby lounge. Guests can also unwind with a spa treatment afterwards.
Raffles The Palm
Complementary Desserts At Beefbar
On 28 August, Emirati women dining at Beefbar, Jumeirah Al Naseem, will receive a complimentary marbled chocolate bar to complete their meal. This indulgent dessert layers rich chocolate, a crunchy biscuit base, and soft caramel for a decadent finish. Available for both lunch and dinner, and open from noon to 11.30pm, it’s a sweet way to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day at one of Dubai’s most stylish dining destinations.
Beefbar
High Tea At Mosaico
Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day in style at Mosaico, Palazzo Versace Dubai at Al Jaddaf. On 28 August, guests booking the elegant 'High Tea', with prices starting from Dhs 378 for two, will enjoy a complimentary welcome mocktail and themed dessert trolley. For an extra treat, savour a handcrafted cake with a golden cappuccino for Dhs 115. With panoramic Dubai Creek views and opulent Versace design, it’s an afternoon to remember. Only available for lunch and dinner bookings, with the restaurant open until 11pm.
Mosaico
Spa And Afternoon Tea At Banyan Tree Dubai
Until 31 August, Banyan Tree Dubai in Bluewaters Island, invites guests to honour Emirati Women’s Day with a serene retreat. Priced at Dhs 450 per person, the experience includes a 60-minute ritual at the signature 'Rainforest Experience' at Banyan Tree Spa ritual followed by afternoon tea at Tocha. Guests can savour Japanese-inspired bites such as chawan mushi, salmon with yuzu, beef sando, and desserts alongside sparkling date juice, tea or coffee. Perfect for groups of up to six, it’s an elegant way to relax, reflect and celebrate.
Banyan Tree Dubai
Persian Dining At Enigma
Palazzo Versace Dubai marks Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August with a special set menu at Enigma. Available for lunch from noon to 4pm or dinner from 6pm to 11pm, ladies can enjoy a three-course Persian dining journey for Dhs 225 per person, including dishes such as chicken tahjin, seabass and more, along with a welcome mocktail and soft beverage. With views over the main pool and Dubai Creek, it’s a vibrant and flavourful way to celebrate the occasion.
Enigma