This week in Dubai is bursting with flavour, as exciting dining offers and new culinary experiences take centre stage. From Japanese street food nights and indulgent ladies’ nights to stylish new restaurant openings and gourmet business lunches, there’s something to suit every craving.
Whether you’re in the mood for a vibrant foodie adventure, a refined fine dining experience, or a casual evening with friends, these dining highlights will have you covered.
Tokyo Street Food Night At Matagi
Matagi at Raffles The Palm is bringing the energy of Tokyo’s bustling night streets to Dubai with its newly launched 'Tokyo Street Food Nights'. The curated menu reimagines authentic Japanese street food with Matagi’s signature modern twist, featuring highlights such as black cod gyoza, striploin kushiyaki, and tuna onigiri, priced from Dhs 55. Pair your dishes with artisanal beverages inspired by Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife for a lively, flavour-packed evening. Available daily from 6pm to 8pm and again from 10pm to midnight, it’s the perfect spot for pre-dinner bites or a late-night dining experience.
Matagi
Ladies Night At Tipsy Tikka Gastropub
Tipsy Tikka Gastropub at Four Points by Sheraton, Bur Dubai, is turning Saturdays into celebration with a special Ladies Night. From 8pm to 11pm, ladies can enjoy four selected drinks for Dhs 59 before diving straight into the vibrant 'Bollywood Night'. You can also try delicious bites such as halloumi fries, steak fries and potato wedges, along with the beverages. Running until 1am, the evening promises non-stop music,and an atmosphere made for dancing. With stylish sips and endless energy, it’s a night out not to be missed.
Tipsy Tikka Gastropub
Dine At PEOPLES Honest Eatery And Coffee
PEOPLES Honest Eatery and Coffee has opened its first dine-in location at Dubai Design District, offering wholesome dining daily from 7am to 10pm. The all-day menu blends comfort dishes with health-focused options, from organic egg breakfasts and acai bowls to fresh salads, pizzas, handmade pastas, and mains like rib-eye steak, pistachio-crusted salmon, and Peruvian chicken. Guests can enjoy speciality in-house roasted coffee, cold-pressed juices, and light desserts in a welcoming, design-led space perfect for work, family weekends, or relaxed dinners.
PEOPLES Honest Eatery And Coffee
Retro Breakfast Brunch At The Strand
Saturdays at The Strand, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, take a playful turn with the 'Retro Breakfast Brunch'. Running from 8am to 5pm every Saturday, diners can pick any three-hour dining slot and indulge in breakfast classics with a twist. Packages start from Dhs 79 for three dishes with coffee and water, Dhs 125 for five dishes, or Dhs 330 for a feast with unlimited coffee, tea, and free-flowing beverages. Dishes include everything from southwest scramblers and fried chicken with waffles to Mexican benedicts, presley’s pancakes, banana foster French toast and more, making it a brunch worth lingering over.
The Strand
Sensational Burgers At Junk Smash Burger
French smash burger sensation Junk Smash Burger has arrived in Dubai with its first UAE outpost at 25 Jump Street near Dubai World Trade Centre. Known for its quality-first approach, Junk’s menu features perfectly smashed patties layered with cheese, slathered with signature sauce, and served in buttery brioche buns alongside crispy fries. Diners can also enjoy golden panko chicken bites or freshly baked cookies from Parisian favourite puffy. Open Sundays to Thursdays from 11.45am to 11pm, and Fridays and Saturdays until 1am.
Junk Smash Burger
Sushi Sundays At ATTIKO
ATTIKO at W Dubai, Mina Seyahi in Dubai Marina is making Sunday nights special with its 'Sunday Social' offer. Guests can share a vibrant sushi platter featuring sake sashimi, crispy rice salmon, spicy tuna maki and more, perfectly paired with a bottle of beverage. With live DJ beats setting the mood, it’s the perfect way to round off the weekend in style. Priced at Dhs 295 per person, the experience runs every Sunday from 5pm until 2am.
ATTIKO
Reopening Of Kinugawa
Kinugawa at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab has reopened for the season, bringing back its refined blend of Japanese culinary tradition and Parisian flair. Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the menu highlights signature creations such as salmon taruto with white truffle tarama, new style tuna carpaccio, and the ever-popular black cod miso. Designed for sharing and paired with expertly crafted beverages, it’s an elegant spot for elevated evenings. Currently open for dinner daily from 5pm to midnight, with lunch service set to launch later this season.
Kinugawa
Taste Of Persia At Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen at Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah is celebrating the rich flavours of Persian cuisine with a special menu featuring a starter, main and dessert for Dhs 190 per person. Starters include choices such as the refreshing salad shiraz, while mains range from traditional ghormeh sabzi and joojeh kabab to vegetarian wood-fire grilled vegetables. Desserts such as faloodeh or baghlava ghazvini bring the meal to a sweet close. Available Mondays to Fridays from noon to 3pm, the menu can be enjoyed by groups of up to 12 guests, making it ideal for family or friends.
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
Arabic Night At Al Dhiyafa Grand Kitchen
Al Dhiyafa Grand Kitchen at Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, JBR, brings the spirit of Arabia to life with a lavish themed night. From smoky grilled meats and fragrant rice dishes to mezze and indulgent desserts, the spread captures the essence of traditional Arabic dining. Live music and entertainment add to the atmosphere, creating a memorable evening by the shores of JBR. Priced at Dhs 195 per person, Arabic Night runs every Friday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
Al Dhiyafa Grand Kitchen
Business Lunch At The Citronelle Club
The Citronelle Club at SO/ Uptown Dubai, JLT, is elevating lunchtime with a vibrant business menu designed to mix and match. Diners can enjoy wok-fried noodles, fragrant curries, and sides alongside standout mains such as striploin, roasted duck, or Mediterranean seabass. Priced from Dhs 58 per person, the business lunch is available Monday to Friday from noon to 3.30pm, offering a stylish midday escape in the heart of the city.
The Citronelle Club
Dining Odyssey At Queens Grill
The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), docked at Port Rashid, is inviting diners on an 80-night culinary journey with the launch of the Queens Grill dining odyssey from 1 October onwards. The historic restaurant will serve a rotating three-course menu inspired by a different port of call from the ship’s golden years at sea. This week, flavours from England, France, Spain, Sardinia and Madeira will be featured. Each evening promises authentic cuisine, music, and storytelling paired with signature service and menus curated by award-winning chefs. QE2 offers this unique dining experience nightly for Dhs 125 per person. First seating at 6.30pm and second seating at 8.30pm.
Queens Grill
Sunday Lunch At Dinner By Heston Blumenthal
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal is bringing a touch of history to Sundays with a refreshed lunch menu. Developed in collaboration with food historians and inspired by the British Library archives, the menu transforms centuries-old recipes into extraordinary modern creations. Highlights include the Michelin-starred restaurant’s signature meat fruit, perfectly cooked roasts with golden potatoes, indulgent desserts, and a dedicated children’s menu. With prices starting from Dhs 345 per person, Sunday lunch is served weekly from noon to 3pm.
Dinner By Heston Blumenthal