This week in Dubai is all about flavour and variety, with restaurants rolling out exciting menus, tempting offers, and culinary experiences designed to impress. From casual bites to elegant gatherings and exciting new openings, the city’s dining scene is serving up plenty of reasons to dine out and discover something unique.
Check out Connector's highlights of the week here:
Soul Of Greece At Meraki Greek Taverna
Aloft Palm Jumeirah welcomes guests to Meraki Greek Taverna where soulful flavours and warm hospitality meet stunning views of the Palm and Dubai’s skyline. The highlight is its signature seafood market, where diners can hand-pick the freshest catch of the day, including shrimp, calamari, langoustines, or whole fish, and choose how it’s prepared, from grilled with olive oil and lemon to folded into pasta, baked on pizza, or served in traditional peinirli boat bread. With its authentic menu designed for sharing, indoor cosiness, and terrace seating offering stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, Meraki brings a spirited slice of Greece to Dubai. Open daily from 2pm to 11pm.
Meraki Greek Taverna
Golden Ticket Brunch At Flow Kitchen
Every Saturday, Flow Kitchen at Fairmont The Palm transforms into a whimsical world of flavour and fun with its 'Golden Ticket Brunch'. Families can look forward to chocolate fountains, edible surprises, and a dedicated Wonderland zone filled with adventures for little ones, while adults enjoy bespoke beverages, themed dishes, and live entertainment in their own golden corner. With playful touches from Oompa Loompas and a refreshed seasonal menu, this brunch promises magic for all ages. Available every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
Flow Kitchen
Golden Week Special Menu At Mott 32
Until 7 October, Mott 32 Dubai at Address Beach Resort, JBR, marks 'Golden Week' with a limited-edition menu celebrating family traditions and seasonal Chinese delicacies. Curated by Head Chef Frankie Yang Tao, the menu highlights refined dim sum, heritage mains, and indulgent desserts, blending culinary craftsmanship with contemporary flair. Guests can enjoy signatures such as truffle dumplings, crispy prawn toast, and braised wagyu beef, before ending with mango cheesecake and purple sago pudding.
Mott 32
New Business Lunch At Sfumato
Sfumato, the contemporary culinary spot at The Opus Tower in Business Bay, is setting the tone for mid-day dining with its new business lunch. Guests can enjoy two courses for Dhs 135 or three courses for Dhs 155, available on weekdays from noon to 4pm. Starters include refreshing octopus ceviche, while mains range from chicken schnitzel with caper sauce to pan-seared sea bass with leek velouté. End on a sweet note with an elderflower basque cheesecake for a perfectly balanced lunch.
Sfumato
Chef Collaboration Menu At Seagrill Bistro
Seagrill Bistro at Fairmont The Palm invites diners to discover a limited-time collaborative menu available from 8 October onwards, created by Chef Atticus Garant of Fairmont Banff Springs, Canada, and Chef Darren Andow of Fairmont The Palm. The menu celebrates Canada’s finest produce, featuring seafood dishes including beausoleil oysters, digby scallops and snow crab, followed by entrées such as Canadian Atlantic lobster. Dishes including bison ribeye and grass fed beef tartare will be served alongside desserts such as charred chamomile sundae infused with maple syrup. Expect a refined culinary experience that bridges Canadian craftsmanship with Dubai’s coastal elegance.
Seagrill Bistro
Dine At The Newly Opened CARBONE
Dubai welcomes CARBONE, the legendary New York-style Italian restaurant, opening its doors at Atlantis The Royal in Palm Jumeirah on 6 October. Known worldwide for its old-school glamour and signature dishes, the menu features classics like 'Caesar Alla ZZ', veal parmesan, and the much-loved spicy rigatoni. The elegant dining room sets the scene with chandeliers, velvet seating, Venetian mirrors, and table-side service that promises a true CARBONE experience. Open daily from 6pm to 11.30pm, it’s a must for lovers of timeless Italian dining
CARBONE Dubai
Pizza And Pasta Night At The Coop House
On Thursday evenings, The Coop House at City Centre Mirdif invites diners to indulge in its 'Pizza and Pasta Night'. From 6pm to 11pm, enjoy freshly made pasta or authentic Italian pizza paired with a soft drink, all for just Dhs 69. The pastas are crafted to order, with choices including pesto fusilli, truffle pasta, ravioli, and seafood pasta. Pizza lovers can tuck into truffle pizza, classic margherita, or even shawarma pizza. A fun, flavourful evening that won’t break the bank.
The Coop House
Ladies’ Night At ATTIKO Dubai
Set high above the city at W Dubai-Mina Seyahi in Dubai Marina, ATTIKO Dubai brings a stylish ladies’ night every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm called 'Shooting Stars'. Priced at Dhs 150, the evening includes three hours of free-flowing beverages, paired with a menu of refined Pan-Asian bites. Savour creations such as crispy rice with salmon tartare, king crab tarts, and shrimp tempura machi rolls, all while enjoying music by the resident DJ and live violinist against the sparkling Dubai Marina skyline.
ATTIKO Dubai
Double Delight At Savant
Savant at SO/ Uptown near JLT is turning Thursday evenings into a feast of flavours and vibes with its 'Double Delight' offer. From 6pm to 10pm on Thursdays, ladies can enjoy the evening for Dhs 60 and gents for Dhs 140. Alongside free-flowing beverages, guests can indulge in a decadent antipasti bar featuring cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, and fresh breads, all served to the backdrop of live beats. A lively night out for both men and women.
Savant
Greek Lunch By The Sea At Iliana
For a serene seaside escape, Iliana at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is offering a Greek-inspired business lunch every weekday. Priced from Dhs 195, the menu crafted by Head Chef Andreas Gkipalis blends simplicity and precision with vibrant Mediterranean flavours. Starters include homemade dips, light salads, mezze, and grilled octopus, followed by mains such as fresh seafood, lamb chops, and moussaka. Guests can also enjoy desserts like orange pie or Greek yoghurt ice cream, in addition to the beverages. Available Mondays through Fridays from noon to 4pm.
Iliana
Noche Criolla At La Mar By Gastón Acurio
La Mar by Gastón Acurio at Atlantis The Royal brings the lively spirit of Peru to Dubai with its 'Noche Criolla', happening every second Thursday of the month, with the next edition on 9 October. From 6pm to 11pm, guests can enjoy a ten-dish sharing-style menu starting from Dhs 425, with the à la carte menu also available. Highlights include tiradito peru with yellow chilli and leche de tigre, hearty cebiche carretillero, and classic anticucho, finished with traditional desserts like torta de chocolate and alfajores.
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
Al Fresco Dining At Bungalo34
Bungalo34 on Pearl Jumeira at Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Dubai, Jumeirah, has reopened its terrace, inviting guests to enjoy Mediterranean dining with uninterrupted Arabian Gulf views. From sunrise breakfasts to sunset dinners, the menu spans every occasion, featuring dishes such as tuna tartare, mussels with chorizo, porterhouse steak, and seafood signatures including lobster thermidor. Fresh pasta favourites like corzetti pasta and ragu pizzette return, while breakfast brings delights such as Spanish omelette and salmon gravlax. Open weekdays from noon to midnight, and weekends from 9am onwards with breakfast menu available.
Bungalo34
Ladies Night At L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele at C2 Licensed District, City Walk, brings a slice of Naples to Dubai with its world-famous wood-fired pizzas. The only licenced branch of the iconic Italian brand, it serves classics like margherita and marinara in a vibrant, social atmosphere. Every Monday, ladies can enjoy two courses and three drinks for Dhs 150 from 7pm to 11pm. With its warm, stylish interiors, this authentic spot is perfect for date nights or group gatherings.
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele