Dubai is always full of flavourful dining experiences and this week is no different. From elegant afternoon teas to lively ladies’ nights and themed culinary celebrations and much more, there's a lot on offer this week. Some of the city’s top restaurants are serving up irresistible offers that cater to every palate and mood. See Connector's highlights of exciting dining deals in Dubai this week:
Festive Season At Armani/Caffe
Located in Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall, Armani/Caffe brings this year's holiday spirit to life with its festive collection of limited-edition Italian delights. Guests can indulge in pastries and sweets such as the classic panettone, paired with rich hot chocolate or seasonal blends like the gingerbread latte. The café also offers elegant festive hampers featuring artisanal chocolates, honey, fine teas and cookies, ideal for gifting. Available daily from 10am to midnight on weekdays, and until 1am on weekends.
Armani/Caffe
Business Lunch At Brasserie Boulud
Set in Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Wafi City, Brasserie Boulud offers a refined business lunch inspired by French tradition. Curated by Chef Daniel Boulud, the menu includes dishes such as grilled seabass with sunchoke, mushrooms and lemon butter, or creamy wild mushroom risotto with aged parmesan. Priced from Dhs 150 for two courses including tea, coffee and water, it’s perfect for a stylish weekday lunch. Available Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 3pm.
Brasserie Boulud
Italian Aperitivo At Piatti By The Beach
Set against the dazzling Dubai skyline, Piatti by the Beach at Raffles The Palm offers an authentic taste of southern Italy with its daily Italian aperitivo. Along with beverages, guests can savour classic bites like parmigiana di melanzane, a comforting baked egg plant layered with tomato and cheese, polpettine al sugo, tender beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, and arancino ai porcini, golden rice balls with mushrooms and parmesan. Served daily from 5pm to 8pm and with prices starting at Dhs 195 per person, it’s the perfect way to unwind seaside in Italian style.
Piatti By The Beach
Set Menus At Hakkasan Dubai
Located in Atlantis, The Palm, Hakkasan Dubai offers an elegant showcase of modern Cantonese cuisine, blending heritage with contemporary flair. The Michelin starred restaurant invites guests to explore signature set menus curated by Chef Andy Toh, featuring dishes such as smoked duck, wagyu rib eye, stir-fried chicken, and grilled seabass with honey and so much more. Each plate highlights precision and balance, bringing together authentic flavours and artistry. Available daily from 6pm to 11pm, with packages starting from Dhs 538.
Hakkasan Dubai
Italian Brunch At Ginori Terrace
Saturdays get an Italian twist at Ginori Terrace at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, with the new 'Dolce Far Niente Brunch' overlooking the Dubai Water Canal. Guests can enjoy a relaxed afternoon with Italian classics such as burrata pugliese with pickled strawberries and basil, tagliolino al tartufo with black truffle, and creamy tiramisu to finish. Set to live music and elegant porcelain table settings, this al fresco brunch runs every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
Ginori Terrace
BBQ Deck At Banyan Tree Pool And Beach
Located on Bluewaters Island, Banyan Tree Pool and Beach, earlier known as Alizée Pool and Beach, invites guests to enjoy laid-back seaside dining at its refreshed BBQ Deck. Open daily from 1pm to 5pm, the ocean-front spot offers freshly grilled seafood and barbecue favourites prepared to order, all in a setting that blends relaxed luxury with panoramic island views. Perfect for a sun-soaked afternoon by the pool, it’s an easy-going dining experience that captures the spirit of Banyan Tree’s signature hospitality.
Banyan Tree Pool And Beach
Ladies Night At Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey at C2 Licenced District in City Walk turns Wednesdays into a midweek highlight with its lively Ladies Night. From 7pm to 1am, enjoy four drinks and two dishes for Dhs 145, featuring favourites like barbecue chicken wings, prawn gyoza, classic sliders with angus beef and homemade pickles, and cheesecake for dessert. With games, music, and great energy, Brass Monkey is the perfect spot for a fun evening out with friends.
Brass Monkey
Afternoon Tea At The Tea Room
Indulge in the 'Scarlet High Tea' at The Tea Room, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel, a stylish collaboration with luxury fashion house Nicoli, running until December. Enjoy savoury bites, delicate pastries, and aromatic teas inspired by berries and spices, capturing the warmth of the season. Beautifully presented and rich in flavour, it’s perfect for elegant gatherings. Available daily from noon to 9pm, starting from Dhs 150 per person.
The Team Room
All Day Breakfast At Commodore Club
Located within Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Residences in Umm Suqeim, Commodore Club offers an indulgent all-day breakfast experience, served from 7am until 6pm. Chef Nathan Rueff’s menu reimagines comfort food with dishes like the Norwegian waffle with smoked salmon and poached egg, the richly spiced shakshuka, and the signature feuilleté pastries layered with truffle béchamel or smoked salmon. Lighter options such as avocado toast and fresh smoothies round off a refined morning menu that lasts all day.
Commodore Club
Around The World In 80 Days At Queens Grill
Step aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 docked at Port Rashid in Bur Dubai and dine your way across the globe with Queens Grill’s 'Around the World in 80 Days' experience. Running nightly until 19 December, the journey features rotating three-course menus inspired by various places around the world. This week, dishes reflect destinations like Fiji, England, Thailand, Portugal, Singapore and more. Guests can enjoy world flavours, heritage service, and a touch of nostalgia for Dhs 125 per person, a unique culinary voyage through the QE2’s storied past. Two seatings each night at 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Queens Grill
Business Lunch At BASTA!
At The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, BASTA! brings a taste of Italy to lunchtime with its refined Business Lunch. Available Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, guests can enjoy a two-course menu for Dhs 130, featuring favourites such as carpaccio di fassona, made with thinly sliced raw beef, rigatoni cacio e pepe, a creamy pasta with made with cheese and black pepper, and filetto di branzino alla griglia, which is a dish made of tender grilled sea bass fillets. End on a sweet note with creamy tiramisu or classic gelato in the relaxed, trattoria-style setting.
BASTA!