Dubai’s dining scene is serving up plenty of reasons to head out this week. With a mix of irresistible dining deals, brand-new menus, and seasonal specials, food lovers can indulge in everything from comforting classics to bold flavours. No matter your taste, this week’s lineup promises lip-smacking meals across the city.
Here’s Connector’s round-up of dining deals this week. Read on and make your pick!
Updated Menu At RSVP Dubai
RSVP Dubai invites guests to rediscover its charm with a refreshed menu and renewed creative direction. Located on Al Wasl Road, the homegrown French-Mediterranean restaurant continues to blend refined dining with a relaxed, neighbourhood feel, a balance that has earned it a loyal following since opening in 2022.
The updated menu features beloved RSVP favourites alongside new signature dishes that showcase classic French comfort with a modern edge. Guests can still enjoy staples such as escargots (baked snails in herb butter), Caesar salad, rigatoni arabiatta, truffle pizza, and poulet piccata au citron (chicken in lemon-butter sauce). These favourites are now joined by flavourful new dishes, including veal rigatoni, cordon bleu, and poulet aux morilles (roasted half chicken with creamy morel sauce).
For early risers, RSVP’s breakfast offering continues to be a standout, especially for its exceptional in-house pastries and breads.
RSVP
Ladies Night At Solara
Solara, the newest hotspot at Address Dubai Mall, turns Tuesdays into a night to savour, sip, and celebrate. Stylish interiors, the sparkling infinity pool, and sweeping Burj Khalifa views provide a dazzling backdrop, while the infectious rhythms of a DJ percussionist keep the energy flowing and the vibe effortlessly playful. Ladies can indulge in a two-course meal for Dhs 195.
The culinary experience is as captivating as the setting, with creamy hazelnut hummus and warm pita, golden shrimp croquettes with harissa mayo, and the indulgent pasta mista truffle with black truffle cream and parmesan. Let loose, and savour the vibrant atmosphere. Available every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 11.30pm, the ladies’ night is priced at Dhs 195.
Solara Dubai
Esco-Bar Opens At One Central
Esco-bar Dubai has officially opened at 25 Jump Street, One Central, bringing its bold Tex-Mex flavours and Latin soul to a new vibrant hotspot. Following the success of its Palm West Beach flagship, the venue offers sizzling fajitas, tacos, and nachos with house-made guacamole. Guests can enjoy lively events, including Ladies’ Night, Taco Night, Happy Hour, Business Lunch, and Saturday Brunch, all set to beats from a resident DJ. With high-energy ambiance and dynamic dining, Esco-bar Dubai promises a must-visit destination for food and fun.
Esco-Bar
Festive Business Lunch At Bull And Bear
Celebrate the season in style at Bull and Bear, where festive charm and elegant surroundings create the perfect setting for business lunches that leave a lasting impression. Against the backdrop of the DIFC skyline and views of Burj Khalifa, colleagues and clients can enjoy a sophisticated meal, feeling the joy of the season with traditional dishes such as turkey breast with stuffing, slow-cooked wagyu beef cheeks, and seasonal vegetarian creations, alongside indulgent starters and desserts crafted to delight. The lunch is available daily from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and starts at Dhs 125.
Bull And Bear
Monday Meat Up At City Social
Start your week on a flavourful note with City Social’s Monday Meat Up experience. Located at Grosvenor House Dubai, guests can indulge in a three-course feast of prime cuts and refined flavours, every Monday.
From Dhs 250 per person, the evening begins with an aged beef tartartlet amuse-bouche, followed by a refreshing beetroot salad. For the main event, take your pick from a perfectly cooked ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin, each served with chips and green bean salad with goma and crispy garlic. Complete your dish with your choice of chimichurri, peppercorn, or Béarnaise sauce. The lunch is available from 6pm onwards.
City Social
Mad Friday At Goose Island Tap House
The biggest Friday of the year is here, and Goose Island Tap House at FIVE Jumeirah Village Circle is the place to be. Celebrate the festive season with an extra special all-day happy hour, so you can sip and celebrate from the moment you walk in. Pull on your loudest, tackiest, most wonderfully festive outfits and join the festive sweater competition, prizes await the boldest looks. This is available only on Friday, 19 December, from 12pm onwards.
Goose Island Tap House Dubai
All-Day Breakfast At BohoX
From cheesy omelettes to beefy brisket benedicts, the all-day breakfast menu at BohoX in Downtown Dubai offers something delicious for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast or brunch, BohoX is the perfect spot for both, making it a top contender for the best brunch in Dubai. Must-try dishes include the cilbir eggs, egg bun sandwich, boho açaí bowl, and the peanut butter banana bowl. Enjoy vibrant vegan dishes and succulent steaks any time of the day. The breakfast is available until 5pm every day.
BohoX
Festive Turkey At PEOPLES Honest Eatery And Coffee
Savour the newest addition to the menu at PEOPLES Honest Eatery and Coffee in Dubai Design District. The festive turkey roulade features tender turkey breast stuffed with chestnuts and spinach, served alongside caramelised carrots, crisp green beans, creamy mashed potatoes, and classic cranberry sauce. Available for dine-in only, priced at Dhs 85.
PEOPLES Honest Eatery And Coffee
Festive Business Lunch At La Petite Maison
La Petite Maison Dubai in DIFC transforms into a festive-inspired wonderland this season, complete with a charming new façade, half-timbered houses, and Christmas market vibes.
Enjoy a two or three-course set menu featuring premium creations for Dhs 135 or Dhs 185. Starters include boudoise oysters with citrus mignonette, foie gras terrine with toasted brioche, tuna carpaccio with black truffle, red endive and clementine salad, and escargots de. Main courses feature wild mushroom and scallop risotto, grilled tiger prawns, marinated half baby chicken with preserved lemon, and grilled sirloin with Bordelaise sauce and black truffle. The lunch is available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm.
La Petite Maison Dubai
Italian Flair At Aura Bakery And Café
This festive season, Aura Bakery and Café in Jumeirah brings home an Italian flair with a selection of unique celebratory creations across pastries and beverages. The star of the collection is the panettone, a traditional Milanese delicacy featuring dried fruits, and delicately aromatic butter. Fresh panettones will be available for guests to purchase in-store or order for delivery.
Limited-edition festive pastries, croissants filled with raspberry and cream, as well as a delicate ornament-inspired dessert, are also on the menu. Complete the experience with a butterscotch milk or the iced matcha.
Aura Bakery And Cafe
New Mexican Restaurant At Pullman Hotel
Cocina Tres, the new coastal Mexican restaurant at Pullman Hotel in Business Bay, brings bold flavours, vibrant design, and Latin hospitality to Dubai. Inspired by Luis Barragán’s architecture, its colourful interiors, succulent garden terrace, and handcrafted details set the stage for authentic Mexican cuisine. Led by Executive Chef Brandon Arriago, the menu features handmade tortillas, wood-fire grilled specials, and a dedicated ceviche bar. Cocina Tres offers a lively celebration of Mexico’s culture, flavours, and festive spirit.
Cocina Tres
Oyster Obsessed Fridays At Vida Dubai Mall
Fridays at Vida Dubai Mall are all about seaside indulgence with the Oyster Obsessed experience at Origins and Flo Pool Bar. Tuck into freshly shucked oysters, perfectly paired with panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. With laid-back beats, golden hour hues, and an ambiance that feels effortlessly chic, every moment is designed to be savoured. Priced at Dhs 99, the indulgence is available every Friday from 5pm to 11pm.
Vida Hotels
Izakaya Nights At Taiko Bar
Unwind as day turns to dusk and discover the art of casual dining at Taiko Bar in Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Umm Hurair 2. Home to bold flavours and contemporary Japanese craftsmanship, this is the best place to savour a vibrant selection of small plates, skewers, and handcrafted highballs.
Satisfy evening cravings with perfectly grilled yakitori, crisp chicken karaage, umami padron peppers, and other signature Izakaya-style delicacies. Each bite reflects the refined artistry of Taiko’s contemporary Japanese cuisine. Available from Tuesday to Sunday, 4pm onwards, prices start at Dhs 35.
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Festive Business Lunch At Central Restaurant
This December, Central Restaurant at ME by Meliá Dubai in Business Bay invites guests to take a well-deserved pause from the seasonal rush and indulge in a Festive Business Lunch crafted to inspire warmth, connection, and culinary delight. Thoughtfully curated, the menu showcases the very best of the season with dishes that celebrate comforting flavours and elegant festive flair. Guests can begin with the velvety velouté of chestnut and pumpkin soup, a rich blend of roasted chestnut and pumpkin that captures the essence of winter, or opt for the vibrant Mediterranean octopus, paired with potato, baby romaine, and a bold black garlic emulsion, for a fresh, refined start.
For the main course, highlights include the beautifully herbed turkey roulade, served with rosemary-roasted root vegetables and a bright cranberry reduction, a sophisticated take on a holiday classic, alongside the indulgent slow-braised lamb shoulder, finished with parsnip purée, roasted baby carrots, and a deep, aromatic jus. Guests seeking a meat-free option will enjoy the comforting artichoke risotto, finished with parmesan, mushrooms, and parsley for a fragrant, creamy finish.
To end on a sweet, celebratory note, desserts offer a truly festive finale: the decadent buche de noël with dark chocolate and kirsch-soaked cherries, the delicate festive triffle layered with vanilla meringue and berries, and the beautifully spiced winter ginger mille-feuille, infused with warm winter spices and caramel. Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Prices start at Dhs 125.
Me Dubai Hotel