The first week of the New Year brings exciting dining deals. From limited edition boxes to newbies in town, and vibrant flavours, Dubai's dining scene is ever-brimming with lip-smacking deals.
Check out Connector's highlights for this week below!
Indulge In A Juicy Brisket At Smok’n 7, Dubai’s New Smokehouse
Smok’n 7 is the latest hotspot in Dubai’s smokehouse scene. Tucked away in a modest Al Quoz warehouse, it delivers an authentic smokehouse experience with top-quality Australian wagyu beef, tailored to the city’s refined tastes. The menu features all the classics: ribs that fall off the bone in a sticky, sweet glaze, flavour-packed juicy burgers, and tender brisket, with slices starting at just Dhs 28.
Smokn7
British Brunch At The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel And Suites
The festive cheer doesn’t end with Christmas! Indulge in a lip-smacking Friday night brunch at The Croft, in Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites, Dubai Marina. Running from 7pm to 10pm, you can enjoy a classic British feast complete with juicy meats, golden roast potatoes, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings. Indulge in authentic British cuisine served in a family-style sharing menu, all while enjoying stunning views of Dubai Marina. Prices start at Dhs 199.
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel And Suites
Limited-Edition Bento Box At Sumo Sushi And Bento
Love sushi? Then, you are probably no stranger to Sumo Sushi and Bento. And this month, the good folks there are celebrating the 25-year milestone. For the celebration, they have launched a limited-edition Bento that features the most iconic creations. The box includes a sushi sandwich, an Oman lobster roll, a crunch kunafa roll, and a samurai roll.
Sumo Sushi And Bento
Subko Coffee Roasters And Bakehouse, New Café In Alserkal Avenue
If you’re searching for a place in Dubai that does exceptional coffee, artisan bakes, and handcrafted chocolate, Subko deserves a visit. The Indian-born concept has opened at Alserkal Avenue, bringing a fresh take on speciality coffee, craft baking, and chocolate-making.
Everything is made in-house, from the thoughtfully roasted coffee beans sourced from India and nearby regions to the handmade chocolate creations. Alongside its coffee and chocolate offerings, the bakehouse features a daily spread of breads, viennoiserie, and pastries, all designed to pair perfectly with your chosen drink.
Subko
Lah Lah Day Brunch At Zabeel House The Greens
Lah Lah in Zabeel House The Greens by Jumeirah at Onyx Tower 3 launches its popular 'Lah Lah Weekend Day Brunch', bringing a fresh energy to weekends in one of Dubai’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Taking place every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, the brunch invites guests to enjoy a flavour-packed three-course menu. Highlights include the tornado sushi platter, featuring salmon maki, unagi hosomaki, yuzu salmon nigiri, and sashimi selections. The mains include roasted salmon with galangal and lemongrass, or Szechuan-style chilli beef with baby corn and bamboo shoots. Packages start from Dhs 295 per person.
Zabeel House The Greens
Business Lunch At Avli By Tashas
Avli by Tashas at Gate Village Building 9, DIFC, introduces a thoughtfully curated business lunch that captures the effortless charm of Athenian dining. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 3pm and priced at Dhs 139 per person, the menu blends authentic Greek flavours with contemporary finesse. Guests can start with mezedes such as seabream crudo, spanakorizo arancini, or prawn salad with cucumber and fennel, before moving on to mains including chicken souvlaki with pita and tzatziki, grilled seabream with petimezi dressing, and more. For dessert, diners can opt for pisies with cheesecake cream and raspberries or a delicate peach pavlova.
Avli By Tashas
Iconic New York Steakhouse Carbone Opens At Atlantis The Royal
Carbone has opened at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, bringing its celebrated New York-style Italian-American dining to the UAE for the first time. Inspired by classic mid-20th-century Italian eateries, the restaurant blends retro glamour with refined cuisine, featuring cult favourites like caesar alla ZZ, spicy rigatoni, linguini vongole and veal parmesan. With lively table side service, Carbone Dubai promises an upscale dining experience at one of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
Carbone
Japanese Lunch At Mimi Kakushi
Celebrate Japanese hospitality with a curated dining experience at Mimi Kakushi in Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah. Available from Monday to Friday from noon to 4pm for Dhs 150 per person, this lunch is one-of-a-kind. ‘Omotenashi’ refers to the Japanese concept of exceptional hospitality and service, how Japanese hosts pay attention to detail and anticipate their guests’ needs. The menu features the finest essence of exquisite Japanese food like truffle miso shiru with tofu, grilled beef tenderloin, chipotle soy glaze, spicy umeboshi glazed baby chicken lamb chops, sweet soy sauce, sansho, short ribs, and much more.
Mimi Kakushi
Unlimited Sushi At Sushi Art, JBR
If you're looking for an unlimited sushi experience by the beach, Sushi Art JBR brings you their Happy Sushi Night. For just Dhs 149 per person, enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi in the vibrant atmosphere of The Beach, JBR, every Monday from 6pm. Dive into a wide selection of freshly prepared sushi options, including sashimi, nigiri, and signature rolls. A side dish and a soup are also included in the menu to round out the meal.
Sushi Art
Saturday Brunch At Lido Restaurant
Step aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 and make your weekends in Dubai unforgettable with the Saturday Brunch at the historic Lido Restaurant from 12.30pm to 4pm.
Savour a nautical brunch feast set against stunning sea views, featuring live seafood stations, signature fish and chips, tacos, salmon rotisserie, gelato, and an extensive buffet of international favourites, fresh salads, sizzling grills, and decadent desserts. It’s time to elevate the traditional brunch menu and try something new. Price starts at Dhs 125.
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