Dubai’s food scene is buzzing with fresh experiences, perfect for lunch breaks, casual meet-ups, or relaxed evenings out. You can enjoy everything from elegant midday meals with scenic views to comforting platters of hearty curries and breads. Whether it’s a laid-back weekend lunch, a post-work gathering, or a special festive treat, the city is offering plenty of ways to enjoy good food, vibrant atmospheres, and memorable dining moments without the formal fuss.
Here's Connector's round-up of this week's dining deals.
Business Lunch At Kinugawa, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Kinugawa at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab launches its business lunch, offering a refined midday dining experience set against lush beachfront views. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 4pm, the menu highlights contemporary Japanese cuisine with three starters, one appetiser, one main, and one side. Guests can enjoy signature dishes such as black cod miso, sushi rolls, or Japanese risotto, with premium upgrades available. Priced at Dhs 175 per person, with optional supplements.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Business Lunch At Mausam
Mausam elevates the midday break with its business lunch thali, ideal for solo diners or business meetings. Available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, each platter features fragrant rice, fresh breads, vibrant sides, and comforting curries. Vegetarian highlights include paneer butter masala, subz handi lazeez, and dal makhni, while non-vegetarian options feature chicken tikka masala and mutton roganjosh, ending with gulab jamun. Set in Dubai Mall, the lunch is available from Monday to Thursday, noon to 2pm, and priced at Dhs 79.
Mausam
Other, New Contemporary Dining At Dar Al Wasl
Other, a contemporary, design-led dining concept, has opened in Dar Al Wasl, adding a thoughtful new address to Dubai’s food scene. By day, it offers pastries, speciality coffee, and crafted mocktails in a light-filled setting, transitioning into an evening dining space with seasonal menus and shared plates. Signature dishes include spicy beef tenderloin, a hot dog and caviar sandwich, and the wagyu beef burger.
Other
Copacabana Nights At Frevo, Fairmont The Palm
Frevo at Fairmont The Palm brings Brazilian flair to Mondays with Copacabana Nights. Taking place every Monday from 6pm to 11.30pm, the experience channels the vibrant spirit of Rio’s Copacabana Beach. Set in Frevo’s award-winning churrascaria, guests enjoy tableside-carved premium cuts, fresh salads, and Brazilian accompaniments. Pricing starts at Dhs 375. Live Brazilian music, dancers, and percussion complete the evening, blending bossa nova rhythms with contemporary lounge sounds for a stylish start to the week.
Fairmont The Palm
The Woodfire House Opens In Sobha Hartland
The Woodfire House, a new fire-driven dining concept, has opened its doors in Sobha Hartland, introducing an experience centred on open flames, premium ingredients, and immersive, craft-led cooking. The menu is centred around fire-led specialities, including charcoal-grilled seafood, premium steaks cooked over live flames, and meats finished with deep, smoky flavour profiles. A live sandwich station adds an interactive element, with freshly grilled fillings assembled to order. Guests can also explore and purchase dry-aged meats, artisanal cheeses, gourmet seasoning, and speciality accompaniments.
The Woodfire House
bkry Unveils Pop-Up At Marsa Boulevard
bkry introduces an evening-led bakery pop-up at Marsa Boulevard. The new spot serves sourdough croissants, seasonal pastries, desserts, and speciality drinks from 4pm until 1am. Designed for post-dinner strolls and unhurried moments by the water, it reframes the bakery as a relaxed nighttime destination rather than a morning-only stop.
bkry
Thoughtfully Curated Vegetarian Selection At Attiko Dubai
Attiko Dubai, located inside W Dubai in Dubai Marina, continues to define contemporary dining with a refined January focus that complements its Japanese and Pan-Asian menu. In line with Veganuary, the restaurant introduces a curated vegetarian selection as part of its January Specials, offering guests an additional way to experience its signature style through thoughtfully crafted plant-based dishes.
The vegetarian selections feature a range of thoughtfully composed dishes that include edamame, Asian Caesar salad, and sweet corn taco, mushroom and truffle gyoza, and cauliflower maki. Mains include roasted cauliflower, eggplant miso yaki, and the signature mushroom and truffle pot, complemented by sides of broccolini and seasonal mushrooms. The dessert platter showcases premium vegetarian ingredients, refined textures, and modern Japanese and Pan-Asian influences throughout. Priced at Dhs 325 in a sharing concept.
Attiko Dubai
Winter Afternoon Tea At The Lounge, Address Beach Resort, JBR
This January, enjoy a seasonal twist on classic afternoon tea at The Lounge in Address Beach Resort. Featuring a curated selection of sweet and savoury delights inspired by winter’s charm, guests can indulge in unlimited hot beverages, and a signature cocktail while surrounded by elegant interiors. Ideal for a cosy evening, a refined meet-up with friends, or a festive celebration, this experience offers memorable moments throughout the season. Daily, 3pm to 8pm, Dhs 198 per person.
Address Hotels
DIY Pizza Experience At The Coop House, Mirdif City Centre
The Coop House is celebrating Pizza Week by inviting diners to get hands-on with a DIY pizza experience at its Mirdif City Centre location. Guests can build their own pizza using The Coop House’s artisan bigah dough, choosing their toppings at the counter before watching their pizza bake inside the restaurant’s traditional wood-fired dome oven.
You can pick from over eight toppings, and the chefs guide the process throughout, keeping the experience easy, interactive, and suitable for all ages. The highlight is the dome oven moment, where flames flicker, dough rises, and pizzas cook in full view. Watch your own pizza bake, before it’s served fresh, hot, and finished by flame.
The Coop House
New Sunday Lunch Menu At Clap Dubai
Clap Dubai presents Sunday Lunch, a relaxed afternoon ritual designed for long conversations, effortless indulgence, and laid laid-back end to the weekend. Available every Sunday from 1pm to 5pm, this is where time slows and the afternoon unfolds at its own pace.
Guests can select from a three-course menu or a generous sushi platter to share, as the menu begins with miso soup, followed by a selection of starters such as sashimi and nigiri akami, before moving on to signature mains including salmon teriyaki, tender chicken, and marinated lamb rack. The menu is priced at Dhs 155.
Clap Dubai
Limited Edition Veganuary Menu At Above Eleven Dubai, Palm West Beach
Above Eleven has launched a limited-time Veganuary Nikkei set menu, featuring the depth and versatility of Japanese Peruvian cuisine through a selection of bold, plant-based dishes. The menu includes otoshi – sweet potato tempura with beetroot tartare, king oyster mushroom nigiri with spring onion and wasabi, tiradito, palm hearts with avocado, coriander, lime and rocoto, and a ceviche of pickled mushrooms, asparagus, cherry tomato, radish and chia seeds.
Heartier dishes include arroz, jasmine rice with fried plantain, red capsicum, king oyster mushrooms, and curcuma, alongside a josper-grilled miso-glazed cauliflower with celeriac, leeks, quinoa, and edamame. Dessert comes in the form of tapioca with coconut cream, mango, and avocado ice cream. The Veganuary set menu is available throughout January and is priced at Dhs 299 per person.
Above Eleven
The Irish Vicker’s Opens at Jewel Of The Creek, Dubai
The Irish Vicker’s, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing Irish pub brands, has officially opened at Jewel of the Creek, bringing authentic Irish pub culture to one of Dubai’s most vibrant waterfront destinations. The Irish Vicker’s delivers a relaxed yet lively atmosphere inspired by classic Irish pubs. Guests can enjoy live sports across multiple screens, regular live music, pool tables, dart boards, and a comfortable space ideal for after-work drinks, weekend gatherings, and major sporting occasions.
The Irish Vicker’s
Noia By The Pool Opens At Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai unveils Noia by the Pool, a modern Greek rooftop restaurant on the 11th floor rooftop terrace of Mandarin Oriental Downtown, offering indoor and alfresco dining with stunning Arabian Gulf views. Led by Chef Michalis Margaritis, the menu highlights seasonal Greek cuisine in a sharing-style format, featuring fresh seafood, vegetables, mezze, grilled meats, and reimagined Greek classics.
Desserts and cocktails reflect a contemporary, ingredient-led approach, with a strong focus on wellness and freshness. The rooftop poolside offers a relaxed, sun-soaked experience with light, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and refreshing drinks.
Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Afternoon Tea At Zenon Dubai
Zenon Dubai presents Athenian Afternoons, an elegant afternoon tea inspired tea, served daily from 3pm to 6pm. Guests can enjoy savoury bites like smoked salmon on rye, cucumber and beetroot sandwiches, lobster and avocado-truffle mini brioches, followed by warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and an array of handcrafted desserts including red velvet, matcha macaron, lemon tart, chocolate eclair, and more. Complemented by premium teas, coffees, or sparkling options, the experience is priced at Dhs 280.
Zenon
Maison Goose Takes Over DRIFT Beach, Dubai
DRIFT Dubai, the renowned beachfront retreat at One&Only Royal Mirage, unveils a new seasonal experience with the introduction of Maison Goose, an immersive lifestyle concept by GREY GOOSE®. Maison Goose transforms DRIFT Beach Club’s Sea Lounge into a French Riviera–inspired coastal retreat, where refined indulgence meets the rhythm of the Riviera. The experience begins the moment guests arrive, greeted by the Maison Goose Club Car, which escorts them from One&Only Royal Mirage to DRIFT Beach, creating a seamless welcome.
The Maison Goose Boat experience is set in an intimate dockside location accommodating up to six guests. This exclusive experience features a multi-course menu of fresh, locally inspired dishes, crafted in collaboration with DRIFT’s acclaimed culinary team.
Enhancing the dining and themed experiences are elegant Riviera-inspired décor, curated music, and refined design details, all thoughtfully created to foster connection, celebration, and living in the moment.
DRIFT Dubai