Start your week with Dubai's lip-smacking culinary delights. Dive into the city's vibrant food scene with Connector's weekly food guide, showcasing delicious deals and offers to tantalise your taste buds.
Complimentary Mocktail At Zenon, Downtown Dubai
Zenon at Kempinski Central Avenue marks International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8 March, with a refined celebration of modern womanhood. Women dining at the futuristic venue will enjoy a complimentary mocktail, ‘Hera’s Glow’, a blend of strawberry purée, zesty lemonade, and coco lopez topped with edible flowers. The surprise also includes a dessert, ‘Olympia’, featuring walnut cake, strawberry namelaka, and red fruit sauce.
Zenon Restaurant
Limited-Edition Gluten-Free Aseeda At Spill The Bean
Spill the Bean, located at Dubai Sustainable City and Circle Mall in JVC, is offering its own unique twist on aseeda, the nostalgic Middle Eastern and North African pudding. The cafe serves a gluten-free version of aseeda, typically a wheat-and-date dessert served to mark occasions such as Mawlid and Eid. The new version is served with saffron-infused ghee and date syrup. The aseeda costs Dhs 26.
Spill The Bean
Golden Hours At CLAP, DIFC
Enjoy golden hours at CLAP Restaurant, DIFC Gate Village, where you can savour beverages and bites, while taking in stunning DIFC views. From Monday to Friday, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm, indulge in cold and warm bites such as wagyu beef tartare, grilled umami chicken wings, rock shrimp tempura, and tofu kara age. There’s also a delectable sushi bar for sushi lovers.
CLAP Dubai
Soulful Sundays At Leña, St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
Taking place every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, Soulful Sundays at Leña celebrates a Spanish-style weekend filled with smoky aromas, crafted drinks, and live music. Guests can dine inside Leña’s warm, wood-fired interiors or on the terrace, savouring Dubai’s final cool afternoons. The sharing-style menu features tuna tartare, grilled málaga avocado, a yakitori trio, and Dani’s iconic burger bull, followed by signature mains like Angus tomahawk paella, Spanish lamb paella, or grilled sea bream. The experience costs Dhs 275 per person.
Leña Dubai
Great British Pie Week At The Nine Gastropub, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Indulge in classic British pies reimagined with a modern twist at The Nine Gastropub, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. With a special menu crafted by hotel Executive Chef Russell Impiazzi and Chef de Cuisine Shankar Majhi, guests will be treated to a curated selection of savoury pies for a limited time. The highlights include butter chicken pie with paratha pastry, slow-braised welsh lamb shank pie, lobster pie, ham hock chicken and leek pie, classic steak and ale pie, and steak and kidney pie. The experience is priced at Dhs 95.
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Four-Hands Dinner At Tamoka, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, JBR
On 5 March, Tamoka at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, JBR sets the stage for a one-night-only culinary collaboration as it welcomes Salvaje Dubai for an exclusive four-hands dinner that promises fire, flair, and coastal finesse. The five-course set menu features flame-kissed beef with smoky adobo notes, delicately dressed tuna brightened with citrus and umami, and a warm octopus empanada layered with spice. A slow-cooked beef cheek main anchors the experience, before a citrus-led dessert of caramel, mandarin, and yuzu brings a refreshing, light finish to the table. The experience is priced at Dhs 495 per person.
Tamoka
Holi Delights At The Permit Room, Bur Dubai
The Permit Room invites guests to celebrate the festival of colours in one unforgettable experience. Holi, India’s iconic festival of colours, is all about joy, togetherness, music, and indulgent festive treats. At The Permit Room, the celebration comes alive with specially curated Holi fusion delights, including kesari thandai shots, priced at Dhs 30 and two gujiya baklava for Dhs 25. In addition, guests can also expect dhol beats and festive vibes.
The Permit Room
Business Lunch At Iliana, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Located at the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Umm Suqeim 3, offering a stunning view of the iconic Burj Al Arab, Iliana is where the week gets a little less chaotic. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 5pm, guests can savour a refined lunch menu starting at Dhs 195 per person. Expect a spread of fresh salads, traditional dips, grilled octopus, seafood, lamb chops, and a perfect finish with a Greek yogurt ice cream. It’s an indulgent midday escape, done the right way.
Iliana
After Dark Friday Brunch At Malibu Sky Lounge, Business Bay
Every Friday from 8.30pm to 11.30pm, head to Malibu Sky Lounge on the 64th floor of Paramount Hotel Midtown, Business Bay, for a vibrant evening brunch with unmatched views. Guests can enjoy a gourmet spread featuring lip-smacking dishes and tempting desserts, all served with a curated selection of refreshing beverages. A live DJ spins soft lounge beats to set the perfect tone for a stylish evening out. Prices start from Dhs 299, ideal for those looking to end their week on a high note.
Malibu Sky Lounge
Weekday Lunch At L’Amo Bistro Del Mare, Dubai Harbour
L’Amo Bistro del Mare, located in Dubai Harbour Yacht Club, brings back 'Pranzo a L’Amo', a weekday lunch designed to evoke the lightness of Italian summer. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 3pm, the two-course menu is priced at Dhs 135 for one antipasto and one main, with dessert and coffee for an additional Dhs 20. There’s also a three-course menu for Dhs 155. Expect seasonal dishes including octopus salad, crispy calamari, milanese chicken, and ligurian-style catch of the day, all served with stunning Dubai Harbour views.
L’Amo Bistro Del Mare
Sunset Set Menu At Ikigai, Dubai Marina
Indulge in a Japanese-inspired menu featuring shared appetisers, your choice of main, and an indulgent treat. The menu includes sharing-style appetisers like spicy edamame beans, chicken karage, and crunchy carb salad. For the mains, you can choose from chicken ramen, grilled sea bream, robata mix grill, or wild mushroom pot. End your meal on a sweet note with an in-house vanilla ice cream, seasonal cut fruits, or chocolate mousse. The menu costs Dhs 105 per person and is available from sunset until 10pm.
Ikigai Dubai
Breakfast At MINA Brasserie, DIFC
If you are looking for an elegant breakfast this week, try out the signature breakfast at MINA Brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel, DIFC. Available daily from 7am to 11am, the menu features a diverse selection of savoury croissants, fluffy pancakes, Turkish eggs, omelettes, avocado toast, waffles, French toast, and much more. Pair your breakfast with fresh juices or hot brews for the perfect start to your day. Priced at Dhs 190 per person.
MINA Brasserie
Festive Mithai Platter At Mausam, Dubai Mall
Celebrate the festival of colours with a vibrant sweet indulgence at Mausam. This Holi, the authentic Indian dining destination presents a Holi mithai platter, a joyous tribute to India’s most colourful celebration. Priced at Dhs 60 per person, the platter features badam pinni, mawa casata, dry fruit gujiya, methi bhakarwadi, and imarti, paired with a soothing kesar badam thandai. Available on 4 March from noon to 11.30pm, at Dubai Mall, this festive treat captures the spirit of Holi through rich textures, nostalgic flavours, and aromatic spices.
Mausam