Dubai’s dining scene is packed with tempting reasons to eat out right now, from business lunches to rooftop happy hours and weekend brunches. Whether you are after a polished midday meal, a casual pizza night, or a long, lively brunch with friends, plenty is happening across the city this week. Here’s a curated round-up of dining deals in Dubai.
Business Lunch At Khadak
Business Lunch at Khadak in Al Wasl Road, is a thoughtful weekday offering inspired by the simple pleasure of pausing properly for lunch. Served Monday to Friday from noon to 5pm, it is priced at Dhs 98 and includes one small plate, one side, and one main. The lip-smacking menu features starters such as karare kale chaat or morel cheese kulcha, followed by mains including shadab chicken biryani, guntur butter chicken, moong daal gosht, paneer khurchan, or serangi pulao. The lunch is available from noon to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Khadak
Gents Night At Fogo De Chão
For a more substantial gents’ night with dinner built in, Fogo De Chão in DIFC offers a dedicated Gents Night every Monday from 7pm to 10pm. Priced at Dhs 249 per person, the package includes the restaurant’s fire-roasted meat cuts, market table, Brazilian side dishes, and selected house beverages. It is a great option for groups looking for a proper dinner with a lively social atmosphere.
Fogo De Chão
Jungle Brunch At Giardino
Giardino’s brunch in Palazzo Versace, Al Jadaf, is ideal for a bigger weekend outing, with live entertainment including a DJ, Magic Phil, and a singer. Alongside the entertainment, the menu features classic British roasts, sushi, fresh seafood, Indian dishes, South East Asian selections, plus a kids’ corner with sliders, pasta, and sweet treats. The brunch runs every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm, with packages starting at Dhs 350 per person. Children aged 4 to 11 yearsl old dine for Dhs 165, while infants up to 3 years old dine free.
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Happy Hour At Twenty Three
Twenty Three, at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City, the stunning rooftop destination in Dubai Media City, is the perfect spot for after work or evenings. Soak in the urban sunset views with drinks and light appetisers. The happy hour begins at 5pm, and the à la carte menu is loaded with a whole lot of bite-sized options, rather than a full-fledged dinner. Think bar-friendly small plates to pair with beverages while taking in the skyline.
Movenpick Hotels And Resorts
Business Lunch At Roka Dubai
Business lunch at Roka Dubai at The Opus by Omniyat, in Business Bay, is a strong pick for a smart weekday meal. Available Sunday to Friday from noon, the menu includes a choice of donburi, classic, or premium business lunches.
Both the classic and premium menus include sharing appetisers such as iceberg lettuce with caramelised onion dressing, warm eggplant with sesame miso, handmade dumplings, and a variety of maki rolls. Guests can then choose from a range of mains from the robata grill, including salmon fillet teriyaki with sansho salt, sea bream fillet with ryotei miso and red onion, lamb cutlets with Korean spices and sesame cucumber, or cedar-roasted baby chicken with chilli and lemon. The classic menu costs Dhs 125 while the premium menu costs Dhs 180.
The donburi express menu offers a lighter midday option featuring a crisp iceberg salad with caramelised onion dressing served alongside your choice of donburi. Select from salmon fillet teriyaki with sansho salt, chirashi with salmon, tuna, and seabass, beef fillet with chilli, ginger, and spring onion, or warm mushrooms with padron peppers and green beans. The menu is priced at Dhs 95 per person.
Roka Dubai
Sky-High Brunch At Observatory Lounge
Take your Fridays to new heights with a vibrant evening brunch at Observatory in Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites. Enjoy panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah, a delectable three-course set menu, and free-flowing beverages. Experience live DJ beats, show-stopping entertainment, and unforgettable brunch vibes that elevate your weekend. The restaurant’s menu style is a fusion of Asia and Latin America, so expect dishes along the lines of sushi with Latin twists, ceviche with Asian flair, and other Nikkei-inspired plates rather than standard brunch fare. The brunch starts at Dhs 295, and runs from 8pm to 11.30pm.
Observatory Lounge
Pizza Evenings At BASTA!
Gather around the table and slow down the weekend. BASTA! at Marasi Drive in Business Bay, is hosting pizza evenings that lets you include your choice of pizza, one dessert, and two beverages, all for just Dhs 130.
The menu leans into a crowd-pleasing Neapolitan line-up, with classics such as the marinara and margherita. There are also richer options like the tartufo with truffle ricotta, black truffle and egg, the spicy diavola with beef salami, and more distinctive combinations such as tonno e cipolla di tropea, broccoli e salsiccia, zucchini e gamberi, calzone and prosciutto. For dessert, guests can choose from tiramisu, cannoli, or gelato. The experience runs every Saturday from 6pm to 11pm.
BASTA!
Business Lunch At LPM Restaurant And Bar
LPM Restaurant and Bar’s business lunch in DIFC is a polished weekday option that feels both refined and flexible. Available Monday to Friday from noon to 3pm, it is priced at Dhs 135 for one starter and one main, or Dhs 185 with dessert. Starters include oysters, marinated sweet peppers, crispy squid, and salmon carpaccio, while mains range from arrabbiata rigatoni and grilled sea bream to baby chicken and grilled sirloin. Dessert can be chosen from the à la carte menu.
LPM Restaurant And Bar