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Dubai's best foodie experiences in February
Fri, January 31, 2025
From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.
From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.
Share your breakfast with a colony of penguins
The early bird gets the coolest breakfast in town! Ski Dubai’s breakfast with penguins lets guests take a 30-minute snowy morning walk with their feathered friends before tucking into a heart-warming breakfast at North 28. The unique experience takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am and costs AED195 per person which not only includes a wide selection of tasty options but also the rental of warm clothing and the use of a locker. Guests can take part in enrichment activities to learn more about the colony of King and Gentoo Penguins, bring home a printed souvenir photo and enjoy a very special meal together.
Enjoy a French-Arabesque four hands dinner
Arabesque restaurant Asil at Rixos Premium JBR is hosting a special four-hands dinner. Michelin-awarded chef Nicolas Isnard will join forces with Asil's executive chef Mohamed Ourad to create an eight-course menu blending French and Middle Eastern flavours. Dishes include Gillardeau oysters with zaatar jelly, confit cherry tomatoes encased in crispy puff pastry with olive paste and a luxurious dessert of sweet banana and honey mushrooms complemented by pecan nougatine and roasted vanilla gelato. Priced from AED450, make sure to book in advance.
Book a vibrant weekend brunch
Jou Jou Brasserie at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is inviting guests to enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired weekend brunch on the picturesque terrace. Taking place every Sunday from 1-4pm, the brunch features a wide array of dishes including fresh seafood, cold cuts and cheeses, salads and live cooking stations in addition to sushi, pasta, international hot dishes and a BBQ - there really is something for everyone here! Desserts include fresh fruits, pastries by chef Nicolas Lambert and a candy station. Live music and a dedicated kids' corner with activities like face painting complete the experience, making this a great family-friendly brunch option. From AED485 per person.
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday BBQ brunch
ALAYA, the acclaimed DIFC restaurant by locally loved chef Izu Ani is offering a Sunday BBQ brunch and vibrant culinary celebration blending Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours. Perfect for family and friends, guests can enjoy a lavish spread featuring a choice of Oriental or Mediterranean fish mixed grills alongside an array of creative mezze. Live DJ performances will enhance the lively atmosphere, perfectly complementing ALAYA's unique blend of culinary heritages and promising a delightful afternoon of fun, food, music, and community.
Pick a themed night for your next dinner out
MINA Brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel in DIFC invites guests to experience daily culinary delights with themed evenings. Mondays feature moules frites night, Tuesdays are for oysters and Saturdays conclude the week with steak frites night. All themed nights are available from 6-9pm and cost from AED315 per person.
Unwind with brunch on the beach
Two of Dubai’s iconic venues, Koko Bay and Iris have joined forces to launch an exciting beach brunch every Sunday from 1-5pm at Koko Bay. Combining the electric vibes of Iris’s acclaimed DJ’s, panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and some of the best-loved dishes from both locations including live food stations, a wide selection of appetisers, shared mains featuring the signature Iris Steak and delicious desserts including the tres leches cake. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, Iris Dubai’s signature floral installations will take over the venue, offering photo opportunities at every turn. Priced from AED350 per person, this brunch promises a celebration of music, style, and indulgence.
Try a new Sunday roast
Contemporary steakhouse Carna by Dario Cecchini at SLS Dubai has launched a Sunday roast lunch that’s perfect for enjoying with family and friends. For AED350 per person, indulge in a sharing-style experience with premium meats including picanha, ribeye and lamb Leg, plus appetisers like beef carpaccio and a Carna green salad. Classic sides include roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and Tuscan bean stew. Finish with delicious desserts such as olive oil cake with lemon-mascarpone cream or the rich chocolate mousse with chocolate crumble and Chantilly cream. Live entertainment guarantees the perfect atmosphere to soak up while you dine.
Experience an innovative new fast-food concept
Much loved restaurant group Tashas has officially opened its new ‘fancy canteen’, NALA, in Alserkal Avenue following its month-long ‘dress rehearsal’. Created to redefine the concept of fast food by offering an experience where quality meets speed and every dish is crafted with care, NALA invites guests to drop by for a quick bite, day or night. Enjoy comfort food with a twist, from breakfast dishes such as chopped egg parm toast or NALA granola to lunch and dinner options like beef patty baguette, a variety of salads and pasta plus coffee and desserts in a beautiful space with indoor and outdoor seating options.
Celebrate the UAE’s local produce with a farm-to-table menu
Super chic brasserie Eugène Eugène is offering a new initiative celebrating the richness of the UAE’s agriculture by introducing six dishes prepared using only locally sourced ingredients to its a la carte menu. This project offers diners a unique opportunity to savour the best of local ingredients including meats, fish, and dairy - showcasing the exceptional quality cultivated by the country’s dedicated farmers.
From starters including cured kalanji fish tartare with organic cucumber and pickled yellow zucchini to mains such as barbecue chicken leg with organic bell pepper - plus a chocolate eggplant parfait with camel milk ice cream to finish, support local and give the new menu a try!
Treat yourself to a Turkish lunch deal
Renowned Turkish restaurant Rüya at The St. Regis The Palm Dubai is offering a new three-course business lunch menu for only AED130 per person, from Monday to Friday 12-3:30pm. The menu begins with a comforting soup and offers a selection of mains such as the two cheese pide with slow-cooked organic egg, sis tavuk kebap paired with yogurt, or the traditional güveç served in a clay pot with vegetables in a tomato and red pepper sauce. Desserts, including the famed hazelnut baklava, are available for an additional AED55.
Grab an unmissable breakfast offer
There’s no better way to start the day than with a big breakfast – and Allo Beirut’s open breakfast offer is just the thing! For only AED39 per person, from 8-10:30am every morning of the week at all locations, enjoy a bottomless set menu with crowd favourites such as kishk, balila, musabaha, labneh, foul mudammas, fatteh mummus, fatteh eggplant and shakshouka plus eggs cooked in a variety of ways and much more! Even better, breakfast is free for children aged 10 and under (for every two children, the cost of one breakfast will apply).
Join a social supper
Italian eatery LUNAROSSA in Business Bay is launching a series of social suppers designed to bring people together to share stories over great food. Starting on 30 January and taking place every Thursday thereafter, guests will enjoy Italian favourites such as caprese insalata, parmigiana di melanzane and tagliata di carne plus desserts including tiramisu or gelato while connecting with others. Whether you come alone or with someone by your side, you’ll leave with new memories – and perhaps new friends too.
Book an outdoor lunch or dinner and show
Perched right next to the iconic Museum of the Future, Mi Amie is offering an experience for every night of the week – making sure that your year gets off to the most fun start! From chic business lunches to lively dinner shows and vibrant brunches, there’s something for everyone here – think singers, dancers, acrobatics and more – paired with incredible Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, Mi Amie promises a day-to-night experience like no other.
Join a special collaboration at La Baia
La Baia By The Beach at J1 Beach is hosting a special culinary collaboration from 11 to 16 February with La Conca del Sogno, the iconic Nerano Bay restaurant known for its fresh seafood and coastal Italian flavours. Guests can savour signature dishes like spaghetti alla Nerano and salt-crusted sea bass, prepared by La Conca’s renowned chefs. A favourite among many travellers, the family-run restaurant brings its authentic Mediterranean charm to Dubai for this exclusive residency. The event will also highlight La Baia’s signature creations, blending timeless Italian techniques with a contemporary twist.
Join a social supper
Italian eatery LUNAROSSA in Business Bay is launching a series of social suppers designed to bring people together to share stories over great food. Starting on 30 January and taking place every Thursday thereafter, guests will enjoy Italian favourites such as caprese insalata, parmigiana di melanzane and tagliata di carne plus desserts including tiramisu or gelato while connecting with others. Whether you come alone or with someone by your side, you’ll leave with new memories – and perhaps new friends too.
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