Happy hours, culinary pop-ups and more…
Monday 8 August 2022
Enjoy a tipple with Fishy Hours
Trendy cocktail bar Salmon Guru has launched a summer Happy Hour, playfully known as ‘Fishy Hours’. Here, customers can select up to three cocktails and will be served dishes to share with the offer. Beverages include ‘Ultra Marino’, a drink submerged in seawater for 72 hours, and ‘Tonico Sprenger’, a cardamom and cinnamon elixir made with fresh cucumber and lemon juice. Available daily, from 5pm to 7pm. AED 195 per person.
GO: Call 052 814 9537 for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 9 August 2022
Embrace the early arrival of Pumpkin Spice Season
For those counting down the days until Autumn, homegrown burger joint Pickl is skipping summer with the launch of its first-ever ‘Pumpkin Spice Season’. In light of the celebration, Pickl has introduced fall-inspired dishes, including a Pumpkin Spice Season Gooder Shake and Ice Cream Sando.
GO: Visit https://eatpickl.com for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 10 August 2022
Experience a taste of Brick Lane
Jumeirah Beach Hotel has opened a Brick Lane-inspired pop-up. Located above Dhow & Anchor, Murray’s serves a hearty mix of classic and modern British-Indian dishes. The menu transports guests to the heart of London’s Brick Lane with street-food-inspired starters including Kasoori Lamb Seekh Kabab, Argy Bhaji and the classic Punjabi Samosa. For the main event, diners can tuck into the signature Chicken Ruby Murray, Birmingham Balti Lamb Chops, Paneer Tikka Masala or Goan Prawn Curry, with all mains served with a choice of two sides. Available daily, from 6pm to 10:30pm.
GO: Visit jumeirah.com/dhowandanchor for reservations and more information.
Thursday 11 August 2022
Become Uncorked on Palm Jumeirah
Famed for its stylish setting and views of the Dubai skyline, Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm sets the scene for a memorable dining experience with a six-course pairing menu dubbed ‘Uncorked’. Hosted inside Akira Back’s private dining room by Chef De Cuisine, Giovanni Ledon, and in-house Sommelier, Irina Baeva, the Uncorked menu features avocado and caviar, followed by panko fried Dibba Bay oyster and king crab and sweet corn. Showstopping mains, include lamb chops and Wagyu short rib, followed by a delicious strawberry and cream dessert. Each dish will be perfectly paired with a stunning grape. Available every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 7:30pm. AED 699 per person.
GO: Email akirabackdubai@whotels.com or call 04 245 5800 for reservations and more information.
Friday 12 August 2022
Tuck into the Menù Estivo
Isola at Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse has introduced a new summer menu. The three-course menu includes sharing appetisers, a main and a dessert. Menù Estivo features seasonal favourites, beginning with Insalata di farro and Carpaccio di branzino; followed by the choice of Tagliolini neri piccanti e cozze and Orata all’eoliana for mains. The meal ends with Isola’s signature Tiramisu for dessert. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 6pm. AED 120 per person.
GO: Call 04 583 3124 for reservations and more information.
Saturday 13 August 2022
Make a splash
Beat the summer heat without breaking your wallet with the new Summer Pass at Laguna Water Park. From now until 15 September, you can enjoy unlimited access to Laguna Water Park for just AED 210. Here, you can lounge at the infinity pool, experience the Manta slide or try surfing on the WaveOz180.
GO: Visit www.lagunawaterpark.com for reservations and more information.
Sunday 14 August 2022
Behave like a Mischievous Monkey
MASTI’s Chef Prashant has curated an eclectic brunch menu exploring the bold flavours of India with a quirky global twist. At the Mischievous Monkey Brunch, guests choose one cold and one hot appetiser from various dishes, including corn and moong sprout chaat, pulled Tandoori chicken bao and Mastified Kejriwal. Main courses include Not Your Average Pizza with Burrata, truffle and makhani sauce, and beef Scotch eggs. Straciatella butter chicken and new style biryani. Ending the meal on a sweet high are desserts such as choco-lotus delight and ras malai coconut cake. Sundays, from 1pm to 5pm. AED 245 (soft beverages) and AED 345 (house beverages).
GO: Email info@mastidubai.com or call (0)4 344 4384 for reservations and more information.
