The best places to dine in Dubai this week: July 11 to 17
The Euro 2020 final, Bastille Day, business lunches and brunches are all on the menu for a week of delightful dining in Dubai.
Sunday 11 July 2021
Watch the Euro 2020 Final
The Euro 2020 final takes place tonight between Italy and England at 11pm. See if football really is coming home with food and beverages deals at these top Dubai venues. From poolside screens to bargain beverages, football fans watching the final tonight can take advantage of these fantastic F&B deals.
Monday 12 July 2021
Grape Lab at El Sur, The Westin Mina Seyahi
The El Sur Grape Lab will offer a memorable evening that includes both a masterclass and a Spanish pairing of tapas accompanied by grape. Three rounds of hand-picked tapas, including gazpacho, paella and cheese, alongside a glass of grape will be served in El Sur’s casual and laidback lounge. Available every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm (wine masterclass) and 7.30pm to 8.30pm (grape and tapas pairing). AED 149 per person.
GO: Call (0)4 511 7373 for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 13 July 2021
Celebrate Bastille Day at Bagatelle Dubai, Fairmont Dubai
It’s that time of year when Bagatelle celebrates an evening of festivities. In line with the French Night Le Mardi, Bagatelle’s Bastille Day celebration begins with a menu highlighting the country’s renowned cuisine. Tuck into an array of classic dishes such as the Poulpe Croustillant, with crispy octopus and romesco puree, Foie gras au Torchon with sauternes jelly, chamomile, apricot and brioche, and Vacherin aux Fraises with strawberry sorbet, crisp meringue, vanilla chantilly and lemon and olive sponge. Bagatelle’s DJ will be spinning tunes à la Francaise all night long and those with French passports will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. Tuesday, 13 July, from 8pm.
GO: Call (0)4 354 5035 for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Scott’s Last Service at folly by Nick & Scott, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
In recognition of his 11 years in the UAE, Scott Price will be commemorating his last service at folly by Nick & Scott. In a night to celebrate his success over the past decade, Price will cook up a five-course tasting menu, selecting his favourite dishes from his time at table 9 by Nick & Scott, Taste Kitchen and folly by Nick & Scott. The menu includes quinoa, beetroot and horseradish, Peking quail with parsnip and Hoisin, Halibut with pecan, Sirloin of beef with mushrooms a la crème and a dessert of Hazelnut, vanilla and salted caramel. Wednesday 14 July, 7.30pm and 8.30pm sittings. AED 595 per person.
GO: Email reservations@folly.ae or call (0)4 430 8535 for reservations and more information.
Thursday 15 July 2021
Business Lunch at Jones Social, Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
With eclectic interiors and chic travel-inspired décor, Jones Social is the ideal location for a quick but inspiring working lunch. The culinary adventure, spanning East to West, features dishes from Asia, Europe and the Americas. Diners can choose from appetisers such as Togarashi Bao with Panko Chicken or Smack That Squid. The main event will comprise a selection of flavourful dishes such as Hey Poke or Pollo Caliente to showcase the restaurant’s impressive wood-fire oven. Guests can indulge in desserts such as Madagascar Tart with Dark Chocolate or Lime in the Coconut Tart for a sweet finish. Available Sunday to Thursday from 12pm-4pm, AED 95 (starter, main and dessert from a set menu)
GO: Visit www.jones-social.com or call at (0)4 702 8790 for reservations and more information.
Friday 16 July 2021
Lost Night Brunch at Hi Five Restaurant & Lounge
Love Parties and NOYZ Events have teamed up to launch the Lost Night Brunch. Food includes vegetable spring rolls, buffalo wings, chicken satay, Margarita pizza, Thai green curry, pad Thai, sweet and sour chicken, cheesecake and lava rock brownie. DJ Nana B, DJ Blaise, Simon Colinase and Mau will be on the decks spinning your favourite House and RnB tunes. Early birds who like to get the night started can opt for the 5pm to 8pm option for AED 199 (unlimited food and premium house beverages). In comparison, night owls will love the 9pm to 12am sitting, costing AED 249 (unlimited food and premium house beverages). Hardcore brunch-goers can opt for the six-hour option, costing AED 400 (unlimited food and premium house beverages) and only available on advance bookings
GO: Visit www.noyzevents.com for reservations and more information.
Saturday 17 July 2021
Visit the new look La Cantine Du Faubourg, Emirates Towers
Following an eight week closure, La Cantine Du Faubourg has reopened. The aesthetics may be new but the Parisian-inspired flair remains the same. Experience the delicious signature dishes and ambience while you dine a la carte and enjoy a multi-sensory experience that blends music, image, art and food. What started as a hip destination at No. 105 Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris has been transported to Dubai and remodelled to keep its ambience intact.
GO: Visit lacantine.ae or call (0)4 3527 105 for reservations and more information.
