The best dining deals in Dubai this week: September 5 to 11
New menus, afternoon tea, gents nights and brunches.
Sunday 5 September 2021
Capture the essence of summer at Carine, Emirates Golf Club
Carine celebrates the flavours and colours of the summer season with an exquisite French-Mediterranean menu. Showcasing an array of light and refreshing dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients, diners can indulge in vibrant and flavoursome salads, delicate seafood and French-inspired aperitifs curated by Chef Izu Ani. Enjoy Watermelon Salad, paired with sharp feta cheese, almond flakes and basil, Tuna Carpaccio with a tangy citrus dressing and grape relish, a succulent Lobster Salad with yuzu dressing or the beautifully simplistic grilled sea bream.
GO: Email reservations@carine.ae or call (0)4 417 9885 for reservations and more information.
Monday 6 September 2021
Ni Ni Ni at Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm
Available every Monday until the end of October, Ni Ni Ni, which means ‘two two two’ in Japanese, will take you on a culinary adventure, serving up two dishes and two house beverages or soft beverages and two Chef’s choice items for AED 222 per person. The eclectic menu features Akira Back’s signature dishes such as the hugely popular tuna pizza, AB tacos, eggplant miso and a variety of sushi rolls. For mains, diners can also choose Josper grilled salmon and spatchcock chicken with chipotle miso. Mondays, from 7pm to 11:30pm. AED 222 per person (two dishes, two beverages and two Chef’s choice items).
GO: Call (0)4 245 5800 for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Gentlemen’s Day MEAT ME at La Piscina, Palazzo Versace Dubai
Palazzo Versace Dubai has created a day of luxury dining designed especially for men who appreciate the finer things in life. Every Tuesday at La Piscina, gents can enjoy the “MEAT ME” platter, featuring pineapple braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb chops, grilled chicken thighs and grilled beef tenderloin medallions, served alongside mashed potatoes, homemade French fries, cabbage slaw, grilled asparagus, grilled pineapple, and confit banana shallots. Tuesdays, from 10am to 7pm. AED 200 minimum spend (fully redeemable on food and beverages).
GO: Call (0)4 556 8895 for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 8 September 2021
Tuck into the new menu at The Pangolin, The Els Club
Chef Troy at The Pangolin, has completely transformed the menu. New dishes include a mix of burgers, salads, pasta and seafood. From The Meat Room, guests are invited to choose three types of meat from a selection that includes beef chorizo, spiced cumin, beef salami along with sides such as mushroom croquettes, feta, cashews, olives, grapes and chilli yoghurt for AED 149. Lighter options include seared tuna salad, Pappardelle pasta served with the garden’s flowers and toasted pumpkin seed crumble. Available daily, from 7:30am to 1am.
GO: Call (0)58 573 2594 for reservations and more information.
Thursday 9 September 2021
Enjoy an Elegant Afternoon Tea at Aspen by Kempinski Lounge, Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates
Delight in an indulgent afternoon tea featuring an expertly crafted menu of nibbles, treats and exotic teas. Tuck into scones with Devonshire cream and preserves, cucumber sandwiches and delicious miniature pastries accompanied by the finest tea and coffee. Daily from 3pm to 6pm, AED 175 per Adult or AED 295 for two people.
GO: Call (0)4 409 5004 for reservations and more information.
Friday 10 September 2021
Clap Friday Brunch at Clap, DIFC
Expect the unexpected with the latest brunch to launch in the city and indulge in a selection of meat and mixed seafood platters, signature bites, salads and an assortment of Clap sushi and sashimi rolls. Meanwhile, a dedicated vegetarian brunch menu serves a mix of vegan and vegetarian options from the Clap menu, including eggplant agebitashi, asparagus kushiyaki and cauliflower with jalapeño dressing. Clap’s Japanese Anime characters will be on hand to entertain you, with visits from Pikachu, Totoro, and Son Goku expected. Resident DJ Frederick Stone and Dubai based soul band ABRI will also be performing live. Fridays, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 549 (soft beverages), AED 649 (house beverages) and AED 749 (Champagne).
GO: Call (0)4 569 3820 for reservations and more information.
Saturday 11 September 2021
Amazing Saturdays at Nikki Beach Dubai
The chic beach club has reopened following a brief summer hiatus and brings with it a new brunch experience. The toes-in-the-sand brunch comes complete with bohemian-inspired décor, live saxophone performances and soundtracks from Mademoiselle Sabah, the newly appointed Global Music Ambassador of Nikki Beach and DJ Alexis Nohra. Brunch staples include Mediterranean tapas, nigiri and sushi and plant-based burgers. Amazing Saturdays is a cherished international Nikki Beach concept, catering to Nikki Beach patrons in Saint-Tropez, Miami and now, Dubai. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 315 (soft beverages) and AED 515 (house beverages).
GO: Email reservations.dubai@nikkibeach.com or call (0)4 376 6162 for reservations and more information.
