Will it be brunch, beverages or the beach this weekend?
The final weekend before Ramadan is here, and these nine fantastic offers will ensure a weekend of fun in the sun.
Friday 17 March 2023
Relax at Reform
At Reform Social & Grill in The Lakes, busy parents can take a breather and indulge in some much-deserved relaxation. After a challenging school term for their children, parents can unwind with a glass of prosecco priced at AED 29 or a pint of beer for AED 33 during the happy hour, which runs for eight hours. Fridays from 12pm to 8pm.
GO: Email reservations@reformsocialgrill.ae or call 04 454 2638 for reservations and more information.
Catch a Vibe
VIBE Restaurant & Bar in DIFC has got you covered on Friday evenings with their new Taco ‘Till You Drop Package. This pink-themed venue offers a two-hour fiesta of unlimited tacos, including the Taco Dirty to Me (pulled beef brisket), Let’s Taco Bout it, Baby (battered fish, chard tomato salsa and Manchego cheese), Vegan Taco (buffalo cauliflower, hotdog sauce and goodness sauce), and Hen-thusiastic Taco (chicken and aioli) and pitchers of Margarita. Fridays, from 7pm. AED 149 per person (two-hour package).
GO: Visit www.lovevibecafe.com or call 800 8423 for reservations and more information.
Party with Lost Frequencies
Lost Frequencies will perform during Skyline Fridays at The Penthouse this weekend. With over 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify and hit singles such as Are You With Me, Questions, and Where Are You Now, Lost Frequencies will have you partying until the early hours. Friday 17 March from 11pm. Free for ladies and AED 300 for gents (including three drinks).
GO: Visit https://thepenthouse.co for reservations and more information.
Saturday 18 March 2023
Have brunch in the clouds
Dubai’s latest brunch allows guests to sample some of Mott 32‘s most celebrated dishes whilst enjoying the views across Bluewaters, Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai. Expect fried squid with crispy baby corn, shredded 42 days Peking duck salad, beetroot crispy taro, wild mushroom dumplings with black truffle, vegetable spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken with dragon fruit, and king prawns with black pepper. For dessert, guests can enjoy Mott 32’s signature creations, such as sesame tart and the almond chocolate Oolong tea “Xiao Long Bao.” Saturdays, from 12:30pm to 4pm. AED 375 (soft beverages), AED 495 (house beverages) and AED 745 (Champagne).
GO: Visit https://mott32dubai.com for reservations and more information.
Visit the new and improved Wanderlust brunch
Following the removal of Dubai’s 30% beverage tax, Wanderlust is passing on the savings to brunch-goers with reduced packages. Known for its world-class drinks, lavish food stations, and lively atmosphere, Wanderlust at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is now home to 10 live cooking stations, including an oyster bar, mozzarella counter, sushi and seafood section, live barbecue and carvery stations. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 299 for ladies and AED 349 for men.
GO: Visit jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com or call 04 414 3000 for reservations and more information.
Scream from the rooftops
The FACT Award-winning Amazónico is bringing Brazil to the heart of DIFC this weekend. The venue’s Copacabana-inspired terrace will be transformed into a Brazilian beach for one night only to close out the winter season with a bang. DJ Fiona Kraft will be headlining the event with her afro-house beats, whilst a bespoke bamboo bar complete with soft white sand will serve a new cocktail menu filled with concoctions featuring feijoa, prickly pear and açai. Saturday 18 March, from 5pm to 3am. AED 175 per person (inclusive of one beverage).
GO: Email reservations@amazonico.ae or call 04 571 3999 for reservations and more information.
Sunday 19 March 2023
Treat the family to brunch
Liv at W Dubai – The Palm offers a perfect way to end your weekend with the Sunday Family Brunch. This weekly event presents a delightful afternoon for the whole family, with complimentary access to WET Deck, the private beach and the kids club. Indulge in an international buffet featuring brunch favourites such as sushi, live carvery stations and dedicated dessert stations. Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 249 (soft beverages), AED 399 (house beverages) and AED 499 (sparkling).
GO: Email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com or call 04 245 5800 for reservations and more information.
Experience La Hora Dorada at ONZE
Japanese-Peruvian restaurant ONZE invites guests to savour the stunning views of the city skyline while enjoying an exquisite Nikkei menu. Sip on a signature ONZE Harmony accompanied by lobster tempura, salmon tacos, citrus-tinged tuna tataki, and zesty ceviche. Dessert lovers must try the classic tres leches milk cake. As the sun sets, guitarist Danny Aridi’s live performance will set the mood for the evening. Sundays, from 5pm.
GO: Email reservations@onzerestaurant.com or call 04 250 6567 for reservations and more information.
Feast on fancy French food
In celebration of the new season, acclaimed chef Pierre Gagnaire and his Chef de Cuisine, Mathieu Balbino are tempting food enthusiasts to Pierre’s TT with a new selection of French delicacies. The seasonal dishes include pan-fried squid rings with black garlic butter sauce, langoustine marinated in orange reduction with bufala yoghurt and green apple, or the wild turbot meunière served with saffron mussel velouté.
GO: Visit pierresdubai.com or call 052 898 8491 for reservations and more information.
