Here’s where to drink, dine and dance in Dubai this weekend.
New restaurant openings, bountiful brunches, and an aromatic afternoon tea are all on the menu for culinary exploration this weekend in Dubai.
Friday 6 September
Have lunch at the newly-opened TOTÓ Dubai
Ronaldo and Nadal’s TOTÓ has launched a business lunch in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Start your meal with a selection of hot and cold appetisers, including Burrata from Puglia, Parmigiano Reggiano croquettes garnished with slices of cured tuna bell, and Vitello Tonnato. Choose between classic Italian dishes such as Fettuccine alla Vaccinara, Pizzetta Margherita and Ravioli TOTÓ for the main course. Conclude your meal with TOTÓ’s signature desserts, including Tiramisù TOTÓ. Available from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm. AED 130 (two courses), AED 150 (three courses), AED 175 (for four courses).
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for reservations and more information.
Experience a fusion of Mexican and Thai flavours
Dusit Thani Dubai is thrilled to present a unique culinary event that celebrates Dubai’s rich cultural diversity through the vibrant flavours of Thai and Mexican cuisine—a prelude to the Mexican National Day festivities. On 6 and 7 September, Benjarong’s Chef Wichit Panyo will collaborate with La Tablita’s Chef Manuel Correa on a five-course gourmet dining experience that promises to take guests on a gastronomic journey across borders.
GO: Call 04 317 4515 for reservations and more information.
Watch a homegrown theatre production
Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks, “The 7 Sins” is a homegrown production that offers a modern take on the seven deadly sins, viewed through the lens of social media. The play, running for three nights at The Junction in Alserkal Avenue, examines how our everyday actions can lead us to sin. It features an impressive cast and crew representing 11 different nationalities.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
Saturday 7 September
Enter the jungle
Amazónico Dubai invites you to experience a sensory delight of tropical flavours, vibrant ambience, and thrilling entertainment at the Amazónico Brunch. Music is at the core of this jungle-themed experience, where Amazónico sets the mood with its signature elec-tropical beats from the resident DJ and a live percussionist. Begin with sushi starters before choosing between baby chicken or sea bass romesco for teh main course. Finish your meal with desserts like dulce de leche milk cake or tres leches. Available on Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm. AED 595 (soft beverages), AED 695 (house beverages) and AED 795 (premium bubbles).
GO: Call 04 571 3999 for reservations and more information.
Feast at the newly-opened Jamavar
Located at the Address Residences Opera District in Downtown Dubai, Jamavar draws inspiration from the Viceroy’s home in New Delhi. The restaurant features a boutique cocktail bar and a glamorous dining room where the menu boasts dishes inspired by the royal kitchens of Northern India and the coastal cuisine of its Southern states. Exclusive to Jamavar Dubai, new dishes include the Andhra Lamb Uttapam slow-cooked in Guntur spice, Crab Pepper Masala, Kerala Chicken Biryani, and the Hyderabadi Pathar Gosht, featuring A5 wagyu hot stone and bone marrow salan.
GO: Visit https://jamavarrestaurants.com for reservations and more information.
Expect the unexpected
Dubai’s culinary scene is known for its surprises, and this weekend in Dubai, Takahisa is teaming up with JLT’s San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles for a fusion omakase of Japanese and Chinese cuisines merge. Taking place at Takahisa in Banyan Tree Dubai, diners can expect innovative dishes like Biang Biang Noodles, Kobe Beef Gyoza and a special abalone dish, where the prized mollusk is prepared with a street food twist. Available on 7 September at 6pm and 9pm.
GO: Visit www.takahisa.ae for reservations and more information.
Sunday 8 September
Tuck into a traditional Sunday roast
Enhance your Sundays at The Guild, where classic roast dinners come with flavorful trimmings. Indulge in starters like creamy Italian Burrata or Beef Carpaccio, followed by roast dinner options including beef striploin, corn-fed chicken, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and more — paired with live entertainment and cocktails. For those with a sweet tooth, dessert options include Apple and Rhubarb Crumble, Bread and Butter Pudding, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. It’s the perfect way to wind down the weekend in Dubai. Available on Sundays, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 250 per person.
GO: Visit www.theguilddubai.com for more information.
Try a turtle-inspired afternoon tea
Celebrate two decades of dedication to rehabilitating and releasing endangered Hawksbill turtles with a turtle-inspired afternoon tea at Al Mandhar Lounge, in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The experience offers a menu of gourmet sweet and savoury delights, such as Crunchy Framboise and Wagyu Beef Coppa, beautifully arranged on intricate turtle-shaped tea stands. While you enjoy these exquisite treats, take in the stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. Available daily from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. AED 520 for two people.
GO: Visit www.jumeirah.com for reservations and more information.
Kick back and relax
Located on the 6th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, the exclusive rooftop infinity pool at Tasca by José Avillez is exceptionally Instagrammable. Visitors to this beautiful spot will be rewarded with views of the Arabian Gulf, beautiful beverages, a trendy ambience and a swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Guaranteeing marvellous sunsets, delicious Portuguese staples, and a soundtrack of chill-out tunes, access to the adults-only infinity pool is available until 15 September. AED 300 per person (fully redeemable on food and beverages).
GO: Call 04 777 2231 for reservations and more information.
