Feast on global cuisines, exclusive menus and giant foods across UAE
Here are all the new restaurants, huge celebrations and buffets you cannot miss
Attention all the foodies of UAE! Keep your calendars free the upcoming week, as restaurants and cafes across the UAE have deals you cannot resist. The hottest happenings include:
New openings
The Marriott Marquis Dubai is all set for the opening of the upscale gastro-pub, Copperhead. The menu offers a range of authentic global flavours. Located on the ground floor at Marriott Marquis, guests can visit Copperhead from 5pm to 1am on Monday to Thursday, and from 5pm to 2am on Friday and Saturday. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted inside.
Known as one of the most exclusive beach clubs in the French Riviera, Casa Amor is set to open its doors in Dubai this October, at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah. The restaurant’s ambience will echo the spirit of Tulum.
Exciting menus
On May 25 and 26, Obeli - the chic all-day dining hotspot in City Walk - is celebrating the first anniversary with an ‘honesty menu’. Diners are invited to pay what they truly believe their experience is worth.
Head over to The Croft for a traditional ‘Sunday Roast’ that feels just like home. Head over for a comforting dining experience that blends classic flavours with great deals, every Sunday from 12.30pm onwards. The Croft is in Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites.
Buffets and brunches
If your go to cuisine is Italian, head to Cucina, at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, for its exclusive weekend summer Breakfast Club. The all-you-can-eat breakfast experience is available every Saturday and Sunday, for only two hours from 8am to midday.
Contemporary Japanese restaurant, Sumosan Dubai, has unveiled its latest Saturday Brunch experience. It takes place every Saturday from 3 to 7pm. Sumosan is located at The Dubai Edition Hotel, Dubai Fountain St, Downtown Dubai.
Dig into famous grills and BBQ meats at The Blacksmith Bar and Eatery, The First Collection – Business Bay, for their ‘Meat Me at Brunch!’ offer, hosted every Saturday from 7 to 10pm.
Feast on the new Summer Brunch offer at Miss Lily’s. The Caribbean hotspot is ready to kick-start the summer season with this brunch from May 25, every Saturday from 2 to 6pm. Miss Lily’s is located at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, fifth floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
Get ready to beat the summer heat at the most iconic all-day dining spots, Le Gourmet at Galeries Lafayette, for their Sunday Brunch! From live cooking stations to mouth-watering desserts, this is one you cannot miss. It is located on the second level at Dubai Mall.
Celebrate World Baking Day at all outlets of Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery from May 17 to 30, from 7am onwards. Indulge in an array of freshly baked pastries, featuring the introduction of 15 new options.
Celebrate International Burger Day!
Get ready for the deal of a lifetime! Mahi Cafe, located in Al Nahda 2, Dubai, introduces the ‘Bahubali Burger’ – a towering masterpiece weighing a whopping three kilograms! Designed to satisfy six to eight hungry customers, head over with your fellow burger enthusiasts any time of the day, until July 31.
Ever tried Japanese burger? Popular Japanese restaurant, Ikigai, is set to celebrate International Burger Day with an unconventional treat from May 28 to 31. Indulge in specialty Japanese burger and enjoy a ‘Buy One Get One’ (BOGO) offer, from 6 to 9pm.
Enjoy 20 per cent off on all burgers at Village Bistro from May 28 to 31. Experience the delight of mouth-watering burgers and receive a complimentary dessert, from 12 to 8pm. The Village Bistro is located at The First Collection Hotel at Jumeirah Village Circle.
Menus from around the world
Be ready to be swept away by the Latin American culture. Visit Santè Ria, Floors 29 and 30 at The First Collection Hotel, Jumeirah Village Circle, and embark on this culinary journey, with the Taste of Brazil in the month of May.
Fest your eyes and stomach at the 8th anniversary celebration of Ting Irie, the UAE’s Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge at Souk Al Manzil Downtown Dubai. Taking place on May 23, enjoy live food stations and a scrumptious buffet feast highlighting diverse Jamaican flavours from 8pm to 12am.
Another Italian eatery you have to visit is C2’s Primi in City Walk, Dubai. The restaurant launched its all-new business lunch menu, which is served on weekdays from 12 to 4pm.
Keep an eye out for the newest places to visit across the UAE by checking out our Going Out section.