More to try: Dubai midweek dining deals this week, Sep 23-Sep 30

If you need some food for the soul – and the belly – you are looking at the right listicle. We’ve gone through the deals available in the city and done you a solid. Here’s a look at everything from a business lunch that’ll leave you feeling refreshed to a Dh10 breakfast, perfect for those days when you are feeling a bit broke.

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If you really want to get a sense Emirati breakfast, try this spot where fluffy egg balaleet, velvety ashta, creamy labneh, crisp falafel, fragrant zaatar, natural honey, mixed olives, fresh watermelon, Puck cream cheese, and warm shebab and freshly baked khameer bread are served to share.

Price: Dh158 (Emirati Breakfast for two)

When: 10am-noon

Where: The Dubai Mall and Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi

At.mosphere Lounge & Bar

For an unhurried lunch during a tough workday, pick this spot. Rising above the city – watch out for your ears popping on the elevator as you get to floor 122– this vantage point offers a spectacular view of the city and some perspective on life. Take time to ponder as you dine on a three-course meal plan cooked to satisfy the tastebuds as much as the eyeballs. Begin with a golden summer salad or beef carpaccio. Follow it up with a main of Halibut Papillote, Pan-Seared Striploin, the Risotto “Riserva San Massimo”, or a Chicken Breast “Milanese”. Finally, bite into a Pavlova with strawberry sorbet or a Chocolate and Caramel pot.

Price: Dh350

When: noon-3pm

Where: At.mosphere Lounge & Bar, Burj Khalifa

Bordo Mavi

So, you like a little fusion in your fare. You’ll get Mediterranean seafood recipes and local flavours side by side here. Think octopus with Kalamata olive emulsion and mixed grilled seafood with rice, crispy onion and harissa.

Price: A la carte

When: Daily, noon-11.30pm

Where: Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, Al Urouba St, Dubai

Ginori Terrace

Fans of tea time will delight in this experience. From an amuse-bouche of mango ice cream to savoury bites that include wild smoked salmon and spinach tramezzini to sweet somethings like the signature raspberry cheesecake with raspberry spherification, this is a truly good looking spread of treats. Prefer a traditional bite of freshly baked scone, clotted cream and preserves? Yes, they are there too. This is a meal disguised as an afternoon bite.

Price: Dh250 per person (with tea and coffee); Dh320 per person (with bubbles)

When: Daily, 2pm-6pm

Where: The St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Kailash Parbat

Warm, homely, and easy on the wallet – this month you can get your breakfast, hot tea included, for Dh10. Things you can pick from include sada dosa, masala dosa, chole bhature, poori bhaji, aloo paratha, paneer paratha, poha, sabudana khichdi, misal pav or koki with dahi… basically if it’s on the breakfast menu, it’s up for grabs.

Price: Dh10

When: Mon-Sun, 9am-noon

Where: Mall of the Emirates

Junk

One bite with the goodness of it all - beef patty, peppercorn sauce and shoestring fries, gently surrounded by Brioche. That is what Junk is offering you with its limited-edition Peppercorn Smash Burger. It’s going to be the next classic.

Price: Dh55

When: Available for a little time, date TBC

Where: The Offices 5, One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre

Pickl

This is where more is more. For bigger bites and happier mealtimes, check out Pickl where a limited-edition menu is taking firm favourites and upgrading them. So the cheeseburger is becoming The Big Pickl Cheeseburger, a triple-decker, double-patty, double-cheese creation stacked with burger sauce, iceberg lettuce, pickles, and white onions. Then there is The Big Pickl Hot Diggity Dog, an all-beef dog loaded with cheese alongside pickles, lettuce, and onions packed into a bun. And there’s a competition running too. If you can finish The Big Pickl Cheeseburger in 5 bites, post your proof on Insta Stories and tag Pickl – you’ll get a Dh100 voucher.

Price: A la carte

When: Ongoing until Oct 25

Where: Pickl, across the UAE

The Restaurant

Working through lunch may sound like a drag but not if you pair comfort with good food. With a calming ambience and skyline views, you are already starting off on good footing. Add in premium meat cuts or fresh salmon, paired with delish sides and must-try sauces, and you’ve got a meal that just won’t let you feel like it’s work.

Price: Dh195 per person

When: Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm

Where: The Restaurant, Address Creek Harbour

Noyz Quizzness at Offside

If you’ve got a head for news and facts and like pitting brain against cunning, make plans for this quiz night when there’ll be speed quizzing, music bingo and general trivia on your dance card. Best of all, if you are actually good at it, you’ll leave with up Dh3,000 worth of prizes.

Price: Free entry

When: Thurs, 8pm-11pm

Where: Offside, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR

Sushi Art

Craving sushi but no one around you is? Don’t give it a second thought. Order yourself a Happy Sushi Box for one – it’s got 18 pieces, everything from tuna maki to salmon roll maki and shrimp tempura roll. You also get one complimentary side (a choice of edamame, spicy edamame, miso soup, spicy miso soup, plain rice, vinegared rice, carrot salad with citrus dressing, cabbage salad or wasabi coleslaw).  

Price: Dh71

When: Every Wednesday

Where: Order through the Sushi Art website, or at the branched across Dubai

The Barrel Gastrobar & Restaurant

Get your mind off office politics with a Quiz Night to remember. For two hours, you will rush through SpeedQuizzing, music bingo, live games and interactive challenges and (possibly) win some delish prizes such as a Sunday roast for two, a three-course tasting menu for two, two main courses from the menu and complimentary cocktails, alongside Jack Daniel’s giveaways including caps, shirts, backpacks and key rings.

Price: A la carte

When: Wednesday, 8pm-10pm

Where: Vida Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Harbour

 Urban Bar Deli

Before the homework debate – should it exist at all? – settles, make learning after school a little less taxing and a lot more satisfying (for the tummy) with a little help from this deli. It’s got a special ‘homework table’ and combo for the kids and a free coffee with every dessert. It’s all about positive reinforcement.

Price: Dh38 (kids’ combo)

When: September, 3pm-6pm (Mon-Fri) and noon-6pm (Sat)

Where: Urban Bar Deli, DAMAC Hills 2 Edge by Rotana