Pine Grill: Celebrate Diwali with traditional Indian cuisine on October 23, 24 and 25 from 7pm–11pm. Starting price Dh165 per person. Call 04-8852222.
Diwali Cooking Classes will take place on Wednesday, October 22, at Lafayette Gourmet, The Dubai Mall, from 7pm–9pm. Dh145 per person. By reservation only. Call 04-3399933 or email: lafayettegourmet.chef@medsdubai.com
Fairmont, The Palm: Flow Kitchen is offering an Indian traditional buffet by Chefs Rajan Munisami and Arun Dabral on October 23 and 24 from 6pm–10.30pm. Also enjoy live classical Indian music and henna artists. Dh195, inclusive of soft drinks and traditional Indian beverages. Half price for children between 5-12 years. Children below 4 years dine complimentary. For reservations call 04-4573457 or email palm.dining@fairmont.com
Mahec at Le Meridien Dubai is offering a three-course set menu including dishes like vermicelli prawns, ginger lamb chops, soya bean ki tikki and mustard prawn curry. Desserts include Malpua with Khoya rabri and Kesariya kulfi on October 23. There’s also a special Diwali brunch on Friday, October 24. Lunch from 12.30pm–3.30pm and dinner from 7pm–12am. Call 04-7022455 or email dine@mahecdining.com.
Claypot, Citymax Hotels, Bur Dubai is serving a special North India buffet for its Diwali special. The menu includes Dal Maharani, Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani, Palak Makki ka saag, Venchina Mamsam as well as the traditional sweets Thiranga Halwa, Sevian Kheer, Mawabatti, Shahi Tukda and Kesar chum chum. From October 15 to 24, 8pm onwards. Live music by Saaz. Dh75 per person. Call 050-1007065.
Chor Bazaar restaurant at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is hosting a three-day festival that includes a Diwali spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from October 22 to 24 between 7.30pm–11pm. Dh149 with soft beverages and Dh225 with selected house beverages. For reservations, call 04-4445613 or email dine.ibnbattuta@moevenpick.com.
Lamcy Plaza is celebrating Diwali from October 17, with colourful lamps, decorations and ethnic wear and jewellery on sale. Popular radio presenters will entertain the crowd with games and competitions until October 21. Call 04-3359999.
Kaleidoscope at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, is offering North and South Indian dishes from October 23 to 25. Chaat stations included. Dh215 per person, not inclusive of beverages. Call 04-4262626 or email restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com.
Diwali Festival at Masala Restaurant, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is offering an Indian buffet on October 23 from 7pm–11.30pm. Dh235 per person. Call 04-8096100.
The Great Diwali Feast at Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor includes a three-course menu featuring Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s signature dishes such as Nareli Prawns, Pani Puri shooters, Sanjeev’s Tandoor, and Delhi Butter Chicken. From October 23 to 25, between 7pm–11pm. Dh150 (inclusive of soft drinks) and Dh250 inclusive of house beverages. Call 04-3868111.
La Porte des Indes at The Address Dubai Mall has a special Diwali menu called Daawat-e-Diwali, which will be available from October 20-25. Menu includes Mushroom Galauti, Gilafi Seekh Kebab, Methi Murg. Dh195 per person. For reservations Call 04-4388610.
Diwali at Liwan, Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana is on every Thursday night of October from 7pm-11pm. Dh125 per person for Indian delicacies. Call 04-2933270.
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Ferrari World is offering a 10-day celebration with family-friendly activities and musical events featuring folk music performers and DJ’s. There will also be Indian food and henna painting until October 27 from 4pm–9pm. Call 02-4968000.
Happy Diwali Day at Le Meridien on October 23. Programme includes cultural shows, live music and food stalls serving Indian dishes. From 6pm–10pm. Dh50 per person inclusive of one drink. Call 02-6446666.
Priyanka Bhaduri is an intern at Gulf News.
