30 food deals, discounts and freebies for UAE National Day 2021

The UAE is celebrating its 50th National Day this long weekend in style – with great deals and fabulous discounts, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice. Here’s a look at your options:

Cherabinth, Al Barari is set to give 50 per cent off its menu on December 2 and 3. A seafood dining destination at Al Barari’s Seventh Heaven, Cherabinth is a family-friendly restaurant that overlooks beautiful botanical gardens, an idyllic lake and a fully-equipped children’s playground and luscious picnic area. From the menu, guests can expect to find tempting dishes such as fish and chips.

Mohalla is all set to offer Indian delicacy of ‘chole kulcha’, where the kulcha will be curated with the colours of the UAE flag. The item is a scrumptious mix of spicy chole and buttery kulche with a side of vinegar onion and mustard green chili to experience the richness, flavors, and culture of India. Cost: Dh54; Location: Mohalla, Building 5 Dubai Design District.

For UAE National Day, home-grown brand High Joint burger is offering 50 per cent off full menu on December 2. Dine-in customers can enjoy a half-priced bill – including both food and beverage, throughout the day. On the menu, guests can expect to favourites including the High Jamz, Waffle Waffle, The H, and the High Chicken Location: Two branches in Al Manara and Al Khawaneej.

Turkish Village is offering offers 50 per cent off on baklava platters for National Day on December 2. The beautifully presented baklava platters include options such as carrot slice baklava (Dh60 per tray, with discount), walnut baklava (Dh60 per tray, with discount), pistachio roll baklava (Dh72.50 per tray, with discount), and midye shell baklava (Dh67.50 per tray, with discount). Location: Jumeirah 1 (next to Spinneys and the Jumeirah Grand Mosque, Dubai Festival City Mall in Festival Bay.

Raffles The Palm Dubai: You can also indulge in a spa treatment based off a UAE favourite, karak chai, when at the hotel. It’s an experience using black tea leaves and fragrant saffron spices infused within a unique body scrub. The rejuvenating scrub will be followed by a signature massage designed to revive, refresh and relax. DETAILS: The offer is on until December 3 Spa experience: Dh650.

Raffles The Palm Dubai: The long weekend afternoons just got fancier thanks to an afternoon tea inspired by the culture and traditions of the UAE at Blüthner Hall. The offer is on until December 3, from 2pm to 5pm. Cost: Tea for Dh220 per person.

Armani Hotel Dubai: Check in to Armani/Amal, Hashi or Ristorante for a one-of-a-kind seven-course tasting menu with an Emirati inspired dessert surprise; feast on a world of flavour at Armani/Mediterraneo, including seven handpicked dishes representing the very best local culinary tradition; or pop in for afternoon tea at Armani/Lounge for a delicious pairing of European and Emirati delights. Prices start at Dh185 per person.

Bite into this Instagram friendly burger: Offering guests an immersive dining experience, the Open Flame Kitchen has launched limited edition specials featuring a UAE National Day burger and dessert. Splurge on this limited-edition juicy patty topped with sriracha glazed bacon, Cajun onion rings, tempura jalapenos and a West Coast sauce all enclosed in a bun coloured in the colours of the UAE flag. Meanwhile the salted caramel, UAE National Day special cheesecake, makes for a sumptuous sweet ending to the meal. When: 2nd December 2021, Time: 12pm to 11:40pm Location: OFK, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall.

Ahead of the UAE’s long weekend beginning December 1, The London Project on Bluewaters Island announced it will host two special brunches on December 2 and 3, paired with live entertainment and front row seats to the UAE’s National Day celebratory fireworks spectacle spanning the island and Jumeriah Beach Residence. Cost : Dh325 with house beverages / Dh450 with premium beverages. Time: Thursday and Friday from 1pm – 4pm.

Yas Mall and Al Jimi Mall are all set to offer a week full of celebrations from November 28 to December 4. Shoppers can take advantage of a three-day ‘Spend and Win’ offer, which will be drawn every 50 minutes from December 2 to 4. One lucky person stands a chance to win 1,000,000 Etihad Guest Miles.

To celebrate the UAE’s 50th National Day, which takes place at the beginning of the Abu Dhabi Winter Shopping Season on December 2, malls such as Yas Mall, The Galleria Mall, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Deerfields Mall, WTC Mall, Al Jimi Mall and Al Ain Mall, will host a number of themed activities and events. Audiences can also view a firework display at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall. Meanwhile, a UAE National Anthem singing competition will take place at Yas Mall, Al Jimi Mall and WTC Mall. People are encouraged to submit their personal entries to win cash prizes.

Yamanote, UAE’s homegrown Japanese bakery and café has launched National Day specials that have been handcrafted using local ingredients that celebrates the culture of UAE such as Dates, Kunafa, Rahash and an exclusive Spirit of Nation Baumkuchen. The offerings are live from Thursday November 25 until Friday December 3 at all Yamanote outlets.

Celebrate UAE’s Golden Anniversary with a Gold Burger at SAUCE, Dubai SAUCE has curated their signature wagyu burger with a golden makeover and will also be offering a set seasonal drinks with local flavors. The burger is made of gold bun, patty, lettuce, onion, cheese and signature sauce. Keeping the gold theme in mind, SAUCE has also given a golden touch to their most popular apple pie, made with vanilla ice cream and some gold leaves around it. As a part of the celebrations, SAUCE will be offering 50 per cent off on all the National Day drinks with every meal and specially baked cupcakes in the national day flag colors which will be offered free to all customers. When: From Wednesday December 1 till Sunday December 5, 2021. Costs: Cost of Golden Burger – AED 159, Where: Noora Tower, Al Habtoor City, Dubai. Time: 1 PM- 1 AM.

Asador de Aranda Dubai, the famous Spanish restaurant known for its roasted dishes, joins the entire nation in celebrating the UAE's 50th National Day by offering residents and visitors a taste of its signature dessert. Guests dining on Thursday, December 2, will receive a complimentary puff pastry filled with custard and chantilly cream, a delight for both the eyes and the palate. Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai – Dubai.

Italian restaurant Marea in Dubai International Financial Centre is serving diners up a treat this Thursday. In celebration of UAE’s National Day the Michelin-star eatery has crafted a chocolate almond tart, which will be complimentary for all who eat lunch or dinner there. The dessert is made of rich caramelised hazelnut filling and comes with white chocolate creameux. Get yourself a free a complimentary dessert per table when you eat at this restaurant.

A traditionally Arabic weekend at Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates: From December 1 to 3, you can feast on mouthwatering GCC Culinary – taking taste buds on a gastronomic journey with a particular emphasis on recipes unique to the UAE and live cooking stations that honour Dubai’s heritage,. DETAILS: Where: Olea, The Arabic buffet-style dinner, Costs Dh325 (Adult). Timing: 7pm onwards.

From 1st to 7th December, shoppers can enjoy a picturesque collection of LUSH products at the Dubai Marina Mall pop up, including exclusive, limited-time-only products that will be available to purchase only during the pop-up, along with interactive workshops, and visually dynamic, eye-candy corners that will make for the perfect backdrop for envious snaps. Location: Dubai Marina Mall

Celebrate UAE’s glorious 50 years at Address Hotels & Resorts with a splendid Afternoon Tea at Address Sky View for UAE’s 50th National Day overlooking spectacular views of Downtown and Burj Khalifa. When : From November 25, 2021, to December 5, 2021; Offer: From 3pm to 7pm; Price: Dh195 per person including selected tea or coffee Location: Available at Patisserie, Lobby Level, Address Sky View, Lobby Lounge, Address Downtown, Tea Lounge, Address Fountain Views and Al Bayt, Palace Downtown.

For the long weekend, jump out of the fast lane, unwind and relax as you step into a smoothing treatment room. Experience the healing benefits of the Sumptuous Hammam Ritual, followed by a luxe sugar scrub and rasoul mask, completed with a scalp massage, hair wash and hair mask. The journey to bliss is concluded with a full body massage with Argan Gold Beautifying Body Oil, leaving you feeling like royalty. Offer: Valid from 26 November until 11 December 2021 Cost: AED 950 per person for 120-minutes Venue: The Spa at Address Downtown and The Spa at Palace Downtown.

Bringing along the brand’s legacy to serve holistic and sattvic food to its customers, MyGovindas’ new branch offers a variety of sweets made from the richest resources into some of our favorite mithai selections along with an addition of Gold and Exotic Dates- the perfect ode to the UAE this National Day. The bespoke boxes have luxe sweets made from coconut, cashews, pistachios, dates and prunes in a custom box with the UAE flag colors and an embellished gold foiling on the inside, available in four different assortments of traditional mithai created in the colors of the flag (9 pieces/12 pieces) or the same inclusive of the gold embellished dates (priced at Dh135) and exotic dates (priced at Dh35) Location: Shop No.4, Al Hathboor Residence Building, Opposite Silicon Oasis Mall, Silicon Oasis, JLT (Coming Soon) Dubai, UAE.

Looking for a great way to commemorate the 50th UAE National Day? Head to your nearest Denny’s outlet and order the special-edition National Day Super Slam. Eggs done your way, crispy bacon strips, sausage links, golden hash browns and all you can eat Denny’s famous, fluffy buttermilk pancakes for just Dh50. This dish will be served all day all week at all Denny’s locations across the UAE (Al Ghurair Center, Deira City Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Festival Plaza, Abu Dhabi Mall).

Check in to Dubai’s only Polynesian inspired hotel to celebrate this momentous occasion as the UAE marks its 50th year. To kick off the celebrations, on Thursday, December 2, all in-house guests are invited to join a wonderful National Day cake cutting ceremony taking place at breakfast. Following the grand ceremony, all guests can delight in Emirati treats with complimentary traditional Luqaimat, served at the lobby from 12pm until 2pm. Taking things up a notch, Lapita invites guests to gather at the lobby or head to Kalea, its all-day dining restaurant, for a special Emirati band performance.

Celebrate the UAE national weekend with huge discounts and value on the latest designs and collections at the participating outlets. Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry, is ringing in the UAE's 50th National Day celebrations with non-stop deals and offers on Jewellery, from 30 November to 4 December. Exclusive deals available include 50 per cent discounts on diamond jewellery and deep discounts on making charges on select jewellery pieces. Adding to the national celebrations, shoppers can also win gifts on select jewellery pieces.

On Thursday, December 2, Mondoux will be offering its diners an opportunity to indulge their sweet tooth on the occasion of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebration. Restaurant guests will be given a guilt-free pass to sink their teeth into a slice of Mondoux’s custom crafted cake – served on-the-house and made in the shape of a giant number “50”. Those preferring a smaller treat will be presented with freshly baked macarons, beautifully representing the colours of the UAE flag and available in chocolate, coconut, pistachio and strawberry flavours. If the lure of free dessert is not enough, then consider the possibility of relishing a meal on Mondoux’s lush green terrace while soaking up the panoramic view of the city’s skyline and perhaps enjoying the LED show on the Burj Khalifa – if visiting for dinner!

Tantalise your tastebuds with Scrumptious Unlimited Dimsums in UAE Flag Colors at Jade Dubai at just Dh50. The authentic Asian restaurant is offering a Platter in colors of the flag with green representing a vegetarian dimsum, white for seafood, black filled with mushroom and red comprising of chicken. Bringing together colours of the UAE flag, the unlimited platter per person will be available from November 23 to December 7 for dine-in customers at Dh50 in commemoration of the 50th National Day. Cost : AED 50 per person for the platter Dates: 23rd Nov to 7th Dec Location: Al Wasl Center - Sheikh Zayed Road, near Business Bay Metro Station.

This National Day long weekend, Yummy Dosa — which is known for serving 99 varieties of dosa — will be serving a very special addition to the menu: Oman Chips dosa. The dosa is filled with homemade green chutney, vegetables, cheese and Oman Chips to add crunch to the dish. The dosa is served with two types of chutneys on the side. Cost: at AED 28. Location: Karama and Discovery Gardens.

Enjoy a Golden Jubilee set menu for Dh50 per person at Dhaba Lane: Enjoy a special vegetarian and non-vegetarian set menu. From signature matka (earthen pot) Biryanis, tempting starters of desi chicken tikka, grilled paneer tikka to the Expo-themed moong dal halwa, you are in for a treat for a nice three course meal. Costs: Dh50 Location: Dine in All Day at both Karama and Garhoud branches.

50% per cent discount on all desserts on all these three restaurants. India Palace: Dessert menu include shahi brownie, shahi tukda, gulab jamun cake, kesar kulfi and falooda. Prices start at Dh19. Golden Dragon: Dessert menu include fried ice-cream, salted caramel cheesecake, caramalised banana cheesecake. Prices start at Dh19. Sthan: Dessert highlights include Kala Jamoon, Parle Ji Sandwich, rabri parantha and jalebi ki chaat. Prices start at Dh15.

Ibiza Classics Takeover at Barasti: The famous beach bar, Barasti, is set to transform crowds to the sandy shores of Ibiza with a night of club classics this December 2. Performing from 11.30pm until late, the legendary pioneers of the Ibiza party scene, Brandon Block and Alex P, will have the crowd mesmerised this long weekend. When: December 2, 11.30 pm until late Price: Free entry all day and night. Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark.

Dinner In The Sand at Nikki Beach Club Dubai: Savour an exquisite meal with your loved ones beneath the Dubai night sky at Dinner in the Sand. Surround yourself with the soothing sounds of the waves at the most relaxed setting in the city. Date: December 2 and 23, 7pm to 11pm Cost: Two course menu with a welcome drink - Dh270, three course menu with a welcome drink - Dh370, beverages available a la carte.