Dubai continues to serve up dining experiences that go beyond the food itself, combining global flavours with live entertainment and social settings. From a Mediterranean Saturday brunch to an early Indian dinner and a lively Bollywood night, these three spots offer very different ways to enjoy the city.
Bringing together flavours from across the Mediterranean, Timo Restaurant at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel hosts its GourMed Saturday Brunch every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
Curated by chef Chadi Saloum, the menu draws inspiration from Syria, Lebanon, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Morocco. Adding variety to the experience are vegan and vegetarian options, interactive cooking stations and flame-grilled dishes prepared using a Josper oven and BBQ techniques.
Creating a relaxed weekend atmosphere, live music accompanies the brunch, while dedicated activities keep younger guests entertained. Priced at AED 250 per couple, the experience allows children under six to dine for free, while additional children are charged AED 60 each. Adding a Free-Flow Beverage package costs AED 100 per person.
Serving a generous taste of North Indian cuisine, Mausam at Dubai Mall offers its Early Dinner Thali as an easy option for an after-work meal or an early catch-up with friends.
Featuring familiar favourites, the menu offers choices such as Lehsooni Murgh Tikka or Punjabi Paneer Tikka, followed by mains including Murgh Makhani, Kadhai Mutton and Subz Handi Lazez. Completing the meal are Dal Makhani, matar pulao, freshly prepared naan and roti, followed by gulab jamun for dessert.
Running from Monday to Thursday between 6pm and 8pm until the end of August, the experience costs AED 99 per person, offering a complete dinner in the heart of Dubai Mall.
Turning up the energy for the weekend, Tipsy Tikka at Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai hosts Bollywood Night every Friday throughout August and September.
Combining popular Bollywood tracks with dancing and lively entertainment, the evening creates a social setting suited to groups of friends and special celebrations. Running from 9pm until 2:30am, the event also brings dedicated dining and beverage offers.
Offering 30% off food and beverages and 40% off spirit bottles, Bollywood Night combines dinner, music and nightlife under one roof, giving guests another energetic way to spend a Friday evening in Dubai.
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