Great news for foodies in Dubai, as the popular Dubai Restaurant Week returns to the city with its impressive, multifarious cuisine. From May 9th to 25th, indulge in different cuisines, from the umami flavours of Japan to traditional Middle Eastern dishes and the authentic taste of Indian food. Here are some of the best Dubai Restaurant Week offers you need to book right away, as these limited-time menus showcase the city’s best culinary deals.
1. Duck & Waffle
This Dubai Restaurant Week, being their first, Duck & Waffle impresses you with their bold-flavoured cuisine. Enjoy a three-course dinner with starters like Foie Gras Crème Brûlée or Shrimp Ceviche, mains like Duck & Waffle or Roasted Baby Chicken, and finish with a dessert such as The Full Elvis or Torrejas. Enjoy a lighter two-course lunch with starters like a Lobster Roll, Ox Cheek Doughnut, or Charred Vegetable Salad, followed by mains such as Duck & Waffle, Grilled Seabass, or Spicy Rigatoni. End with desserts like Baked Cheesecake or a Lemon Tart.
Where: Innovation Building – Concourse Level – Financial Centre St – Trade Centre – DIFC – Dubai
When: Monday to Wednesday from 7 am to 2 am, Thursday to Friday from 7 am to 5 am, Saturday from 9 am to 5 am and Sunday from 9 am to 1 am
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
2. Jun’s
Jun’s in Downtown Dubai is a must-visit for the Restaurant Week promotion as they offer an exceptional blend of Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian-inspired cuisines. Starters like tangy Tempura Za’atar Chaat give you a taste of the Middle East, while mains, the Miso Sea Bass Claypot Rice or Corn Fed Baby Chicken, Red Coconut Curry, burst with asian flavours. Enjoy the Baked Alaska with espresso zabaglione and sesame peanut mochi or the tropical Italian-inspired Mango Panna Cotta with coconut sago and mango leather for dessert.
Where: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Downtown Dubai – Dubai
When: Monday to Sunday from 12 pm to 2 am
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
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3. Studio Frantzén
A dinner at Studio Frantzén promises the perfect blend of refined European dishes with the umami flavours of Asian cuisine. The Restaurant Week dinner at Studio Frantzén offers delectable dishes like seabass ceviche and burrata with beets, and mains such as salmon, baby chicken, or roasted cauliflower. Sides include Hasselback potatoes and butter-braised greens, and desserts include soft serve or strawberry pistachio waffles.
Where: Atlantis The Palm – Crescent Rd – The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai
When: Monday to Friday from 6 pm to 1 am and Saturday to Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm, 6 pm to 1 am
Cost: Starts AED 250 for dinner
4. Punjab Grill
Visit Punjab Grill for the authentic taste of Indian cuisine in a royal ambience. During Dubai Restaurant Week, they offer two distinct set dinner menus, one vegetarian and the other non-vegetarian, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Prepare your taste buds for an explosive culinary journey with refreshing Watermelon Sprouts Chaat or a zesty Tandoori Zaffrani Prawns. To satisfy those hunger pangs, move on to the delicious mains like flavourful Mutton Dum Biryani or Lotus Stem Kofta Curry. If you crave a Bengali dessert, try the Rasmalai or the classic Bebinca for a Goan delicacy.
Where: Anantara Downtown – Lobby Level – Marasi Dr – Business Bay – Dubai
When: Monday to Sunday from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm
Cost: Starts AED 250 for a set dinner menu
5. KAYTO
At KAYTO, experience Nikkei cuisine that combines Japan’s bold and umami flavours with the delicacy of Peruvian food. Kayto’s 2-course lunch features starters like spicy tuna tartare and mains like truffle chicken or salmon yaki, with desserts like mochi or cheesecake. The 3-course dinner adds refined options like salmon tataki, miso black cod, and pineapple tiradito.
Where: Rooftop, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Rd. – Dubai
When: Monday to Sunday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm for lunch and 6 pm to 7 pm for dinner
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
6. Shang Palace
Shang Palace, featured in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Dubai, serves refined Cantonese and regional Chinese dishes. The Dubai Restaurant Week’s 2-course lunch includes soft dim sum, Sichuan prawns, and mains like black bean beef or braised tofu. The 3-course dinner offers duck rolls, spicy tiger prawns, Mongolian tofu, and desserts like refreshing coconut ice cream or a rich Nutella mushroom bun.
Where: Shangri-La Hotel Dubai – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai
When: Monday to Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm, 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
7. OAnjo
OAnjo, located on the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates rooftop, offers a unique dining experience that combines Portuguese and Japanese cuisines against captivating city views. The three-course dinner menu includes starters like wagyu truffle maki, tiger prawn robata, and tempura vegetables, followed by mains such as miso-glazed black cod, lamb chops with Mediterranean herbs, or piri piri chicken. Enjoy a classic pastel de nata or Japanese mochi ice cream for dessert.
Where: Shangri-La Hotel Dubai – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai
When: Monday to Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm, 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
8. Ling Ling
Ling Ling Dubai offers a vibrant blend of modern Asian cuisine and nightlife with spectacular views of the Palm and city skyline. The 3-course set menu for the Dubai Restaurant Week promotion includes appetisers like miso eggplant or crispy shrimp tempura, mains such as flavourful roasted sambal salmon, umami kung pao chicken, or crispy tofu, and desserts like heavenly mango pandan sticky rice or the rich hazelnut chocolate moelleux—all served in a chic, lively atmosphere.
Where: Shangri-La Hotel Dubai – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai
When: Monday to Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm, 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: AED 250 for a three-course dinner menu
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9. CÉ LA VI
CÉ LA VI brings the soul of Southeast Asia to Dubai with its rooftop setting, scenic views, and contemporary Asian cuisine. The two-course lunch includes succulent picks like salmon avocado maki, satay chicken, and a rich chocolate caramel tart. For dinner, the three-course menu features dishes such as California maki, braised beef bao, grilled salmon, and indulgent desserts like mango basil tart or vanilla crème brûlée in a trendy, high-energy environment.
Where: Tower 2 – Level 54, Address Sky View Hotel – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Dubai
When: Sunday to Friday from 12 pm to 3 am and Saturday from 12:30 pm to 3 am
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
10. Demon Duck
Demon Duck offers a modern take on Chinese and Asian dishes in a stylish, Hong Kong-inspired speakeasy setting. The three-course dinner includes starters like crispy duck with hummus or tangy bang bang chicken, mains such as tender 48-hour short ribs or sweet and sour chicken with lychee, and desserts like a zesty custard tart or decadent chocolate matcha fondant with brown rice ice cream.
Where: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island – Dubai
When: Sunday to Saturday from 6 pm to 12 am
Cost: Two-course lunch for AED 125 and three-course dinner for AED 250
So, don’t miss the chance to visit these spots, as Dubai Restaurant Week is for a limited time only.
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