Well, we don’t really need a special day to celebrate friends. But then if we have one, we won’t let that go too! International Friendship’s Day falls on 30 July and Dubai has something specials for all BFFs. We’ve scouted some places in the city that offering free desserts this Friendship’s Day. After all, who can resist desserts, especially when its FREE! Read on, gather your gang and binge!
1. O’Pao, Karama
Round up your friends and head to O’Pao, a quirky hidden spot tucked away in Karama lanes serving tempting Indian sliders in global and Indian flavours. This Friday, celebrate your friendship at O’Pao with a complimentary spongiest homemade saffron milk cake on the house with every order above AED 50.
Set in the lively neighbourhood of Karama, O’Pao’s menu combines fresh ingredients with familiar Indian and Global flavours and fillings, stuffed between soft and scrumptious Pao’s. (the Indian word usually used for ‘Bread’)
Each of their Pao’s are hot stamped with the brand’s unique logo with some of the dishes on the menu that include global favourites: O’Butter Chicken Pao, O’Mutton Khicha (Pulled Lamb) Pao, O’Paneer Bhurjee (Scrambled Cottage Cheese) Pao, O’Prawns Balchao Pao, O’Triple Schezwan Pao, and even desserts in a Pao (O’Pao Saffron Milk Cake).
Where: O’Pao, 2B Street, Ground Floor, Behind Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Karama
When: 30 July, 2021, All Day
Contact: 04 3496726
2. Dhaba Lane, Karama
Dhaba Lane, the urban version of a famous Indian roadside shack has come up with a special complimentary dessert to make you feel nostalgic of your childhood days. Reminisce the puff pastries of your childhood days with this Pistachio rabri infused dessert, Desi Baklava.
Relish the tasty Indian Dhaba (roadside shack) style meal with your friends at Dhaba Lane Karama & Garhoud and celebrate the friendship over chef’s special Pistachio rabri infused complimentary dessert, Desi Baklava.
Some of the temoting dishe to try at Dhaba Lane are Galli Pani Puri Shots, Purani Dilli ki Papri Chaat, Dahi Ke Kebab, Murg Maska Marke, Taka Tak Paneer, and Dal Makhan Marke, Zauk e Shahi.
Where: Opposite Spinney’s. Behind Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Al Karama
When: 30 July, 2021, All Day
Contact: 043583554
3. China Bistro
Located at Karama, Discovery Garden and Sharjah, China Bistro offers traditional flavours of pan Asian cuisine in a contemporary, fresh & imaginative way. This International Friendship’s Day on Friday, 30 July, enjoy your friendship’s day over a variety of dimsums, baos, sushi rolls , rice, noodles and curries at this contemporary Pan Asian cuisine restaurant and enjoy a delicious serving of Honey Noodles on the house.
Where: Several outlets across Dubai
When: Friday, 30th July All Day
Contact: Karama (971 43931010), China Bistro Discovery Gardens (971 45791999) , China Bistro Sharjah ((065462228)
4. India Bistro, WTC
Looking to indulge in Modern Indian cuisine in a sophisticated and chic ambience this international Friendship’s day? Team at India Bistro WTC and India Bistro Express in Sharjah is all game to treat your gang with the most appetizing Indian cuisine with a contemporary spin.
Adding sweetness to your friendship tales, India Bistro Express is offering an Indian dessert Gulab Jamun (berry sized balls made of milk solids, flour and a leavening agent.; soaked in rose flavored sugar syrup) with homemade ice-cream on the house.
When: Friday, 30th July All Day
Where: World Trade Center & Sharjah
Contact: +971 526529353
