Welcome to our dining out round-up which will brings you the latest dining out offers around the Emirates.

Updated July 2008

A Taste of Al Maharapromotion is being held at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai until the end of August.  Feast on the delights of a 6-course tasting dinner menu, the finest examples of the chef’s favourites, for Dhs980 per person – available each evening.  For bookings please contact Restaurant Reservations on 04 3017600.

Summer in Style promotion is being held at Al Mahara restaurant at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai.  Enjoy a 3-course lunch menu of exquisite ocean fare, a glass of French rosé as well as tea and coffee for only Dhs450 per person.  Available until the end of August.
For bookings please contact Restaurant Reservations on 04 3017600.

Friday Bubbly Brunch at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, Dubai.
Unlimited Moet & Chandon bubbly and a delectable buffet 11.30am-3.30pm every Friday at either the White Orchid Lounge and Terrace or the Palm Tree Court & Spa, plus complimentary beach access for the day and live entertainment all for Dhs500 per person inclusive of taxes.  For details call 04 8836000 ext 8604, email: jagrs@jaihotels.com or log onto http://www.jebelali-international.com

Friday Chinese Brunch at Zheng He’s at Mina A’Salam, Dubai for Dhs450 including beverages.
Call 04 3666730 for reservations or log onto http://www.jumeirah.com for more info.

A Spectacular Extravaganza!
Dazzling audiences night after night with its sound, light, water and pyrotechnic showcase, Jumana Secret of the Desert continues to delight visitors in the enchanting atmosphere of an open-air amphitheatre in the desert just 30km from Dubai Marina.  The extravaganza tells the story of Prince Omar and his princess through dance and narration by Hollywood veteran Omar Sharif.  With camels, horses and more than 60 dancers and acrobats, the production is a thrilling combination of state-of-the-art effects against a spectacular desert backdrop.
Jumana is performed daily at 9pm from Tuesday to Saturday at the Al Sahra Desert Resort in Dubailand.  Show and dinner packages are available for just Dhs410 per person.
For Reservations or more information please call Al Sahra Desert Resort on 04 367 9500 or email reservations@alsahra.com

Dinner Cruise on Bateaux Dubai
Cruise departs nightly at 8.30pm and includes a welcome drink on arrival followed by a 4 course a la carte dinner. Cost for July is Dhs260 per person, including a welcome drink upon arrival. Price includes 10% municipality fee and 10% service charge but excludes beverages. For reservations call 04 3994994, email: mail@bateauxdubai.com or log onto http://www.jebelali-international.com

Seville’s Sangria and Paella Promotion
Enjoy delicious paella cooked to perfection by Seville’s Spanish chef, Robert Miqueiz, together with a litre of their famous Sangria all for just Dhs99 for two. Available 6pm-9pm daily. For details call 04 3244100.

Cactus Cantina’s ‘Sizzline Fajitas!’ promotion every Monday
Buy one, get one free from 12noon on Mondays at Cactus Cantina on the 8th floor, Rydges Plaza Hotel, Satwa roundabout.  Choose from Prawn Fajita at Dhs80, Chicken or Beef Fajitas Dhs65.
For details call 04 3982274 or log onto http://www.cactuscantinadubai.com

Pre-theatre dinners at Jambase
Dubai’s only supper club, Jambase, is the ideal place to eat a pre-theatre dinner if you’re planning to visit Madinat Theatre. Priced at only Dhs120, and available 7pm-8.30pm (so you don’t miss the start of the show), the pre-theatre dinner at Jambase is the perfect way to ensure a night of high culture and fine cuisine.  Contact Madinat Theatre Box Office on 04 3666550 for details.
Or, you can contact Restaurant Reservations on 04 3666730 or email: MJRestaurants@jumeirah.com

An Arabian Evening every Wednesday at 6pm at the Oasis Beach Hotel.
The hotel gardens are transformed into an Arabian village complete with welcome coffee from authentic Bedouins, shisha, belly dancing and traditional Arabic cuisine.  Get a few friends together and experience the charm of Arabia in new Dubai! Available for just Dhs149 per person including unlimited soft drinks and juices. 
For more information call Oasis Beach Hotel on 04 3994444 or e-mail obh@jaihotels.com

Healthy dining at Signatures
The tastiest way to a healthy lifestyle starts with a choice of delicious options from the specially created a la carte ‘Healthy Dining’ lunch menu at Signatures at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa. Created with fresh vegetables from their bio garden, these nourishing dishes at Signatures are packed with wholesome natural goodness. The ‘Healthy Dining’ lunch menu can be enjoyed daily 12.30pm-3.30pm. Call Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa on 04 883 6000 or e-mail jagrs@jaihotels.com to book your table.

Medzo’s A La Carte Brunch at Wafi continues every Friday, where you can delight on a wholesome alternative to the usual Friday brunch! Choose from a selection of delicious dishes including eggs benedict, roasted Angus Rib Eye and pan roasted mullet or a variety of healthy dishes such as egg white omelet and free-range eggs served on toasted brioche. This fantastic selection is accompanied by mouth-watering smoothies and speciality Bellini cocktails to help you relax and unwind after a hard week. Every Friday 11am-3.30pm.  Call 04 3240000 for details.

Mosaico’s Mediterranean Lunch
Mosaico at Emirates Towers, Dubai has a long, leisurely lunch every Friday. The two classic columns of Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, are at the very foundation of Mediterranean cuisine, and you’ll find them both in abundance here.  The menu features an array of Italian classics, plus a selection of unique Spanish tapas and main courses – all created by true masters of the art. Friday lunch costs Dhs150 per person, or, if you would like to combine it with a half bottle of sparkling grape beverage the cost is Dhs250 per person. For details call Restaurant Reservations at Jumeirah Emirates Towers on 04 3198088 or email: JETrestaurants@jumeirah.com

Ginseng at Wafi City, Dubai
‘Elegance’ night
Every Wednesday enjoy Elegance, a night of deep vocal and uplifting tunes, Martinis just Dhs20 all night.

‘Friday Fizz’ - every Friday
Champagne cocktails Dhs39 all night, including complimentary chocolate-coated strawberries.

‘Simmer’ - every Saturday
Choose a fantastic platter (Dim Sum, Sushi or Ginseng) and include two of their exclusive cocktails for only Dhs89 (not including Champagne).

‘Ginseng’s Gemini Night’ - every Tuesday
Two-for-one Ginseng cocktails...because one ginseng cocktail deserves another! From 7pm onwards.

For reservations and enquiries call 04 324 4100.

BBQ at Al Qasr, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Feast on a majestic gastronomy of grills in private dining areas or on the beachfront at the extraordinary Daily Open Buffet at Emirates Palace hotel, Abu Dhabi.  Cost Dhs255++ per person.  For details call 02 6907999, email restaurants.emiratespalace@kempinski.com or log onto http://www.emiratespalace.com

Pub Night at Charlie Parrot’s
After the huge success of the Karaoke Night, Charlie Parrot’s at the Oasis Beach hotel is pleased to present another popular theme night certain to be a hit.  With a quiz for intellectual stimulation, interesting answers for entertainment and a jolly good atmosphere to unwind and chill out, Charlie Parrot’s is where you need to be on Monday nights at 8.30pm. In addition you can also enjoy the daily Happy Hour 6pm-8pm.
For more information call Oasis Beach Hotel on 04 399 4444 or e-mail obh@jaihotels.com

Enjoy a Thali at Asha’s, Wafi, Dubai for just Dhs69 per person
Asha’s Thalis are a fabulous lunchtime treat, including a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes served together with a choice of bread, dessert and a soft drink or water all for only Dhs 69 per person.
For more info call 04 3244100.

Plan B at Wafi, Dubai
Enjoy ladies night every Tuesday and ‘Bubblegum’ every Wednesday - the best 80’s and 90’s night in town!
For details call 04 3244100.

Take your Pick, at BarZar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Funky Fridays - real soul, raw funk and rare groove whilst you enjoy 5 drinks and a BBQ for Dhs155 at the BarZar Amphitheatre 6.30pm onwards. 
Beat the Clock - enjoy discounted prices on selected drinks every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Receive 30% off from 6.00pm, 20% off from 7.00pm and 10% off from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.
Buckets of Beer - buy 5 bottles of Becks or Fosters any night of the week for Dhs125 and get 7 in a bucket to share with friends… or keep them all to yourself!
Tabnights - every Tuesday, 5pm-2am, BarZar guests can purchase a tab card worth Dhs70 which entitles you to five drinks from a selected menu. The night is full of entertainment with the band playing your favourite modern hits, and our DJ spinning house music.
For enquiries please contact Restaurant Reservations on 04 3666730 or email: MJrestaurants@jumeirah.com

Le Tour Du Monde Theatrium Theatre continues at the Royal Ascot Hotel in Dubai.  A spectacular show with set menu dinner for Dhs300, twice nightly dinners at 6.30pm and 10.30pm.  For details call 04 3592348, email: info@theatrium.ae or log onto http://www.theatrium.ae

Scarlett’s new heights
On Saturdays, Scarlett’s has a treat in store for you ladies and high heels are in great demand.  Ladies will receive one complimentary glass of bubbly for every inch of the height of their heel. What’s more, for those ladies who do not own a pair of high heels, they’ll mark your visit with two complimentary drinks from their selection. Get ready for a great night out, enjoy the upbeat atmosphere and stand tall!
The evening is on 8pm-12midnight.

For more information and bookings for Scarlett’s promotion please contact Restaurant Reservations at Jumeirah Emirates Towers on 04 3198088 or email: JETrestaurants@jumeirah.com

Sezzam Weekend Express at Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Pick what you like from their Steam, Bake and Flame express kitchens.
The sumptuous ‘Quick pick’ lunch is available for only Dhs268 per person including free-flowing house beverages (non-alcoholic package Dhs138 per person).
Children 6-12years dine for only Dhs68 and below 6years eat free when eating with a paying adult.
For further information or bookings, please call their restaurant reservations team on 04 4095999 or Email: restaurants.malloftheemirates@kempinski.com

Spend Friday lunches at Park Hyatt Dubai….there’s sure to be an option to suit everyone. For reservations, please call 04 3172222.

Traiteur’s Friday Lunch features a unique dining experience of live modern European cooking coupled with chill-out lounge music. Including the exclusive, premium “Pol Roger” champagne it is priced at Dhs450 per person and is available 12.30pm-4pm. 

The Thai Kitchen’s Friday Lunch offers an extensive menu of authentic Thai dishes prepared in four open kitchens, one each for wok, grill, noodles and desserts. Priced at Dhs125 per person, including soft drinks, or Dhs175 per person, including soft drinks, beer and wine. 

The Terrace Friday Barbeque is the ideal place if a barbeque is more your taste. The Terrace offers a menu that includes tandoor-cooked meat, seafood and fish, and a variety of salads. Timing 12noon-4pm, priced at Dhs250 per person.

Café Arabesque celebrates the culinary influences of the Levant region with more than 40 cold and hot mezze treats, followed by six main courses of traditional specialties from the wood rotisserie, plus a selection of 12 desserts, fruit and authentic kunafa.  Café Arabesque’s Friday Family Lunch is priced at Dhs129 per person, including soft drinks.  Children under 12 receive a 50% discount. 

Madinat Jumeirah’s sumptuous brunch
Madinat Jumeirah welcomes you to savour brunch at either Al Qasr or Mina A’ Salam, every Friday. This ‘institution’ is a Friday must!  Brunch at the Al Qasr is set across the entire ground floor of Al Qasr in Al Hambra and the Arboretum and has exciting activities for children of all ages.  Meanwhile, Mina A’ Salam has re-introduced it’s exclusive Friday brunch overlooking the tranquil waterways.  You can listen to the sounds of live music while sampling one of the most lavish brunches, and sipping the special free flowing reds, whites, and selected beverages.  Spoil yourself with the many delicacies on offer at Al Muna and The Wharf restaurants. What awaits you here is a fresh fish market, a shawarma station, an Asian noodle bar, an Australian barbeque, not to mention the international and Arabian carving stations to name but a few.
Make the waterside restaurants your natural habitat every Friday for brunch at Madinat Jumeirah, for just Dhs325 per person, all inclusive.
For enquiries and bookings, please contact Restaurant Reservations on 04 3666730 or email: MJrestaurants@jumeirah.com

Vintage Fondues
Vintage, Wafi’s award-winning restaurant, offers you splendid Fondue three times a week! Every Friday and Monday enjoy a traditional or cheese fondue for two and a bottle of house wine for only Dhs185.  Call 04 3240000 for details.

Friday Brunch at the Organic Foods & Café
Join them for a delicious organic brunch on Fridays at both the café 11am-3.30pm. It’s a buffet style brunch with a selection of mouth-watering vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Includes unlimited organic filter coffee and juices. Not too much on the wallet - only Dhs75 for adults, Dhs45 for kids 5 to 12 years old and children under 5 eat free with their parents.

Indian Vegetarian Nite
Every Tuesday at the Organic Foods and Cafe Coffee shop in Satwa 6pm-10pm.

The Thai Kitchen Juhm Jihm Night (Hot Pot) every Saturday at Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai.
Priced at Dhs130 per person (minimum order is for two people), the hot pot is a communal Asian meal where everybody cooks their own food right at the table in an aromatic broth.  The boiling broth is served in a hot clay pot and all the ingredients, including shrimp, chicken, meat, vegetables and herbs, are presented raw on the side.  Each person then places his/her choice of ingredients into the broth until they are cooked, after which they can be enjoyed with three different and very flavourful Thai sauces.
For reservations, please call 04 3172222.

The Emirates Palace Afternoon Tea is served daily 2pm-6pm at Al Maijlis, Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi. 
Traditional English High Tea costs Dhs135 and includes a selection of fresh sanwiches with cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon, turkey ham, cream cheese and air cured beef plus classic scones with Devonshire cream and home-made jam and a choice of mouth-watering pastries to complete the experience.
Emirates Palace High Tea costs Dhs215.00 and includes a selection of sevruga caviar, smoked Scottish salmon and foie gras ‘canapés’,‘The Emirates Palace Collection’ of 24 carat petit fours and the essential Scones with Devonshire cream and house home made jam
Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

For more information please call 02 6907999 or email: restaurants.emiratespalace@kempinski.com

Afternoon High Tea in The Lounge, Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai.
Served 3pm-7pm daily, this light, elegant meal consists of three courses, starting with assorted crustless finger sandwiches of smoked organic salmon, cucumber and cream cheese, egg mayonnaise and cress, cheese and ham, and chicken and mayonnaise.  Next, savour the taste of freshly baked raisin and apple scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and, finally, complete your afternoon tea experience with a selection of petit fours.  Taking centre stage is, of course, the wonderful assortment of nine varieties of fine tea, including Imperial English Breakfast, Imperial Earl Grey and Darjeeling.
Afternoon Tea is priced at Dhs115 per couple (minimum of two people).
For details call 04 3172222.

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