Dubai’s best dining deals this weekend: 28 to 30 January
Business lunches, weekend brunches and toes-in-the-sand dining experiences are all on the agenda this weekend.
Friday 28 January 2022
Take your business lunch to new nights at SUSHISAMBA Dubai
The highest restaurant on Palm Jumeirah is taking business lunch to new heights! SUSHISAMBA’s brand new Vivo Business Lunch offers miso soup followed by the choice of two starters and one main course, including SAMBA Caesar Salad, Peruvian Corn Salad, Sea Bream Seviche, Chilean Seabass Antichucho, Crispy Tofu Taquitos and Asevichado SAMBA Roll. Main course choices feature eight of SUSHISAMBA’ signature dishes, such as Black Cod, Australian Angus Beef and the SAMBA Chirasi Sushi, a colourful rice bowl topped with avocado, three varieties of fish, salmon roe and a Japanese omelette. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 139 per person.
GO: Visit www.sushisamba.com or e-mail reservations@sushisambadubai.com for reservations and more information.
Dine with your toes in the sand at Nikki Beach Dubai
Promising an intimate soirée with a bohemian aesthetic, Dinner in The Sand allows guests to dine under the stars accompanied by beachfront views, twinkling lights and delicious cuisine. The culinary agenda for the night features a set menu of signature Nikki Beach dishes while diners are actively encouraged to dip their bare feet in the sand as they take in the calm surroundings. Friday 28 January, from 7pm to 9pm or 9pm to 11pm. AED 270 (two-course menu with a welcome drink) or AED 370 (three-course menu with a welcome drink).
GO: Email reservations.dubai@nikkibeach.com or call (0)4 376 6162 for reservations and more information.
Saturday 29 January 2022
Sip on drinks from the sixth best bar in the world at MASTI
MASTI will host globally-acclaimed mixologists José Luis León and Eduardo Nava Mendoza for a five-day pop-up. The two mixologists hail from Mexico’s esteemed Licorería Limantour, which recently took sixth place in “The World’s 50 Best Bars” 2021 Awards. The cocktails at the MASTI x Limantour pop-up include the “Margarita Al Pastor” mixed with taco and lime juice, the “God of War” blended with pineapple, pepper oxymel and Perrier Grapefruit, and the ”Jaggery-Old-Fashioned” served with pistachio, tonka beans and tangy Jerry Thomas bitters.
GO: Visit www.mastidubai.com for reservations and more information.
Enjoy a lavish Japanese brunch at ROKA Dubai
Diners at ROKA can relish in the restaurants signature dishes, including a Sushi Platter, Avocado Maki and Gyuniku to Goma no Gyzo, all designed for sharing. Brunch-goers are then invited to choose one main course from the robata main kitchen, such as Lamb Cutlets or Salmon Fillet Teriyaki. To finish, the ROKA Dessert platter will be served. Saturdays, from 12pm to 3:30pm. AED 295 (soft beverages), AED 445 (grapes and bubbles) and AED 545 (premium grape and bubbles).
GO: Call 04 439 7171 for reservations and more information.
Sunday 30 January 2022
Buona Domenica at Torno Subito
Live La Dolce Vita every Sunday at Torno Subito with a mouth-watering Italian dining experience. Dive into a laidback retro afternoon with a sharing-style Italian lunch, steps away from the beach. Enjoy free-flowing beverages, playfully audacious food, and live entertainment. Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 279 (soft beverages) and AED 399 (house beverages).
GO: Email tornosubitodubai@whotels.com or call 04 245 5800 for reservations and more information
Enjoy a Happy Tiki Sunday at Trader Vic’s SZR
Immerse yourself in island life where the cuisine is exotic and the drinks are tropical. Polynesian-themed restaurant Trader Vic’s celebrates the end of the week with a 50% discount on selected drinks all night long. Alongside the half-price beverages, diners can enjoy the tropical menu featuring Vic’s culinary favourites such as Peking duck, wok-fired chicken chow mein and jalapeño cheese balls. Sundays, from 5pm to 8pm.
GO: Call 04 305 6399 for reservations and more information.
