• Summer Restaurant Week returns to Dubai.

  • It will run from 13 July to 2 August 2026.

  • Over 50 restaurants are participating this time.

From sushi to samosas, indulge in fine dining across the city without breaking the bank as part of Summer Restaurant Week.


Dubai’s culinary scene doesn’t take a summer break, and neither should you. As the temperatures rise, the city’s food calendar stays sizzling thanks to the much-anticipated return of Summer Restaurant Week, running from 13 July to 2 August 2026. Part of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises, this 33-day celebration offers unbeatable value across over 50 of the city’s top restaurants.

This is your opportunity to savour a curated selection of two-course lunches for AED 80 and three-course dinners for AED 130, complete with dessert. Whether you’re discovering a neighbourhood gem or revisiting a beloved favourite, Summer Restaurant Week invites foodies to explore Dubai’s dining hotspots without emptying their wallets.


21grams

FACT winner 21grams brings Balkan comfort food to Meyan Mall in Umm Suqeim. Bright interiors, a cosy rooftop terrace and warm hospitality create a relaxed neighbourhood bistro feel perfect for lingering. Expect chicken liver plate, spinach börek and homemade baklava, alongside freshly baked treats during Summer Restaurant Week. It’s a comforting alternative to Dubai’s more familiar cuisines, focused on simple, soulful Balkan flavours.

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Where: Meyan Mall, Al Thanya Street, Umm Suqeim 3 – Dubai

Contact: https://21grams.me/


71 Steak & Grill

Located in Nad Al Sheba Mall, 71 Steak & Grill is known for premium cuts, open-fire grilling,, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Terracotta interiors and attentive service make it great for both casual meals and celebrations. Expect 14-hour smoked short ribs, NY brisket sandwich, smoked octopus and Black Angus tomahawk, plus roasted chicken with truffle sauce during Summer Restaurant Week. Desserts like tiramisu round off the experience.

Where: Nad Al Sheba Mall, Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai

Contact: www.nadalshebamall.ae/directory/71-steak-grill


Al Fanar Seafood Market

Al Fanar Seafood Market recreates old Dubai’s coastal heritage with rustic décor and a nostalgic 1960s-inspired setting. The courtyard-style design captures traditional waterfront life in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Expect fresh seafood, charcoal-grilled fish, machboos, garlic butter shrimp and mixed seafood barbecue, followed by traditional desserts during Summer Restaurant Week. It’s an authentic way to experience Emirati coastal flavours.

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Where: Al Barsha Pond Park, behind Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha 2, Dubai

Contact: https://www.alfanarrestaurant.com/


Claw BBQ

If comfort food is calling, Claw BBQ delivers Southern American charm. Rustic interiors, arcade games, pool tables and a mechanical bull create a lively group-friendly atmosphere perfect for casual nights out. Expect BBQ beef brisket, smoked short ribs, smoked chicken and seafood buckets, plus plank-roasted salmon, all slow-cooked in the UAE’s first wood-chip smoker. It’s relaxed, hearty and built for sharing during Summer Restaurant Week.

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Where: Pavilion at The Beach, JBR, Dubai

Contact: www.clawbbq.com


Duo Gastrobar

After building a loyal following in Dubai Hills, Duo Gastrobar is a relaxed neighbourhood favourite known for its creative European-inspired menu and friendly service. The modern interiors keep things casual yet polished, ideal for easy evenings out. Expect broccoli pâté with pine nuts, tuna ceviche, yellowtail with black truffle and oxtail pie with taleggio during Summer Restaurant Week. Each dish highlights its refined, flavour-driven approach.

DUO Gastrobar

Where: Building 4, Dubai Hills Business Park, Dubai

Contact: https://duodubai.ae/


Leña Dubai

If you’re looking to elevate dinner beyond the ordinary, Leña Dubai is well worth a visit. Chef Dani García’s wood-fired concept feels refined yet inviting, with warm lighting, earthy interiors and an open kitchen suited to special evenings. Expect Dani’s iconic burger, truffle steak tartare, Angus beef tenderloin and picanha steak, all showcasing signature wood-fired flavours.

Leña Dubai

Where: St Regis Gardens, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Contact: https://lenarestaurants.com/en/dubai/


Mohalla

Mohalla brings the energy of Indian street food to Dubai Design District in a colourful, modern setting. Bold flavours and contemporary presentation make it a lively, social dining spot for sharing plates. Expect tawa mutton chaap, pepper mushroom uttapam, Delhi 6 butter chicken and kesar phirni during Summer Restaurant Week. It’s a creative take on Indian regional street food, full of flavour and personality.

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Where: Building 5, Dubai Design District, Dubai

Contact: https://mohallarestaurant.com/


NETTE

Tucked in Al Barari, NETTE offers a calm escape with French elegance and Japanese precision in a serene garden setting. Light-filled interiors make it perfect for relaxed lunches or intimate dinners away from the city’s pace. Expect miso Caesar, French onion ramen, katsu curry, Japanese coconut curry, chilli garlic prawns and strawberry cheesecake maki during Summer Restaurant Week. It’s a creative fusion menu served in a polished yet relaxed environment.

NETTE Summer Restaurant Week

Where: Al Barari, Dubai

Contact: https://www.nette.ae/


With only 33 days to dine and limited tables available, Summer Restaurant Week is the ultimate excuse to eat your way through the city at discounted prices.