Drink, dine and dance across Dubai this week.
May is in full swing, which means brunches, theme nights, dining experiences, and epic events are all on the agenda for an epic week ahead. Read on for the best things to do in Dubai this week.
Monday 5 May
Try the new afternoon tea at Bait Elowal
The new afternoon tea at Sharjah’s Bait Elowal blends tradition with modern flair, honouring the flavours of the ancient Silk Road. The menu features a selection of speciality teas—from golden Shai Ward and delicate Silver Tips to the citrusy Rooibos Orange—each capturing the spirit of distant lands and centuries-old rituals. Complementing the tea is a refined East-meets-West menu, including Buckwheat Blinis with Caviar, Smoked Salmon Profiteroles, and the signature 4 O’Clock Chicken Club. Sweet finishes include Aseeda Millefeuille, Almond Financier Chocolaté, and traditional Lugaimat. Available daily from 2pm to 6pm. AED 250 per person.
GO: Visit https://baitelowal.com for more information.
Tuesday 6 May
Tuck into a terrific tapas collab
Two of Dubai’s most creative kitchens are teaming up for a bold, one-night-only collaboration. BOCA, the MICHELIN Green Star restaurant renowned for its sustainable Spanish flair, partners with Revelry, the Bib Gourmand Indian tapas bar, redefining the rules of spice. Expect dishes like BOCA’s Duck Croqueta and Octopus Skewer alongside Revelry’s Butter Pepper Garlic Crab Pie and Grilled Rabbit Roomali Taco. Available on Tuesday, 6 May from 7pm to 9pm. AED 260 (for tapas and two drinks) or AED 345 (three tapas, one main course and two drinks).
GO: Visit https://boca.ae for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 7 May
Experience a funky four-hands dinner
Executive Chef Alessandro Salvatico of L’Amo Bistro del Mare is teaming up with Akmal Anuar — the force behind Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, Harummanis and Osteria FunkCoolio — for a four-hands dinner collaboration. The menu will combine Chef Alessandro’s refined Italian artistry with Chef Akmal’s bold, fusion-driven innovation across dishes such as Arancinigiri Wagyu & Caviar, Ravioli del Plin filled with braised beef, Red Mullet with Caviar and Japanese Bouillabaisse and Veal Tenderloin. Available on Wednesday, 7 May at 7pm. AED 480 per person.
GO: Call 04 278 4800 for more information.
Thursday 8 May
Grab a slice at Vida Creek Beach
Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier at Vida Creek Beach. Indulge in the hotel’s new Crisp and Crust promotion and enjoy a laid-back evening of unlimited pizza served fresh from the oven. Tuck into classics like Margherita, Pepperoni, and Truffle, alongside garlic bread and your choice of Caprese or Caesar salad. Available on Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm. AED 175 for adults and AED 90 for children aged six to 12 years. Upgrade with unlimited soft drinks for an additional AED 75, or make it a night with a three-hour house beverage package for an extra AED 200.
GO: Visit www.vidahotels.com for more information.
Friday 9 May
Try Chef Kelvin Cheung’s new restaurant
Chef Kelvin Cheung has been making his mark in Dubai. Now, the Chef behind the FACT award-winning Jun’s restaurant has opened Jooksing in Motor City’s Neighbourhood Food Hall. The American-Chinese kitchen combines a fusion of flavours across a menu of Beef Mongolian, Chicken Chow Mein, Crab Rangoon, Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet and Sour Chicken. The restaurant joins High Joint, Chef Akmal Anuar’s Pizzeria Funkcoolio, Tacos Los Hermanos and Al Naqa inside the funky food hall.
GO: Follow @eatjooksing on Instagram for more information.
Saturday 10 May
Enjoy brunch at Five Iron Golf
Swing into the weekend with brunch at Five Iron Golf Dubai. While working on your golf game, you can feast on Beef Sliders, Crispy Chicken Wraps, Dynamite Shrimp, Nachos, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and Truffle Fries. Located at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, the venue features 17 simulators offering a range of activities, including golf and football, as well as four lively bars, augmented reality games, and a nine-hole mini golf course. Available on Saturdays. AED 245 (soft beverages), AED 345 (house beverages) and AED 445 (house beverages with draught upgrade). Prices include three hours of play on state-of-the-art simulators, three hours of food and free-flow beverages, a round of augmented reality darts and free access to shuffleboard and billiards.
GO: Visit fiveirongolf.ae for more information.
Sunday 11 May
Indulge in a royal afternoon tea
The Royal Tearoom at Atlantis The Royal will host a two-day afternoon tea collaboration between Chefs Christophe Devoille and Wilfrid Hocquet. The experience is a love letter to haute cuisine and features Foie Gras Brioche paired with Cherry, Lobster with Strawberry, Smoked Salmon with Pomelo and Finger Lime, and Tuna crowned with Gold Caviar. Sweet treats include Carrot Millefeuille, Iced Rhubarb Tatin, Golden Apricot Toasted Almond Tart and Wild Strawberries with Fromage Blanc. This culinary pairing promises an afternoon of precision, elegance and innovation. Available on Saturday 10, and Sunday, 11 May, from 1pm to 4:30pm. AED 680 for two.
GO: Visit www.atlantis.com for more information.
