The FACT UAE Weekend Guide: 15 to 17 September
Here’s where to drink, dine and dance this weekend.
Culinary escapades, sunset sips and a new quiz night are just some of the fun things you can experience this sunny September weekend in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Friday 15 September 2023
Enjoy a summer-inspired business lunch
Salmontini Le Bistro in DIFC has crafted a summer business lunch aimed at sushi lovers. The offering features a choice of starters, including Greek Feta Salad, Miso Soup, or Seaweed Salad, followed by a 12-piece sushi business bundle, a hearty plate of fish and chips, Scottish Roast Salmon or Steak with French fries. It’s the perfect midday treat. Available on weekdays. AED 105 per person.
GO: Call 04 388 2468 for reservations and more information.
Sip tea at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Take a journey through the streets of Paris with the Le Goûter Vault afternoon tea at Bijou Patisserie inside Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Crafted by the hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef, Romain Castet, this modern twist on the French afternoon tea promises a memorable afternoon. Available daily, from 2pm to 6pm. AED 195 (tea, coffee, and homemade lemonade), AED 275 (tea, coffee, homemade lemonade, and one glass of non-alcoholic French Sparkling Wine) and AED 325 (tea, coffee, homemade lemonade, and one glass of Champagne).
GO: Visit www.sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com for reservations and more information.
Test your knowledge
Gather your friends, assemble your team, and prepare for an exciting evening of trivia at The Coterie Social & Kitchen with celebrity host Dane Bowers. Enjoy an evening of classic pub grub and refreshing beverages at Dubai’s newest quiz night. Fridays, from 8pm to 10pm.
GO: Visit www.coteriegroup.com for reservations and more information.
Saturday 16 September 2023
Have brunch at BAI Bar & Terrace
Comfortable seating, small bites and creative cocktails collide at BAI Bar & Terrace, where the weekly brunch features culinary delights, three hours of free-flowing beverages, and live entertainment. Expect nibbles for the table, enticing small plates to tantalise your taste buds, a main course and a delectable dessert. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 295 (soft drinks package), AED 395 (house beverage package) and AED 470 (premium beverage package).
GO: Email bai.canalview.dubai@radissonblu.com for reservations and more information.
Tuck into the BELEZA brunch at Li’Brasil
The BELEZA brunch returns to Li’Brasil at Address Beach Resort this weekend. Merging Brazilian flavours with Lebanese cuisine, expect an array of appealing dishes, including Coxinha Brasileira, Amazonian Seafood Soup, Wagyu Picanha, Brazilian Chicken Curry, Cream Cheese Knafeh and Pastel de Nata. Li’Brasil’s bar will offer an extensive range of mocktails, cocktails, and house beverages accompanied by beats from a live DJ. Saturdays, from 5pm to 8pm. AED 348 (soft beverages) and AED 448 (house beverages).
GO: Email dineatbeachresort@addresshotels.com for reservations and more information.
Indulge in an Ocean Feast
Created for seafood enthusiasts, Giardino at Palazzo Versace Dubai’s new Ocean Feast offers a Mediterranean-inspired experience anchored around live cooking stations. Indulge in the freshest delights from around the globe, including calamari, lobster, mussels, scallops and. There will be a live DJ and saxophonist to enhance the evening’s ambience. Saturdays, from 6:30pm to 11pm. AED 275 (food only), AED 315 (soft beverages) and AED 445 (house beverages).
GO: Visit www.palazzoversace.ae for reservations and more information.
Sunday 17 September 2023
Try a traditional Sunday roast
From roast beef with fluffy Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy to tender roast chicken with crispy roast potatoes, Icon Bar at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City offers a fantastic Sunday roast to help you wind down the weekend. It’s also the perfect place to watch live sports with a refreshing beverage in your hand. Sundays, from 12pm. Roast dinners are priced from AED 50.
GO: Email bars.mediacity.dubai@radissonblu.com for reservations and more information.
Sip happy hour beverages beneath Burj Khalifa
Happy hour at Maison de Curry includes sunset sips paired with unrivalled views of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain. Whether you’re looking for a sociable gathering with friends or a romantic date night, you can savour an array of beverages, including chilled beers, house spirits, house wines and a selection of classic cocktails. Complement your tipples with a menu of sushi, risotto, steaks and the restaurant’s renowned house curries. Available daily from 1pm to 6pm. Beverages from AED 35.
GO: Visit https://maisondecurry.com for reservations and more information.
Indulge in Penelope’s new tasting menu
Penelope’s Brasserie & Jazz Bar Américain is set to delight food enthusiasts this month with a French-inspired gourmet tasting experience on Yas Island. Designed by Executive Chef Omer Jahangir, the menu includes crispy prawns seasoned with homemade spices, onion tarte flambée, seabass carpaccio and wild mushroom risotto, followed by a choice of pan-fried seabream or grilled Australian Wagyu flank steak. To conclude the experience, the dessert course features a classic crème brûlée and a decadent Valrhona chocolate fondant served alongside Madagascar vanilla ice cream. Available daily from 5pm to 10:15pm. AED 300 per person.
GO: Visit www.penelopes.ae for reservations and more information.
