Your week ahead, sorted.
As we venture into the middle of August, enjoy dinner deals, new openings and summer offerings. Read on for our picks of the week.
Monday 11 August
Book the Business Lunch at Market Kitchen
Start your week with the Business Lunch at Market Kitchen, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi. Break away from the ordinary and elevate your lunch hour. The menu features globally inspired comfort food, including a rotating three-course selection crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Dishes include vibrant starters, satisfying mains, and a balanced sweet finish. Prices start from AED 95 per person and include beverages. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 4pm.
GO: Call 800 101 101 or WhatsApp 056 404 9988 for more information.
Tuesday 12 August
Enjoy Desert Waves at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, Abu Dhabi
Experience water sports in the desert with Desert Waves at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, Abu Dhabi – the only desert resort offering this unique activity. Surf on a wave simulator surrounded by sand dunes with the FlowRider experience, guided by professional instructors.
Perfect for all ages, the activity starts from AED 85 per adult or child. In-house guests can enjoy a complimentary five-minute session. Open daily from 11am to 2pm, and 4pm to 6pm.
GO: Email recreation.alwathba@luxurycollection.com or call +971 2 204 4444 for more information.
Wednesday 13 August
Sip on TEN11’s Superb Summer Drinks
TEN11 is serving up limited-edition summer drinks bursting with flavour, colour and cool vibes – perfect to refresh your day. Try the Bitter Sweet Symphony Watermelon with grapefruit, a splash of lemon and soda – it’s bright, fizzy and bittersweet. Lychee’s Punch combines lychee, ginger and butterfly pea for a floral, purple drink that’s totally on trend. Strawberry Matcha Earthy blends earthy matcha with sweet strawberry in a creamy sip. Available for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery at TEN11 branches across the UAE.
GO: Follow @ten11cafeuae on Instagram or call 600 533 339 and 050 242 7653 for more information.
Thursday 14 August
Eat out at the newly opened Piehaus
FACT Dining Award winner 21grams has expanded with a new pie shop and café Piehaus in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Currently in its soft opening phase, it specialises in Balkan-inspired pies and coffee. Expect meals made with love, as the tagline for the brand is “works of the heart”.
GO: Follow @piehaus.dubai on Instagram for more information.
Friday 15 August
Celebrate India’s Independence Day
Mark India’s Independence Day at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai, with distinctive dining experiences that honour the country’s rich culinary heritage. Varq offers a three-course lunch and dinner menu, featuring dishes such as Rajasthani Lamb Curry with prawns. Prices start from AED 250 per person. Available from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm. Palm Kitchen hosts a dinner buffet inspired by regional Indian classics. Prices start from AED 225 per person (inclusive of non-alcoholic drinks). Available from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
GO: Call +971 4 275 4444 or visit https://www.tajhotels.com for more information.
Saturday 16 August
Visit The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
Escape to a tranquil beachfront sanctuary this summer with the Elevated Summer Escape package at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach. Start your day with an indulgent in-villa breakfast and enjoy refined dinners at Shore House. The package includes dining for two adults and one child under 12, as well as a complimentary 30-minute spa treatment with every 60-minute session booked.
GO: Visit https://www.marriott.com or call 07 204 8888 for more information.
Sunday 17 August
Book a Sunday Family Brunch at Yalumba
Enjoy a family-friendly Sunday Brunch at Yalumba in Le Méridien Dubai. Perfect for groups of all sizes, the brunch includes an international buffet, live entertainment, and activities for children such as pizza making, a kids’ movie, magic show and more. The prices stat from AED 225 per person with soft beverages; AED 325 per person with sparkling wine, selected wines and spirits; AED 395 per person with premium beverages; and AED 115 per child aged 6 to 12 years old.
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
