Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
Looking for plans for the week ahead? FACT’s latest guide rounds up seven standout experiences across Dubai, from refreshed afternoon tea and Caribbean-inspired steak nights to collaborative dining pop-ups, high-energy brunches, chic new café openings and a new wine bar worth knowing about.
Monday 20 April
Enjoy afternoon tea at Atlantis The Royal
The Royal Tearoom at Atlantis The Royal has unveiled a refreshed take on Christophe Devoille’s acclaimed afternoon tea. Set in the hotel’s lobby overlooking the Skyblaze Fountain, the experience is designed for lingering afternoons, with 11 sweet and savoury bites, a bespoke mocktail, unlimited hot beverages and a takeaway gift. Enjoy elegant tartlets, elevated finger sandwiches, seasonal pastries and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves. You can also choose from 25 AVANTCHA teas, while Devoille’s menu highlights local ingredients, including honey, pollen and raspberries from UAE producers.
Where: The Royal Tearoom, Atlantis The Royal, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 580 for two
Contact: www.atlantis.com
Tuesday 21 April
Have dinner at a FACT award winner
The FACT Award-winning Miss Lily’s is turning up the Caribbean vibes with its new Steak and Fries special. Available as an April promotion, the offer features a 200g Australian striploin served with endless fries, a garden salad, and your choice of sauce for AED 95. Options include jerk sauce, pineapple Scotch bonnet, jerk mushroom, veal jus and Jamaican chimichurri, bringing a lively island twist to a classic steak night. Guests can also add an extra 100g of steak for AED 45. There is a jerk chicken option for AED 60, while bottles of red or white wine cost AED 100.
Where: Miss Lily’s Dubai, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
When: Tuesdays from 8pm to 1am
Price: AED 95
Contact: @misslilysdxb
Wednesday 22 April
Try the Lila x Khadak collab
What began as a day spent harvesting produce has evolved into one of the season’s most interesting culinary collaborations. This April, Lila and Khadak join forces for Lila x Khadak: Two Cultures, One Shared Love of Spice, a four-hands dining experience that explores the unexpected links between Mexican and Indian cuisines. Taking place on 22 April at Lila Molino and 23 to 24 April at Khadak, the offering features off-menu creations such as Jalapeño Tepache Panipuri, Kulcha Fundido, Paneer Khurchan Quesadilla, and Cashew & Raisin Mole with Roasted Cauliflower. Desserts include Saffron Flan and Churros with Brown Butter Custard. Priced at AED 185, with optional house-ferment pairings for AED 100.
Where: Lila Molino, Warehouse 18, Alserkal Avenue, Al Qouz, Dubai
When: Wednesday 22 April from 9am to 10pm
Price: AED 185 per person
Contact: @lilamolino
Thursday 23 April
Experience the new night brunch at Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish Dubai is turning up the tempo with the Night Edition of its FACT award-winning brunch. Designed as a high-energy dining and nightlife concept, the evening brings together a signature share-style menu, crafted beverages, and DJ-led entertainment. Expect a vibrant spread of sushi, sashimi, and signature mains designed for sharing, paired with free-flowing drinks across three tailored packages. As the evening gains momentum, the atmosphere shifts from lively dinner to full-scale nightlife destination, all anchored around the Candy Room.
Where: Sexy Fish Dubai, Level 11, Innovation One, DIFC, Dubai
When: Thursdays from 8pm to 11pm
Price: AED 380 (soft beverages), AED 499 (house beverages) and AED 749 (premium beverages)
Contact: https://sexyfishdubai.me
Friday 24 April
Try the Krakan caviar collab
Prunier has partnered with Chef Grégoire Berger’s Kraken for a limited-time collaboration that brings a more relaxed take on luxury dining to Dubai. The experience centres on a three-course menu, including a soda or kombucha. Dishes include Grouper Nuggets topped with Prunier Oscietra caviar, Tuna Pizza and a Hatta Honey Dessert. Rooted in sharing and generosity, the collaboration pairs Prunier’s French caviar heritage with Kraken’s more informal, ingredient-led approach.
Where: Kraken, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
When: 16 to 26 April from 6pm to 11pm
Price: AED 165 (three-course menu)
Contact: www.sevenrooms.com
Saturday 25 April
Grab a cuppa at the new Café du Port
Café du Port has opened at Dubai Harbour, bringing a chic French-Mediterranean café concept to the waterfront. Inspired by the café terraces of the Côte d’Azur, the menu includes pastries, omelettes, healthy bowls, quiche, homemade juices and sweet signatures such as croissant perdu. Designed for relaxed mornings, whether that means coffee on the roof deck, breakfast before work, or a quick takeaway en route to the office. Café du Port is also offering a complimentary coffee with every in-house order until the end of April.
Where: Café du Port, Bay Marina, Dubai Harbour
When: Open daily from 7am to 7pm
Contact: @cafeduport
Sunday 26 April
Partner Listing: Check out a new wine bar
VNTG Grape & Cheese Society has opened at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, bringing a fresh take on wine in Business Bay. Inspired by the laid-back charm of a European enoteca, the venue offers more than 350 wine labels, including 55 by the glass, alongside chef-led dishes and artisan cheeses. Chef Tom Allen’s menu features comforting plates such as Mussels with white wine and garlic butter, Chicken Pie, and Smoked Roasted Cauliflower, while desserts keep things classic and crowd-pleasing. The cheese selection comes from French affineur Frères Marchand, and VNTG’s pricing model makes discovering new bottles feel easy, relaxed, and refreshingly unintimidating.
Where: VNTG Grape & Cheese Society, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 2am and Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 2am
Contact: www.vntg.ae