Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As we venture into the second week of October, cooler weather brings memorable dining experiences and live music to the city. Read on for our picks of the best things to do in Dubai this week.
Monday 13 October
Hit the beach at Casa Amor
Saint-Tropez glamour lands on Jumeira’s shores with Casa Amor at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. Expect a Riviera-meets-bohemian mood with art, music, wellbeing and a menu that blends the South of France with subtle Latin touches. Premium pours and smart signatures from the bar complete the seaside scene.
GO: Visit www.mandarinoriental.com for more information.
Tuesday 14 October
Check out Slava’s SnowShow
Mall of the Emirates turns into a winter wonderland with Slava’s SnowShow, a family crowd-pleaser that explores the metaphysical art of clowning. The award-winning production has collected more than 25 global accolades, including a Drama Desk Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, with a Tony nomination to boot. Expect dreamlike visuals, gentle chaos and a finale that has audiences grinning.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Wednesday 15 October
Have dinner at Maison Dali
Reset your evening routine as Maison Dali’s popular business lunch is now available on weekday evenings. Tableside touches at the modern brasserie where Mediterranean spirit meets Japanese precision include Japanese A5 Wagyu, carved with ceremony, and the signature Honey Toast, finished with miso-bourbon caramel. Pair with rare Haiya teas or sommelier-poured juice blends. Available Monday to Friday from 6pm to 7pm. AED 130 (two courses) or AED 165 (three courses)
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
Thursday 16 October
Visit the Berenjak collab with The MAINE
To mark ten years of The MAINE, Persian favourite Berenjak teams up for a ten-day limited menu. Find it at Berenjak Dubai from 16 to 19 October, then at The MAINE Land Brasserie in Business Bay from 20 to 26 October. Chefs Mohamed Ponzo and David Da Silva trade signatures like Honey Short Rib Hummus, Koobideh Tacos, Sibzamini Poutine and Tomato with Barbari, with a Baked Cookie and Milk Ice Cream to finish.
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
Friday 17 October
See Carl Cox live at Playa Pacha
A titan of electronic music takes over one of Dubai’s most impressive beachside venues. Carl Cox brings three decades of dance-floor authority, with sets that sweep from house and techno to rave-ready classics. If you have ever witnessed him at Burning Man, Glastonbury or Ultra, you know the drill. If not, this is the night to find out.
GO: Visit pachaicons.com for more information.
Saturday 18 October
Feast at the newly opened Tacos Camino
From the team behind FACT Award-winner LILA Wood-Fired Taqueria comes a fast-casual spin at The Market Island. Chef Shaw Lash champions heirloom Mexican corn for hand-pressed tortillas and charcoal-kissed proteins served as tacos, burritos, tortas, bowls or quesadillas. Add bright salsas, fresh guacamole and agua fresca for a quick, quality hit.
GO: Follow @tacoscamino on Instagram for more information.
Sunday 19 October
Have brunch at L’Amo Bistro del Mare
Brunch al Porto brings leisurely marina afternoons to life with a sharing set menu by Executive Chef Alessandro Salvatico. Begin with Antipasti di Mare, Arancini, Bruschetta, Calamari Fritti, Fennel Salad and Pinsa Margherita. Move to Brasato di Manzo, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta alla Luciana and Pescato del giorno, before Sicilian Cannoli and Profiteroles. Sundays, 12:30pm to 3:30pm. AED 395 (soft), AED 545 (house), AED 795 (premium).
GO: Visit www.lamorestaurant.com for more information.
