The best of Dubai this week: January 17 To 23

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Something for each night of the week.

Sunday 17 January 2021

Tuck into a fancy business lunch at Marea:

Enjoy the taste of fine dining with Marea, and their luxe take on business lunch. Foodies can indulge in the very best that Marea with a special lunch that’s great for entertaining clients, impressing connections or enjoying the company of your loved ones over an exquisite meal. Begin with a choice of Italian coastal entree dishes including, calamari fritti, lobster & burrata, polipo and salmon carpaccio. For mains, feast on Marea’s handmade pasta or signature seafood dishes that will transport you to the Italian Riviera with choices such as garganelli gnocchi, funghi risotto, spaghetti, bistecca and sea bream. A great excuse to visit the recent winner of ‘Best Italian Fine Dining Restaurant’ at the Fact Dining Awards Dubai 2020. The business lunch menu is available from Sunday to Thursday, from 12pm to 5pm. AED 120.

GO: Call (0)4 583 6366 for reservations and more information.

Monday 18 January 2021

The Pum Pum Party at Miss Lily’s Dubai:

Monday is the new Thursday at Miss Lily’s Dubai with their Pum Pum Party. Grab your girls and catch a vibe at Dubai’s favourite Caribbean escape. Expect tropical vibes, to old skool soul, reggae and soca as DJ Crown Prince takes you on an unforgettable musical journey. Every Monday from 7pm, Miss Lily’s offers ladies five delicious food options including hot pepper shrimp, jerk chicken skewers, and sweet plantain from their specially curated Pum Pum Party menu, paired with three signature drinks, for AED 120. Mondays from 7pm to 11pm. AED 120.

GO: Email reservations@misslilysdxb.com or call (0)4 356 2900 for reservations and more information. 

Tuesday 19 January 2021

One for the truffle lovers – Trattoria’s limited edition winter menu:

Trattoria, the Italian eatery at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, has launched a limited-edition truffle menu to celebrate Tartufo Nero season in Italy. The menu created by Trattoria’s Chef De Cuisine Giorgio Minnone is available until 31 January and features a selection of specially curated dishes featuring the delicacy. The truffle-adorned gourmet dishes include Uovo Morbido, Crema di Patate e Chips di Pane (soft egg, truffle potato sauce and bread chips) for AED 110; Carpaccio Di Manzo, Fonduta Di Parmigiano e Funghi Selvatici (beef carpaccio with parmesan fondue and wild mushroom) for AED 125; and Risotto Ai Funghi e Pinoli (porcini mushroom risotto and pine nuts) for AED 135. 

GO: Email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com or call 800 666 353 for reservations and more information. 

Wednesday 20 January 2021

Indulge in the new lounge menu at Indochine:

Indochine is known in town its innovative culinary offering of French-Vietnamese cuisine and a vibe of unadulterated fun and was awarded best ‘Newcomer – Fine Dining’ at the recent Fact Dining Awards Dubai 2020. Now several exciting new items have been added to the lunch and dinner menu, in addition to Petite Après- an appealing food and grape special. The Petite Après special is a menu where diners can select up to three dishes from various new and classic items, including two glasses of grape for AED 165. Sunday to Thursday from 4pm to 7pm.

GO: Email reservations@indochinedxb.com or call (0)4 208 9333 for reservations and more information. 

Thursday 21 January 2021

Enjoy an array of authentic Thai dishes from Benjarong’s all-new Wellness Menu:

Benjarong, the authentic Thai restaurant with views of Downtown Dubai’s glittering skyline, has launched it’s all-new Wellness Menu. Featuring salads, main courses and a refreshing beverage, Benjarong’s Wellness Menu is filled with the freshest ingredients, secret recipes and flavours full of harmony and balance – the ideal combination for a healthy and happy new year. Guests can tuck into Yum Tuna(sesame coasted spicy tuna tataki), Pla Pao (grilled sea bass fillet cooked in banana leaf) and Tao Hoo Nueng Lae Goong (steamed tofu, white prawns and broccoli on a bed of peanut and sweet soy sauce).

GO: Email dine.dtdu@dusit.com or call (0)4317 4515 for reservations and more information. 

Friday 22 January 2021

Celebrate the weekend at BB Social Dining’s Big Rainbow Brunch:

Brunch at the recent winner of ‘Best Pan Asian Restaurant’ at the recent Fact Dining Awards Dubai 2020. The menu is packed with your favourite bites, baos and BBQ with each guest receiving free-flowing starters, one choice of a main course and desserts to share. Don’t miss the cauliflower popcorn, four cheese and spinach bao or the decadent fry pan brownie. All accompanied by free-flowing drinks including signature mocktails and cocktails, with each drink crafted and served with typical BB flair. The afternoon promises to be a rebellious and immersive culinary and social experience. Fridays from 1pm to 4pm. AED 250 (soft beverages), AED 299 (grapes and hops) and AED 450 (French Bubbly)

GO: Call (0)4 407 4444 for reservations and more information. 

Saturday 23 January 2021

Celebrate burns night at Wavebreaker Beach Restaurant and Grill:

Wavebreaker Beach Bar & Grill, the vibrant beachfront restaurant at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, will celebrate Burns Night with a limited-edition menu of Scottish-influenced dishes. Available from 23 to 25 January, the menu includes haggis bonbonshaggis burrito bites and haggis samosas. If you are taking part in Veganuary, you will be happy to see vegan haggis nachos on the menu. Open from 12pm to 11 pm, a la carte pricing.

GO: Email restaurant.jbr@hilton.com or call (0)4 318 2319 for reservations and more information.