Dubai, for those who know the Emirate, or have been around, is a foodie haven. It is the one city where you’ll find an eatery, from budget cafes to gourmet restaurants, in every corner you turn (well almost every corner). And when the weather reaches scorching levels, then the Dubai summer dining scene switches things up a little bit.
During this hot period, most people who live in Dubai tend to travel, leaving us mere mortals to enjoy the scorching sun. But, don’t worry, because if you are a mere mortal like us, then you know that we are not just left behind to tan in the sun; there is always a bright side lurking in the corner.
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We’ve put together a Dubai summer dining guide, to keep you occupied, and your palate happy, just in case you’ll be hanging back while the rest are enjoying a different kind of summer.
Warayaki Dining Experience at Netsu
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has just introduced a new dining and celebrated concept just in time for summer – Netsu Dubai. The hotel already has the distinction of being the first Mandarin Oriental resort within the Middle East and now it has another first under its belt: it is introducing the region to traditional Japanese cooking technique, Warayaki.
Originating from the Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku, Netsu’s chefs grill food using dry straw instead of charcoal, giving it a unique flavor and taste. Meats and seafood are beautifully seared on the outside maintaining a very tender and juicy flesh on the inside. The soaring flames also create a spectacle, adding an element of drama to the dining experience. This concept is brought by acclaimed chef and restauranteur Ross Shonhan, and now you see why it takes the lead on our Dubai summer dining guide.
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Summer with Rüya Dubai
Rüya, Dubai’s award-winning restaurant with its Mekan Lounge located at the Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, is offering a cool escape from the Dubai heat with a variety of unique activations to distract from the rising temperatures. Here you can savor summer with a weekly line up of distinct offerings including the return of the Grand Bazaar Brunch, The Meyhane Experience and Happy Hour all week long. At Rüya, there’s always something for the whole family to enjoy.
Gaucho DIFC Business Lunch
With the mercury rising, there is no better place to seek refuge from the heat during the week than at Gaucho DIFC; this is mainly because of their delicious business lunch menu, which has landed them on our Dubai summer dining guide. With an array of sumptuous dishes, the Gaucho DIFC Business Lunch is burgeoning with culinary delights bound to inspire the palate as well as ensure you are re-energized to power through the working day. Catering to different levels of appetite, the menu offers a selection of one, two or three courses. Whether you are looking for a light lunch followed by something sweet, or a full three-course meal, Gaucho DIFC seems well equipped to cater to your tasty needs.
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Ladies Lunch at Walnut Grove
Boutique dining concept, Walnut Grove, has a delicious lunch for ladies at both Walnut Grove locations in City Walk and The Dubai Mall. The Ladies Lunch Menu will feature healthy and indulgent favorites, from the regular a la carte menu. The ladies can pick from a selection of starters and mains, with over 10 dishes to pick from the distinctive fusion-style menu such as the Pasta Scampi, Smashed Avo on Toast, Arabic Baked Eggs among several others. Each dish features Walnut Grove’s freshly sourced ingredients coupled with impeccable presentation. My guess is this would make for quite an instagrammable Dubai summer dining experience.
Dining & Social Options at Ramada by Wyndham Jumeirah Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Jumeirah Hotel is helping you kickstart your summer with delicious dining options and spectacular social offers across all their F&B venues throughout June, including amazing Eid Buffets at CuiSines, the new Travel Brunch at Ginger, and the opening of Magnum Lounge. The hotel seems to have everything you could possibly need to make your summer spectacular. Whether you’re hoping to round up the gang for a fun-filled night out or spend quality time with family over a delicious meal.
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Vegan Indonesian Brunch for Dubai Vegan Days
Chef Zendy Marsam, the creative force behind Flavors by Zendy, has been delighting plant-based diners with her vegan creations for years. For Dubai Vegan Days brunch on July 6th at Rove Healthcare City Hotel, the chef will be crafting a Vegan Indonesian brunch menu that will feature one of the world’s most beloved dishes, rendang.
To prepare your body for this culinary journey, Dubai Vegan Days has partnered with neuro pilates instructor Immie Adshead to offer a free, 30-minute class just prior to the Vegan Indonesian Brunch.
Cost: AED 99 for adults and AED 49 for children
Booking: 04 561 9200.
Cool Summer Blends at Eggspectation
Eggspectation – the all-day dining Canadian eatery, known for its commitment to innovation, is offering seven extraordinary ice-cold blends to help you beat the heat all day and all night, which makes for a cool addition to our Dubai summer dining guide. Each blend has been designed using a mixture of different fresh fruits and vegetables such as blueberry, kiwi, pineapple, banana, mango, avocado, kale, fig and more, which have been carefully selected and sourced. These flavorful fruity beverages are just the right drink to quench your thirst. Not only are they refreshing, but they are also packed with essential vitamins, nutrients and soluble fiber, to keep you healthy, hydrated and satisfyingly full. Going for AED 35, the cool blends will be available until August at all Eggspectation branches – City Walk, The Beach JBR and Matajer Mall in Sharjah.
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Free Summer Burger from Just Burger
With summer temperatures approaching their peak in UAE, Deliveroo has partnered with the team at Just Burger to see if they could cook burgers outdoors using only solar heat. Just Burger has taken this opportunity to announce their Sizzling Summer Deal where Deliveroo customers ordering any one of the below combos will receive a free “Just Burger” from 22nd July until 24th July in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Just Burger
- Just Spicy
- Manhattan Crispy
- Manhattan Spicy
Well, our Dubai summer dining guide is not complete yet, because I’ll keep on updating with new dining options. So, keep checking back to see what’s new.
About the Author
- Esther Lackie
- Aesthetics enthusiast, in love with running; marketing and PR pro during the day, an amateur chef and wine taster behind closed doors.
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♥️ passing this along to my cousin-in law that lives in Dubai. xx
Awesome… thanks!