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Time Out Dubai
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Out early, home early: Dubai's best nights out which end at 9pm
This one goes out to the early bedders (or risers), the busy bees and all the rest. Dubai's nightlife is some of the best in the world and it's not a question that you have to experience it. But there are some of us who value a good sleep above all else, some who are up at the crack of dawn for the kiddos or some who just like to do things Cinderella-style and are always home before midnight. If you like this: 23 fun things to do at night in Dubai, no matter your budget So if you want a cracking evening out in Dubai where you can still be walking through the front door at around 9pm, then this is for you. Early nights out in Dubai Catch an early show at the Jass Lounge Credit: Jass Lounge A dedicated jazz bar in Dubai's DIFC, Jass Lounge is ideal for cosy vibes, with a top line-up of smooth jazz acts taking to the stage. With moody lighting, furnishings in navy and gold and only a handful of tables, it's a prime spot for music-lovers and night owls. Shows start later during the week, but on a Friday and Saturday the first live music show will begin at 7.30pm, meaning you can experience the magic and still leave at 9pm after a mixed drink or two. Open Sun-Thu 8pm-2am; Fri-Sat 6pm-3am .Gate Village 2, DIFC, (050 912 4242). Cool off at LOOKUP (Credit: LookUp) The rooftop pool and bar is now offering night swimming every night of the week, so spend an evening floating and staring up at the Burj Khalifa from 6pm (nice and early). Not only is the pass only Dhs150, but it's also fully redeemable, so you can order some poolside bites and a cold glass of something to go with it. Dhs150 (fully redeemable). Daily 6pm-10pm. La Ville Hotel and Suites City Walk, (04 403 3111). Dig into Prime68's early bird dinner Credit: Prime 68 Make your way to Prime68 and enjoy a carnivorous three-course dinner for Dhs245 per person and feast on creamy truffle gnocchi, steak tartare or French onion soup with melty gruyère. Not only is this a bargain dinner, but it's only available from 5.30pm-6.30pm, meaning you'll be able to enjoy your courses and a glass of grape before getting home in time for a 9pm cuppa. Dhs245 . Daily 5.30pm-6.30pm. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, (04 414 3000). Feast at Salmontini's all-you-can-eat sushi deal Credit: Le Bistro by Salmontini This deal literally ends at 9pm on the dot, making it your official signal to put down those chopsticks and head on home. The OG Dubai restaurant serves up all-you-can-eat sushi meal for Dhs159, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 9pm. You can choose from all the classic nigiri, sashimi and makimono rolls plus salted and spicy edamame to start. Dhs159. Fri-Sun 3pm-9pm. Salmontini Le Bistro, DIFC (04 388 2468). Shake it off at the Gallery 7/40 evening brunch (Credit: Gallery 7/40) Ok ok, so this doesn't finish at 9pm — but it is a Friday night and you can be tucked up in bed by 10.30pm if you're punctual. But considering you're getting three hours or free-flowing drinks, plate smashing and chicken souvlaki, it seems like it might just be worth that extra hour. Crowned the best evening party brunch of the year, Gallery 7/40 puts on quite the show, so expect lots of dancing and napkin-waving during this cracking evening. Dhs45 (soft beverages), Dhs445 (house beverages), Dhs545 (sparkling). Fri, 7pm-10pm. The Club, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, (04 580 3714). Sip a sundowner at Bar Du Port Credit: Bar du Port Enjoy the terrace in the cooler months, or in the summer grab a seat at the air-conditioned bar with gorgeous views out over Dubai Harbour. Running from 4-7pm between Sunday to Friday, you can enjoy discounted drinks while the sun sets, including glasses of grape for Dhs30 or select house beverages from Dhs20. The offer finishes at 7pm, so it's a perfect one for the early birds. Sun-Fri 4pm-7pm. Dubai Harbour, (04 332 4868). Watch La Perle live (Credit: La Perle Dragone) The only permanent show in Dubai, you can catch an early 6.30pm show to catch all the action on certain nights of the week. The performance will leave you unsure where to look as the stage floods with water in one direction, and the cast show off some incredible stunts in the other. Once you've watched all the flips, tricks and stunts, you can be on the way home shortly after 8pm. From Dhs269. Show timings vary. Al Habtoor City, (04 437 0001). Looking for things to do in Dubai? Exploring Dubai? Here are 10 incredible things to do that are (almost) free Explore like a local without breaking the bank 23 fun things to do at night in Dubai, no matter your budget The best evening activities in the city for every price point 8 blingy things to do in Dubai if you want to show off We get it, you've got some showing off to do
FACT
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Savour a romantic Valentine's dinner at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Love is in the air at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Located in Business Bay, the world's tallest five-star hotel invites guests to celebrate Valentine's Day at its three signature restaurants. Each dining destination offers a unique culinary experience, spanning flavours from around the world while providing a spectacular setting for the most romantic day of the year. Couples visiting can soak up Downtown Dubai's views while celebrating the special day at Prime68, Tong Thai and Rang Mahal. Whether you opt for the elevated steakhouse at Prime68, authentic Thai food at Tong Thai or to spice up the romance at Rang Mahal, there is something special for every couple. Located on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Prime68 is an award-winning steakhouse. The restaurant boasts swoon-worthy views of the city and a sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy a specially curated four-course menu, which features a decadent dessert and a French bottle of bubbly. Highlights include Cecina Wrapped Hokkaido, Lobster Paccheri and AACO Westholme Wagyu Chateaubriand MB5+. The dinner is available on 14 February from 5.30pm. AED 1,100 per couple, AED 1,400 for a table by the window with views, and AED 495 per person minimum spend for the a la carte menu. Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with a journey through Thailand's rich culinary history. The four-course set menu at the FACT award-winning Tong Thai blends authentic flavours with romantic indulgence. Paired with two glasses of bubbly, the dishes include Nua Phad Ka-Prao, Talay Phad Phong Ka-Ree and Massaman Gai. The dinner is available on 14 February from 6pm. AED 590 per couple. Rang Mahal prides itself on its authentic Indian cuisine. The seven-course menu is bursting with sub-continental spices. Guests can enjoy a glass of bubbly while making their way through the vegetarian menu or non-vegetarian menu. The signature dishes include 'Ghee' Roast Jackfruit or Himalayan Morrel, Banana Leaf Baked Cottage Cheese or Banana Leaf Baked Fish, and Tofu and Corn or Lobster and Corn. The dinner is available on 14 February from 6pm. AED 590 per couple. GO: Visit or call 04 414 3000 for reservations and more information.
The National
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Prime52 review: Sister of Prime68 restaurant forges a more relaxed path without lowering the steaks
When your sister restaurant is one of the most lauded steakhouses in the UAE, you can either choose to follow in the same footsteps or make your own way. Prime52 chose option three, walking a path that's a little bit Prime68, a little bit itself. As chef de cuisine Daniel Gallo puts it: 'It's a similar commitment to quality, but in a different setting.' When it opened in November at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in the Marina just in time for the winter season rush, the restaurant was unveiled alongside the relaunched Observatory Lounge, with both venues sharing the floor and offering fabulous views from (in case you hadn't you guessed) the 52nd floor. My husband (my perennial plus-one) and I were shown to one of the booths that line the back wall and offer a view of the dining room. Naturally, the tables by the windows have the best views of the harbour but, for me, the intimacy and comfort of a booth trumps a window-side seat. There are tables between the booths and windows, which I imagine fill up last. The vibe is definitely more relaxed than Prime68, so ideal for those who prefer a laid-back ambience. It's also a mixed bag crowd-wise. Habituated to the upmarket glamour of Prime68, we dressed up, as we always do for evening dinner – and were among the majority who did so, too. But a glance around showed we were also sharing the dining room with a table of 10 who were just-off-the-beach-casual in shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops, accessorised with baby carriers and prams. I have zero issue whatsoever with babies and children in even the smartest of restaurants – parents have to eat too! – but the dress code (or lack thereof) felt a little confusing. For starters, I opted for the Caesar salad (Dh67) while my husband ordered the Hokkaido scallops with cecina (Dh152). The salad came with no surprises (which, quite frankly is why I order it), while the scallops were accompanied by corn cream, almond dressing and Wagyu cecina. The bread, with a choice of butters, was brought to the table in time to mop up the sauces and dressings. There's a choice of 10 appetisers in the deliberately pared-back menu that comprises all of one page, a welcome respite from ploughing through pages and pages of items. Other options include French onion soup (Dh68), steak tartare (from Dh92), smoked foie terrine (Dh128) and grilled octopus (Dh112). Mains are divided into 'farm to table' and 'fresh from the coast'. This being a steak restaurant, we opted for the meat, with my choice of a USDA prime black Angus 250g fillet mignon (Dh278) served alongside my husband's order of Stanbroke signature Black Angus 350g rib eye (Dh302). Other cuts include New York striploin (Dh352), tomahawk (Dh897 for two) and Chateaubriand (Dh592 for two). There is also the option to order your preferred cut. The steaks were cooked to our specifications (medium-well for him, well-done for me and I don't want to hear anything about it), alongside sides of mashed potatoes, truffle fries, sauteed wild mushrooms and grilled seasonal vegetables (all Dh38). The sauce selection is what you'd expect, a bearnaise, wild mushroom, chimichurri, red wine and peppercorn. The mashed potatoes were creamy, the mushrooms well-seasoned and flavourful, and the vegetables nicely crunchy. Add-ons include foie gras, surf and turf and seasonal truffle, all at Dh67, while those who come to a steak restaurant and don't eat steak, can enjoy a burger – Black Angus (Dh148) or Wagyu (Dh187) – baby chicken (Dh167), cedarwood-roasted Norwegian salmon (Dh192) or grilled Alaskan king crab leg (Dh497). I'm a creature of habit, so when it comes to my cut of steak I never deviate from the fillet mignon, which I highly recommend here for its tenderness and depth of flavour. If I were going to avoid a dish, it would be the burrata and tomato tartare appetiser due to wholly prejudicial reasons against burrata, a food item I just don't get and never will. But what do you expect from a philistine who orders her steak well done, eh? Is it possible to dine at Prime52 for under Dh250 per person? Absolutely. The cheapest items on the menu for a three-course meal comprise the Prime58 green salad of mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, carrots cucumber, red onions, caramelised walnuts, honey lemon dressing (Dh58), followed by wild mushroom ravioli with truffle for main (Dh132) and a choice of four of the five desserts, the chocolate bliss, burnt Brie cheesecake, apple tarte Tatin and the pain perdu, which are all priced at Dh57. Those looking to splash out can enjoy the seafood platter of king crab leg, oyster, prawns, tuna and octopus with a mignonette and citrus chilli mayo (Dh447), tomahawk (Dh897 for two) and the cheese board (Dh127) to end. Hailing from Venezuela, chef Gallo began his 17-year-spanning career with learning the art of Latin American cuisine in his home country before heading farther afield to Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain, as well as Hong Kong's celebrated Mono. 'The straightforward menu at Prime52 is a reflection of the restaurant's philosophy of letting the quality of the produce speak for itself,' he says. Adding of his preferred cut: 'The Westholme Wagyu rib-eye AA4-5 is a cut that stands out for its beautiful marbling and buttery flavour, delivering an exceptional steak experience.' Sharing that the menu will change every six months along with chef's specials that focus on seasonal ingredients, Gallo names his favourite dish as 'the Wagyu steak tartare served with sourdough, which combines the rich, tender texture of the Wagyu with the perfect crunch and tang of the bread'. And for dessert? 'The burnt Brie cheesecake is a dish I absolutely love – it's creamy, slightly tangy and has a caramelised top that adds a depth of flavour.' Prime52 at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai is open daily from 6pm to midnight. For reservations, call 04 319 4791. This review was conducted at the invitation of the restaurant
