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6 of the best restaurants in Dubai this weekend: June 27 to 29
If your weekend revolves around where to eat next, you're in the right city. From limited-edition menus to daily set lunches and a few solid reasons not to cook – here are 6 of the best restaurants in Dubai to check out this weekend. The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall
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If you're into grilled food, head to The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall this Saturday for their Twilight Grill Night. You'll start with a generous sharing platter of appetisers – think creamy hummus, baba ghanoush, fattoush, cheese rolls with tahina, and crispy calamari with tartare sauce. Then it's over to the live grill where you pick your own mixed grill plate: choose two from lamb kofta, shish tawook, beef shashlik, chermoula prawns, or seabass, plus one premium cut like wagyu ribeye, tenderloin steak, Australian lamb chop, or Canadian lobster tail. Sides like roasted potatoes, asparagus, saffron rice, and sauces come to share at the table. Finish with desserts including opera mille feuille, sticky date pudding, and seasonal fruit.
Location: The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Offer: Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs395 (house beverages)
Times: Every Saturday, 7pm to 11.30pm
Contact: (0)4245 8888. @addressdubaimall CQ French Brasserie
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Tucked inside the elegant Carlton Downtown, CQ French Brasserie brings classic Parisian charm to Sheikh Zayed Road. The mood is warm and unpretentious, with plush interiors and comfort-first French plates. Saturdays now come with a twist – A Gentleman's Menu – a relaxed set-up for laid-back evenings, great food, and a good bottle.
Location: CQ French Brasserie, Carlton Downtown, Sheikh Zayed Road
Offer: Dhs275 for a main + bottle of grape or two pints. Signature mains include steak frites, truffle pappardelle, and Le Burger de Triomphe. Starters (like mini lobster brioche) are Dhs39, dessert of the day for Dhs35.
Times: Saturdays, 7pm to 11pm
Contact: (0)4 506 9636. @ cqbrasserie Novikov Café
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Lemons take the lead at Novikov Café this summer with a citrus-forward summer menu that's as zesty as it is elegant. Set inside Fashion Avenue at Dubai Mall, the stylish Mediterranean spot is going all-in on lemons, from fresh seafood and handmade pasta to desserts and mocktails.
Location: Novikov Café, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
Offer: Limited-time Lemon Menu available daily until July 31. Highlights include Lemon Burrata & Beef Carpaccio (Dhs105), Lemon Pistachio Linguine (Dhs105), and Lemon Amalfi dessert with yuzu ganache (Dhs75).
Times: Daily from 12pm
Contact: (0)4 320 0209 @novikovcafedubai Bar des Prés
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The sky-high Dubai outpost of chef Cyril Lignac's Bar des Prés sits 51 floors above DIFC and brings with it the Paris-meets-Tokyo energy it's known for. With modern interiors, moody lighting, and views that stretch across the city, it's the perfect lunch spot.
Location: Bar des Prés, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
Offer: Dhs155 for a weekly-changing three-course business lunch. Current highlights include tuna crunchy galette, grilled chicken satay, miso caramelised salmon, and coconut tapioca with mango.
Times: Monday to Sunday, Lunch: 12pm to 3pm
Contact: (0)4 498 1616. @ Origins, Vida Dubai Mall
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This one's for the fresh-food crowd. Origins keeps things clean, seasonal, and seriously good at their Farm Fresh & Fabulous Saturday brunch. Think colourful poke bowls, crisp vegan bites, wholesome mains and guilt-free sweets – all paired with a laid-back soundtrack and cool, wellness-y energy.
Location: Origins, Vida Dubai Mall
Offer: Saturday brunch with two packages pirced at Dhs149 (non-alcoholic), Dhs249 (alcoholic)
Times: Saturdays, 1pm to 4pm
Contact: (0)4 549 8888. @vidahotels Joe's Backyard, Dubai Festival City
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Caribbean Night is back – and it's bringing the island vibes with it. Joe's Backyard is going full tropical for one night only, with a three-course Caribbean-style menu, unlimited drinks, and live reggae music by Reggae One Drop. The place gets a full-on island glow-up, from the cocktails to the decor to the beats.
Location: Joe's Backyard, Dubai Festival City
Offer: Caribbean-themed dinner with unlimited beverages — Dhs299 (house), Dhs399 (premium)
Times: Friday 27 June, 8pm to 11pm
Contact: (0)55 709 4509. reservations@ @ joesbackyarddfc
