The school gates have swung open again, and Dubai’s restaurants, cafes and beach clubs are rolling out the welcome mat. Whether you’re a teacher who’s earned a stiff drink after week one, or a parent trying to feed picky eaters without cooking, here’s where to head this September.
For the Teachers Who Deserve It
1. Teacher Perks at McGettigan’s
The UAE’s favourite Irish pub is marking the new school year with a run of teacher perks, from a free glass of wine on Fridays to 2-for-1 brunch.
- Where: Bla Bla, McGettigan’s JLT and DWTC
- When: Via the Unlocked by McGettigan’s app
- Offer: 25% off the bill, free wine, free cocktail at Bla Bla, 2-for-1 brunch
- Website: mcgettigans.com
2. Bisou Bisou Brunch for Teachers
Part of Secret Parties’ teacher offers, Tête-à-Tête’s Saturday brunch is the after-school escape educators deserve. Bring a valid teacher’s ID.
- Where: FIVE Luxe JBR, The Walk
- When: Saturdays, 1pm – 4:30pm
- Offer: Teacher packages from AED 350
- Website: teteatetedxb.com
3. Beach Days for Teachers at The 305
Beachside dining and sunset drinks before classroom chaos resumes.
- Where: Palm West Beach
- When: Fridays and Sundays
- Offer: 50% off the bill on Fridays, 30% off on Sundays
- Website: westbeach.ae
4. Half-Price Pan-Asian at Asia Asia
Signature Pan-Asian plates and Dubai Marina views, with a serious discount through the Solutions Leisure rewards programme.
- Where: Pier 7, Dubai Marina
- When: Fridays and Sundays
- Offer: 50% off the bill on Fridays, 30% off on Sundays
- Website: asia-asia.com
5. Half Price at Joe’s Backyard
Fancy a pint? Joe’s Backyard is giving teachers a proper break from the term ahead, with a chilled drink and a classic burger at half price.
- Where: Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
- Offer: 50% off the total bill
- Website: jumeirahislandsclubhouse.com
For the Kids
6. Kids Eat Free at ANA
An after-school lunch at this contemporary Emirati restaurant comes with a free kids’ meal when an adult main is ordered. Little ones need to be in school uniform.
- Where: ANA, Dubai Mall
- When: Until 15 September
- Offer: Free kids’ meal with an adult main course
- Website: anarestaurant.ae
7. A Sweet Treat at Ladurée
The pastel-hued French patisserie is handing out biscuits to children in school uniform. Buy a drink and a dessert and the box is on the house.
- Where: All UAE outlets
- When: Until 30 September
- Offer: Free box of Eugénie biscuits with a drink and dessert
- Website: laduree.ae
8. Free Mango Softies at SALT
SALT’s annual back-to-school offer is back, and not just for kids: university students and teachers get one too. Turn up in uniform or with a valid ID.
- Where: All UAE outlets
- When: Until 7 September
- Offer: Free mango softy
- Website: visitdubai.com/en/restaurants/salt
9. Kids Eat Free at Bistro des Arts
Family meals get easier at the Marina’s much-loved French bistro, where under-sevens order from Les Enfants menu for free.
- Where: Dubai Marina Promenade
- When: Daily from 12pm
- Offer: Free kids’ meal (under 7) with a paying adult
- Website: bistrodesarts.ae
10. Build-Your-Own Lunch at El Moreno
Picky eater? At El Moreno little ones build their own Mexican lunch from fresh ingredients, and it costs nothing alongside a paying adult.
- Where: Azizi Riviera 2, Nad Al Sheba
- When: Fridays, 12pm – 5pm
- Offer: Free main for kids 10 and under with a paying adult
- Website: elmorenodxb.com
11. Kids Eat Free at Rosa’s Thai
Midweek Thai without the cooking: spend AED 89 and children under eight eat free, from coconut curries to a spread of starters.
- Where: Rosa’s Thai, Dubai Mall
- When: Monday to Thursday, 10am – 12am
- Offer: Free kids’ meal (under 8) with AED 89 adult spend
- Website: rosasthaiarabia.com
The Bottom Line
From free wine for weary teachers to free lunches for fussy kids, Dubai’s hospitality scene has back-to-school season covered. Most offers run through September, so it’s worth getting to these spots — and remembering your school ID or uniform — before the deals wrap up.
