A collaborative afternoon

The event combined The Tea Room’s signature afternoon tea experience with Alchimie’s fragrance creations, adding a distinctive touch to the setting. Guests were offered a selection of exotic tea and coffee blends alongside an assortment of cakes and pastries, while candle displays arranged by Alchimie added warmth to the room. The collaboration was framed as a way to bring people together through simple, thoughtful experiences while keeping conversations around women’s health and wellbeing in focus.

Stefan Schmid, Complex General Manager of Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex, said the initiative reflected the hotel’s belief in creating experiences that bring people together, describing the partnership with Alchimie as a way to combine warm hospitality with an important message, and expressing hope to continue supporting community initiatives of this kind.

High tea continues until the end of October

Beyond the gathering, The Tea Room will continue to serve its seasonal Pinktober High Tea daily until 31 October 2026, from 12pm to 9pm, priced at AED 150 per person. The offer gives guests the chance to enjoy a specially curated afternoon tea for the remainder of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Those exploring other options can see our guide to afternoon tea in Dubai for more places to try, while another Dubai brand’s Pinktober initiative is also running this month. Visitors wanting to explore the surrounding area can check our guide to Deira and Dubai Creek.

Pinktober High Tea at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel: Details

• When: Daily until 31 October 2026
• Where: The Tea Room, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel
• Opening hours: 12pm to 9pm
• Price: AED 150 per person

See also: Afternoon tea in Dubai: where to go and what it costs, Piece of You's Pinktober breast screening initiative, Deira, Dubai Creek and Festival City guide.

Image: courtesy of Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel.

How the offer works

To claim the free coffee, residents need to show a valid tenancy contract that confirms their JVC address, along with a valid Emirates ID for verification. Once the complimentary coffee has been redeemed, the café issues a Form Room loyalty card.

The loyalty card gives 15% off the espresso menu on the next two visits. Both of those visits must take place within 15 days of the first visit, and the card has to be shown each time. The release does not give an end date for the offer, so it is worth checking with the café before you go.

About Form Room

Form Room opened in January 2026 in Binghatti Jasmine, in Al Barsha South 4. The café takes its look from a school lunch table and builds its menu around hearty sandwiches, alongside specialty coffee and all-day dining. Pets are welcome in both the indoor and outdoor areas, subject to available seating and the venue’s rules. We covered the café and its menu in our earlier story.

If you are exploring your new neighbourhood, our round-ups of places to have a coffee in Dubai and a matcha hideaway in JVC are good places to start, and our look at how Dubai’s coffee culture is evolving adds some background.

Form Room new resident offer: Details

• When: Offer for eligible new JVC residents. The release gives no end date
• Where: Form Room, Unit 2, Binghatti Jasmine Building, Street 2, Al Barsha South 4, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 9pm
• To redeem: A valid tenancy contract showing a JVC address and a valid Emirates ID
• Offer: Free coffee from the espresso menu on the first visit, then 15% off the espresso menu on the second and third visits, within 15 days of the first
• Book: WhatsApp +971 58 101 3600 or email info@formroom.ae

Image: courtesy of Form Room.

The brunch

The buffet offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Prices are AED 199 for the soft package, AED 345 with house beverages and AED 99 for children, and an early-bird rate of AED 119 is available for those who book ahead. The hotel says the occasion is designed for families and friends to gather around the table, with something on offer for every generation.

Beyond the buffet

In the Baithak area, guests can sit down with a cup of chai while Indian folk music plays. Families can join in Antakshari, the Indian musical game, and hands-on workshops cover diya painting, rangoli making and henna. A Diwali Market adds a showcase of local crafts.

Stay for the festival

The hotel has also set three room offers, all starting at AED 400. The Festival of Lights Diwali Room Offer covers stays from 1 to 15 November, the UAE National Day Room Offer runs from 16 November to 2 December, and a Festive Season Room Offer combines a stay with selected Christmas or New Year’s Eve gala dining.

For more ways to celebrate, see our guide to Diwali in Dubai 2026 and our Deira and Dubai Creek guide. Greenhouse Social also hosted an Early Christmas Brunch earlier this month, which we covered in our Early Christmas Brunch report.

Radisson Blu Deira Creek Diwali brunch: Details

• When: Saturday 7 November 2026, 1pm to 4pm
• Where: Greenhouse Social, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
• Price: AED 199 soft package, AED 345 with house beverages, AED 99 for children, early-bird rate AED 119
• Book: Call +971 4 205 7033 or +971 4 205 7034, WhatsApp +971 56 548 8238 or email booking.diningdubaicreek@radissonblu.com
• Instagram: @mycreekbeat

Image: courtesy of Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek.

The chefs

Daniel Hillier is Cluster Culinary Director for Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Sofitel Dubai Downtown and Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort. He has more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, including Michelin-starred kitchens in London. Russell Impiazzi, Executive Chef of Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, has more than 30 years of international experience, including restaurant openings and concept development.

What is on the menu

The evening opens with chef’s snacks, among them a haggis Scotch egg with truffle aioli and pickled shallots, anchovy toast with Parmesan custard, and fried rabbit with honey and mustard aioli.

Starters include seared dry-aged steak tartare with truffle, black garlic and pickled mushrooms, butter-poached Scottish langoustine tails served as a Langoustine Niçoise, and a tomato consommé with goats’ cheese profiteroles. Main courses are Wagyu Rossini with seared duck liver, chanterelle mushrooms and truffle jus, wild seabass with a lobster cassoulet and smoked bacon, or ricotta gnocchi with morels and truffle velouté. Dessert options are baba au rum, lemon chiboust with wild strawberries and Yorkshire rhubarb, and an artisan cheese board.

The evening

Doors open at 6:30pm, with live entertainment from 7pm to 10:30pm. The set menu costs AED 325 per person, or AED 535 with a pairing package. The event is tomorrow night, so book soon. For more places to eat on the Palm, see our Dubai Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah guide.

La Nuit Four Hands Dinner: Details

• When: Friday 23 October 2026, doors at 6:30pm, live entertainment 7pm to 10:30pm
• Where: Porterhouse Bar & Grill, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
• Price: AED 325 per person, or AED 535 per person with a pairing
• Book: Online at giftvouchers.sofiteldubaithepalm.com/products/57698/four-hands-dinner-at-porterhouse-bar-grill

See also: best restaurants in Dubai by neighbourhood, a 10-course tasting menu at JUNS.

Image: courtesy of Sofitel Dubai The Palm.

Where to eat

Four restaurants across the cluster are taking part: The Spicery at Novotel Dubai Gold District, Farmstead at Mercure Dubai Deira, World of Curries at Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Gold District and Lilly’s Garden at ibis Styles Dubai Deira. The menus feature Indian-themed buffets, chaat counters, traditional Diwali sweets and festive decor, and can be customised on request to suit each group’s tastes and occasion.

Private celebrations

The cluster also offers private Diwali gatherings for groups of 10 to 250 guests, with a choice of restaurant and banquet venues across the properties. Options include buffet and set menus, customised food and beverage packages and festive setups, from an intimate family dinner to a larger corporate celebration. Packages are tailored to the venue, menu and group size, and start from AED 75 per person.

Make a stay of it

Rooms start at AED 200 at any of the six properties, which are Novotel Dubai Gold District, Mercure Dubai Deira, Mercure Dubai Gold District, ibis Styles Dubai Deira, ibis Styles Dubai Gold District and Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Gold District. The hotels say guests can start the day with a wander through the nearby Gold and Spice Souks and along Dubai Creek, then return for a festive meal. Rates and packages are subject to availability and may vary by hotel, venue, menu and requirements.

The same cluster also includes the new Ten64 rooftop pool bar at ibis Styles Dubai Deira. For more ways to mark the festival, see our guide to Diwali in Dubai 2026.

Diwali at the Dubai Deira and Gold District hotels: Details

• When: Dining throughout November 2026; room offer for stays from 1 to 15 November 2026
• Where: The Spicery (Novotel Dubai Gold District), Farmstead (Mercure Dubai Deira), World of Curries (Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Gold District) and Lilly’s Garden (ibis Styles Dubai Deira)
• Offer: Dining from AED 75 per person, rooms from AED 200
• Book: Call +971 55 473 5384 or +971 55 429 3055

See also: our Deira, Dubai Creek and Festival City guide.

Image: courtesy of the Dubai Deira and Gold District Cluster of Hotels.

What to eat

The menu leans towards sharing food for long afternoons. There are loaded chicken wings in smoky barbecue, peri-peri or spicy honey glaze, crispy calamari with tartar sauce, mini sliders with barbecue beef, cilantro chicken or crispy chicken, and nachos with guacamole, cheese sauce, jalapeños and salsa.

For a longer sit, there are grilled garlic prawns with Beirut hummus and a beef steak sandwich with melted Emmental and caramelised onions, plus Indian platters. Vegetarian choices include paneer tikka, samosas, pakoras, vegetable quesadillas and a falafel wrap with tahini and Arabic pickles. Desserts are chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream, warm apple pie and cheesecake with melted chocolate.

What to drink

The soft drinks include Ten64 Iced Tea, a hibiscus blend with lemon, a Watermelon Cooler with mint and lemon, and Tropical Glacier, which mixes passion fruit, mango, coconut and pineapple. The release does not give prices.

Ten64 is open daily from 12pm to 10:30pm. The hotel says it will run a weekly line-up of social experiences, though the release does not list them. For more to explore around the creek and the souks, see our Deira, Dubai Creek and Festival City guide.

Ten64 Rooftop Pool Bar: Details

• When: Open daily, 12pm to 10:30pm
• Where: Ten64 Rooftop Pool Bar, ibis Styles Dubai Deira
• Book: Call or WhatsApp +971 56 992 0241, or call +971 4 492 9999

See also: bars and nightlife in Dubai, our Dubai Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah guide.

Image: courtesy of ibis Styles Dubai Deira.

Platters for the whole table

The offer centres on sharing boards. A Platter and 2L Jug Combo costs AED 320, and four team-inspired boards cost AED 165 each. They are named after national rugby sides, and each comes with sauces and fries or chips.

The Wallabies BBQ Board has BBQ beef skewers, lamb chops, chicken wings and grilled corn ribs. Les Bleus Board offers mini fried chicken burgers, steak skewers, Camembert bites and truffle arancini. The All Blacks Feast brings slow-cooked beef sliders, lamb sausage bites, fried chicken pieces and mini meat pies, while the Red Rose Platter has Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, beer-battered fish bites and chicken tenders. Prices include the 10% service charge, 7% municipality fees and 5% VAT.

The release does not say which matches are shown or what the live entertainment will be, so it is worth asking when you book.

The regular line-up

The Dubliner’s also runs its evergreen offers through the week. The Nook serves its spice bags daily, packed with crispy fries, seasoned chicken and a blend of spices. Quiz Nights run every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm, with prizes to win and up to 40% off food and beverages for teachers.

On Sundays, the Sunday Roast Carvery runs from 1pm to 5pm, with beef, roasted crackling, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy. It costs AED 135 for unlimited food and soft drinks, or AED 235 for unlimited food with bottled beers and house drinks, consumable for up to three hours within the window.

More for match days

For the pub’s daily drinks deal, see our story on Le Méridien Dubai’s happy hours. If you are planning a Sunday lunch, our roundup of Dubai’s top Sunday roasts compares the options, and more places to catch a game are in our guide to the best sports bars in Dubai and our bars and nightlife guide.

Scrum & Sip at The Dubliner’s: Details

• When: October to November 2026
• Where: The Dubliner’s, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
• Offer: Platter and 2L Jug Combo AED 320; team-inspired boards (Wallabies BBQ Board, Les Bleus Board, All Blacks Feast, Red Rose Platter) AED 165 each
• Book: Online at sevenrooms.com/reservations/dublinersdxbmd, call +971 4 702 2455, WhatsApp +971 50 289 7728 or email restaurants.lmd@lemeridien.com
• Instagram: @dublinersdubai

Image: courtesy of Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre.

BBQ Fridays at Timo, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel

From Friday 23 October, Timo turns Fridays into a weekly barbecue evening, with a generous spread of barbecue favourites, a butcher’s board and handheld bites. It costs AED 179 per person, and an alcoholic beverage package is available for another AED 125 per person.

• When: every Friday from 23 October, 6pm to 10:30pm
• Where: Timo, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel, Dubai
• Price: AED 179 per person, plus AED 125 for the alcoholic beverage package
• Book: 04 596 2222 or rotana.com

Ladies’ Day at Level 43 Sky Lounge

Level 43 Sky Lounge at Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road gives ladies three hours of unlimited house spirits, house wine and selected cocktails every Friday, with sweeping views of the Dubai skyline. It costs AED 99 per lady.

• When: every Friday, 5pm to 8pm
• Where: Level 43 Sky Lounge, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
• Price: AED 99 per lady
• Book: +971 56 414 2213

Seafood Night Brunch at Khayal, Abu Dhabi

Khayal at Marriott Al Forsan in Abu Dhabi runs a Friday evening seafood feast with unlimited lobster, shrimp, sushi and more, free-flow drinks and live cooking stations. Khayal Loyalty Love members who dine four times get a fifth feast free, and More Cravings and Entertainer discounts are accepted.

• When: every Friday, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
• Where: Khayal, Marriott Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
• Price: AED 279 with the soft beverage package, AED 399 with the alcohol package
• Book: +971 2 201 4131 or diningalforsan@marriott.com

See also: Best Friday brunches in Dubai, Dubai ladies' nights guide 2026, the best restaurants in Dubai by neighbourhood and bars and nightlife in Dubai.

Image: courtesy of Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road and Marriott Al Forsan.

The exhibition

SYNCHRONICITY grows out of more than two decades of photography and looks at the unexpected relationships that appear between things that seem unconnected. Its title draws on Carl Jung’s idea of meaningful coincidence. Across photography, sculpture and painting, Koolhaas explores those encounters: large-format documentary photographs from her archive in China, where she lived for ten years, urban landscapes turned into sculptural pieces, and paintings that isolate chance meetings in everyday visual noise. The opening runs from 3pm to 6pm at XVA Gallery, and the exhibition stays on view until 12 November 2026.

The dinner

ROUTES & ROOTS is part of the XVA x Five Spice Supper Club series and takes place for one evening only. Guests share plates in the courtyard of XVA Café while the menu explores how regional ingredients took root to define the Chinese home table. Elements of it draw on flavours Koolhaas met during her time in China, reinterpreted by Xini and Starry, the founders of Five Spice, whose approach brings people together over food, storytelling and cultural heritage.

Doors open at 6pm and dinner is served at 6:30pm. Tickets cost AED 439 plus VAT per person and are booked through the XVA shop. The food photograph on this page is from an earlier XVA x Five Spice Supper Club, the Lunar New Year edition, supplied with the release. For another evening idea, see our date night guide.

XVA SYNCHRONICITY and ROUTES & ROOTS: Details

• When: Saturday 24 October 2026: exhibition opening 3pm to 6pm, dinner doors 6pm and dinner served 6:30pm. The exhibition stays on view until 12 November 2026
• Where: XVA Gallery and XVA Café courtyard, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai
• Price: Dinner AED 439 plus VAT per person
• Book: xvashop.com/products/xva-x-five-spice-supper-club-1
• Instagram: @thefivespice

See also: the best restaurants in Dubai by neighbourhood, Dubai This Week for 21 to 27 October and more things to do in Dubai.

Image: courtesy of Five Spice, XVA Gallery and the artist Charlie Koolhaas.

What Knot Bakehouse is serving

Founded in Dubai and Emirati-owned, Knot Bakehouse brings together artisanal baking and modern café culture, with a focus on quality, craftsmanship and community. Its contemporary café and bakery offering comes alongside a selection of limited-edition creations made exclusively for the month. For its time on the rooftop, visitors can order hot and iced coffees, matcha drinks and a limited selection of pastries.

The seasonal twist is a pair of limited-edition drinks created for the pop-up: a Pecan Nut Latte and a Pecan Nut Matcha, both finished with an orange glitter foam for a playful touch. Visitors can also pick up talabat pro vouchers with their purchase.

What comes next

Each month a new restaurant takes over the talabat pop-up, and talabat has not yet said who follows Knot Bakehouse. The release simply asks people to stay tuned. If you are heading to the area, our Downtown Dubai and DIFC guide lists other places to eat and drink nearby.

About talabat

talabat is a delivery app for food, groceries and everyday essentials across the Middle East and North Africa. It was founded in Kuwait in 2004 and has expanded to the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, serving more than seven million monthly active customers as of December 2025. It is headquartered in Dubai, completed its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market in December 2024 and is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero SE.

talabat x Knot Bakehouse pop-up: Details

• When: From 15 October 2026, running through October (a new restaurant takes over each month until December)
• Where: talabat pop-up, Roofline by DIFC, Dubai
• Offer: Limited-edition Pecan Nut Latte and Pecan Nut Matcha with orange glitter foam, and talabat pro vouchers with purchase
• Instagram: @talabatuae

See also: talabat Delivers 5.5 Million Meals Across the UAE During Ramadan, the best restaurants in Dubai by neighbourhood and more food and drink stories.

Image: courtesy of talabat.

What is on the menu

The menu travels across India, bringing together street food, kebabs, regional curries and festive desserts. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners each get their own selection, so a mixed group can share the same table without compromise.

On the vegetarian side, the Purple Potato Chaat combines crispy purple potato, cassava and kale with a tangy raisin chutney. It sits alongside the Bikaneri Paneer Tikka and the rich Paneer Qasr-e-Pukhtan.

Meat eaters can look to the Murgh Bikaneri Tikka and the Gosht Pasanda Kebab. The Zafrani Murgh Korma is a comforting chicken dish simmered in a gravy of onion, cashew and yoghurt.

Dessert brings Badam Halwa Tartlets served with kulfi ice cream, plus Mawa Chandrika, a flaky pastry filled with khoya and nuts and soaked in saffron sugar syrup.

The setting

Mausam presents the set menu as a leisurely occasion for families and friends, in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The restaurant describes the mix as traditional Indian hospitality alongside contemporary cooking, with the fountain and the tower as the backdrop to the meal.

The set menu is offered on one date only, 8 November, so it is worth reserving ahead. For more ways to mark the festival, from set menus to an exhibition and a free community celebration, see our guide to Diwali in Dubai 2026.

Mausam Diwali set menu: Details

• When: 8 November, throughout the day
• Where: Mausam, Dubai Mall
• Offer: All-day Diwali set menu, Flavors of India, AED 189 per person
• Book: Call +971 4 438 4001 or email emaarhospitalitypr@meansdesign.ae
• Instagram: @mausamdubai

See also: best Indian restaurants in Dubai, Rohini Marks Diwali in JLT With Six Nights of Set Menus and a Daily Best Dressed Winner and our Downtown Dubai and DIFC guide.

Image: courtesy of Mausam.

The two new lassis

The Very Berry Lassi keeps the traditional yoghurt base and blends in fresh, tart berries, which gives it a bright, fruity profile. It is served in a tall conical glass, finished with berries on top.

Rohini is known for reworking Indian classics with a bold, contemporary edge, and has built its name on unexpected pairings and vibrant presentation. The restaurant says the lassis follow the same idea. They are designed to sit comfortably alongside its signature dishes, either as a palate-cooling accompaniment between spicy courses or as a stand-alone treat for anyone who just wants something refreshing. Pairing a drink with the food is part of the point, and the two lassis give diners a clear choice between fruity and creamy.

Where they fit

Rohini is known for reworking Indian classics with a bold, contemporary edge, and has built its name on unexpected pairings and vibrant presentation. The restaurant says the lassis follow the same idea. They are meant to sit alongside its signature dishes, as a drink to calm the palate between spicy courses, or as a stand-alone treat.

The launch also reflects a restaurant that keeps adjusting its menu through the year, giving regulars and first-time diners a fresh reason to return. For more places serving Indian food in the city, see our guide to the best Indian restaurants in Dubai.

Rohini sits within Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, in Cluster A. The release did not give prices for the new drinks, so it is worth asking the team when you book.

Rohini lassi line: Details

• When: Available now
• Where: Rohini, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
• On the menu: Very Berry Lassi and Khoya and Coconut Lassi
• Book: rohinidubai.com
• Instagram: @rohini.dubai

Venue page: Rohini, with key facts, offers and all our stories.

See also: Rohini Marks Diwali in JLT With Six Nights of Set Menus and a Daily Best Dressed Winner and Rohini Turns Up the Flavour with a Refreshed Menu at Mövenpick JLT.

Image: courtesy of Rohini at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

What happened at the brunch

The restaurant was dressed for Christmas, with a tree, decorations and a generous spread of the festive dishes people look forward to every year. Live stations and a laden buffet kept the room busy.

Children had plenty to do. The Grinch was hidden around the restaurant, and young guests took part in a competition called “How Many Grinches Can You Find?”. They also wrote wishes to Santa on special postcards and dropped them into a mailbox beside the Christmas tree, ready for the North Pole. Guests kept an eye out for a surprise appearance from Santa himself.

The hotel described the afternoon as a head start on the season, with good food, laughter and time together. It follows the ‘Creekmas’ preview we reported in September, which you can read in our Creekmas story.

Early-bird festive offer

For those planning ahead, the hotel has early-bird festive offers. Book before 20 December to get the House Package at AED 299, with children at AED 99. The hotel has also launched new social channels for food and beverage news, events and offers, which you can find at @mycreekbeat on Instagram and MyCreekBeat on Facebook.

Radisson Blu Deira Creek festive offers: Details

• Where: Greenhouse Social, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
• Offer: House Package at AED 299, children AED 99, when booked before 20 December
• Reservations: call +971 4 205 7033 or +971 4 205 7034, WhatsApp +971 56 548 8238 or email booking.diningdubaicreek@radissonblu.com
• Instagram: @mycreekbeat

See also: our Deira, Dubai Creek and Festival City guide, family brunches in Dubai and the best brunch in Dubai guide.

Image: courtesy of Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek.

Lunch and weekday deals

At SO/ Uptown Dubai, the Artisan Sandwich Bar at Brasserie Uptown serves five sandwiches daily until 6pm, from AED 45 to AED 55, or you can build your own. Newly opened Rocambolesco offers a Business Lunch on weekdays from 12pm to 3pm: a starter and main for AED 85, or the pizza of the day with a green salad for AED 60.

Lana Lusa has a weekday Business Lunch from 12pm to 3pm, with a starter, main and dessert for AED 99. SUR.Dubai runs a Mediterranean-inspired business lunch, Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm, at AED 105 per person.

Evenings and weekends

Citronelle has reopened for dinner, and every Wednesday from 6pm to 11pm ladies get one sushi roll and two hours of unlimited house wine and selected cocktails for AED 168. At Savant⁶, aperitivo runs every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm for AED 89, with drinks and access to a counter of savoury bites.

Lana Lusa’s Casa Lusa Brunch runs on Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm. It costs AED 300 without alcohol, AED 425 with house beverages and AED 625 with champagne.

At Uptown Social, a pet-friendly brunch on Saturday 31 October runs from 12pm to 4pm for AED 89 per person, with a starter, main and drink, and a complimentary puppuccino for pets. A dessert can be added for AED 30. A limited-time Spooky Sips & Fright Bites Halloween menu runs from 20 October to 15 November.

At The Plaza

The free F45 Bootcamp on Saturday 24 October is the highlight of the Plaza season this month, and we covered it in our F45 Bootcamp story. Registration is required. For the wider programme, see our report on the Plaza Season.

Uptown Dubai October: Details

• When: Pet-friendly brunch Saturday 31 October 2026, 12pm to 4pm; Spooky Sips & Fright Bites menu 20 October to 15 November; free F45 Bootcamp Saturday 24 October
• Where: Uptown Dubai (Uptown Social and The Plaza)
• Price: pet-friendly brunch AED 89 per person, dessert AED 30 extra; F45 Bootcamp free
• Book: registration is required for the F45 Bootcamp
• Instagram: @uptowndubai

See also: Halloween in Dubai 2026.

Image: courtesy of Uptown Dubai.

Three happy hours, three moods

The Dubliner’s, the hotel’s Irish pub, offers one of the longer happy hours in the city. It runs daily from 12pm to 8pm, with draught beers, house beverages and wines from AED 35.

Jules is the lively option. Its happy hour runs every day from 5pm to 8pm, with house beverages and wines from AED 30 and a pint of beer from AED 35. If you stay on, the bar fills with live music later in the evening, as we describe in our piece on Jules Bar’s Kamayan Fiesta.

Warehouse is the high-energy social space. Its happy hour runs daily from 1pm to 8pm, pairing bold bites with crafted cocktails, wines and beers, and it suits groups and casual get-togethers.

More at The Dubliner’s

The pub has other regular draws. Quiz Nights run every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm, with prizes to win, and teachers get up to 40% off food and beverages. A Guinness-inspired game-day menu is available throughout the Premier League season.

On Sundays, the Sunday Roast Carvery runs from 1pm to 5pm, with beef, crackling specials, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy. The food and soft drinks package costs AED 135, while the food with bottled beers and house drinks package costs AED 235, consumable for up to three hours within the window.

For more places to drink for less, see our guide to happy hours in Dubai.

Le Méridien Dubai happy hours: Details

• The Dubliner’s: daily, 12pm to 8pm, from AED 35
• Jules: daily, 5pm to 8pm, house beverages and wines from AED 30, pint from AED 35
• Warehouse: daily, 1pm to 8pm
• Contact: call +971 4 702 2455, WhatsApp +971 50 289 7728 or email restaurants.lmd@lemeridien.com
• Instagram: @dublinersdubai

See also: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Unleashes Halloween Spirit with Spooktacular Celebrations at Yalumba, Jules. And Warehouse and bars and nightlife in Dubai.

Image: courtesy of Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre.

The Kamayan Fiesta

The Kamayan Fiesta is a communal feast inspired by the traditional boodle fight. Friends and family gather around a banana-leaf spread and eat by hand, working through well-loved Filipino dishes such as Sisig Pampanga, Lechon Kawali and Daing na Bangus.

Each feast includes Sinigang soup, mixed atchara, rice and a pitcher of iced tea. Guests choose five dishes for AED 269 or three dishes for AED 169, and the feast is available daily.

Live bands and bottle deals

From 8:30pm onwards the bar fills with sound. A live Filipino band and a resident DJ keep the room moving every night, with performances by Skills Band and Supreme Band. The venue says the mix is meant to feel like home, with sing-alongs, dancing and plenty of group energy.

For bigger tables there is Bottle & Bites Delight, served daily from 5pm to 1am. Every bottle of spirits comes with three complimentary appetisers, which makes it an easy choice for a birthday or a team night out. Earlier in the evening, Jules also runs a daily happy hour, which we cover in our story on Le Méridien Dubai’s happy hours.

Le Méridien Dubai has been busy this season, with a new culinary lead and a Halloween programme at Jules and its sister venues. See our report on its Halloween celebrations for more.

Jules Bar: Details

• Where: Jules Bar, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
• Kamayan Fiesta: five dishes AED 269, three dishes AED 169, daily
• Live music: from 8:30pm nightly
• Bottle & Bites Delight: daily, 5pm to 1am, three free appetisers per bottle of spirits
• Contact: call +971 4 702 2455, WhatsApp +971 50 289 7728 or email restaurants.lmd@lemeridien.com
• Instagram: @julesbardubai

See also: bars and nightlife in Dubai and more entertainment and nightlife stories.

Image: courtesy of Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre.

From Bucharest to Jumeirah

The brand runs five branches in Bucharest, so Dubai was a big step. Teaser advertising sent from Romania introduced the name to the city before the doors opened. Ciobanu also sees Dubai as a stepping stone, because the United States is the market he wants to reach next, and he chose a city with an international crowd and a role as a global hub.

The location came with a story of its own. While visiting the premises with his brother, Ciobanu spotted a sign left behind by the previous tenant, a fine dining restaurant. It read: “If you are looking for a sign, this is it.” He kept it, and it still hangs in the restaurant as a reminder of where the Dubai story began.

After five years, he says, what matters most is seeing guests come back and bring their friends. “Every recipe has my personal touch, and that will always be at the heart of Bossman’s,” he said.

What is on the plate

The burgers use premium Wagyu and Angus cuts, and Ciobanu marinates the meat himself every day. The buns, the sauces and the fried chicken all follow his own recipes, which gives the oversized portions a house character rather than just size.

The restaurant describes itself as a hidden gem for anyone after generous servings, and its late hours suit a post-beach or after-midnight burger run. If you are planning a wider food trip along the coast, our guide to the best restaurants in Dubai by neighbourhood is a useful companion.

Bossman’s Burgr Factory: Details

• Where: 594 Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
• When: open daily, 1pm to 4am
• Booking: walk-ins welcome, no reservation required
• Contact: 058 1566 129 or bossman.ae

See also: more food and drink stories and more UAE news.

Image: courtesy of Bossman's Burgr Factory.

Black Pearl Ladies’ Night

From Tuesday 20 October, Black Pearl hosts a weekly Ladies’ Night every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm. For AED 85 per person, ladies receive free-flowing house beverages and a bar bites platter.

La Piscine Sundowners

The poolside Sundowners start on Friday 16 October and run every Friday from 5pm to 7pm. The AED 99 per person package covers two selected drinks and a bar bites platter.

Jazz Nights at Black Pearl

Jazz Nights begin on Thursday 22 October and take place every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm. The package, at AED 99 per person, includes two selected drinks and one selected cigar, with the evening pitched around jazz, whiskey and cigars.

Azur Al Fresco Aperitivo

Azur Restaurant offers an Italian-style aperitivo every Saturday from 5pm to 7pm, starting on 17 October. For AED 99 per person, guests get two selected drinks and an antipasti platter.

About the Resort

Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, formerly Al Raha Beach Hotel, is a five-star property managed by Danat Hotels & Resorts. It has a 900m private beach, 278 rooms, suites and villas, and seven restaurants. We also covered its Halloween brunch at Sevilla.

Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa Seasonal Experiences: Details

• Where: Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
• Black Pearl Ladies’ Night: Tuesdays, 7pm to 10pm, AED 85 per person (from 20 October)
• Jazz Nights at Black Pearl: Thursdays, 7pm to 10pm, AED 99 per person (from 22 October)
• La Piscine Sundowners: Fridays, 5pm to 7pm, AED 99 per person (from 16 October)
• Azur Al Fresco Aperitivo: Saturdays, 5pm to 7pm, AED 99 per person (from 17 October)
• Bookings: WhatsApp +971 56 545 0274 or email fbsecretary.alraha@danathotels.com
• Instagram: @alrahabeachresortandspa

See also: Bars and nightlife in Dubai and Dubai ladies nights, day by day.

Image: courtesy of Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa.

What to Expect

The restaurant will be dressed for the occasion, with Halloween decorations, atmospheric corners and dedicated photo spots. A DJ plays through the evening.

Guests are encouraged to come in costume. A best-dressed competition runs on the night, and the winner takes home a premium bottle of champagne.

Halloween-inspired cocktails and desserts will be served on the night only. Children are welcome too, with trick-or-treat activities planned for younger guests, so the evening is open to families as well as adults.

Drunch Packages

Three packages are offered, priced per person: the Soft Package at AED 275, the House Pouring Package at AED 390 and the Prosecco Package at AED 475.

About Orilla

Orilla was founded by Chef Saradhi Dakara under Stellar Society Group. The menu pairs Mediterranean coastal flavours with Asian techniques, and the restaurant has panoramic skyline views and an open-air terrace. The name is Spanish for shore.

Orilla has been busy this autumn. Earlier we covered its new Viva Orilla Saturday brunch and the weekly Mi Amor ladies’ night on Wednesdays.

Orilla After Dark: Details

• Where: Orilla, 27th Floor, Hotel Local, Autograph Collection, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai
• When: Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 8pm
• Dress code: Halloween costumes encouraged for adults and children
• Price as announced: Soft Package AED 275, House Pouring Package AED 390, Prosecco Package AED 475, per person
• Reservations: call +971 4 575 2986 or +971 55 104 7521, or email reservation@orillarestaurant.com
• Website: orillarestaurant.com
• Instagram: @orilladxb

See also: Halloween in Dubai 2026, Bars and nightlife in Dubai.

Image: courtesy of Orilla.