Diwali is marked in Dubai with festive set menus and community events. So far we have two Diwali stories for 2026, both in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, so this guide is short. We will add venues as they tell us about their plans.
Last checked 20 October 2026. Prices and details are as announced by the venues; confirm before booking.
Diwali dinner at Rohini, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Rohini Indian Restaurant and Bar at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers is marking Diwali with six evenings of festive dining, from 5 to 10 November 2026. There is a Diwali set menu in vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions, priced at AED 149 per person for the vegetarian menu and AED 179 per person for the non-vegetarian menu. Seatings are limited to two hours, and complimentary valet parking is available.
The vegetarian menu includes dahi vada, achari paneer tikka and a 24-hour slow-cooked dal makhani. The non-vegetarian menu adds murgh tikka, butter chicken and Kashmiri rogan josh. Both end with home-made rice kheer and gulab jamun, and festive cocktails and mocktails are available. One guest each evening is named Best Dressed. Reservations are on +971 52 392 5670. Read the full story.
Diwali in the Park, JLT
DMCC's JLT Calendar lists Diwali in the Park for Sunday 8 November 2026, from 5pm to 9pm, at JLT Park between Clusters P and Q. It is described as a community celebration of the Festival of Lights, and it is free. Our story on the calendar has the full programme: DMCC launches the JLT Calendar.
Before you go
Book Rohini early if you want a table, as seatings are limited. The JLT event is free, and the story does not mention booking. If your venue has a Diwali menu or event, write to editor@dubaiedited.ae and we will add it here.