Dubai Restaurant Week Extended: Explore 18 Must-Try Culinary Experiences by May 31
Dubai Restaurant Week, celebrating the vibrant culinary scene of the city, has been extended to May 31 due to popular demand. The event invites residents and visitors alike to explore two- and three-course menus at various restaurants, priced at Dhs125 and Dhs250, respectively. This opportunity arrives at a crucial time, as Dubai experiences rising temperatures and a decrease in tourism, making it ideal for locals to discover new dining experiences while supporting the city’s diverse culinary offerings. Below are 18 must-try restaurants to visit during this initiative.
Coya
Coya has established itself as a prominent fixture in Dubai’s dining landscape over the past decade, located at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeira Beach. Guests can indulge in a sharing menu that includes smoked sweetcorn and slow-cooked short rib baos, followed by signature mains such as chargrilled flank steak and robata-grilled sea bream. Decadent desserts complete the experience. Available for lunch and dinner.
Thiptara
Thiptara, situated at The Palace Downtown, boasts stunning views of the Dubai Fountains. Renowned as one of the city’s finest Thai restaurants, it offers a culinary journey through dishes like pomelo salad and stir-fried beef tenderloin. Available for lunch and dinner.
Bâoli Dubai
Bâoli offers a unique beachside dining experience in Dubai Restaurant Week, where patrons can enjoy a lunch menu featuring salmon ceviche and Chilean sea bass donburi. The atmosphere is complemented by the option to unwind by the pool after dining. Available for lunch and dinner.
Girl and the Goose
Transitioning from a supper club to a full-fledged restaurant, Girl And The Goose serves Central American cuisine. The curated menu during Dubai Restaurant Week includes yuca lobster gnocchi and tuna akami tartare, finished off with churros for dessert. Available for both lunch and dinner.
Andaliman
Located within One&Only One Za’abeel, Andaliman specializes in authentic Indonesian dishes. The menu encompasses traditional offerings such as chicken satay and beef char kway teow. This culinary experience is available for both lunch and dinner.
Eugène Eugène
Eugène Eugène, located at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, features a greenhouse-inspired dining atmosphere. The restaurant emphasizes a farm-to-table philosophy, showcasing dishes like escargots de bourgogne and seafood orzo. Available for lunch and dinner.
Demon Duck
Demon Duck at Banyan Tree Dubai is helmed by celebrity chef Alvin Leung and presents a modern take on Chinese cuisine. While the highlight remains the signature whole slow-roasted demon duck, the Dubai Restaurant Week menu includes popular items like crispy duck with hummus. Available for dinner.
11 Woodfire
Located in Jumeirah, 11 Woodfire is a Michelin-starred restaurant that focuses on dishes cooked over an open flame. The Dubai Restaurant Week menu features favorites such as bone marrow and lamb chops, available for both lunch and dinner.
Son of a Fish
Son of a Fish introduces a fresh Greek dining experience to Dubai, specially focusing on seafood. The menu during Dubai Restaurant Week features tuna tartare and Greek seafood tagliatelle, promising a delightful meal available for lunch and dinner.
Gerbou
At Gerbou, traditional Emirati hospitality comes to life with a menu rich in local flavors, featuring lamb ragout and chicken machboos. This dining experience is available for both lunch and dinner.
Canary Beach
Canary Beach on Palm Jumeirah symbolizes a blend of Latin American and Japanese cuisines in a setting that extends onto the sand. The menu is seafood-focused, featuring dishes like guacamole and miso cod. Available for both lunch and dinner.
Gaia
The Greek-Mediterranean restaurant Gaia, located in DIFC, presents a series of signature dishes for Dubai Restaurant Week, including grilled seabream and stuffed vine leaves. Available for lunch and dinner.
Khadak
Khadak takes diners on a culinary journey through India, offering street food-inspired dishes that celebrate generational recipes. The menu includes delights like karari kale chaat and guntur butter chicken, available for both lunch and dinner.
Roberto’s
Reopening after renovations, Roberto’s in DIFC focuses on Italian cuisine with a menu including yellowtail carpaccio and baked seabass. Available for dinner.
The Beam by Nick Alvis
The Beam by Nick Alvis introduces a fresh perspective on European fare in a welcoming environment. The Dubai Restaurant Week menu features dishes like goat’s cheese mille-feuille and soy-glazed lion’s mane steak, available for dinner.
Hanu
Hanu, a fine-dining Korean restaurant located at St. Regis Gardens on Palm Jumeirah, offers a contemporary approach to Korean cuisine, featuring its signature tableside Meat Me At The Grill experience, available for dinner.
Jun’s
Jun’s emphasizes a Third Culture Cooking approach, harmonizing diverse flavors in its Dubai Restaurant Week offerings. Expect dishes like rainbow heirloom carrots with smoked labneh. Available for lunch and dinner.
Rialto
Rialto, located at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, specializes in elevated Italian dishes in a glamorous Art Deco-inspired setting. The menu features zucchini flowers and tiramisu, available for both lunch and dinner.
As reported by www.mojeh.com.


