CELEBRATIONS GALORE
As the Eid Al Adha break kicks off, we recommend the best places to eat at with friends and family, as well as the biggest concerts to attend
DSS’S BIG EID EAT:
New to this year’s DSS lineup for Eid Al Adha, the Big Eid Eat will invite diners to explore some of the city’s best eateries with great dishes and more on offer plus a chance to win Dh20,000 in prizes. Taking place from tomorrow until Saturday, the Big Eid Eat will feature over 30 special brunches, menus, chef’s table events and cooking masterclasses.
MEZZERIE:
Celebrate with a family lunch at Mezzerie at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, featuring a spread of flavourful Middle Eastern fare and international delicacies as well as live cooking stations. Hot and cold mezze, fresh juices, soups, spiced mixed grills and Arabic sweets complete the experience. It’s available tomorrowand Wednesday from 12.30pm to 3pm and is priced at Dh225 including soft drinks.
LAO ASIAN:
Taking place every day this month between Tuesday and Sunday, Lao is hosting a family-style three-course dinner. Bring the whole family to share and sample dishes such as Yum Mamuang (green mango salad) and Goi Cuun Tom (shrimp rolls with fresh vegetables) to start followed by two mains of crispy chilli prawns and Khao
Soi Nue (egg noodles with beef in a yellow sauce). Mango mousse and fried banana with vanilla ice cream complete the journey. Priced at Dh150 per person.
SOCIAL BY HEINZ BECK:
Families and friends are invited to wind down the weekend for a relaxing Saturday lunch while enjoying views of Dubai’s skyline. Served family-style, guests will be welcomed by platters of wagyu charcuterie, fried calamari and burrata with cherry tomatoes. This will be followed by seafood risotto and beef cheek tortellini. For mains, there will be a choice of seabass fillet with spring vegetables or veal cotoletta ‘Alla Milanese’. Finally, there will be a selection of traditional desserts to share. Priced at Dh350 including soft beverages and Dh550 including house beverages.
DHABA LANE:
From the Shami Kebabs and Hyderabadi Haleem to Malpua and Rabri, Dhaba Lane’s Eidi offers an array of options to choose from. The Eid Al Adha special menu features items priced from Dh20 and will be available from until Saturday.
INDYA BY VINEET:
Created especially for the annual Eid celebration, and the extra-long public holiday, the three-course sharing menus feature Michelinstarred Chef Vineet Bhatia’s unique take on some of the much-loved dishes and cuisines from across the Indian subcontinent, all complemented with a modern and innovative twist. Located at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, diners visiting Indya by Vineet will enjoy a showcase of some of Chef Vineet’s favourite traditional and contemporary Indian dishes served in a vibrant and welcoming venue. It is priced at Dh200 per person and takes place from
July 16 to 24.
BRAAI WEEK AT THE CITY GRILL:
Al Habtoor City’s South African steakhouse has a special deal this Eid-alAdha that allows you to enjoy unlimited platters of grilled meats without making a hole in the pocket. Drop by The City Grill until Tursday between 8pm to 11pm and enjoy a uniquely South African dining experience at a pocket-friendly price. For Dh165, guests can enjoy braai platters bursting with unique flavours and textures.
GIA: Order in some homecooked Italian goodness this Eid Al Adha, made with traditional Italian flavours by the chefs from GIA Ristorante.
The upscale restaurant located in The Dubai Mall is offering guests the option to order home Lasagna and Tiramisu trays online one day in advance. Made for sharing the trays are put together with fresh ingredients perfect for a feast. Order a Lasagna Tray for Dh349 made up of layers of slowcooked Bolognese sauce, creamy ricotta cheese and nutty parmesan cheese. Or the Truffle Lasagna Tray for Dh399 and finish with the Tiramisu Tray for Dh299
CIPRIANI YAS ISLAND: Cipriani Yas Island will create new dishes specially for the cherished holiday that will be available until the end of July. Prepared with Italian ingredients diners can begin their gastronomic journey with a refreshing Lentil Salad with Prawns, Orange, Spring Onion and Cherry Tomatoes, before tucking into a Homemade ‘Bigoli’ with Duck Ragu or Oven Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes for their main course. . The restaurant is open daily from 6pm to 12am.
ASMA: Make this Eid Al Adha memorable with the ultimate family feast. Sit back and relax as Asma at Home brings the mouth-watering selection straight to your front door. Starting from Dh48 only, patrons can gather their friends and family for an assortment of dishes that embody a modern take on classic traditional Arabic dishes.
TBK: It’s that time of the year again when friends and family gather together to celebrate the festivities of Eid Al Adha. With large gatherings comes TBK offers a selection of desserts. On offer, you’ll have the TBK Vanilla Meringue Cake, for Dh350. This torched exterior Italian
Meringue cake is a rich yet light treat for all your senses. A stunning dessert made with layers of moist sponge cake and vanilla cream, dressed to impress this dessert is a star at any celebration or the Tiramisu Tray for Dh300 - This Coffee Flavoured Italian dessert literally means ‘a pick me up’ made with ladyfingers dipped in espresso, layered with bold flavours of whipped eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese.
DOLCI BY GIA: Its soft serve season at Dolci by GIA this Eid Al Adha. Located in the heart of The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, in front of GIA, the delightful summer pop-up is open to the public for a limited time only until the end of August. Celebrate the special occasion of Eid with friends and indulge in a selection of unique soft serve ice cream. Try their Velvet Tiramisu Softie made with Black and White Softie served with whipped coffee Mascarpone, Fine Milk Chocolate drizzled with a rich Chocolate Espresso Sauce, Mango Snow a White Vanilla Softie served with fresh Mangoes and Strawberry chunks sprinkled with Coconut Flakes showered with a lush Mango & Passionfruit sauce. Black Pistachio Softie dream made complete with a crispy Basbousa Cigar, Pistachio sauce and a dusting of Pistachio Dust.
SUGARGRAM: This Eid Al Adha Sugargram, has delivered an impressive yet cool and classy limited-edition cupcake sleeve to commemorate the occasion.
This is not your ordinary Sugargram box, to mark the special occasion Sugargram will be launching a limited-edition Eid Al Adha sleeve that comes decorated with a fluffy sheep adorning summer shades wishing you Eid Mu-BAA.rak! Priced at Dh135 this Sugargram box wants you to celebrate the festivities with full zeal and zest.
KITCH-IN: The innovative food technology platform helmed by Chef Izu Ani, Evgeny Kuzin and Accor have now launched Arabic sweets by Ayana, Bella’s Bakery and the Kitch-In Dessert Hall. Offering a collection of crafted baked goods and an array of desserts and sweet delights, just in time for Eid Al Adha. Ayana serves traditional Arabic sweets wrapped in vibrant, modern colours, providing the perfect gift for Eid Al-Adha and all year round. Made with regional ingredients and cultural flavours. Bella’s Bakery features a satisfying range of Baguettes, Focaccia Loaf, Multi-Grain Oat Loaf and traditional French Croissants. Kitch-In Dessert Hall brings together and showcases all the tempting and exquisite desserts and cakes from across all Kitch-In brands, including Japanese Cheesecake from Jimoto, classic Korean dessert Milkeu Ba from Soul Sister, rich and decadent Torta Caprece from Gigi and Greek Kataifi from Ap’ola.
LOTSA! LAZY CAKE: Lotsa! Lazy Cake has created a special Eid sleeve to mark the occasion. This holiday season indulges in the most Moorish fudgy, crunchy and chocolate rich Lazy Cake. Perfect for the ultimate festive gift or a special treat, this party box comes with nine exciting flavours great for you to enjoy at home while you honour the joyous holiday with close family and friends. Made with festive glittery silver packaging this sleeve is dressed to impress. Aptly decorated with Eid Al Adha sheep on the front and traditional Arabic design this Lotsa! Lazy Cake box wishes Eid Mubarak to each receiver.
ISOLA: Taking its culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean islands of Sardinia, Capri and Sicily, Isola Ristorante will present a menu of modern Italian classics. Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s charming interior and relaxed ambience or in the cooler months opt to dine al fresco with a table on the picturesque terrace deck that offers calming views of the Jumeirah Islands neighbourhood. During Eid, guests can get free pool access with every breakfast main course ordered from the breakfast menu. Every day of Eid, from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 11am.
JUMEIRAH ISLANDS CLUBHOUSE: Enjoy a relaxing daycation at a Riviera-inspired pool at the Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse. Open to all daily from 8am to 7pm, guests are welcome to use the temperature-controlled pool and facilities, including sun loungers and cabanas, and order from a menu of delicious F&B options. Ideal for groups of friends, couples, or families, The Pool’s cabanas are also available with extra space to enjoy with a minimum spend.
During Eid, guests can take advantage of a buy one get one free on all main courses at The Pool. Every day of Eid, from Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 7pm.
JOE’S BACKYARD GASTROPUB: Kick-back and relax over the long weekend at Joe’s Backyard Gastropub in with a menu of comfort-food paired alongside a range of drinks. Groups of friends can enjoy foosball, pool tables, darts and large screen TVs showing live sports. Guests can indulge in a special buy one get one free offer on traditional homemade roast beef with duck fat roasted vegetables, home-braised cabbage, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings with gourmet horseradish sauce. The eatery, which also boasts an outdoor terrace for winter, will be open to guests from 4pm to 1am during the week and from 12pm until 1am on weekends. Every day of Eid, from Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 7pm.
MISTER BAKER: From the crescent moon to sheep, there are certain themes that are synonymous with Eid Al Adha. Mister Baker, these form the inspiration for a selection of cakes, cupcakes, and desserts now available across 21 locations in the UAE. From an elaborate 2kg Eid Mubarak cake great for a family gathering to little sheep-themed readymade cakes that are perfect for gifting. There is even a crescent moon cake, which would be a showstopper for any Eid table and much more. Mister Baker’s Eid selection will be available for store pick-up across 21 Mister Baker locations from now until Saturday.
ONE LIFE KITCHEN: This Eid, with a click of a button, order your favourite breakfast dishes that are not only delicious but also healthy, wholesome and oh so pretty. Now delivering across Dubai, One Life Kitchen is making breakfast until 9.30pm this Eid. Additionally, take advantage of a 20 per cent off every first order from One Life Kitchen Deliveroo editions, breakfast dishes including the Portobello Toast, French Toast, Stack Bancakes and more.
LAGUNA WATERPARK: Laguna Waterpark just got even cooler as it opens after hours for two nights only, bringing you the ultimate “Laguna Summer Nights” on Friday july 23 in the evening the park will be filled with music and all you can eat options that are guaranteed to transform your idea of a “chill weekend”. You can have exclusive access after hours to Laguna Waterpark, offering non-stop waterpark fun from 7pm to 11pm, with prices starting at Dh145 for access and unlimited food and drinks.
THE THEATER: The Theater, Dubai’s brand-new entertainment experience is hosting a new special performance that has been added to the lineup of night performances: Guy Manoukian & Friends. Every Wednesday, Guy Manoukian, the Artistic Director of The Theater, will take the stage alongside international artists passing through the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. These global friends will join Guy on stage and take guests on a musical medley of icons. The first edition of Guy Manoukian & Friends will take place on Wednesday, J with the legendary Mario Reyes, from the Gipsy Kings Family - the first of many friends who will join Guy in this incredible segment.
IMG WORLDS OF ADVENTURE: IMG Worlds of Adventure will invite residents and visitors to enjoy a super festival of family fun. Until August 28, Dubai’s largest indoor theme park will host great entertainment with live dance shows including the Summer Beach Dance, Caveman vs Dinosaurs and African Drummers. A variety of roving entertainment will spread happiness throughout the venue, with performers ranging from fun and creepy clowns, carnival dancers, stilt walkers, unicyclists, jugglers and mimes plus there will be a super Character Park Parade held each weekend. Hungry visitors can also enjoy a wide range of delicious F&B options at the venue.
MOHALLA: To celebrate Eid al-Adha, hip Indian street food restaurant, Mohalla - located in Dubai Design District, will give with every family-friendly sized Raan Biryani ordered a complimentary dessert, Seviyaan Kheer which is the perfect size for four people. Mohalla’s exclusive and limited-edition mutton dish, Raan Biryani is available for home delivery (it comes in its own keepsake sustainable, re-usable crockery.) or dine-in, where you can enjoy this dish with up to four friends or family. With every Rann Biryani ordered, you also get a complimentary Seviyaan Kheer, a creamy and sweet pudding that originates from North India.
THIPTARA: Dine at Thiptara, Palace Downtown this summer with an offer starting at Dh225 for a three-course meal and one drink. Choose from a wide range of Thai delicacies prepared freshly in-house by award-winning chefs. End your night with your loved ones as you watch the Dubai Mall Fountains create a magical show from the iconic Dubai restaurant.