Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As we venture into November, al fresco dining season is finally upon us. So whether you want Burj, beach or brunch – we’ve got you covered when it comes to dining in Dubai this week.
Monday 27 October
Try Chef Yukou Nishimura’s Omakase at Umi Kei
Surrender to an 11-course omakase led by Chef Yukou Nishimura. Take a front-row seat at the counter as the chef builds each course around seafood flown in from Japan. Expect a measured rhythm of sashimi, nigiri and seasonal small plates that prize temperature, texture and purity. No two menus are alike, but every bite reflects quiet precision and balance. Available daily from 6:30pm. AED 795 per person.
GO: Follow @umikeidubai on Instagram for more information.
Tuesday 28 October
Experience the degustation at Trèsind Studio
FACT favourite Trèsind Studio unveils Rising India, a degustation that maps the country’s culinary heritage across the Thar Desert, Deccan Plateau, Coastal Plains and Northern Plains, including the Himalayas. Chef Himanshu Saini spotlights regional produce with bold, balanced flavours. Highlights range from the feather-light Naan Soufflé and White Asparagus “Rice No Rice” to a finale of Banana and Hazelnut Tortellini with miso caramel and South Indian filter coffee. Available Tuesday to Sunday at 6pm or 9:15pm. AED 1,350 per person.
GO: Visit https://tresindstudio.com for more information.
Wednesday 29 October
Trade the bar for barre
Barre Effect launches Beats’n’Barre, a fitness-forward take on Ladies’ Night. Swap cocktails for cardio in a high-energy 50-minute barre class set to live DJ beats, then cool down with a nutrient-packed shake and time to socialise. It is a fun, feel-good midweek reset that keeps the tempo high and the burn real. Available on Wednesdays from 7:45pm. AED 90 per person.
GO: Visit www.barreeffectdxb.com for more information.
Thursday 30 October
Join the many-hands dinner at Hakkasan
One MICHELIN-starred Hakkasan Dubai hosts a one-night, six-hands collaboration with Executive Chef Andy Toh (Dubai), Executive Chef Lee Kok Hua (Abu Dhabi) and Head Chef Rowan Chong (Doha). The nine-course modern Cantonese menu features Yunnan morel with abalone and Wagyu cheong fun, a 48-hour Peking duck duet, jasmine-smoked corvina with aged tangerine peel and a truffle blossom dessert. Available on Thursday, 30 October, from 6pm to 11pm. AED 788 per person.
GO: Visit www.atlantis.com for more information.
Friday 31 October
Try the tasting menu at Studio Frantzén
Studio Frantzén marks one year with a one-night takeover by Björn Frantzén, Johan Zandrén and Torsten Vildgaard. The nine-course menu blends French technique with Asian notes, across signatures such as Beef Tartare, Sea Bass Ceviche, Grilled Lobster with Koshihikari rice, French Toast Grand Tradition 2008 and Butter-poached Turbot with Caviar. A garden welcome drink sets the tone. Available on Friday, 31 October. AED 995 per person.
GO: Visit www.studiofrantzendubai.com for more information.
Saturday 1 November
See Enrique Iglesias live in the capital
Global superstar Enrique Iglesias brings his chart-topping hits to Etihad Arena. With 11 studio albums and ten sold-out world tours, the setlist promises pop nostalgia and arena-sized energy. Expect fan favourites from “Bailamos” and “Hero” to “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” and “Could I Have This Kiss Forever,” his duet with Whitney Houston.
GO: Visit https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 2 November
Enjoy Ladies’ Night at The Courtyard
Beneath the arches of The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection, The Courtyard sets a lantern-lit scene for lingering with friends. Share Middle Eastern favourites and enjoy two glasses of house wine plus a house shisha flavour. The mood is relaxed, the welcome warm, and the setting made for conversation. Available daily from 5pm to 8pm. AED 200 per person.
GO: Call 04 561 8888 for reservations and more information.
