Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
The week ahead is shaping up to be a strong one for dining in Dubai, where the calendar moves from glamorous new openings to elevated brunches and dependable lunch spots. Expect everything from Siena’s Paris-bred celebrity allure and La Maison Ani’s personalised at-home offerings to Zuma’s new Yashoku Night Brunch.
Monday 13 April
Enjoy a business lunch at The Artisan
The Artisan business lunch remains one of DIFC’s more dependable midday rituals. Set within the understated surrounds of Waldorf Astoria DIFC, the experience draws on Italian culinary heritage while embracing a lighter, more contemporary pace. Starters range from Caprese di Bufala and Carpaccio di Orata to pumpkin vellutata and Pizzetta Salsiccia e Friarielli. Mains include Pappardelle Bolognese, Risotto ai Funghi, Mediterranean-style sea bass, Tortelli Ricotta e Asparagi, and lamb sausage with polenta. Desserts keep things classic with profiteroles, gelato, and sorbet.
Where: The Artisan, Waldorf Astoria DIFC, DIFC, Dubai
When: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm
Price: AED 118 (two courses) or AED 135 (three courses)
Contact: @heartisandubai
Tuesday 14 April
Dine at celebrity hotspot Siena
Siena has arrived in DIFC, bringing the glamour of its Paris original to Dubai. The restaurant first built its reputation in France as a celebrity magnet, welcoming Rihanna, LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Gigi Hadid, Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, and Ciara. Now, that same sense of occasion has landed in the city, pairing Parisian polish with Tuscan soul in a setting designed for elegant dinners and late-night lingering. With its fresco-inspired interiors and elevated Italian menu of pizza, pasta and carpaccio dishes, Siena Dubai delivers the experience that made the Paris outpost a talking point, now reimagined for one of Dubai’s most stylish dining districts.
Where: Siena Dubai, Gate Village 7, DIFC, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm
Contact: https://siena-restaurants.com
Wednesday 15 April
Tuck into Zuma’s new Yashoku night brunch
Zuma Dubai is bringing midweek momentum to DIFC with the launch of Yashoku Night Brunch. Inspired by Zuma Hong Kong, the new weekly experience takes place in a dedicated section of the lounge, offering a 2.5-hour, sharing-style feast featuring signatures such as Seabass with Yuzu, Beef Tataki with truffle ponzu, Sweet Corn Tempura, Wagyu Beef Gyoza and Grilled Chilean Seabass. Free-flowing wines, bubbles, sake, beers and signature cocktails add to the appeal, while a live DJ keeps the mood high.
Where: Zuma Dubai, Gate Village 6, DIFC, Dubai
When: Wednesdays from 8:30pm to 11pm
Price: AED 445 (soft beverages), AED 545 (house beverages) and AED 745 (champage)
Contact: www.zumarestaurant.com
Thursday 16 April
Try the new evening brunch at CÉ LA VI
CÉ LA VI Dubai is bringing a new rhythm to the city’s pre-weekend plans with the launch of its first Thursday Night Brunch. The new evening experience offers stunning skyline views, a Pan Asian menu, signature cocktails, and the brand’s trademark high-energy atmosphere. Set high above Downtown Dubai, the brunch is designed to ease guests into the weekend with style through live DJ sets and saxophone performances.
Where: CÉ LA VI Dubai, Address Sky View Hotel, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai
When: Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm
Price: AED 390 (soft beverages), AED 490 (house beverages) and AED 690 (champagne)
Contact: https://dxb.celavi.com
Friday 17 April
Experience the Don Julio 1942 collab at Sirene
Sirene Beach by GAIA has partnered with Don Julio 1942 for a new poolside collaboration at J1 Beach. Set against the venue’s chic seaside backdrop, the experience features a limited-edition menu of cocktails and a dessert, created exclusively for the partnership by Sirene’s culinary team and mixologist. Available at the pool bar, the collaboration is designed to complement long, leisurely days by the water, and draws on the distinctive character of Don Julio 1942 and Sirene’s Aegean-inspired setting.
Where: Sirene Beach by GAIA, J1 Beach, Dubai
When: Daily from 10am
Contact: www.sirenebeach.com
Saturday 18 April
Dine at a new homegrown restaurant
Sa’Cha at Dubai Creek Harbour is giving guests another reason to visit this month. Until the end of April, the homegrown Latin-Asian restaurant is offering a complimentary welcome drink for all diners. Simply share your preferred spirit and flavour profile, and the bar team will create a bespoke cocktail on arrival. Sa’Cha, meaning “forest” in the indigenous Quechua language, has quickly made an impression with its chef-led concept, blending South American inspiration with Asian technique in a setting inspired by the Amazon. Highlights include King Crab Cazuela, Argentinian Prawns, 10-hour-braised Wagyu Beef Cheek, and desserts such as Chocolate Mousse and Churros.
Where: Sa’Cha, Address Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour
When: Daily from 1pm to 11pm
Contact: www.sachadxb.com
Sunday 19 April
Take a break at Risen Café
Risen Café is putting community at the forefront this April with Community First, a month-long initiative running across all locations. Designed to bring people together through simple everyday gestures, the campaign offers selected hot or iced coffees for AED 10 from 7am to 10am, plus hot or iced chocolate for AED 10 from 1pm to 4pm. Guests can also pair their drink with any freshly baked croissant for AED 29. The initiative reflects Risen Café’s commitment to creating warm, welcoming neighbourhood spaces built around comfort, connection and good coffee.
Where: All Risen Café locations in Dubai
When: Available from 1 to 30 April 2026
Price: Offers from AED 10
Contact: https://risendubai.com