Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
It’s the middle of September and with the weather finally beggining to turn, it’s time to head outside for some fun in the sun. With that in mind, here are our picks for poolside lounging and dining in Dubai over the coming days.
Monday 15 September
Luxuriate at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort celebrates 12 years of heartfelt hospitality this month. Since opening on Palm Jumeirah’s eastern crescent in 2013, the property has blended Thai-inspired architecture with contemporary luxury, including lagoon-access rooms, destination dining and a standout spa. Anniversary perks run throughout September. The first 12 spa bookings on 15 September receive a complimentary return voucher. On 27 September, Crescendo hosts a birthday brunch with live stations, decadent desserts and crafted cocktails. Guests can also enjoy up to 40% savings on stays, with surprise vouchers for dining, spa and more.
GO: Visit www.anantara.com for more information.
Tuesday 16 September
Level up your lunch break
Upgrade your midday routine at Buffalo Wings & Rings with a value-packed Business Lunch in DIFC or JLT. Enjoy a two-course meal with a drink for AED 59 per person, or AED 89 for two. If you want to unwind, the shisha lunch special bundles a business lunch with one regular shisha offering the perfect dining deal in Dubai. Available daily from 12pm to 4pm.
GO: Call 04 359 6900 (DIFC) or 04 321 6112 (JLT) for more information.
Wednesday 17 September
Grab the girls for a night at Salvaje
Wednesdays get wild at Salvaje Dubai with an electrifying ladies’ night that blends bold flavours, striking interiors and a high-energy soundtrack. Indulge in a three-course set menu as the DJ turns dinner into a stylish soirée. Available on Wednesdays from 9pm to midnight. AED 199 (three-course set menu) or AED 249 (three-course set menu and unlimited selected drinks).
GO: Email reservations@salvajedubai.com or call 052 697 1356 for reservations and more information.
Thursday 18 September
Catch La Bohème at Dubai Opera
Puccini’s timeless romance returns to Dubai Opera with the prestigious Hungarian State Opera. Expect soaring arias, luminous ensemble work, and orchestral sweep as Rodolfo and Mimi’s love story unfolds with devastating simplicity. Love ignites, poverty intrudes, and sacrifice becomes inevitable.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Friday 19 September
Try a silent film-inspired cocktail menu
Named the number one bar in the MENA region and ranked 40th on The World’s 50 Best Bars, Mimi Kakushi unveils Kintarō, a cinematic cocktail collection inspired by Japanese screen legend Sessue Hayakawa. Highlights include Nara Nara, a martini encased in ice; Tsuru-Nita with gin, yuzu and plum; Ah-Kee with rum, coffee and matcha; and Tamura, a garden-fresh mix with cucumber soda and matcha.
GO: Call 04 379 4811 for reservations and more information.
Saturday 20 September
Dance under the stars with Mahmut Orhan
Terra Solis by Tomorrowland launches its new season with Istanbul-born selector Mahmut Orhan. Expect a sunset-to-peak arc of supple grooves and melodic lift, with live instruments and Eastern motifs woven through crisp drums. Festival favourite “Feel” with Sena Sener and crowd-pleasers like “6 Days” and “Save Me” set the tone for a night of desert magic.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 21 September
Satisfy your carnivorous cravings
Round off the week of Dubai dining at Hunter & Barrel, where fire-kissed creations headline a new menu. Tuck into premium charcoal-grilled steaks, tender cuts and hearty signatures, paired with hand-crafted cocktails. With rustic charm and modern polish, it works for lively gatherings or an elevated date night.
GO: Visit www.hunterandbarrel.ae for more information.
