Our favourite part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is here: the 10-day feast that is Summer Restaurant Week. From July 4 to July 13, Dubai residents get to gorge on budget-friendly set menus and incredible discounts that are simply too delicious to refuse.
With a total of 61 restaurants participating, from fine-dining to casual eateries, there’s a lot to cover in just 10 days. Our handy guide will help you make the most of Summer Restaurant Week. Let the feeding frenzy begin!
1. Choose between lunch and dinner
Summer Restaurant Week has some cut-rate discounts on lunches and dinners. Outlets, such as Arabian Tea House, Ballaro, Bistro Des Arts and more are offering scrumptious two-course set lunch menus, so you can reclaim your lunch hour this summer. Or save up that appetite to feast on decadent three-course set dinners available eateries like Kinara by Vikas Khanna, Mama Zonia and Le Petit Beefbar.
2. Identify your budget for Summer Restaurant Week
Two-course lunch set menus go for AED 95, and lavish 3-course dinner menus are priced at AED 150. All prices are fixed. Once you’ve decided on how much you’re willing to cough up for a smacking meal, the battle (of hunger) is half-won!
3. Decide on a cuisine
This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to test out exotic cuisines you’ve never dared to before, and Summer Restaurant Week’s 50 restaurants cover it all – Arabic, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Italian, Continental, and Mediterranean are just the tip of this gourmet iceberg.
4. Pick Summer Restaurant Week spots based on location
How far will you go for the love of food? The nifty neighbourhood field on the Open Table website divides restaurants into 26 different localities. This convenient option helps you explore the city’s nooks and corners you’ve not ventured into before. From exploring Old Dubai’s Al Seef area or crossing the creek to exploring Garhoud, it’s a great way to ensure you have a full stomach AND earn your Dubai stripes. That’s a winner of a dinner.
Find the full list of Summer Restaurant Week’s participating outlets here