Eid Al Adha is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones. Here’s our suggestions for the best Eid dining deals in Dubai
Great British Restaurant, Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
As part of the restaurant’s Eid dinner buffet, diners can look forward to a mouthwatering selection of British dishes and international plates. Sample timeless classics such as sumptuous roasts and Great British Restaurant’s very own lamb ouzi, apricot tagine, hammour with fennel and more; complemented by Arabic coffees.
July 20 to 24 from 7-11pm. AED120 per person. Call +9714 455 1101 or email dukesthepalm.dining@royalhideaway.com.
Farzi Café
Feast on Raan, a whole leg of slow-cooked roast lamb with aromatic spices and accompanied by an assortment of freshly baked bread straight from the tandoor, house-made chutneys, fluffy saffron pulao, dried fruits and nuts, fresh berries and sweet yogurt. The special dish is available for dine- and serves a family of four to six.
July 19 to 23 at City Walk and Mall of the Emirates. AED350 (serves four-six). Call City Walk at +97152 689 2012 and Mall of the Emirates at +97150 407 5590.
Tagine, One&Only Royal Mirage
Indulge in an Eid tasting menu that promises to take you on a gastronomic tour of Morocco. Sink into majlis-style seating in semi-private alcoves, while you look forward to an aromatic menu of traditional flavours featuring a harira fassia, liver a la chermoula, Mechoui and a Couscous Tfaya.
7pm to 12am on the first day of Eid for three consecutive days. AED290 per person. Call +9714 399 9999 or email restaurants@oneandonlyroyalmirage.ae.
Al Hadheerah, Bab Al Shams
Dine under the stars at Al Hadheerah, the Arabian Nights-inspired desert restaurant at Bab Al Shams. Look forward to Emirati Lamb Ouzi, ten live cooking stations, juicy grills and more, complemented by live entertainment. Sip on refreshing beverages to accompany your meal.
7pm to 12am. AED325 per person (soft beverages) and AED162.50 per child (aged four-11). Call +9714 809 6194 or email restaurants@babalshams.com.
Indya By Vineet, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort
Celebrate the special occasion with an exquisite three-course sharing menu packed with vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Diners can look forward to dishes such as samosa pinwheels, kadhai methi paneer, chicken seekh kebab, banana leaf fish and butter chicken, and sweets such as gulab jamun and sheer korma.
July 16 to 24. AED200 per person (three-course sharing menu). Call +9714 316 5550 or visit the website.
Butcha, City Walk
Visit this Turkish-born steakhouse and butcher shop built for meat lovers and indulge in a special three-course Eid set menu. Begin with Butcha’s signature salad; and then tuck into the main dish of a whole lamb shoulder cut tableside and served with rice and fries; before finishing off with a dessert of baklava while sipping on ayran and tea.
July 20 to 23 between 12-11pm. AED395 for two people. Call 800666353.
Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Diners can enjoy an authentic five-course Lebanese spread specially curated for Eid Al Adha, with a minimum of two people sharing. Tuck into a mix of hot and cold mezze, including hummus and meat sambousek; mains including lamb kebabs, grilled kofta and more; and desserts such as baklava or ashta bil asal.
July 20 to 22 from 12-4pm and 7-9pm at AED195 per person. July 23 from 12:30-3:30pm at AED195 onwards per person. Call 800666353.
Shamiana, Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Explore the diversity of pan-Indian cuisine brought to life with home-style cooking techniques this Eid Al Adha. Begin your meal with dahi puri, followed by zaffarani salmon, Shamiana’s black dal, prawn tawa masala and murgh makhani served alongside a selection of warm indian breads.
July 19 to 24 for lunch and dinner. AED175 per person. Call +9714 5741 111 or email reservations.jltdubai@tajhotels.com.
Sikka Café
Sit down with the family to a three-course sharing-style menu featuring Sikka’s signature salad of beetroot, fresh fruits, cherry tomatoes, baby Rocca leaves and cheese; hot mezze platters; a Sikka royal platter with chicken and beef kebabs, lamb chops, chicken tikka and tandoori shrimps served with garlic spicy dip; and a dessert of luqaimat or katayef cheesecake.
City Walk, La Mer, and Al Khawaneej from July 20 to 23 between 12:30-11pm. AED 198 for two people. Visit the website.
Mohalla
This chic Indian street food restaurant is giving away a complimentary seviyan kheer dessert for four, with every order of their limited-edition Raan Biryani. The family-size spiced and aromatic mutton dish is available for dine-in or home delivery where it even comes with its own sustainable, reusable crockery.
From 12pm-12am. AED370 onwards. Call +97156 713 6169 or order via Chatfood or Zomato.
folly by Nick and Scott
The award-winning venue will be extending its weekend garden brunch for those who want to celebrate over the Eid break. Diners can enjoy signature bites such as truffled ricotta and caramelised onion choux buns, whipped goat cheese, flame grilled rib eye, roasted and smoked salmon, while satisfying their sweet tooth with lemon meringue and more.
July 21 to 22 from 1-4pm. AED250 (inclusive of soft beverages), AED 350 (inclusive of house beverages). Call +9714 430 8535 or email reservations@folly.ae.
The City Grill, Al Habtoor City
Indulge in a special deal which gives diners three hours of unlimited meat platters and selected beverages at Al Habtoor City’s South African steakhouse. Enjoy braai platters with portions of juicy steaks, smoky beef ribs, grilled chicken, fish and boerewors (South African sausage), freshly prepared and served table-side.
July 19 to 22 from 8pm to 11pm. AED165 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED295 per person (inclusive of house beverages). Call + 9714 437 0088.
Trattoria
visit with friends and family and celebrate the special occasion with a sharing meal comprising starters such as arancini ai funghi, truffle parmesan fondue, bruschetta al pomodoro, fritto di calamari e gamberi; followed by tagliatelle al ragu, pizza margherita and pizza prosciutto e funghi.
AED 170 (two people); AED 320 (four people). Daily, 11am onwards. 800 666 353. restaurants@saroodhospitality.com
Just Vegan Jumeirah
Tuck into a special Eid Al Adha brunch at this vegan restaurant featuring unlimited summer shots including watermelon, lavender and passion fruit; starters such as vegan chick’n popcorn and Madras curry pizza; a soup of the day; mains such as a shawarma plate and satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream.
July 20 to 24 from 12-3pm, 3-6pm and 6-9pm. AED49 per person. Call +9714 546 3392.
Millennium Place Barsha Heights
Look forward to a special lunch buffet at the hotel’s all-day dining venue, The M One Restaurant including a spread of international dishes and a live barbeque station. Keep the kids occupied with fun activities such as face painting, balloon twisting and a pizza-baking class.
July 20 to 21 from 1-4pm. AED89 per person (inclusive buffet), AED119 per person (inclusive of buffet and barbeque), kids aged six-12 (50 per cent off) and kids under six dine for free. Call +97158 606 0831 or email restaurants.mpbh@millenniumhotels.com.
Joe’s Backyard, Dubai Festival City
Grab the mates and make your way over to Joe’s Backyard, where you can enjoy a buy one, get one free on the eatery’s meal packages. The menu for the three-day feast includes chips and dips, chicken wings, peri-peri prawns, beef kebabs, grilled salmon and vegetables, rice and beans, fried plantain and more. Save room for the delightful sweet selection.
1pm onwards. July 22 at AED280 per person (three course and house beverages), July 23 at AED275 per person (three course and house beverages) and AED395 per person (food and premium beverages, hops and sparkling), July 24 at AED395 per person (food and house beverages). Call +97155 709 4509 or email reservations@joebackyard.com.
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Dubai
Enjoy a three-course set-menu at Bombay Brasserie with highlights such as truffle camembert chicken tikka, karwari fish fry, adraki asparagus broccoli and rara gosht, all served with warm bread, fresh from the tandoor. Dessert calls for awadhi shahi tukda and dates almond kulfi.
July 19 to 23 from 6pm onwards. AED225 per person. Call +971 4 4383 100 or email reservations.tthdxb@tajhotels.com.
The Noodle House
Celebrate with Asian soul food over a set menu featuring Japanese and Thai specials, shared by a minimum of two people. Indulge in a selection of new dishes on the menu, such as steamed shrimp dumplings, yakitori chicken satay, yakitori eggplant nasu and yakitori ssamjang shrimps; followed by pad Thai and green chicken curry.
July 19 to 24 from 11am-11pm. AED99 per person. Call 800666353 or email restaurants@saroodhospitality.com.