Whether you're gearing up for the Eid long weekend (March 19–22, in case you haven't locked in plans yet) or just looking for a reason to get out of the house on a Tuesday, here's what's on our radar.
Maki & Ramen — JVT
This one's brand new and perfectly timed. The newly-opened spot at the Mövenpick in JVT is running a limited Eid set menu for Dhs185 — edamame, dynamite prawns, signature ramen bowls, and freshly-made hand rolls. It runs March 19–22 only, so don't sit on this one.
Dhs185. Mar 19–22, 1pm–11pm. Mövenpick Hotel, JVT. makiramen.ae
Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia — Jumeirah Al Qasr
This isn't a deal in the traditional sense — it's a Dhs590 trust-the-chef experience where you share your likes, dislikes, and dietary quirks with the restaurant manager, who then works with the kitchen to build a bespoke menu just for you. It's the kind of thing you do for Eid Friday when you want something genuinely memorable.
Dhs590. Fri Mar 20, noon–3pm & 7pm–11.30pm. Jumeirah Al Qasr. atrangidubai.com
Asateer Tent at Atlantis, The Palm
For the first time ever, Asateer is doing Eid lunch — not just dinner. Think luxury buffet, live entertainment, a kids' corner, and a family photo station. If you've got the whole crew in town, this is your play.
Dhs300. Mar 20–21, noon–6pm. Atlantis, The Palm. atlantis.com
Mama Shelter — Eid Brunch
Saturday March 21, Mama Shelter is going all-in with a family-friendly buffet brunch from Dhs199. Live grilling stations, skewers, kebabs, and a dessert table that'll test your willpower. The vibe here is always easy and fun — no pretence, just good food.
From Dhs199. Sat Mar 21. Mama Shelter.
Mimi Kakushi — DIFC
Running a limited-time Eid menu alongside the regular à la carte — the highlights are braised beef short rib, marinated lamb striploin, and a hojicha tiramisu that sounds like it has no business being that good. Open daily noon–2am through Eid.
Prices vary. Open daily noon–2am. Four Seasons DIFC. mimikakushi.ae
Clap — DIFC
The Dhs130 all-day lunch menu is running noon onwards on weekdays until March 20. Pair that with 30% off the à la carte menu and discounted drinks from 4.30pm, and you've got a very compelling reason to take a long lunch in Gate Village.
Open Tue–Fri noon–3am. DIFC Gate Village. claprestaurant.com
KIRA — Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
KIRA's Hirugami lunch menu (one soup, two starters, a main) is available all the way until 5pm on weekdays for Dhs255. The space is gorgeous, the food is precise, and having until 5pm to show up means you can actually enjoy it without rushing.
Dhs255. Mon–Fri noon–5pm. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. kira-restaurant.com
Solutions Leisure's Neighbourhood Series — Asia Asia, Papas & Ula
Two courses for Dhs175, three for Dhs200 across all three. If you're a Solutions Rewards member, throw in a free coffee. Asia Asia covers Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. Papas is at the InterContinental Marina. Ula is beachside at Dukes The Palm. Same price, different vibes — take your pick based on your mood.
Dhs175 (two courses) / Dhs200 (three courses). Various locations.
Eugène Eugène — Mall of the Emirates
The business lunch has been extended to weekends — a main and dessert (or starter and main) for Dhs105, or all three courses for Dhs125. Also available on Deliveroo if you're not feeling the mall. Daily, noon–3pm.
Dhs105 (two courses) / Dhs125 (three courses). Mall of the Emirates. eugeneeugene.ae
Bla Bla — JBR
Breakfast from Dhs59 at A Casa Restaurant, with weekend service extended until 2pm. There's nothing glamorous about this — it's just solid, affordable food in the morning when you want it. The kind of deal you use on a slow Saturday.
From Dhs59. Mon–Fri 9am–noon, Sat–Sun 9am–2pm. JBR. blabladubai.ae
CQ French Brasserie — JLT & Barsha Heights
For the entirety of March, their ladies' night runs every single day, all day. Dhs141 gets you a main course from a special menu and free-flowing grape. Every. Day. Both locations (Mövenpick JLT and Grand Millennium Barsha Heights).
Dhs141. Daily, all day through March. cqbrasserie.com
Son of a Fish — Dubai Harbour
30% off the entire à la carte menu — food and drinks — but only until March 18. If you're reading this today, you've got a narrow window. Go.
Until Wed Mar 18. Open daily 1pm–11pm. Dubai Harbour. sonofafishdubai.com
Nikki Beach — Pearl Jumeirah
Dine at the restaurant and unlock complimentary pool and beach access, plus 20% off food and drinks when you're waterside. Available Tuesday through Friday. This is the kind of deal where the "deal" is really just the excuse to spend a day doing exactly what you should be doing in this city.
Prices vary. Tue–Fri. Pearl Jumeirah. nikkibeach.com
Gigi — J1 Beach
Not a new deal, but worth flagging right now: sit down for a meal at Gigi and your sunbed cost (Dhs400) is fully redeemable on food and drinks. Italian food, private beach, Bellini bar. If you've been putting off a J1 Beach day, this is your sign.
Dhs400 (fully redeemable on F&B). Open daily 10am–1am. J1 Beach, La Mer. gigi-restaurant.com/dubai
LahKee x Digg It — Al Safa
Not a deal per se, but a limited-time collab worth knowing about. LahKee and vintage store Digg It have teamed up to celebrate 90s street culture, and there's a special dish on the menu all month — a Balkan-inspired Pljeskavica with charred Angus beef, crisp greens, and LahKee's signature ajvar in flatbread. If you know, you know.
Open daily noon–10pm. Al Safa 1. @lahkee8
This city runs on its restaurants. They're what make Dubai feel like home, not just a skyline. If you're here, if you're staying, show up for them — especially right now. Book a table, bring your friends, and tip well.
Eid Mubarak from your friends at Yenta.
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