What happened this weekend? – BBC Middle Eastern Food
What happened this weekend? – BBC Middle Eastern Food
From Italian dining affairs to French ladies nights and enticing summer deals, here are our recommendations for all things exciting in the UAE
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Inspired by the philosophy of bello, buono e ben fatto, LARTE is a bistro-style restaurant that combines modern Italian design, culinary innovation and artistic expression. LARTE is more than just your typical Italian restaurant. It’s a lifestyle idea, an entertainment venue that combines restaurants with unique design and draws inspiration from fashion and art to create vibrant, gorgeous interiors with quirky art installations and plenty of quirky Design objects.
LARTE has launched two summer promotions, “Pizza All You Can”, from AED 145 per person on Friday for any 3 hours a day, and “Weekend Dinner Buffet” from AED 119 per person, from 7pm , to experience the best of Italian cuisine. Provided in all senses.
call +9714 581 6870. Visit website or Instagram
Armani/Mediterranean
Enjoy the bounty of the sea in Armani/Mediterraneo as if you were on the Mediterranean coast. From France to the Levant, the venue is celebrating all kinds of delicious fish. Imagine the abundance of food you’ll find at their chilled seafood station, including oysters, clams, tiger prawns, lobster tails, blue crabs and more.
Plus, you don’t need a treasure map to find their popular entrees like surf and turf, creamed cod, stuffed squid, seafood paella, and their daily grilled fish (there are five different varieties).
Friday 6:30-10pm. AED 349 per person (food only). Call +9714 888 3666 and visit website or Instagram
iris
Iris Sunsets is the ideal way to end the week. Relax, mingle and sip on an Iris’ Sunset drink. Enjoy live entertainment by a vibrant brass band and music by Kaan Altinbilek. Try a variety of tapas every Friday along with the Iris Sunset Menu concoction, free-flow grapes and hops.
Friday 5pm to 8pm. AED250 per person (selected snacks + two hours of free flow). Call +9714 334 3355 and visit website or Instagram
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Looking for a summer haven full of modern luxury, turquoise waters and breathtaking views? Don’t miss the chance to book a stay at this island haven. Treat yourself and your loved ones on a relaxing beach vacation with their amazing “Stay 3, Pay 2” offer.
The resort is adjacent to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and just minutes from the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Corniche. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, this stylish resort offers stunning views of the white sandy beach and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club from both the restaurant and the rooms.
Rooms start from AED650.Call +9712 407 1234 and visit website or Instagram.
W Yas Island
Backed by a passion for taste and variety, the ultra-stylish W Yas Island garage in Abu Dhabi offers the ultimate indulgence. Inspired by the W Hotels’ famous 24/7 attitude, the 24-7 menu includes each of the five unique cuisines in this culinary wonderland. Experience a variety of dishes served in a shared style to keep up with the diverse styles of the garage.
The summer fun doesn’t stop there, Garage’s team has partnered with Mattar Farm to organize its first official pop-up store in Abu Dhabi. Mattar Farm’s goal is to bring bacon to all regions and spread their love of bacon to a wider fan base.
every day from From now until July 31st 6pm to 10:30pm. From AED 90 per person. Mattar Farms food can also be found on the A la Carte menu (Saturday BIG – except during brunch). Call +9712 656 0000 or +97150 642 1011.access website or Instagram
Harbour Bar
Ladies, gather your female friends and make your Monday night even better. The chic Mediterranean destination Bar du Port from leading hotel group Addmind kicks off your week in style with a dreamy ladies night called La Follie du Lundi (Monday Madness).
Bar Du Port combines the effortless charm of the Ligurian Riviera, the glamour and playfulness of the Cote d’Azur and the subtle simplicity of the Greek islands. The menu offers French dishes, from snails in pink garlic and seasoned herb butter to Gillardeau oysters n°2 and Angus beef carpaccio.
Begins Monday at 8pm.Call +9715 969 9820 and visit website or Instagram.
beach gazebo
Enjoy summer at Pavilion at the Beach, where six licensed restaurants—Akiba Dori, Buur, Claw BBQ, Eataly at the Beach, Hurricane’s Grill & Bar, and La Mezcaleria—will host a variety of events through September 4 Activity. This 60,000 square foot retail space is air-conditioned and developed by Merex Investment at The Beach. It has the latest deals on Ladies Night, Happy Hour, Brunch, 2-for-1 deals, Taco Night and live entertainment to keep customers looking forward to every day this summer.
Six restaurants serving cuisines from different countries and with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf are ideal places for locals and tourists to unwind after a day at the beach. Ideally located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, this venue offers a variety of Dubai’s best dining options, with plenty of outdoor and indoor space, making it a great weekend spot for families and friends.
Call +9714 590 5090 and visit website or Instagram
W Palm Jumeirah
Summer dining is even more lively with these great deals at W Dubai, The Palm. If you’re an Italian food lover and ready for the “sweet life,” the resort’s award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant, Torno Subito, is making waves with LAB by Torno Subito. This great deal is available every Wednesday 6th at 8pm for AED 399 per person including shared menu and special drink pairings.
Latin lovers can enjoy juicy Chino Latin food and drinks at SoBe. Special “Charola” deals from AED 299 per person, Sunday to Friday, 7pm-9pm.
If that’s not tempting enough, and if you want to try your luck, head to Akira Back, a Japanese restaurant with the best of Korea, for something special: Lucky Number at Akira Back Lounge. Don’t miss out on this fun night from 7pm to 11pm Tuesday to Sunday, prices start from AED 111 per person.
Call +9714 245 5800. Visit the website or Instagram