Where to dine in style this season in Dubai.
If Dubai’s summer heat is turning you into a hermit, allow us to tempt you out with a roundup of the city’s most exquisite seasonal dining experiences — from MICHELIN-level Korean artistry to lavender-kissed Provençal brunches. These culinary escapades are not just meals, they’re moments — designed for gourmands, wanderlusters, and anyone who believes dinner should come with a side of storytelling.
HANU x Robin Höfer: A Korean-European Masterpiece
Where: HANU, St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
When: 21 June | Two seatings: 6PM & 9PM
Price: AED 750 per person (limited to 10 guests per seating)
Bookings: +971 4 278 4844 | reservations@hanu-restaurant.com
Korean tradition meets modern European finesse in an extraordinary one-night-only collab between HANU’s Chef Kyung Soo Moon and acclaimed chef Robin Höfer (of Ossiano and MICHELIN fame). The result? A 12-course tasting menu that’s more art exhibit than dinner. Expect dishes like Golden Egg with Sago Pearls, Patagonian Toothfish Tempura, and Kobe Striploin glazed in Galbi. Held at HANU’s intimate Chef’s Table, this is fine dining’s answer to front-row seats at fashion week.
DRIFT’s Riviera Brunch: Summer in St. Tropez
Where: DRIFT Restaurant, One&Only Royal Mirage
When: 28 June, 26 July, 30 August, 27 September | From 12PM
Price: AED 350 (Soft), AED 480 (House), AED 625 (Premium)
Bookings: info@driftbeachdubai.com | 04 315 2200
Buckle up for a sensory trip to the South of France without leaving the Dubai Marina. DRIFT’s Riviera Brunch transforms Provençal market charm into a stylish, air-conditioned affair — complete with lavender-scented interiors and French flair. Think Beetroot-cured Salmon, Sea Bass en Papillote, and pass-around oysters — all served to live music and expertly crafted cocktails. With only four dates on the calendar, this is your ultimate summer Saturday escape.
Eugène Eugène: Brunch in a French Greenhouse
Where: 2nd Floor, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates
When: Sunday 15 June | 12PM–4PM
Price: From AED 325 for 3-hour packages
Bookings: +971 4 379 8963 | book@eugeneeugene.ae
Step into a sun-drenched sanctuary where Riviera dreams come to life — minus the passport control. Eugène Eugène’s one-off brunch channels lazy lunches under olive trees, with classics like Salade Niçoise, bouillabaisse, Toulouse sausage, and stuffed tomatoes. Live French music and kids’ activities round out the charm. It’s the ultimate Sunday reset with serious Côte d’Azur vibes.
Siena: Three-Course Italian Chic with a View
Where: Siena, Grosvenor House Dubai
When: Daily from 6PM–11:30PM | Until 31 August
Price: From AED 150
Bookings: Direct via hotel or restaurant email
Looking for a fuss-free evening with flavour and flair? Siena’s set menu is a love letter to Italian simplicity — with antipasti like Crocché di Parmigiana, mains like Cacio e Pepe or Pizza Margherita, and dreamy desserts like peach cheesecake or melon sorbet. Add in sweeping Dubai Marina views and you’ve got yourself a summer night well spent — for less than a new bikini.
Bastion’s Riviera Experience: Four Courses, Endless Charm
Where: Bastion, 25th Floor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
When: Daily from 6PM–10:30PM
Price: AED 395 per person (alcohol and mocktail pairings available)
Bookings: Visit Jumeirah.com or contact Bastion directly
Bastion’s Riviera Experience is your passport to a sun-soaked French feast without breaking a sweat. With views of Burj Al Arab and a menu bursting with the likes of Langoustine Risotto, Bouillabaisse, and Limoncello Cake, each dish is expertly paired with a wine or mocktail. It’s refined, romantic, and ridiculously delicious — perfect for date night or dinner with your favourite Francophile.
From high-concept collaborations to brunches that transport you across continents, Dubai’s summer dining scene is hotter (and tastier) than ever. Book quickly — the seats are limited, the menus exclusive, and the memories? Absolutely unforgettable.
Bon appétit, habibis.
