This weekend we are making it all about food and drinks as we bring you the latest deals and openings across the city. Bon Appétit.
Catch of the day
Kick off your weekend at Cove Beach Dubai where you can sample the freshest seafood every Thursday from 7pm to 11am. Hosted in restaurant Two.0, Thursday’s Catch’ includes freshly caught shellfish, whole fish and more, served with accompaniments. There’s an indulgent mixed seafood platter for three people priced at Dhs600 as well as a two-course set menu at Dhs270 per person. Call +971 (0) 50 454 6920 or emailing info@covebeach.com for booking and remember to use Uber code “CoveBeach40” for 40 per cent off fares to and from Cove Beach Dubai.
Spa and cocktails
Just in case you needed another excuse to get together with the girls, Antika Bar has partnered with the Address Dubai Mall to offer a Dhs150 voucher to all female guests, redeemable on any service or treatment at the luxurious Spa. All you have to do is book a table, enjoy the evening and then spend the next day recovering in a calm sanctuary. Antika Bar is located on Floor 1, Al Fattan Currency House and you can call 050 735 9177 or 050 972 9177 for bookings.
Afternoon delight
No one does afternoon tea like the Brits so start your weekend early with Gordon Ramsay who will take you on a new experience at Hell’s Kitchen, located in Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai. Celebrating the best of British cooking, the leisurely two-hour extravaganza includes rounds of classic finger sandwiches and freshly baked cakes, desserts and fluffy scones with free-flowing coffees, teas and juices. Available every Sunday to Thursday from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, with prices starting at Dhs185 per person, it’s the perfect excuse to take a half-day on Thursday.
Late-night feast
1 OAK Restaurant and Loungeat JW Marriott Marquis has reopened with a late-night feast like no other. From 10pm, you can indulge in tempting dishes like truffle grilled cheese sandwich and chicken burger with a side of cocktails while the DJ spins the best of R&B, hip-hop and afro-beats.
A day in Mykonos
If travel is not an option this summer, then Avli by tashas is offering you a taste of Greece with it’s newest dishes. Available for lunch and dinner, dig into Beef Tartare with Koulouri Wafers, Loukouma Bombesstuffed with crab and mozzarella cheese, Octopus Stifado and more. If you’re booking for lunch, take advantage of the set menu priced at Dhs120 each.
Health boost
Blending traditional French cooking with a modern flair, Cassette will be regularly introducing seasonal menus to bring you the freshest and the most nutritional options in town. Available until August 20, tuck into one of the three dishes from the special menu that will help you feel great on both the inside and the outside. Choose from Tropical Acai packed with fresh fruit and topped with granola; Caesar The Vegan loaded with kale, asparagus and avocado to build up the immune system; or Vegan Breakfast Skillet consisting of spinach, paprika, parsley and lemon. Who knew healthy could taste so good?