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With four outposts of Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai alone, there's always a wide array of F&B offerings to take advantage of. Here, we reveal some of our favourites.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
The ultimate address of open-flame cooking techniques, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is hosting its Backyard Brunch every Saturday from 12:30pm to 4pm, serving a feast accented with unbeatable views of both Burj Khalifa and Dubai Canal alongside live music. As for what's on the menu? An unlimited amount of small plates ranging from smoked meats to marinated seafood and even coal-roasted vegetables for plant-based barbeque enthusiasts. Elsewhere, new live stations and a bigger, better seafood and oyster bar await. And for those who don't want the party to end, your drinks package can be extended until 6pm for just AED 175. The Backyard Brunch starts at AED 395.
Priced at AED 149, SHE Night takes place between 7pm and 10pm every Thursday at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar. Enjoy three ladies' night drinks and a choice of two dishes from the SHE menu along with live entertainment and shisha, while spending your night on the terrace that overlooks Dubai Canal and boasts breathtaking views. And for only AED 30, you can upgrade your package to go for a special shisha instead.
Sunset sessions at FireLake terrace come highly recommended, complete with a thoughtfully crafted menu of small plates (priced AED 35 to AED 55) and selected beverages (AED 35). Served daily from 4pm to 7pm, dishes include FireLake favourites such as oysters, edamame and fried chicken sliders, while beverages include hops and grapes. Sunsets never looked – or tasted – this good.
GO: Email firelake.waterfront.dubai@radissonblu.com or call 04 249 7800 for reservations and more information.
Makar at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
For a night out with friends, head to Scottish lounge Makar, stepping into a Highlands-inspired world unlike anything else in the city. Take a seat in one of the plush leather lounge chairs, settle in, and browse an extensive menu of spirits and cocktails. Here, Happy Hour takes place from 4pm to 8pm, with selected drinks priced at only AED 35. The Burger and Beer deal, meanwhile, entails a Makar house burger or chicken burger along with a beer for only AED 75.
The Hops & Wings deal caters to football fans, pairing 12 chicken wings and three bottles of hops for AED 149 during the big game, starting from kick-off to the final whistle – Makar will ensure your bucket of beers is never empty. Similarly, the Beer Bucket Deal serves five bottled beers for AED 175.
GO: Email makar.waterfront.dubai@radissonblu.com or call 056 404 4169 for reservations and more information.
BAI Bar & Terrace at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View
Comfortable seating, small bites and creative cocktails collide at BAI Bar & Terrace, where Gents Night – every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm – indulges the gents with complimentary shisha when you spend AED 99 on anything from the menu. Here, one main and five house beverages are priced at AED 150, while one main and two hours of unlimited house beverages are priced at AED 179. You can even enjoy unlimited prosecco by upgrading your package for an additional AED 55. The evening also features live music from Olwyn Murry.
Billy's Brunch at BAI Bar & Terrace takes place every Saturday from 12pm to 5pm, serving a menu of refined bar food, free-flowing drinks, a live band, and great views. Starting at AED 295, each brunch includes small plates, a choice of main, and sharing desserts. Ladies' Night, meanwhile, takes place every Friday, accenting three complimentary drinks with tunes spun by a DJ. Ladies get three bar snacks and unlimited house beverages for two hours for only AED 179, with an additional AED 75 upgrading your package to include unlimited prosecco.
GO: Email bai.canalview.dubai@radissonblu.com or call 056 995 8210 for reservations and more information.