Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
It’s a new year, which means it’s a chance to try new things. Dubai is filled with concerts, new dining destinations, and plenty of entertainment options. Here are the best things to do in Dubai this week.
Monday 12 January
Dine at the newly opened Yu & Mi
Perched on the 36th floor of Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, Yu & Mi channels the cultural energy of 1960s Hong Kong with a two-part concept. Yu, meaning “jade,” is a lively bar where cocktails take centre stage. Mi, meaning “secret,” is a sleek dining room serving bold Cantonese and Sichuan flavours, reworked with a contemporary edge. Expect sharing starters like Crispy Duck Salad, King Crab Xiao Long Bao and Sichuan-glazed beef short ribs, before the tableside Peking Duck makes its ceremonial entrance. Dim sum trolleys roll through the room, while artisanal teas are prepared using the traditional Gong Fu Cha ritual.
GO: Follow @yuandmidubai on Instagram for more information.
Tuesday 13 January
Have lunch at La Petite Maison
The FACT award-winning La Petite Maison has refreshed its Business Lunch, spotlighting seasonal European produce with a menu that evolves throughout the year. Current highlights include Duck Confit, Grilled Sirloin, Quinoa Salad, Roasted Cod, Smoked Salmon Carpaccio and Warm Prawns. A tomato is placed at each table so diners can customise their tomato salad to suit their mood. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm. AED 135 (one starter and one main) or AED 180 (one starter, one main and one dessert).
GO: Visit https://lpmrestaurants.com for more information.
Wednesday 14 January
Dine at FZN by Björn Frantzén
Freshly awarded three MICHELIN Stars, FZN at Atlantis, The Palm delivers an intimate, 27-seat experience with 13 seats wrapped around the open kitchen, putting the chefs firmly in the spotlight. From acclaimed chef Björn Frantzén, the modern European tasting menu leans into Japanese and Nordic influences, with standout moments including chawanmushi with smoked beef broth, Duck BBQ with yuzu, and Kampot pepper paired with foie gras. Even the soundtrack is considered, with 300 songs curated by Björn himself, spanning Guns N’ Roses to The Smiths.
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
Thursday 15 January
Book dinner at a FACT award winner
Orfali Bros has been dominating headlines for its creative cuisine, and the trio has now added another FACT award-winning concept to its story. Three Bros is a playful 22-seat diner that taps into Syrian heritage with a dash of nostalgia and plenty of personality. Expect dishes like croquettes enriched with 18-month Comté and truffle mayo, Beef Cecina on pan con tomate, a marvellous Morel Chawanmushi, and buttery slices of otoro on toasted sourdough. The OB cheeseburger, with a Wagyu patty tucked into a soft Hokkaido bun, is already a signature.
GO: Follow @threebros_kitchen on Instagram for more information.
Friday 16 January
Try the beautiful business lunch at Zuma
Whether you’re dropping in for dinner, drinks or a midweek reset, the FACT award-winning Zuma remains a Dubai classic. The Ebisu business lunch includes miso soup, two starters and a main course from a menu of signature hits. Look out for Beef Tataki with truffle ponzu, Prawn and Black Cod Gyoza, Spicy Tuna Maki with yuzu tobiko, Grilled Chilean Seabass with red yuzu pepper, and Miso-marinated Black Cod Don Buri. Available Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 3pm. AED 159 per person.
GO: Call 04 425 5660 for more information.
Saturday 17 January
Dance the night away with Francis Mercier
Francis Mercier returns to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience with his Solèy party brand, transforming the open-air venue into a dancefloor by the sea. With the harbour on one side and the skyline on the other, expect a feel-good blend of Afro house, Latin house, deep house and soulful sounds, driven by percussion-heavy grooves and hands-in-the-air energy. With more than 400 million streams to his name, tracks like “Sauti,” “Premier Gaou,” and “Kamili” have become calling cards for his sunlit sound.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 18 January
Try the superb Sunday Roast at The Spaniel
Bluewaters Island favourite The Spaniel is serving up a proper Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Led by Chef Will Stanyer, guests can choose from Roast Beef (AED 135), Half Chicken (AED 125), Lamb Shank (AED 135) or Baked Celeriac (AED 95). Each comes with cauliflower cheese, carrot and swede mash, dripping roast potatoes, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. Available Sundays from 12pm.
GO: Follow @thespanieldxb on Instagram for more information.
