Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
With the FACT Dining Awards having just taken place and the festive season fast approaching, the dining scene is bursting with culinary adventures. So whether you want Burj, beach or brunch – we’ve got you covered this week in Dubai.
Monday 17 November
Dine at FACT’s Restaurant of the Year 2025
Dubai’s terrific Thai restaurant, Manāo, has gained a MICHELIN star and the title of FACT’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2025. The homegrown concept is brought to life by Chef Abhiraj Khatwani and his mentor, Chef Mohamad Orfali. The restaurant reimagines Thai cuisine through the lens of Abhiraj’s personal journey. After leaving the fine-dining world, the chef spent time in Udon Thani, learning from Thai locals and shaping his interpretation of Thai cuisine. The restaurant offers a tempting tasting menu featuring Grilled King Crab Shoulder, Lobster Khanom Krok and Sour Curry of Beef.
GO: Follow @manao_dubai on Instagram for more information.
Tuesday 18 November
Enjoy a four-hands dinner at a FACT award winner
Fresh from winning Best Italian Fine Dining Restaurant at the FACT Dining Awards Dubai, L’Amo Bistro del Mare hosts a one-night four-hands dinner. Executive Chef Alessandro Salvatico teams up with Jason Atherton of City Social Dubai for a six-course, ingredient-led menu that pairs refined Italian tradition with modern European technique. Expect seasonal produce, precise execution and polished service in Dubai Harbour. Available on Tuesday, 18 November from 7pm. AED 780 per person.
GO: Visit www.lamorestaurant.com for more information.
Wednesday 19 November
Try the Seiten Hekireki x SUSHISAMBA collab
SUSHISAMBA Dubai marks its fourth anniversary with a rare guest appearance from Tokyo’s cult Edomae counter, Sushi Seiten Hekireki. The members-only hotspot brings meticulous technique to the Palm Jumeirah skyline for one night only, woven into SUSHISAMBA’s bold, tri-cultural spirit. The tasting menu features seared bonito tataki and grilled tilefish with crisped scales, followed by a sequence of tuna cuts including akami, chutoro and seared otoro. Further highlights include sea urchin, seared blackthroat seaperch, freshwater eel and A5 Japanese wagyu striploin, closing with tuna futomaki and desserts like Samba Pop and Japanese Stone. Available on Wednesday, 19 November. AED 850 per person.
GO: Call 04 278 4888 for more information.
Thursday 20 November
See Deep Purple live in Dubai
Rock royalty takes over Coca-Cola Arena as Deep Purple plays its only Middle East show of the year. Formed in late-60s Britain and considered pioneers of hard rock, the band’s current lineup features Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride. Expect a career-spanning set packed with anthems including Black Night, Fireball, Hush, Smoke on the Water and Speed King. Deep Purple was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and their live prowess remains undimmed.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for more information.
Friday 21 November
Get glammed up at SEPHORiA
Beauty fans, this one is for you. SEPHORiA returns to Dubai with an immersive showcase at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai, bringing the best in makeup, skincare, haircare, nails and fragrance under one iconic dome. Meet celebrity makeup artists and creators, pick up pro tips, and dive into hands-on workshops focused on hair, scent and more. It is a high-energy celebration of trends, techniques and the newest launches across the Sephora universe.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Saturday 22 November
Experience Bongo’s Bingo
Dubai’s wildest bingo night heads outdoors as Bongo’s Bingo returns to Bla Bla Dubai after a summer sell-out. Co-founder and host Jonny Bongo leads the mayhem with mass sing-alongs, glow-stick dance-offs, throwback hits and wonderfully chaotic prizes. The global phenomenon began in Liverpool and has played everywhere from New York to Sydney, as well as at major UK festivals. Doors open from 6pm for a full-throttle 90s special by the beach.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 23 November
Marvel at Jon Batiste
Seven-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Jon Batiste returns to the stage with music from his new album Big Money. Fresh from a Super Bowl performance and global acclaim for Beethoven Blues and World Music Radio, the multi-instrumentalist brings his genre-blurring sound to Dubai Opera. Expect virtuosity, charisma and a joyous set that moves from jazz and soul to pop and beyond.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
