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One year ago, Kima Izakaya opened with a very simple idea: to build the kind of restaurant its founders would genuinely want to go to themselves.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the city’s key cultural and lifestyle hub, is home to an array of homegrown and global restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines and set menus.

Visitors to Rowley’s in DIFC now have a new reason to stay a little longer. The popular steak and fries restaurant has transformed its former Tap Line space into The Fox’s Arms, a new pub-inspired venue serving drinks, classic comfort food and a more relaxed social experience throughout the day and evening. 

Nestled along the shores of Dubai Creek at Dubai Creek Resort, Boardwalk offers a relaxed waterfront dining experience inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean. Even as temperatures rise, guests can continue to enjoy the restaurant’s bright indoor ambience overlooking the marina and Dubai Creek, while savouring fresh seafood, handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and classic Mediterranean dishes.

Oventine by Al Safadi just launched its new summer menu across its Business Bay and Motor City locations, and there are some seriously good new additions worth shouting about. The menu stays true to Oventine’s signature oven-first approach – fresh, fast-casual Levantine food built around artisanal dough – but this season brings a bold new lineup alongside the classics.

Experience the vibrant spirit of Bangkok in the heart of Downtown Dubai at Thiptara, with stunning views of the Dubai Fountain and the mesmerizing Burj Khalifa. An unforgettable evenings unfold, delight in a 3 or 4 course Thai sharing menu, crafted for couples and small groups, bringing together bold flavors, elegant presentation, and warm Thai hospitality.

At At.mosphere, Le Cloud Brunch rises far above the expected, set on the 122nd floor where the city feels distant and almost imagined. Guests are welcomed into a sky-high setting defined by soft light, sweeping skyline views and a relaxed atmosphere. A place to unwind after a long week, enjoy good food, and settle into music that carries you through a seamless escape above the city.

This summer, GITANO Dubai at J1 Beach is turning up the heat and rewarding guests for it. Launched on 23rd May, the beachfront hotspot is introducing an all-new Saturday brunch experience where Dubai’s summer temperatures become part of the offering itself, blending elevated Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine, Riviera-inspired glamour, live music and laidback beachside energy every Saturday from 1PM to 4PM.

Few places capture the magic of Dubai after dark quite like At.mosphere. As the city sparkles beneath a canopy of lights and the skyline fades into the distance, the iconic restaurant offers a perspective that never loses its allure. Elevated in every sense, dinner here comes with a certain panache that is simply incomparable, where exceptional dining, impeccable service, and a dazzling setting converge high above the city.

Lana Lusa at SO/ Uptown Dubai introduces CASA LUSA, a new Saturday brunch concept rooted in the spirit of Mediterranean hospitality. Launching this Saturday, June 6, Casa Lusa runs weekly from 1pm to 5pm, offering guests a long-table experience that moves naturally from lunch into late-afternoon celebration.