Roberto’s, one of Dubai’s most established homegrown Italian restaurants, is preparing to reopen in DIFC in January 2026 with a renewed direction that reconnects the brand with its origins and its place within the city’s dining community. Anchored in the neighbourhood since 2012, the restaurant will enter its next chapter with the perspective of a venue that has grown alongside the city’s evolving tastes.
Dubai is known as a global icon of luxury, innovation, and rapid development. Every year, millions of tourists and professionals from around the world arrive in this futuristic city in search of business opportunities, entertainment, and a better lifestyle. What makes Dubai truly unique is not just its stunning skyscrapers and advanced infrastructure, but also its growing focus on health, fitness, and wellbeing. Over the past few years, wellness services—including massage therapy, spa treatments, and fitness programs—have become a major part of daily life for Dubai residents.
This festive season, celebrate Christmas with a touch of sophistication and sky-high style at OAnjo, Dubai’s elegant rooftop restaurant where Japanese culinary artistry meets the vibrant spirit of Peruvian flavours. With panoramic skyline views and a specially curated three-course festive menu, OAnjo invites guests to experience the true spirit of Christmas — refined, joyful, and unforgettable.
FYTE Hospitality, the culinary group behind the acclaimed Kokoro restaurant, announces the opening of Window — its newest chef-driven concept launching in January 2026 at Alserkal Avenue. Rooted in warmth, craft, and community, Window introduces a contemporary take on live-fire cooking, where simplicity, smoke, and seasonality shape an honest, premium-casual dining experience.
Carnival by Trèsind invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a vibrant, flavour-forward festive dining experience at one of Dubai’s most energetic culinary destinations. Curated by Chef Rahil Aga, the special Christmas menu features inventive dishes, handcrafted beverages, and a lively entertainment program designed to elevate gatherings for families, friends, and corporate groups alike.
This UAE National Day, Blume invites guests to come together in celebration of unity, connection, and flavour. On 2 December, from 12 PM to 6 PM, both Blume Dubai Mall and Blume Dubai Marina will mark the UAE’s 54th anniversary with a special gesture for everyone who calls the country home, 54% off the total bill for UAE nationals and 15% off for expatriate guests. Guests can simply present a valid Emirates ID to redeem the offer.
Get ready to turn up the volume and feel the rhythm — Rodeo Drive Sheikh Zayed Road is throwing The Brooklyn Block Party on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, promising a night bursting with music, flavour, and unmissable energy.
Carluccio’s is giving Dubai’s dining scene a Roman twist with the launch of Pinsa Romana, an ancient Italian recipe reinvented for modern tastes. Light, crisp, and delicately airy, this limited-time menu celebrates the beauty of Italian simplicity with a contemporary flair, with prices starting from AED 84.
Viceroy’s Table is inviting Dubai’s professionals and lunch-goers to take a proper midday pause with the launch of its new Business Lunch, available Monday to Saturday, between 12 PM and 4 PM. The restaurant is redefining the city’s workday dining with a menu crafted to nourish, delight, and recharge.
For AED 100, guests can choose from a curated selection of starters, mains, and desserts, each thoughtfully designed to deliver bold flavors. Vegetarian options include Four Cheese Chili Bomb, Patti Samosa, Edamame Kebab, and Paneer Peshawari, while non-vegetarians can indulge in Smoked Fish Salad, Chapli Kebab, Viceroy’s Chicken Tikka, or Beef Pepper Fry.
Main courses cater to all tastes: from creamy Signature Makhni Lentils and Saag Paneer, to Velvet Paneer Masala and Subz Tarkari Biryani for vegetarian diners; or Begum’s Butter Chicken, Royal Taar Gosht, Signature Makhni Lentils, and House Special Biryani for non-vegetarians. Guests can finish their meal with a delectable dessert of Mini Gulab Delights, Mango Tres Leches, or Caramel Custard.
Whether it’s a well-deserved break between meetings or a chance to catch up with colleagues, Viceroy’s Table Business Lunch is designed to offer a moment of indulgence in the midst of a busy day. Each dish is served with care, offering the perfect balance of flavors to refresh the body and mind.
Take a moment, step away from the desk, and experience lunch done right at Viceroy’s Table. For reservations, please contact +971 565466600
After 23 years of firing up taste buds across the UAE, Nando’s is celebrating a milestone moment with the launch of its 23rd Casa at Nando’s JBR The Walk. The iconic Southern African brand, loved for its flame-grilled PERi-PERi, is set to celebrate the official grand opening of its new restaurant with a lively launch event on Monday, November 17, from 5 PM to 7 PM.
In the lead-up to the event, Barci, Nando’s cheeky mascot, will take over The Walk from November 10 to 13, spreading smiles, posing for photos, and handing out scratch-and-win cards that give fans the chance to win Nando’s exclusive goodies, from free menu items to signature sauce bottles and the ultimate prize of a free meal for four.
Adding even more sizzle to the festivities, guests of the event will witness a one-of-a-kind Nando’s Grill Off between Fernando Duarte, one of Nando’s founders, and Joe Masedi, the brand’s longest-serving head griller from South Africa. Taking place midway through the event, following the official ribbon and cake cutting ceremony, the friendly showdown promises to be a highlight moment for media and guests alike.
Since its soft opening earlier this summer, Nando’s JBR The Walk has become a go-to for beachside diners looking for bold flavours and upbeat vibes. Perfectly positioned along one of Dubai’s most popular promenades, the restaurant combines soulful food, vibrant interiors, and the warm, friendly energy that Nando’s is loved for.
“Since opening our JBR branch earlier this year, we’ve been blown away by the love and enthusiasm from our guests,” said George Kunnappally, Managing Director, Nando’s UAE. “This celebration is our way of saying thank you, bringing together great food, great vibes, and great people, just the way Nando’s does it best. Barci’s return makes it even more special, as we spread that signature PERi-PERi energy right in the heart of JBR”
The grand opening celebration will capture everything that makes Nando’s a UAE favourite, great food, great vibes, and great people, as the brand commemorates 23 years of PERi-PERi passion across the Emirates.
For more information about Nando’s UAE and all its locations, please visit www.nandos.ae.
