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Chalco’s Cantina is turning up the fiesta this Cinco de Mayo with two vibrant celebrations, bringing authentic Mexican flavors, lively energy, and bold cocktails to the heart of Dubai Marina.

Experience a vibrant fusion of Armenian and Middle Eastern flavours at VAGA, the striking dining destination on Bluewaters Island, set beneath the iconic Ain Dubai. Framed by sweeping waterfront views, VAGA invites guests to savour a series of thoughtfully curated daily experiences, each designed to elevate every visit into something effortlessly refined and memorable.

Sundays just got a whole lot more fun at Bruno’s Biergarten, where the lively outdoor venue at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach brings its signature energy to a Bavarian-style brunch designed for families, friends, and even furry companions. With its relaxed, pet-friendly setting and vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to round off the weekend.

Yalumba invites guests to gather for a lively, flavor-filled ANZAC Day Family Brunch on Sunday, 26 April 2026, with an afternoon designed to bring together great food, easygoing entertainment, and the spirit of togetherness that defines the occasion.

Sexy Fish Dubai introduces Omakase Tuesdays, a new weekly dining experience centred around its curated tasting menus. Designed to showcase the depth of its Japanese-inspired cuisine, the concept invites guests to enjoy a refined, sharing-style experience during both lunch and dinner. With tasting menus starting from AED 650, guests who purchase one menu will receive the second complimentary, making it ideal for couples or friends.

Some experiences are defined by where they take place. At.mosphere, perched on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, is one of them. For a limited time, five distinct moments trace the day’s passage, from sunrise to midnight, each tied to the rhythm of the city below. Priced at AED 122, the experience follows its setting with intention, offering the city from a perspective reserved for the rarest of visits.

Salmon Guru Dubai, the award winning Madrid born cocktail bar known for its boundary pushing approach to mixology, has introduced a new chapter in its experience-led offering. For the first time, the bar moves beyond standalone cocktails to unveil a dedicated food and drink pairing menu, bringing the bar and kitchen together in a more considered and immersive way.

Dubai is not a city where you want to figure things out after landing. Once you leave the airport, distances are long, the weather is intense, and relying on taxis or public transport can quickly become inconvenient.

Solara Evenings

Designed for discerning diners seeking both flexibility and finesse, Solara’s curated Mediterranean set menu offers a seamless balance of choice and indulgence.

This April, Maki & Ramen is set to shake up Dubai’s experiential dining scene with a month of interactive, high-energy experiences – from a sushi battleship game played at the table to a Level 8 spicy ramen challenge designed to test even the bravest spice lovers. Founded by award-winning Chef Teddy Lee, the UK-born brand has built a loyal following for its bold, flavour-led ramen and sushi, combining traditional Japanese techniques with a modern, inclusive dining experience. Now in Dubai, Maki & Ramen is inviting guests to go beyond the plate and into a dining experience defined by competition, heat, and highly shareable moments.