NEWS

Summer in the UAE has never been about pressing pause. It simply comes with a different rhythm. As the city settles into slower mornings and longer evenings, spontaneous dinner plans replace brunches, favourite restaurants become welcome escapes from the heat, and catching up over great food becomes one of the simplest ways to make the most of the season.

Time Out Market Dubai, the food and cultural market bringing the best of the city together under one roof hosts the August edition of its guest-favourite Sip & Paint experience on Sunday 30th August, from 4pm to 6pm.

In a city where deciding where to eat can sometimes be harder than deciding what to eat, The Strand Craft Kitchen is making the weekly dining dilemma a little easier.

At 45 Bistro, Syrniki makes the case for breakfast with substance. The Eastern European favourite is built around cottage cheese rather than a classic pancake batter, giving it a naturally protein-rich base and a more substantial feel. That is part of the reason Syrniki has long had a place beyond the home kitchen, with athletes and gym-goers drawn to it as a breakfast or post-training dish that does not rely on processed protein powders.

Noren will officially open its doors in Jumeirah Lakes Towers at the end of the month, marking the first independent restaurant from Ilir Caushi and Pawel Kazanowski. 

Naughty Pizza is celebrating its second anniversary at The Market Island, Dubai Festival City, with 30% off for customers, marking two years of serving its Italian-inspired pizzas at one of Dubai’s popular dining destinations.

Following its annual summer pause, award-winning restaurant Pierre’s TT at InterContinental Dubai Festival City is reopening its doors and raising a glass to Dubai. To celebrate the return and welcome back guests who have been away over the summer, the restaurant will offer every guest a complimentary glass of French bubbles, or a non-alcoholic alternative, from Thursday 3^rd to Saturday 5^th September.

Take your midday break to the next level with the  Business Lunch at Origins, located in the stylish Vida Dubai Mall. Available daily from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm, this 3-course dining experience is designed to impress. Whether you’re meeting clients, catching up with colleagues, or simply in need of a mid-day escape, Origins offers a sophisticated yet relaxed setting to enjoy a curated menu full of fresh, vibrant flavours.

Novikov Café at Dubai Mall is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day with a thoughtful gesture for the women of the UAE.

A bold new ramen destination is preparing to arrive in Jumeirah. Tora Tora, a modern Japanese ramen house inspired by the flavour, movement and energy of Japanese street culture, is set to open at Dubai’s new First Avenue Mall Jumeirah later this year.