Catch the Golden Hour at Maison Goose x DRIFT Beach
For a sunset plan that is divinely serene, Maison Goose has taken over DRIFT Beach with a French Riviera–inspired concept designed. The space has been reimagined with coastal touches, curated music and a relaxed. Guests can settle into the Sea Lounge for à la carte bites and cocktails, book the more intimate Maison Goose Boat Experience, or opt for the private Altius Villa for something more exclusive. Inspired by the global GREY GOOSE campaign, the Dubai activation features the Le Zoé Spritz, a thoughtfully curated signature serve by Oscar-winning actor Zoe
Saldaña, now available on the Maison Goose menu at DRIFT.
Where: DRIFT Beach, One&Only Royal Mirage
When: Daily, 4 to 9 pm
Price: Maison Goose Sea Lounge: À la carte, Maison Goose Boat Experience starting from 2,000 AED
For more information, visit www.driftbeach.com or call +971 50 189 5738
Unwind at Dreamworks Spa
For a low-effort, relaxing weekend plan, Dreamworks Spa at Aykon City is a solid go-to. Tucked just off Sheikh Zayed Road, the spa is popular with professionals and residents from nearby neighbourhoods looking to properly switch off. The Balinese Massage is a crowd favourite for full-body relaxation, while the deeper Muscle Melt treatment focuses on easing tight spots and improving mobility. Expect treatments designed to ease tension and improve mobility, followed by access to steam rooms and relaxation areas.
Where: DAMAC Maison Aykon City Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
When: Daily, 12pm to 10pm
For reservations or more details, visit www.dreamworks.ae or call 8006277243
Make a Guilt-Free Sweet Stop at Keto Kartel
Curated for those embracing a “new year, better choices” approach, Keto Kartel offers an elevated take on wellness that feels effortless. The DIFC café is known for its sugar-free, gluten-free desserts and breads that still feel indulgent. Its artisanal dessert selection features creations such as Strawberry Fraisier, Pista Cube and The Sinner, each designed to deliver the richness and satisfaction expected of classic sweet treats, thoughtfully reimagined without sugar or gluten. For those drawn to bolder profiles, Red Dead Raspberry and Matcha Dust stand out for their creativity and mindful composition.
Where: Al Murooj Complex, DIFC
When: Daily, 8 am to10pm
For more information and online orders, visit keto-kartel.com
Dine with a Purpose at Querida
In recognition of World Cancer Day, Querida, the homegrown Mexican restaurant known for its bold flavours, is pledging 10% of all revenue generated on the day to support the ongoing efforts in cancer awareness, education and early detection. It’s a simple way for guests to give back, one meal at a time and be a part of a collective effort to support a cause that touches so many lives.
Where: Al Barsha First
When: 4th February
For more information, visit, www.queridadxb.com
Try KIGO’s New Spring Kaiseki Menu
For a special-occasion dinner rooted in seasonality, KIGO at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre is introducing a new Spring Kaiseki menu by Head Chef Akinori Tanigawa. The multi-course experience reflects the subtle shift from winter to spring through carefully chosen Japanese ingredients, including seasonal mountain vegetables, rare Ōmi wagyu and the highly sought-after Mitsuoka “Kiwami” strawberry. Expect a thoughtfully paced progression of dishes, from delicately prepared seafood and sashimi to a Saikyo miso–grilled Ōmi beef main, finishing with refined Japanese sweets and matcha.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
When: Available from 5th February every day except Tuesdays, with seating at 6pm, 7pm and 9pm
Price: AED 2,500 per person for twelve-course menu and AED 2,000 per person for eight-course menu based on availability
For reservations and more information, email kigo.dubaidifc@fourseasons.com, call +971 4 506 0388 or visit www.kigodubai.com
Try the Silk Road Lunch or Dinner at East 14
If you’re in the mood for a leisurely buffet with a view, East 14 at Ciel Dubai Marina is worth bookmarking. Set against sweeping views of the city, the venue offers dynamic dining options designed for relaxed lunches, elevated evenings, and memorable gatherings by the Dubai Marina waterfront. The Silk Road Lunch is ideal for business meetings or relaxed lunches, while the evening Journey to the Orient brings live stations and a wider spread of signature favourites, creating an elevated buffet dinner experience set against the illuminated Marina skyline.
Where: Ciel Dubai Marina
When: Silk Road Lunch, Daily, 12:30 to 3pm, Journey to the Orient Dinner, Daily, 6:30 to10:30pm
Price: Silk Road Lunch AED 149, including soft beverages, Journey to the Orient Dinner AED 179, including soft beverages
Note: Available until 16 February, advance booking recommended
For reservations and more information, visit www.vignettecollectionhotels.com/cieldubai
Start Your Weekend with Konjiki’s Japanese Breakfast
For a calm yet considered start to the weekend, Konjiki Hototogisu at Palm Jumeirah Mall has introduced a new Japanese-inspired breakfast menu, served exclusively from Friday to Sunday. Best known for its Michelin Bib Gourmand–recognised ramen, the Tokyo-born restaurant brings the same balance and precision to mornings with a relaxed, family-friendly offering. Guests can opt for thoughtfully reworked breakfast classics or a build-your-own Breakfast Bento, a modern take on the traditional Japanese format featuring a choice of main, soup, salad and sides. Expect fresh flavours, clean presentation and a quietly refined atmosphere, ideal for slow mornings done properly.
Where: Konjiki Hototogisu, Palm Jumeirah Mall
When: Friday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Price: Breakfast mains from AED 48, Breakfast Bento from AED 65
For more information, visit www.konjiki.ae
Breakfast Decadence at At.mosphere
Guests can rise to a morning like no other at At.mosphere Lounge & Bar, 442 metres above Dubai, where the city unfolds in every direction as it awakens below. From this rarefied height, the skyline becomes a living panorama, wrapping the dining room in light, movement, and scale. Breakfast here is a curated journey of taste and elegance, from golden Viennoiserie and vibrant fruit platters to artisanal charcuterie, European cheeses, and creamy yoghurts. Each signature dish, whether a perfectly cooked egg, an inventive morning moussaka, or a Bruxelloise waffle crowned with Chantilly cream, is designed to delight the senses while the world stretches endlessly beyond the windows.
Guests can choose to enhance the experience with free-flowing Mimosas, turning each bite, sip, and sweeping glance across the city into a moment of pure indulgence. Here, mornings are shaped by flavour, refinement, and a truly immersive sense of place, where the menu and the 360-degree views converge to create an impression that lingers long after the city has fully come to life.
Where: At.mosphere Lounge & Bar, Burj Khalifa
When: 7 am to 12 pm
Price: AED 450 per person, AED 600 per person with free-flowing Mimosas
