Dubai’s culinary scene never sleeps, and this summer, it’s serving up a feast of innovation and elegance. Whether you’re chasing MICHELIN-starred tasting menus, waterfront salad bowls, or glamorous dinner club experiences, the city’s top restaurants are offering curated menus that celebrate bold flavours, seasonal ingredients, and refined technique. Here’s your guide to the most exciting summer dining experiences across Dubai in 2025.
Khadak
At Khadak, Indian cuisine gets a contemporary twist during Dubai Summer Restaurant Week. The lunch menu features a two-course combination of Morel Cheese Kulcha with Truffle Butter and Guntur Butter Chicken, rounded off with a side of Jakhia Aloo. For dinner, the three-course offering includes Karari Kale Chaat, Moong Daal Gosht, and the signature Aamras Milkcake, a sweet finish to a bold culinary journey.
Price: AED 95 (Lunch), AED 150 (Dinner)
Location: Khadak,
Bellini Café
Bellini Café’s new salad bowl collection, Le Insalate d’Estate, brings Miami flair to Dubai’s Water Canal. Choose from the Tuna Bowl with farro and lemon-dressed fennel, the Curry Shrimp Bowl with Riso Venere and toasted almonds, or the Chicken Bowl with quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Each bowl is a light yet satisfying ode to summer simplicity.
Price: Starting from AED 85
Location: Bellini Café, Mr. C Residences, Jumeirah
Beefbar Dubai
Beefbar’s summer menu is a three-course celebration of international favourites. Start with Dragon Shrimps or Kobe & Angus Gyozas, move on to mains like Steak Frites or Chilean Sea Bass, and finish with a scoop of house-made Gelati or a rich Vanilla Cheesecake. For an elevated experience, opt for the wine pairing curated by expert sommeliers.
Price: AED 295 (food only), AED 420 (with wine pairing)
Location: Beefbar, Jumeirah Al Naseem
Jamavar Dubai
Jamavar’s à la carte summer selections are rooted in India’s diverse culinary heritage. Begin with Sabudana Truffle Khichdi or Chicken 65 with curd rice, then explore mains like Methi Mutter Malai or Alleppey Raw Mango Fish Curry. Desserts such as Gulab Jamun Tiramisu and Chocolate Bounty with cardamom ice cream offer a refined close to the meal.
Price: À la carte pricing
Location: Jamavar, Address Residences, Downtown Dubai
Raspoutine
Raspoutine’s caviar menu is pure indulgence. Start with a caviar bump on a Belgian waffle and salmon blinis, paired with two glasses of premium bubbly. For mains, choose between tenderloin or sea bass, both served with asparagus, French fries, and more caviar. It’s glamour on a plate.
Price: AED 400
Location: Raspoutine, DIFC
Riviera by Jean Imbert
Riviera’s summer dinner menu channels the Mediterranean coast with starters like burrata and veal tonnato, followed by mains of flank steak or grilled octopus. Dessert options include a decadent chocolate bowl, vanilla crème brûlée, or a refreshing red fruits and pistachio verrine. Add a glass of grape for a complete Riviera escape.
Price: AED 155 (dinner), AED 210 (with grape pairing)
Location: Riviera by Jean Imbert, The Lana, Dorchester Collection
CÉ LA VI
CÉ LA VI’s six-course tasting menu is a masterclass in modern gastronomy. Dishes like Wagyu Beef Tataki, Black Truffle Risotto, and Miso Chilean Sea Bass are paired with stunning views from the 54th floor. It’s a sensory experience that blends flavour, finesse, and skyline drama.
Price: AED 395
Location: CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View Hotel, Downtown Dubai
Ossiano
Ossiano’s Summer of Discovery menu is a six-course journey beneath the sea. Begin with oysters, Otoro Tuna Tartlet, and king crab, then move through Primavera Pea Panna Cotta, Mojama Pan Con Tomate, and cod fish in kombu oil. Langoustine with passionfruit jam leads into a choice of John Dory or Moroccan-Spiced Wagyu Beef. Dessert is a chocolate and almond sponge cake with ganache and mousse. Pair with mocktails or premium grape for the full experience.
Price: AED 750 (food only), AED 900 (with mocktails), AED 1,350 (with grape pairing)
Location: Ossiano, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
Studio Frantzen
At Studio Frantzén, enjoy a two-course dinner with options like veal steak tartare, seabass ceviche, baby chicken, or Angus beef striploin.
Price: AED 275
Location: Atlantis The Palm
Ling Ling
Ling Ling offers a three-course Asian-inspired menu featuring miso-roasted eggplant and crispy duck bao buns, with a glass of bubbly or mocktail included.
Price: AED 295
Location: Atlantis The Royal
Hakkasan
Hakkasan’s set menu includes a dim sum platter, roasted truffle duck, and wagyu beef ribs.
Price: AED 398
Location: Atlantis The Palm
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
La Mar by Gastón Acurio serves Peruvian classics like Hokkaido scallops, taco Nikkei, and lúcuma dulce de leche.
Price: AED 325
Location: Atlantis The Royal
Nobu Dubai
Nobu Dubai’s five-course omakase menu features rolls, canary seabass, grilled wagyu ribeye, and Nobu cheesecake.
Price: AED 395
Location: Atlantis The Palm
