Step Into Tuscan Glamour at Vera Versilia
Dubai’s dining scene gets a Riviera upgrade with Vera Versilia, a new dual-concept destination blending Tuscan elegance with Dubai’s glam. Executive Chef Marco Garfagnini serves handmade pastas, seafood towers and refined crudo while Vera by the Pool channels Italy’s coastal beach clubs, complete with cabanas, caviar and cocktails.
Where: Vera Versilia, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates
When: Daily, 12 PM – 11:30 PM, Pool: 8 AM – 8 PM
Price: Pool Day Pass AED 400, Chalet from AED 5,000
For a long, lazy Saturday, Vera Versilia’s Versilian Brunch brings the Ferragosto spirit to Dubai. Think crudo towers with caviar, truffle pastas, veal scaloppine and Italian live music on the terrace. Add pool access for AED 200 and turn brunch into a Riviera-style afternoon escape.
When: Every Saturday, 12 PM – 4 PM
Packages: From AED 395, Pool access AED 200
Reservations: Versilia Brunch
Check In to Winter Luxury at Palazzo Versace
Celebrate winter in Versace style with Palazzo Versace Dubai’s Winter Holiday Offer. Stays start from AED 1,250 and include breakfast at Giardino, the Opera Gold Bar Experience at Mosaico and 20% off across dining, spa and the flower shop. It’s the perfect excuse for a luxe city staycation.
Where: Palazzo Versace Dubai, Jaddaf Waterfront
When: Until 30 April 2026
Price: Rooms from AED 1,250 per night
Giardino’s Themed Nights at Palazzo Versace
Giardino is turning up the weekend energy with its Themed Nights, three evenings of global flavours and live performances. Thursdays bring Asian Wonders with Teppanyaki and Guzheng tunes, Fridays host Oumsiya – Tales of Arabia with Oud music and shawarma stations and Saturdays are all about the Ocean Feast, complete with fresh seafood and live saxophone.
Where: Giardino, Palazzo Versace Dubai
When: Thu–Sat, 6:30 PM – 11 PM
Packages: From AED 263 per person
Reservations and bookings: palazzoversace.ae
Dine Under the Stars at RAIT
Head to the desert for RAIT, the new modern Indian pop-up at Bab Al Shams from Chef Sneha Singhi Upadhaya. Expect soulful dishes like Mini Pav Bhaji, Sweet Potato Keema Fries and Dilli 6 Butter Chicken, all served beneath the stars.
Where: Bab Al Shams, Al Qudra Road
When: Daily, 7 PM – 11 PM
Reservations: babalshams.com or+971 4 809 6100
Get Naughty at Jones Social
For one night only, Naughty Pizza and Jones Social collide for a pizza party like no other. The Naughty Jones takeover promises playful pies (Truff Daddy, Eat My Meat, Talk Cheesy to Me), live music and a free-flow Italian drinks package. It’s cheeky, bold and full of flavour, just how Friday nights should be.
Where: Jones Social, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Business Bay
When: Friday, 7 November 12 PM – 12 AM
Price: Free-flow Italian drinks for AED 199
Soak Up the Sun at Freedom by AIX Rosé
Freedom by AIX Rosé ritual celebrates Provence’s finest rosé with unlimited pours, light Mediterranean bites and live music that flows from afternoon into sunset. It’s the perfect seaside escape for those who prefer their weekends rosé-tinted.
Where: Laguna Beach Lounge, Sofitel The Palm Dubai
When: Every Saturday, 1 PM – 4 PM
Price: Unlimited AIX Rosé and sparkling wine for AED 195 per person
Raise a Glass or a Pint at Hops on the Lakes
Clear your calendars and call the crew,Hops on The Lakes is back! From Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November, Reform Social & Grill brings the city’s favourite lakeside festival back to The Lakes, promising three days of cold pints, live tunes, great food and plenty of that signature Reform energy.
Where: Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes
When: 7–9 November Fri: 2 PM till late, Sat–Sun: 12 PM till late
Price: Free entry. Drink tokens from AED 50
Bite Into London’s Smash-Burger Sensation
London’s cult-favourite smash-burger brand, Manna, is opening its first international outpost right in the heart of Alserkal Avenue. Known for nostalgic flavours, Manna brings its London signatures alongside a Dubai-exclusive Wagyu Kimchi Smash. Expect seasoned waffle fries, signature sauces and all the creative flair you’d expect in Alserkal’s art-soaked courtyard. Manna Dubai will debut a curated menu that brings London favourites alongside a Dubai-exclusive Wagyu Kimchi Smash with Ssamjang mayo, kimchi, seaweed, slice of
cheese.
Indulge in Truffle Season at BASTA!
Truffle lovers, this one’s for you. BASTA! at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai is serving a White Truffle Menu all month long. Expect rich, earthy dishes from truffle pizzas to risotto and beef tenderloin, each celebrating Italy’s prized ingredient in elegant fashion, paired with views of the Dubai Canal.
Where: BASTA!, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
When: Throughout November from 12:30 PM – 12 AM
Reservations: restaurant.reservations@stregis.com or +971 4 512 5522
Discover Neapolitan Soul at FALCONE
Newly opened at Galleria Mall Al Barsha, FALCONE brings the spirit of Napoli to Dubai. Led by Chef Roberta de Sario and Chef Josh Stumbaugh, the menu spans perfect Margheritas, slow-braised Rigatoni Genovese, Chicken Parm and freshly spun gelato. At lunch it is bright, buzzing, filled with the smell of bread just pulled from the oven. By night it glows warm, every table filled, laughter bouncing against tiled walls.
Where: Galleria Mall, Al Barsha
When: Daily, 12 PM – 11 PM
Feast on Japan’s Finest at AKABEKO
For something truly special, AKABEKO unveils its limited-time Ōmi Wagyu Festive Feast, running from 5 November to 14 January. The seven-course experience celebrates Japan’s oldest and rarest beef through dishes like Ōmi Wagyu Truffle Potato, Braised Wagyu with Porcini and Pumpkin Miso Soup. Add sake pairing for the full festive indulgence.
Where: AKABEKO, voco Dubai The Palm
When: November 2025 – 14 January 2026
Packages: AED 550 (without pairing), AED 700 (with sake pairing)
