Salvaje Dubai’s New Premium Menu
If your weekend dining mood calls for drama, flavour and a touch of indulgence, Salvaje’s new Premium Menu delivers all three. This high-end Japanese restaurant with a Latin soul has curated a standout line-up of seafood and meat dishes.
Seafood lovers can dive into the Ceviche Platter, five luxe variations including tuna akami, hamachi, kinmedai, Hokkaido scallop and red prawn carabinero, while Sushi aficionados will appreciate the lavish Premium Sushi Platter.
Meaning “wild” in Spanish, Salvaje lives up to its name with its golden, dim lighting and lush, tropical interiors that transport you to a secret urban jungle.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, evenings
Where: Salvaje, Address Residences Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
For reservations, call +971 4 570 3653 or visit salvaje.dubai
Magic Planet’s New Game Points System
Magic Planet just made your game days even better. Their all-new Game Points system gives you more bang for your buck, with free games included in every top-up and no limits on where you can use them. From thrill rides and kiddie rides to video games, redemption challenges and merchandise games, everything’s fair play.
It’s the ultimate excuse to step out this weekend, rack up those points and turn your next visit into a full-on fun marathon.
Where: All Magic Planet locations across the UAE
For more information, visit magicplanetmena
Kunafa Pistachio French Toast at Hampstead Bakery & Café
Make room in your weekend plans for a stop at Hampstead Bakery & Café, where the latest menu addition is already turning heads, the Kunafa Pistachio French Toast. This decadent dessert layers buttery brioche with crispy kunafa, creamy ashta and a generous sprinkle of crushed pistachios, marking their boldest twist yet on the French toast that’s made them famous.
The launch marks the start of Hampstead’s brand-new menu, featuring reimagined breakfast favourites, refined mains and indulgent desserts. Don’t worry, viral hits like the Tiramisu French Toast and 24K Gold Brioche are still very much on the table.
Where: Hampstead Bakery & Café, Dubai Mall and Aljada Sharjah
For more information, visit hampsteadbakeryandcafe
Back to Healthy Habits with Organic Foods & Café
With school routines starting up again, Organic Foods & Café is making the return to busy days a little easier (and healthier). Their Back to School Lunchbox Superheroes campaign introduces quick, kid-approved ideas like Brownie Ball Energy Bites, Fruit & Chia Roll-Ups, and Mini Chicken & Veggie Skewers, all ready in ten minutes or less. Shoppers can also enjoy in-store events, including a family day with Mom Store at Cityland Mall on August 27th, plus discounts of up to 20% off this weekend, from August 23rd to 24th. From August 26th to September 9th, enjoy 30% off organic fruits & vegetables, including the Apothecary sale of up to 25% off nutrition & body care, the last weekend of August.
Where: Organic Foods & Café branches across Dubai & Abu Dhabi
When: Offers and activations running through August & early September
For more info, visit organicfoodsandcafe
La Camera! by TOTÓ Hosts The Late Night Show
Add some cinematic flair to your weekend with The Late Night Show, a weekly live music series at La Camera! by TOTÓ. Every Friday and Saturday night, The Fifth, a five-piece band, takes the stage alongside a rotating line-up of guest vocalists, from Claudia Patrice’s jazz stylings to Jade Kimberly’s soulful tones. Expect an ever-changing mix of jazz, soul, swing, and global sounds in a glamorous talk-show-inspired setting.
When: Every Friday & Saturday, from 9 PM onwards
Where: La Camera! by TOTÓ, Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection, Downtown Dubai
For reservations, email reservations-dubai@lacamerabytoto.ae, call +971 4 215 2121, WhatsApp +971 50 649 2438, or visit Seven Rooms
The Saffron Society Supper Club ft. Chef Varun
Hosted at MD Hotel by Gewan, this three-hour dining experience is led by Chef Varun Menghani, who will craft seven exclusive dishes inspired by global cultures and seasonal ingredients.
The evening is all about connecting over great food. Guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends, sharing conversations and an unforgettable communal meal in one of Dubai’s most unique supper club formats.
When: Sunday, 24 August, 7 PM
Where: MD Hotel by Gewan, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Seats: Limited to 20 guests
For reservations, visit TheSaffronSocietySupperClub
Favela Disco at Amor by Salvaje
Turn up the heat on Saturday nights with Favela Disco, the electrifying after-hours takeover at Amor by Salvaje. This weekly house party channels underground beats and luxe nightlife vibes.
Expect deep house rhythms, bold energy, and a free-spirited crowd that promises a lively night well into the early hours.
When: Every Saturday, from 12 AM onwards
Where: Amor by Salvaje, Address Residences, Opera District, Downtown Dubai
For reservations, call +971 52 697 1356
Sunday Brunch at The Beam by Nick Alvis
Round off your weekend in style with The Beam’s Sunday brunch. Set in the lush gardens and enclosed terrace of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, this neighbourhood bistro offers European-inspired comfort food, free-flowing drinks, and live acoustic music.
The menu features starters like pulled burrata, buttermilk squid, and wagyu carpaccio, followed by mains including dry-aged Wagyu steak, grilled local seabass, or a vegetarian lion’s mane mushroom steak. Dessert is a table-sharing affair, with treats such as baked caramel tart and warm chocolate pot.
For an indulgent twist, pre-order the show-stopping Premium Roast , a whole slow-roasted, dry-aged Westholme Wagyu sirloin carved tableside, complete with traditional sides.
When: Sunday, 1 PM – 4 PM
Where: Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai
Price: AED 295 (soft beverages), AED 395 (house & pitcher package), AED 495 (premium sparkling). Kids 5–12 AED 145, kids under 5 dine free, AED 95 supplement for the Premium Roast (min. 2 guests, pre-order required)
For reservations, call +971 4 316 5555 or visit thebeamdubai
Summer Escapes at GITANO Dubai
Ease into the evening with modern Mexican dishes, creative cocktails and signature touches, from complimentary ice lollies every Saturday to the Golden Hour ritual from 5–8 PM, when the terrace and beach glow under sunset light. For those seeking cool air, lush views and a touch of glamour, the fully enclosed, air-conditioned jungle terrace offers a cool hideaway. Overlooking GITANO Beach and framed by cascading greenery, it provides sweeping vistas with a tropical, Tulum-inspired ambience.
Weekend highlights include:
- Gypsy Disco Fridays: A glitter-soaked celebration of music and dance
- Ceremonia Night Brunch & Fiesta Saturdays: Authentic Mexican flavours, live mariachi and theatrical beachside revelry.
Where: GITANO Dubai, J1 Beach, Dubai
For reservations, visit gitano dubai, or call +971 058 566 2320
Try Brooklyn Creamery’s 99-Calorie Mini Cones
For times when you want a treat without the guilt, The Brooklyn Creamery has launched its new 99-Calorie Mini Cones in three irresistible flavours, Chocolate Hazelnut, Belgian Chocolate and Caramel Brownie. Each mini cone layers a crisp chocolate-lined cone, creamy centre and sweet chocolate tip, with zero added sugar and just 99 calories per serving.
Available in multipacks of four for AED 30, the Mini Cones are perfect for sharing (or not!) and can be ordered through Deliveroo, Talabat, Noon Food, Noon Minutes, Careem Food, and Careem Quick.
Where to buy: Online delivery platforms across the UAE
Price: AED 30 for a pack of four cones
