Dubai's best foodie experiences in November

Two-starred Michelin venue Trèsind Studio presents 'Rising India', a gastronomic journey spanning four regions – the Thar Desert, Deccan Plateau, Coastal Plains and Northern Plains, including the Himalayan Mountains. Led by award-winning chef Himanshu Saini, the tasting menu delivers innovative dishes including the unforgettable naan souffle, delicate white asparagus ‘rice no rice’ and the creative banana and hazelnut tortellini to finish. The tasting menu is AED995 per person, with seating available at 6pm and 9:15pm (closed Mondays). A vegetarian selection is also available.

Lah Lah at Zabeel House, The Greens, is launching a new Asian brunch carnival every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm. Promising a vibrant blend of flavours, entertainment and fun on the venue’s stunning terrace, guests can sample Asian street food delights at an array of food stations including sushi, BBQ, noodle soup and dim sum. Acrobats and performers will dazzle with carnival-inspired acts while a live DJ, singer and dancers will create a lively atmosphere. From AED325 per person.

Every Sunday during winter, CARO Steakhouse will offer a new Sunday roast menu in Monty’s Restaurant at Address Montgomerie in Emirates Hills. Featuring favourites including roast beef or chicken with all the trimmings, new options include wild mushroom lasagna and pan-fried seabass plus a classic prawn cocktail – all served alfresco on a beautiful terrace. Finish with a sweet treat like egg custard tart with poached rhubarb or lemon curd tiramisu (and save space for the continental cheese trolley).

Popular beach club Nikki Beach has opened its doors for a new season with a stunning new look and expanded facilities. With a larger air-conditioned restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors that open onto the beach club, new décor and daybeds, plus a redesigned pool layout, guests can expect a stylish experience and vibrant atmosphere. Offering gourmet dining and exciting entertainment, an opening party will see the start of a season of weekly events.

Atlantis The Royal is hosting its acclaimed culinary month from 1 November to 8 December. Kicking off with Atlantis Restaurant Week, with set menus from world-class eateries including Nobu Dubai and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the culinary month will also include a series of engaging weekend masterclasses for families – including the secretes to crafting the perfect trifle at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen and learning the techniques behind dim sum and bao-making at Hakkasan. Guests can also expect exciting four-hands dinners, supper clubs and so much more.

Rooted in the Japanese tradition of 'I leave it up to you', Clay’s head chef Jolbi has created an Omakase multi-course dining experience at the restaurant's stunning Bluewaters Island location. Guests can choose eight courses for AED499 per person or 12 courses for AED599 per person, with both featuring standout dishes such as tori goma (grilled chicken with pomegranate, rice crisps and sesame sauce) and lucuma lava (a dessert with quinoa crumble, togarashi, cinnamon ice cream and manchego cream).

SushiSamba Dubai invites guests to celebrate its third anniversary with a special brunch on Saturday 9 November from 12:30pm to 4pm. Highlighting the brand’s Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cultures, the event promises lively performances and fabulous flavours at its ‘oasis in the sky’ setting on Palm Jumeirah. Guests will be greeted by two geishas from Japan before enjoying the rhythms of samba dancers and capoeira performers from Brazil, live musicians and the DJ’s infectious rhythms. Live food stations serving freshly prepared sushi, sashimi and anticuchos will complement a la carte options such as Australian angus tenderloin and black cod. From AED649 per person.

Dining hotspot Chez Wam at St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, has launched the exciting ‘Chez What’ brunch. Taking place every Sunday, the brunch features a sharing-style menu with inventive dishes for which chef Hadrien Villedieu has become known. With a DJ spinning a mix of ‘80s and ‘90s classics along with R&B hits, the brunch will run from 1pm to 5pm, with packages starting at AED325 per person.

Italian restaurant Signor Sassi at St. Regis Gardens is offering the ‘Andiamo a Pranzo’ or ‘Let’s Go to Lunch’ three-course menu from Monday to Friday for AED145 per person. Unwind in the restaurant’s opulent dining room or picturesque garden and enjoy dishes from aubergine parmigiana with mozzarella and parmesan to gnocchi ala Sorrentina and wild seabass with cherry tomatoes, black olives and potatoes, plus delicious sweets including the show-stopping tiramisu. Lunch can be served within an hour if you’re short on time, or guests are invited to relax and enjoy at their leisure.

There’s another reason to visit the much-loved tashas café at Galleria Mall in Jumeirah this November, with the addition of new ‘inspired by’ menu items. Drawing on the founder’s travels to Spain, the new dishes evoke the warm, communal dining found in Spanish culture and include chicken Provençal and hot smoked salmon croquettes.

Tristin Farmer and Daniel Birk – both protégés of renowned chef Jason Atherton – are coming together for a special dinner at Row on 45 at Grosvenor House, the newly awarded two Michelin-starred restaurant. Imagine luxuriously crafted dishes, captivating stories, vibrant music and unforgettable culinary creations – a night designed to push boundaries and deliver an unforgettable experience. Taking place on 4 November, this exclusive dinner is priced at AED1,545 per person and is guaranteed to be a must for foodies!

Back by popular demand, for one month only, Pitfire Pizza is offering its seasonal ‘Thanksgiving on a slice’ pizza, featuring the holiday's best flavours. Expect a homemade gravy base topped with roast turkey, traditional stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, mozzarella and a drizzle of spiced cranberry. Get it at Pitfire Pizza locations and on Deliveroo throughout November, with prices starting at AED64 for 10 inches of Thanksgiving yumminess.

If you haven’t tasted the very delicious Chinese San Wan hand pulled noodles yet then here’s your chance to try some for less than AED50. Available at a special pop-up at Nomad, 25Hours Hotel, you’ve got until 7 November to indulge in a special menu including chilli cucumber salad, boiled wontons and biang biang noodles. 

Get ready for an evening of Chinese-French culinary fusion at Moli by Shi in Dubai Hills, as chefs Li Yuan Hui and Remy Marquignon cook up a 12-course symphony on 13 November. Priced at AED699 per person, the lineup of dishes remains a surprise but highlights will include roasted duck paired with Albufeira sauce and beluga caviar and the lune d’or, a fragrant sorbet of elderflower and osmanthus. Hurry and book, as places are limited to just 30 guests.