From ultimate spots to celebrate special occasions to exciting new offerings to indulge in, here are the things to do in the UAE in April 2026
Sobremesa’s new Hacienda Brunch launches
Sobremesa in Souk Al Bahar has launched Hacienda Brunch, a new Saturday offering running from 1pm to 4pm, featuring a share-style Mexican-Spanish menu, live DJ, and flowing drinks. Starting 4 April, the brunch includes dishes like tableside guacamole, ceviche, tacos, chilaquiles, and desserts such as churros and tres leches, alongside beverage packages. Guests can enjoy 30% off all packages for the first two weekends.
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VNTG Grape & Cheese Society opens at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
VNTG Grape & Cheese Society is opening this month at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai in Business Bay, bringing a more easygoing, approachable take on the traditional bar. Inspired by a European enoteca, the space has both indoor and outdoor seating and a laid-back feel that works just as well for a quick glass as it does for a longer meal. At the centre is a rotating selection of over 350 labels, with 55 available by the glass and daily sommelier-led flights, alongside a menu by Chef Tom Allen featuring dishes like mussels with grape, garlic and seaweed butter, chicken pie and smoked roasted cauliflower, plus classic desserts. The cheese selection, sourced from French affineur Frères Marchand, is available to enjoy in-house or take away, while a retail-plus-corkage pricing model makes it easier to explore and enjoy without the usual markups.
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Sundown Brunch returns to a new venue
Sundown Brunch is taking place this Saturday, 4 April, bringing Dubai’s award-winning party brunch to a new venue with bigger music, entertainment, and atmosphere. Known for high-energy crowds, world-class DJs, and immersive performances, the relaunch at The Theater Dubai hosts the same signature experience with an elevated setting.
Saturday, from 3-7pm. Afterparty till 8pm. From AED290 per person. Call +97158 539 8899.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at Kuv’s Secret Supper Club
Kuv’s Secret Supper Club offers an intimate immersive dining experience in Chef Kuv Sharma’s home where each menu celebrates diverse cultures with fresh sustainable ingredients and every dish tells a story. Guests are encouraged to skip small talk and instead share personal stories, creating a deeper sense of connection while exploring Dubai’s hidden culinary side. With limited seats and the location revealed just 24 hours before each event, every dinner is a unique, immersive experience.
April 3, 8, 10, 11, and 15. Book your spot through Splidu. Visit website.
Head to Hudayriyat Island for this new beachfront restaurant
Akawa at Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat brings a contemporary take on Arabic and Middle Eastern cooking to a beachfront setting. The kitchen is led by Chef de Cuisine Omrane Ghafri, whose Moroccan roots shape a menu grounded in personal stories, including dishes like Dibba Pil Pil shrimp inspired by his childhood by the sea. Overseeing the concept, Chef Mohit Bhargava places a strong emphasis on local sourcing, drawing on UAE seafood, farm-grown produce, and ingredients from Mina market to root the menu in its surroundings. Built around a sharing-style approach, the dishes are bold and flavour-led, bringing together regional influences and the chef’s personal cooking style.
Call +9712 691 0208 or email reservations@babalnojoum.com.
New Chef’s tasting menu at MANAO launches
MANĀO launches a new eight-course Chef’s Tasting Menu, available for dinner only. Blending signature favourites with three new creations, the menu features dishes such as Beef Miang with Wagyu and shrimp paste relish, Lobster Khanom Krok, Sticky Rice Roti with Beef, Southern-style Spicy Lamb Curry, and Yellow Curry with Prawn, finishing with Rosella Granita and White Rose Custard. Optional add-ons include Curry Puff with Beef, Crab Shoulder, Stir-fried Oyster Blade, and Mango Sticky Rice.
Book a Peking Duck experience at Yù & Mì
Yù & Mì offers its signature whole Peking Duck experience from Wednesday to Saturday, featuring a traditionally prepared duck served with classic garnishes and a complimentary bottle of red or white grape from a curated selection, priced at AED488 for two, with the option to order additional dishes from the menu.
Call +9714 777 8895.
Celebrate Easter at Cucina
Cucina’s La Tavolata Easter Brunch takes place on Sunday, 5 April, featuring a generous spread of live stations including focaccia, bruschetta, handmade pasta, grilled meats, seafood, and a dedicated non-halal room, along with desserts like tiramisu, gelato, and panna cotta. Families can enjoy an Easter egg hunt for children, with packages priced at AED295 for soft beverages, AED395 for house beverages, and AED125 for kids aged 6–12, while children under 5 dine free, with an optional bubbly upgrade for AED150.
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AURA 360 Pool Party returns
AURA Skypool returns with its fifth AURA 360 Pool Party on 4 April from 3pm to 8pm, bringing a white-and-silver themed daytime take on its popular night brunch featuring music, sumptuous dishes, and sunset views.
UAE residents can enjoy 50% off all Pool Party packages for groups of four guests or more by using the code UAE50 at checkout. Visit website.
Try the five daily dining experiences at At.mosphere
At.mosphere introduces a limited-time series of five daily experiences priced at AED122, spanning from breakfast to midnight drinks. Guests can choose from sunrise breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, sunset or late-night drinks, all set against panoramic views from the Burj Khalifa.
Call +9714 888 3828.
Book a tranquil spa experience at Fairmont The Palm
The spa at Fairmont The Palm offers a 120-minute Serenity ritual featuring a foot ritual, Himalayan salt exfoliation, chakra massage with marma point therapy, facial, and warm oil treatment to restore balance and relaxation, priced at AED950 per person, alongside a Serenity for Two package with a shared massage and full spa access for AED820, both available daily.
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