From ultimate spots to celebrate special occasions to exciting new offerings to indulge in, here are the things to do in the UAE in August
Enjoy unlimited truffle pasta every Tuesday at Gloria Osteria
This summer, Gloria Osteria is launching Truffle Tuesdays, with unlimited Mafaldine al Tartufo served from a giant Parmigiano wheel, plus a glass of grape for AED175 per person. Taking place every Tuesday from 6:30pm, the offer features handmade Mafalde pasta coated in black truffle and mascarpone cream, finished with fresh truffle and Parmigiano.
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Matcha Month arrives at 25hours Hotel One Central
25hours Hotel One Central is celebrating the global matcha trend with Matcha Month, a month-long menu of matcha desserts, pastries and drinks available from 1 August at Nomad Day Bar. Highlights include Matcha Cheesecake, Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Pistachio Cookie, Matcha Cake, Matcha Croissant with matcha cream and pistachio powder, plus Iced Matcha, Matcha Latte and iced matcha creations in Strawberry, Raspberry, Mango, Pistachio and Ube. Desserts start from AED10 and drinks from AED30. Available for one month only at Nomad Day Bar, 25hours Hotel One Central.
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Experience an authentic Onam Sadhya at Jamavar Dubai
Jamavar Dubai brings back Leelamma’s Onam Sadhya from 15 to 30 August, celebrating Kerala’s harvest festival with a traditional multi-course feast inspired by Leela Nair, affectionately known as Leelamma, the Nair family matriarch. Curated by Culinary Director Chef Surender Mohan, the banana leaf-style Sadhya features classic dishes including Aviyal, Olan, Erissery, Kootu Curry, Sambhar, Pineapple Rasam, Matta Rice, Meen Porichathu and Alleppey Prawn Curry, alongside a fully vegetarian option. The meal concludes with traditional desserts such as Parippu Pradhaman and Pal Ada Payasam. Available for lunch and dinner at Jamavar, Address Residences Downtown Dubai, the experience is priced at AED215, with the vegetarian menu available for AED195.
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Coffeemania now available for delivery
Coffeemania is now available for delivery from its Dubai Hills Mall location. The menu includes Homemade Turkey Cutlets with mashed potatoes and freshly made lecho, Khabyurza with watermelon, feta and pumpkin seeds, Ketogenic Cheesecake with blueberries, blackberries and strawberries, Honey Cake (Smetannik), and Mango and Passion Fruit Lemonade.
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A new summer menu arrives at Commodore Club
Commodore Club at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab has introduced a limited-edition Summer Menu, available alongside its existing à la carte offering throughout the season. The seasonal selection will evolve monthly, adding new dishes while keeping the restaurant’s signature favourites on the menu. The current menu features fresh summer flavours, including Tomato Gazpacho, Watermelon Ceviche, and Pan con Tomate & Wagyu Coppa to start, followed by mains such as the Fish & Chips Burger, Petit Farcis Niçois, and Chicken Paella for sharing. Desserts include a classic Tiramisu and a sharing Apple Crumble with vanilla ice cream.
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Casa Mia’s summer menu brings a taste of the Italian coast
The seasonal menu features light dishes made with fresh produce, seafood, citrus and herbs, highlighting the simple, ingredient-led flavours of coastal Italy. The menu opens with Insalata di Polpo e Patate, a refreshing combination of tender octopus, potatoes, parsley and lemon, followed by Zuppa Fredda di Pomodoro, a chilled tomato soup finished with fragrant basil and extra virgin olive oil, a light choice for warm summer days. For pasta lovers, Orecchiette e Cime di Rapa brings a taste of southern Italy to the table, pairing traditional orecchiette with sautéed turnip tops, garlic and olive oil. The menu continues with Tagliata di Tonno con Rucola, Pomodorini e Limone, featuring seared tuna served with peppery rocket, sweet cherry tomatoes and a bright lemon dressing. To finish, Il Gelo al Limone offers a refreshing close, a silky chilled lemon mousse.
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Book a spot at Aprons & Hammers’ summer supper club series
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Aprons & Hammers’ Around The Table is a series of one-night-only dinners featuring guest chefs and curated menus. Priced at AED300 per person, including a welcome drink, the August line-up includes Lisa Vo (Haus of Vo) on 1 August with Vietnamese-inspired seafood dishes, Robin Höfer (Robz Chef Table Supperclub) on 15 August with German cuisine, and Alex Sperxos (The Dish) on 29 August serving modern Mediterranean dishes.
To book, contact +97156 238 1677.
Kids eat free at PizzaExpress UAE this summer
PizzaExpress UAE has launched a limited-time Kids Eat Free dine-in offer across participating restaurants in the UAE. Families ordering an adult main course can receive one complimentary three-course Piccolo meal for a child aged 12 and under. The summer promotion aims to make family dining easier while giving younger guests their own PizzaExpress experience.
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Blue Tokai opens its first UAE café
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has opened its first UAE café at BurJuman Mall in Dubai, bringing its specialty coffee experience to the region for the first time. The India-born brand, which has spent over a decade championing freshly roasted coffee and direct relationships with coffee farms, invites guests to explore single-estate coffees, signature blends and seasonal brews, alongside a menu of freshly prepared food, pastries and baked goods. The new café showcases Blue Tokai’s farm-to-cup approach, with multiple brewing methods allowing coffee lovers to discover different flavour profiles, all within a contemporary space designed for casual meet-ups, work sessions and everyday coffee rituals.
Chef’s Society opens at City Centre Mirdif with four chef-led concepts
Majid Al Futtaim has opened Chef’s Society at City Centre Mirdif, a new chef-led dining destination bringing together acclaimed chefs and homegrown concepts under one roof. Ahead of its full launch later this year, the culinary collective has opened with four concepts: Chef Salam Daqqaq’s Bait Maryam, Gabriele Bonci’s Bonci, Chef Nabhan Al Ali’s ATHAR By the Qlab, and Chef Reif Othman’s REIF Japanese Kushiyaki. Offering a mix of Levantine flavours, Roman pizza, contemporary all-day dining and Japanese-inspired cuisine, Chef’s Society introduces a new dining experience with more concepts set to join the destination in the coming months.
Enjoy unlimited tacos every Tuesday at El Moreno Taqueria
El Moreno Taqueria in Nad Al Sheba 1 is bringing Taco Tuesday home with an unlimited taco menu priced at AED99. The family-owned Mexican eatery invites guests to enjoy a selection of tacos including Carne Asada with chargrilled skirt steak, Chorizo con Papas with beef chorizo and diced potatoes, Quesabiria with pulled beef brisket, Oaxaca cheese and consommé, and Chicken al Pastor with grilled marinated chicken, roasted pineapple and guacamole.
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Enjoy an Italian aperitivo-style dinner at Arrogante
Arrogante in Downtown Dubai has launched L’Apericena, an Italian-inspired evening dining experience available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 11pm. Priced at AED159 per person, the menu includes a choice of two carpacci and two risotti.
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Battle of the Bands returns to Dubai
The 2026 season of Battle of the Bands kicks off on Wednesday, 12 August at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, bringing together emerging UAE artists for five weeks of live performances and competition. Hosted in partnership with Vision Hospitality, the event will see local musicians compete for a place in the Grand Finale, performing in front of live audiences and industry judges. Heat 1 will begin at 8pm, followed by an after-party featuring Bla Bla’s resident DJ.
Try these mango desserts at The Big Chill Café
The Big Chill Café has launched a limited-edition Mango Dessert Menu at its Dubai Hills Mall outlet, celebrating the summer fruit with a selection of seasonal creations. The menu features mango-inspired desserts including Mango Cream Cake, Mango Tiramisu, Mango Bavarian Cake, Mango Cheesecake, Mango Pavlova Sundae, Mango Mania Sundae, house-made mango ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies and yoghurt blends.
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Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast at The Strand
The Strand at Palm Jumeirah invites guests to enjoy its Sunday Roast every Sunday from 12pm to 9pm, with roast plates starting from AED99. The waterfront dining experience combines British roast classics with Mediterranean influences, offering options including Roast Beef Tenderloin, Slow-Roasted Lamb Shank, Roast Chicken, Roast Salmon and a plant-based Impossible Meat Loaf. Each dish is served with seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, mashed or roast potatoes, and house-made gravies, while a selection of sides and desserts, including Sticky Toffee Pudding, Basque Burnt Cheesecake and homemade gelato, completes the weekend feast.
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