From ultimate spots to celebrate special occasions to exciting new offerings to indulge in, here are the things to do in the UAE in July
REIF Japanese Kushiyaki opens at City Centre Mirdif
Chef Reif Othman has opened a new REIF Japanese Kushiyaki at Chef’s Society in City Centre Mirdif, marking the brand’s fourth Dubai location after Dar Wasl, Dubai Hills Business Park and Time Out Market. The new outpost serves the restaurant’s signature favourites, including the Wagyu Sando and kushiyaki skewers, alongside Mirdif-exclusive dishes such as King Crab Salad, Yakisoba, Wagyu Short Ribs, and salmon and hamachi temaki. It also introduces the brand’s first dedicated breakfast menu, featuring dishes including the Kaya Steamed Sando, Honey Butter Croissant with Matcha & Mascarpone, and Pistachio Labneh.
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Gerbou celebrates summer with new Emirati-inspired creations
Gerbou has introduced a limited-time summer menu featuring seasonal drinks and desserts inspired by local flavours. The new additions include the Awar Qalb fruit cocktail with mango, strawberry and vanilla, and a Lychee Rose Iced Tea, alongside desserts such as the Mango Falooda with Ghaf honey, orange blossom, vanilla ice cream and Aseeda cookie crumble, and Booza Ashta, a traditional Middle Eastern stretchy ice cream flavoured with sahlab, mastic, rosewater and pistachios.
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Cioccolatitaliani introduces a Bottomless Gelato Brunch
Cioccolatitaliani is launching its first Bottomless Gelato Brunch at Dubai Festival City Mall from Sunday, 19 July. Available every Sunday until the end of August from 12pm to 10pm, the dessert-focused experience includes unlimited artisan gelato made fresh daily, unlimited premium Italian chocolate from the brand’s signature fountains, a selection of Italian pastries including cannoli, cannoncini, maritozzi and bignè, plus a Mini Affogato al Caffè and one hot or cold beverage. The brunch is priced at AED149 per adult, AED79 per child, or AED399 for a family package for two adults and two children.
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Discover summer experiences at ICD Brookfield Place
ICD Brookfield Place’s Summer Court returns from 13 July to 16 August 2026, bringing together a range of experiences. Visitors can enjoy a custom-built indoor pickleball court, seasonal installations and Summer Spritzers every Thursday, featuring restaurant takeovers from La Niña, The Guild, Lulu & The Beanstalk, Il Gattopardo and Josette, alongside live music, summer-inspired drinks and exclusive menus. The Summer Court is open daily from 10am to 1am, with pickleball available from 10am to 10pm via the Picklers app.
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Book KIGO’s limited-time Japanese summer dining experience
Experience the flavours of a Japanese summer at KIGO with Tsumugi, a six-course tasting menu available until 6 September. Served at the restaurant’s intimate 12-seat sushi counter, the experience combines the traditions of Kaiseki and Sushi Omakase, showcasing seasonal ingredients and Japanese techniques in a thoughtfully curated menu.
AED980 per person (+AED520 for Premium Nigiri Selection including Sea Urchin and Fatty Tuna). Visit website.
Treat yourself to a spa day at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The newly revamped Ritz-Carlton Spa in Abu Dhabi is offering 25% off all treatments of 60 minutes or longer throughout July. The spa features massages, body treatments, steam and sauna facilities, relaxation lounges and a spa suite overlooking the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Guests can also book the Lotus High Tea, served in the private spa suite with botanical teas, savoury bites, pastries and scones, priced at AED250 per person.
Monday to Sunday, from 10am – 10pm. Advanced booking is required. Call +9712 818 8055 or +971 54 307 1124, or email rc.auhrz.spa@ritzcarlton.com.
Join the White Summer Brunch at CÉ LA VI Dubai
Dress in white and head to CÉ LA VI on Saturday, 4 July, as the venue hosts its White Summer Brunch from 12:30pm to 4pm. Guests can expect a MICHELIN-approved set menu, panoramic skyline views, live entertainment from a resident DJ and saxophonist.
4 July, from 12:30pm-4pm. AED390 for soft beverages, AED490 for house beverages, and AED690 for bubbly. Call +9714 582 6111.
Discover Third Avenue Boutique’s new Sharjah outpost
Third Avenue Boutique is opening a new branch in Al Qarayen, Sharjah, this summer, bringing together a 25-seat restaurant and Khaltat Boutique under one roof. Following its Dubai Mall success, the intimate, design-led space combines dining, coffee, desserts and fragrance in a seamless experience, with nature-inspired interiors and a curated menu featuring favourites like Chili Crunch Salad, Dynamite Shrimps, Short Ribs Pizza, Katsu Chicken Sando and Pistachio Ice Cream.
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Hudson & Rye is coming to DIFC Square
Hudson & Rye, the UAE’s first New York-style deli, is set to open at DIFC Square. Curated by a New York team, it draws on classic deli culture inspired by Manhattan institutions and named after the Hudson River and rye bread. Open daily, the menu features staples such as Reuben sandwiches (pastrami or turkey with Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing), tuna melts, cheeseburgers, breakfast options like the Breakfast Buddy biscuit sandwich, and sides including pickles, potato pancakes and onion rings, along with desserts like New York cheesecake and black-and-white cookies, aiming to recreate an authentic NYC deli experience in Dubai.
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Aprons & Hammers launches a summer supper club series
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Around The Table is a series of five one-night-only dinners where guests come together over a specially curated seafood menu, each shaped by a different chef’s heritage, culinary journey and approach to seafood. Priced at AED300 per guest including a welcome drink, every evening features exclusive dishes created for the night and the opportunity to meet the chef behind the menu.
To book, contact +97156 238 1677.
Try GAIA’s new Greek summer dining experiences
GAIA Dubai is marking the summer season with two Greek-inspired dining experiences, Mesimeriano and Deípno, available in DIFC for the warmer months. Priced at AED 125 for lunch and AED 260 for dinner, the set menus focus on lighter, seasonal flavours inspired by the Greek coastline, with dishes like Fried Calamari, Sea Bream, Moussaka, Watermelon Salad, Wood Oven Prawns and Lemonato Rizi me Kavouri, ending on a sweet note with desserts such as Loukoumades and GAIA’s Cheesecake.
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WatchHouse opens first Abu Dhabi café at Al Khail Square
WatchHouse has opened its first Abu Dhabi House at The Arcades in Al Khail Square, located within the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. The London-born specialty coffee brand brings its signature coffee programme, all-day dining and design-led “House” concept to the capital, with a space inspired by equestrian heritage. Guests can enjoy precision-brewed coffees, seasonal single origins and a dedicated rarities bar, alongside an all-day menu featuring dishes like Turkish eggs, sweetcorn and polenta pancakes, brisket baguettes, and fresh bakes including banana bread and cinnamon rolls.
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New ice cream concept SICREAM lands in Dubai
BRIX Journey has launched SICREAM, a new ice cream concept by award-winning pastry chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, inspired by childhood memories, regional flavours and nostalgic frozen treats. The menu features classic flavours like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry alongside creative interpretations including birthday cake ice cream, a reimagined chocolate-coated bar, tiramisu and banana split, as well as inventive options such as brown butter with truffle and caviar and Wagyu with dates.
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