From ultimate spots to celebrate special occasions to exciting new offerings to indulge in, here are the things to do in the UAE in November
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
On Saturday, 1st November, W Presents lands in the UAE for the first time, taking over WET Deck at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island from 6 PM onwards. The global series has lit up rooftops from Barcelona to Bali, and now brings its mix of rising talent, genre-defying beats, and after-dark energy to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island. Catch sister DJ duo Kinder at WET Deck as they bring their unique fusion of Afro beats, techno, R&B, and soul to the city’s music lovers and nightlife crowd. Expect high-energy sets, handcrafted concoctions, delicious bites, and nonstop vibes all night long.
November 1, 6pm till late. For bookings, click here. Call +971 2 656 0000, WhatsApp +971 50 642 0893 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com.
MamaBella
MamaBella brings Italy’s grandmothers, their recipes, and their stories under one roof at Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel. Evoking a rustic southern village tucked between glass towers, it celebrates the heart of Italian home cooking. Each month, a new grandmother flies in from Italy to prepare dishes she has spent a lifetime perfecting – from handmade pastas to regional specialties like lasagna, culurgiones, seadas, and grilled lamb. At the 12-seat Mamma Studio, guests can watch, taste, and learn, creating a living archive of Italy’s culinary heritage.
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Parvara
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Parvara in Jabal al-Hamri, Fujairah, opens this November as a quiet mountain retreat. Guests stay in simple, comfortable pavilions that blend with the landscape, enjoy meals from Arabic-inspired breakfasts to fire-cooked dinners, and take part in activities that encourage presence and connection. It’s a place to unplug, slow down, and leave feeling refreshed.
Signor Sassi
Monte Carlo comes to Dubai this November as Signor Sassi welcomes Rampoldi Monaco and Chef Antonio Salvatore for an exclusive five-day residency from 12 to 16 November. Founded in 1946 and a cornerstone of Monegasque cuisine, Rampoldi is celebrated for its “new Monegasque cuisine,” where French technique meets Italian soul. For the first time, Il Giardino di Sassi will become Il Giardino di Rampoldi, inviting guests to experience the French Riviera through signature dishes such as Grand Marnier Soufflé, Beef Fillet “Rossini,” and Flan de Parmesan “Rampoldi.” The residency concludes with a special Evviva Brunch on 16 November.
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Zuma Dubai
Check out Zuma Dubai’s Ebisu Business Lunch, available Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 3 pm. The menu starts with miso soup, followed by two starters including beef tataki with ponzu, prawn and black cod gyoza, or crab salad with avocado, mizuna, and sesame dressing. Main courses feature grilled seabass with red yuzu pepper, barley miso chicken, spicy beef with sesame, or miso-marinated black cod.
AED159 per person. Visit website.