Celebrate the Long Weekend with Gerbou’s New Summer Menu
What: This long weekend, head to Gerbou, the much-loved home-grown dining destination nestled in Nad Al Sheba. Celebrating the UAE’s rich culinary heritage and diversity, Gerbou presents reimagined Emirati-inspired cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients under the expert guidance of Chef Ninad Salvi.
Open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Fwala, Gerbou is also offering a thoughtfully curated summer menu featuring a refreshing selection of beverages and desserts inspired by the vibrant flavours of the region. From the nostalgic Awar Qalb fruit cocktail and delicate Lychee Rose Iced Tea to delightful treats including Mango Falooda and traditional Booza Ashta, the menu captures the essence of summer in every sip and spoonful.
Whether gathering with friends, spending quality time with family or simply looking to slow down over a leisurely meal, Gerbou offers a warm setting to savour the long weekend.
Where: Gerbou, Nad Al Sheba
When: Daily, 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Price: A la carte
For reservations and more information, please visit https://www.gerbou.com/
Enjoy Indoor Summer Experiences at Sirene Beach by GAIA
What: Looking to make the most of your summer in Dubai this long weekend? Sirene Beach by GAIA continues throughout the season with a collection of indoor dining, poolside and entertainment experiences at J1 Beach. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dining in the fully air-conditioned restaurant, featuring the venue’s signature seafood market display and daily catch prepared to preference. The experience extends beyond the table with chilled weekday pool access, weekend sunset parties and the return of Little Mykonos in an elegant indoor setting, bringing together live entertainment, DJ sets and the signature energy Sirene is known for.
Where: Sirene Beach by GAIA, J1 Beach, Dubai
When: Open daily, from 10:00am – 1:00am
Enjoy Nespresso UAE’s Back-to-School Special Offers
What: Make the long weekend a little sweeter with Nespresso UAE’s Back-to-School offers, giving coffee lovers the perfect opportunity to stock up on their favourites or refresh their at-home coffee set-up. Customers can enjoy savings of up to 25% on coffee sleeves, with 15% off eight sleeves, 20% off 12 sleeves and 25% off 15 sleeves.
Those looking to upgrade their coffee routine can also enjoy 30% off Nespresso coffee machines when purchasing a minimum of five coffee sleeves, making it the perfect time to bring home a new machine ahead of the busy season.
To make the offer even better, customers who take advantage of the Coffee or Machine Back-to-School offers will receive an AED 100 credit voucher to use towards their next Nespresso coffee order in October.
Where: Nespresso Boutiques and online
Offer: Up to 25% off coffee sleeves and 30% off Nespresso coffee machines
Additional Offer: AED 100 credit voucher to redeem from 1 to 31 October 2026
Breakfast, Bubbles and Beach Bliss at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
What: This long weekend, head to Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, the luxurious beachfront resort, to start the day with a wholesome breakfast featuring an impressive variety of Arabic, Asian and live-cooking breakfast stations, perfectly complemented by free-flowing mimosas. After breakfast, guests can continue their morning with complimentary access to the resort’s beach and pool facilities, making it the perfect way to unwind with friends this summer. Available daily from 6:00 am to 10:30 am, the experience is priced at AED 142 per person.
Where: Sofra Bld, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
When: Daily, 6:00am – 10:30am
Price: AED 142 per person
For reservations and more information, please visit https://www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi/shangrila/offer-detail/dining/mimosa-morning-club/
Savour a Lively Night Brunch at QD’s Bar & Grill
What: Start the long weekend right with an energetic Layali Brunch at QD’s where generous flavours, free-flowing drinks and live entertainment come together against a stunning waterfront backdrop.
Gather with near and dear ones and settle in for an unforgettable night featuring an impressive spread of sharing style dishes such as Hot & Cold Mezzah, Mixed Grill Platter, Pide Lahm Ajeen, Fruit Platter and Sundae Baklava, perfectly paired with unlimited beverages. As the evening unfolds, upbeat sets from the DJ and rhythmic beats of a traditional Darbuka player create the perfect soundtrack for a lively Friday evening by the Creek.
Where: QD’s Bar & Grill, Dubai Creek Resort
When: Every Friday, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Price: AED 99 per person for food only
Price: AED 199 per person, inclusive of a sharing menu and 2 hours of unlimited beverages*
*Includes house wine, house spirits, bottled beer and selected cocktails
For reservations and more information, please visit https://dubaicreekresort.com/qds-bar-grill/
Try Jun’s 7-Course Tasting Menu over the Long Weekend
Take advantage of your long weekend at Jun’s with The Short Story: Volume 3, a seven-course journey through Chef Kelvin Cheung’s distinctive Third Culture Cooking. The menu brings global influences together around one table, offering a fitting way to mark the occasion through the shared experience of food. Priced at AED 255 per person, with a fully realised vegetarian option available, it is the perfect activity to enjoy for a long, leisurely weekend.
Details:
Offer: ‘The Short Story Volume 3’ | Seven-course tasting menu
Link to Menu: ‘The Short Story Volume 3’ Menu
Where: Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
When: Daily, 12p.m. – 1a.m.
Price: Seven-Course Tasting Menu | AED 255 per person
Take your Time this Weekend with the Golden Hour at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi
What: Utilise your extra day off over great conversation and even better cocktails at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi’s Golden Hour. Available daily from 12pm to 7pm, guests can enjoy signature creations and timeless classics for AED 45 each, making it the perfect excuse to gather for a leisurely afternoon or an early evening catch-up.
Set within the elegant surroundings of The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Golden Hour pairs expertly crafted cocktails with Mediterranean-inspired dishes including Tuna Tartare, Angus Beef Tartare, Stracciatella Radiatori, Grilled Octopus and Flat Iron Angus, crafting the ideal setting to toast to the long weekend over exceptional food and drinks.
When: Daily, 12pm to 7pm
Price: AED 45 per cocktail
Where: Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island
