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The brunches, weekly rituals and one-more-round occasions that deserve a place in your calendar.

Venue information checked 23 August 2026

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Reform Social & Grill

The big Wednesday quiz

Wednesdays · from 7:30pmDubai

Midweek questions, garden-pub energy and a perfectly defensible reason to order another round.

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Reform Social & Grill

A proper Sunday roast

SundaysDubaiFrom AED 115

Choose chicken, beef, pork, nut roast or a mixed plate, with the full British Sunday treatment.

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Bar des Prés

Ki-Do Night above DIFC

Thursdays · 7pm–10pmDubaiAED 248

Three bites, three drinks and the skyline: a polished Thursday-night shortcut to the weekend.

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Bar des Prés

The clever early dinner

Daily · 6:30pm–9pmDubaiAED 250

A three-course early dinner for anyone who likes a serious room without the late-night logistics.

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Bar des Prés

Sunday lunch with a DJ

SundaysDubaiAED 240

A sharing menu and live DJ turn the 51st floor into a Sunday lunch worth dressing for.

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Hakkasan Abu Dhabi

Lost in Shanghai

Friday night brunchAbu DhabiAED 538

A Friday-night Cantonese brunch with selected dishes and unlimited beverages at Emirates Palace.

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Hakkasan Abu Dhabi

Cantonese Treasure

Saturdays · 12pm–3:30pmAbu DhabiFrom AED 128

A Saturday dim sum lunch with a choice of three or five baskets in Hakkasan's signature dining room.

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