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Yes, we know that it's too hot to do lots of stuff in, but there are certainly perks to this (as well as so many deals to take advantage of) especially when it comes to going out to eat.
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From special summer menus to early bird dinners and roast extravaganzas, there's so much to eat (for less) over the next few weeks.
We've scoured the city to find the best value for money, so here are the deals to dig into this summer.
Looking for plans for the upcoming long weekend? The following deals are also available during Islamic New Year, meaning there's even more to celebrate.
10 Dubai summer dining deals to try
Bastion's summer set menu
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The French brasserie has whipped up a menu that will get you feeling like you've been whisked off to the Riviera while still looking out over the Burj Al Arab.
For Dhs395, you'll be served up four courses from seafood carpaccio to raviolo and langoustine risotto, braised veal cheek and fruity desserts. Each course if also paired with both premium bubbly and grape to compliment the meal.
Dhs395. Daily 6pm-10.30pm. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim, jumeirah.com (800 323 232).
Carna's Sunday roast
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End your week on a feast at the Italian restaurant, which kicks off with a selection of classic starters (think from beef carpaccio to grilled sourdough with a maple bacon butter and baked brie with truffle honey).
Then it's onto the main event, where you can opt for either roaster wagyu sirloin beef, or an Australian lamb leg with all the trimmings.
To finish, you'll be treated to hearty portions of olive oil cake, or a chocolate mousse for those with a sweet tooth.
Dhs295 (food only). Dhs145 (four starters), Dhs185 (half roast platter). Sun 12.30pm-5.30pm. SLS Dubai, Business Bay, slshotels.com (04 607 0737).
CLAP Dubai's Sunday sushi social
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Head to DIFC on a Sunday to enjoy a special lunch hosted at CLAP. From 1pm to 3pm, you can enjoy two hours of unlimited sushi and rolls for Dhs175, along with a dedicated kids' menu for Dhs75.
Once up there, you can enjoy some pretty stunning views of Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa.
Dhs175 (adult), Dhs75 (kids). Sun 1pm-3pm. Gate Village, DIFC claprestaurant.com/dubai (04 569 3820).
One&Only The Palm's breakfast and swim deal
Dubai summer dining deals. Credit: Zest
Start the day by digging your fork into an impressive breakfast spread at One&Only The Palm, followed by all day pool and beach access.
Letting you cool off in style, the deal even includes two glasses of bubbly per person to sip on by the water.
Dhs450. Daily 7am-11am. One&Only The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, oneandonlyresorts.com (04 440 1010).
Pierchic's chic lunch deal
Dubai summer dining deals. Credit: Pierchic
The Chic Lunch deal at Pierchic has a special Dhs175 set menu, which gets you a starter, a main and dessert or Dhs150 for a starter and main or a main and dessert. Starters include fegatini di pollo (chicken liver) or a burrata and Tuscan Panzanella salad.
For mains, you can choose from spaghetti al pomodoro, penne arrabbiata and linguine aglio olio e peperoncino. Finish with a coffee-rich tiramisu or panna cotta as you enjoy the very pretty views. Chef Beatrice Segoni has come up with the lunchtime menu (inspired by the Amalfi coast) which allows people to dine at the restaurant for a discounted price.
Dhs150 (two courses), Dhs175 (three courses). Mon-Sat, 1pm-2.30pm. Pierchic, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah. jumeirah.com (800 323 232).
Prime68's special summer lunch deal
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Prime68, Time Out Dubai's award-winning steakhouse, located on the 68th floor of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is offering a great summer deal, where you can enjoy a delicious three-course meal priced at an unbeatable Dhs125 per person, available throughout the hot months.
Available daily from noon-3pm, diners can try a delicious menu featuring Prime68's signature starters, main courses, and desserts, all against a pretty breath-taking backdrop of Dubai's skyline from the lofty heights of this sky-high venue.
Dhs125 (two courses) Dhs148 (three courses). Daily, noon-3pm. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay, marriott.com (04 414 3000).
Raspoutine
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If you want a taste of glitz and glamour this summer, dig out a chic 'fit and spend a well to do evening trying the finer things.
Offering up a caviar menu, you'll kick things off with two glasses of premium bubbly and a caviar bump on a Belgian waffle, before moving onto salmon blinis topped with the iconic dish again.
For mains, choose between tenderloin or sea bass, served with asparagus, French fries and (you guessed it), caviar.
Dhs400. Wed from 9pm; Thu-Sat from 10pm. DIFC, raspoutine.com (04 272 5373).
Rowley's lunch
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The first-come-first-served steakhouse is now offering a weekly power lunch, where you can tuck into a rick flank stead, salad and unlimited crispy golden fries for just Dhs90.
Smothered in the restaurant's special sauce, get there early and grab your table.
Dhs90. Mon-Fri, noon-3.30pm. Central Park Towers, DIFC, @rowleys.uae (04 257 4754).
Riviera by Jean Imbert's dinner deal
Summer offers up some of the best dining deals in Dubai. Credit: The Lana Dorchester Collection.
Located on the fourth floor of The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Riviera by Jean Imbert is all South of France vibes, inspired by Imbert's heritage and travels from around the Mediterranean coastline.
Offering a special summer dinner deal, you can soak up the sunset with dishes from burrata with confit capsicums to veal tonnato with a signature sauce, flank steak and grilled octopus. You can even add a glass of grape to the meal for Dhs55.
For dessert, choose between the 100 percent chocolate bowl, vanilla crème brûlée or a red fruits and pistachio verrine.
Dhs155 (three-course dinner). Available daily 6.30pm-10.30pm. The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Business Bay, dorchestercollection.com (04 541 7755).
The Gallery's afternoon tea offer
Summer offers up some of the best dining deals in Dubai. Credit: The Lana Dorchester Collection.
Located at The Lana, Dorchester Collection's lobby lounge, The Gallery draws inspiration from the afternoon tea experience for Dhs400 per person. Pretty spenny if you ask us, but diners will get a glass of top-notch bubbly and traditional finger sandwiches including smoked Scottish salmon, truffle egg, slow-roasted wagyu beef, Alaskan king crab and the timeless classic coronation chicken, among others.
Finish with warm scones paired with Devon clotted cream and chef Angelo Musa's signature jams as well as a range of pastries, such as chouquettes, vanilla roll cake, laminated coffee brioche and more.
Dhs400 per person (until Sun Aug 31). Daily from 1pm-6pm. The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Business Bay dorchestercollection.com (04 541 7755).
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