Ten Venues to Try this Summer in Dubai

Planet Terra, Ibis World Trade Centre

Summer in Dubai is the best time to travel overseas as the weather is unbearably hot and humid. But if you have no travel plans, I would recommend few venues that I enjoyed dining recently.

Below is the list of ten venues to try in Dubai this summer:

1 Planet Terra at Ibis World Trade Centre

Planet Terra is a vegan restaurant with an all-organic menu. Expect wholesome dishes and a range of refreshing beverages in a boho-chic atmosphere. They recently opened a second outlet in Ibis World Trade Centre, their first outlet is located in Greens. If you’re a vegan or a non-vegan, you are going to enjoy the food at Planet Terra.

Venue: Planet Terra

Location: Ground Floor, Ibis World Trade Centre

Timings: 7:30am-10:30pm

Phone: 04 306 6000

Masti Dubai

2 Masti- Cocktails & Cuisine at Dubai Edition Hotel

Masti is a multi award-winning Michelin guide listed contemporary Indian restaurant located in the elegant Dubai Edition Hotel. Expect authentic Indian cuisine with a modern twist and creative cocktails. Their business lunch offers good value for money. Masti also does weekend brunch.

Venue: Masti- Cocktails & Cuisine

Location: The Dubai Edition Hotel, Downtown Dubai

Timings: Sunday-Thursday 12:30pm to 1am, Friday-Saturday 12:30pm to 2am

Phone: 800-MASTI (62784)

The Crossing Dubai

3 The Crossing at The H Hotel

The Crossing is a modern Indian restaurant with global influences. Expect dishes from all across Indian subcontinent and beautifully crafted cocktails in a beautiful setting.

Venue: The Crossing

Location: The H Hotel, Sheik Zayed Road

Timings: 12pm-1am

Phone: 04 491 9695

Ristorante Loren Dubai

4 Ristorante Loren

Ristorante Loren is located on the Palm West Beach. The dishes, the drinks and the vibes will transport you to Italian riviera. It is also a great spot for date nights.

Venue: Ristorante Loren

Location: The Club, Palm West Beach

Timings: Sunday-Thursday 12pm to 12am, Friday-Saturday 12pm-1am

Phone: 04 557 8293

SushiArt Dubai

5 SushiArt

SushiArt has many locations across the city and my favorite branch is their JBR location. Expect delicious sushi, sashimi and more for reasonable price in a friendly atmosphere.

Venue: SushiArt

Location: The Beach, JBR

Timings: 11am-12am

Phone: 800 220

Ikigai Dubai

6 Ikigai Resto+ Bar at Millennium Place Dubai Marina

Inspired by Japan’s famous street taverns, Ikigai brings you authentic Pan-Asian cuisine with delicious twist. Expect Asian street food at its best in a vibrant set-up.

Venue: Ikigai Resto+ Bar

Location: 1st floor, Millennium Place Dubai Marina

Timings: Sunday-Friday 5pm to 1am, Saturday 1pm-1am

Phone: 04 550 8114

Paparazzi Tuscan Restaurant Dubai

7 Paparazzi Tuscan Restaurant at Paramount Hotel Midtown

Tucked away on the 14th floor of Paramount Hotel Midtown, Paparazzi oozes authentic Italian charm in a relaxed atmosphere. Expect delectable Italian cuisine and a good selection of Italian wines.

Venue: Paparazzi Tuscan Restaurant

Location: 14th floor, Paramount Hotel Midtown

Timings: 12:30pm to 12am

Phone: 058 826 5729

Saya Brasserie Dubai

8 Saya Brasserie

Saya Brasserie currently has 4 locations in the city and I visited their Dubai Hills Mall outlet. Saya is a pink and floral themed cafe/brasserie that offers American style breakfast, hearty a la carte menu and desserts. Saya is one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Dubai.

Venue: Saya Brasserie

Location: 1st floor, Dubai Hills Mall

Timings: Sunday-Thursday 8am to 12am, Friday-Saturday 8am-1am

Phone: 056 416 2002

Warehouse Dubai

9 Warehouse at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Warehouse is a casual yet stylish venue that houses a restaurant, loft bar, wine cellar and beer garden. Expect good food and drinks, live entertainment in an electrifying atmosphere. Amazing spot to hangout with friends.

Venue: Warehouse

Location: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Timings: 12pm-3am

Phone: 04 702 2560

Barasti Dubai

10 Barasti Beach at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark

Barasti is a Dubai institution renowned for its lively and buzzing atmosphere. And this summer Barasti brings the summer tent back with disco tropicana vibes. Expect disco-inspired tracks, pumping house music, great beverages and comfort food.

Venue: Barasti Beach

Location: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark

Timings: 9am-3am

Phone: 04 318 1313

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