SUMMER 2026 | TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM Hand- picked by us DH S12 IN CL U SI VE O F V AT 12 IN CL U SI VE O F V ATTIMEOUTDUBAI.COM SUMMER 2026 3 Inside 6 Things to do 72 Family & kids 74 Shopping 76 Sport & outdoor 78 Wellbeing 80 Time Out Market Dubai 82 The last bite Features & Regulars Eat your way all around Dubai From little neighbourhood eateries and buzzy brunches to family- friendly cafés and big-ticket dining destinations, here’s where to eat your way through the city right now. Page 10 Trèsind Studio On the Co ve r: Illustrations b y W ynat V az.4 SUMMER 2026 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM Pull up a chair. Actually… pull up a few. Because in a world of “this meeting could have been an email”, this is one scenario where a meeting would be worthwhile. Because we’re here to discuss in detail what dining out in Dubai really looks, feels and tastes like. A meeting that would help you visualise squeezing into that neon- lit Thai restaurant serving the best khao soi in town, or what the bread course of the sky-high, 17-course tasting menu experience smells like as it arrives at your table. Or the chaos of a busy Iranian kebab house at midnight. Over the past 12 months, the culinary scene here has levelled up to dizzying heights. But team Time Out Dubai powered through the vertigo to review hundreds of restaurants anonymously, paying for every meal. Because our job is simple: to tell you where the best food in the city really is. And in this guide, you’ll find the places that genuinely impressed – the ones that make this one of the most exciting places to eat. Which brings us neatly to the only item left on the agenda. Go forth and eat. Meeting adjourned. facebook.com/timeoutdubai youtube.com/timeoutgcc timeoutdubai timeoutdubai timeoutdubai Ed’s pick Yousra Zaki Group Food Editor Too hot outside? 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The name and logo of Time Out are used under .licence of Time Out Group Limited London UK Zaki oodslug 6 MONTH 2025 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM Things June Sign up for the Spartan City race Get competitive If your idea of a fun weekend involves less brunch and more burpees, this one’s for you. Spartan Middle East has announced the return of its indoor ‘City’ race to Abu Dhabi, landing on Saturday June 13 at Etihad Arena. Take on the 3km course packed with 15 obstacles designed to test speed, strength and stamina – all within a climate-controlled arena. Ready, set, go. O Dhs250 (adults), Dhs110 (kids aged four-14). Sat Jun 13. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, arabia.spartan.com. Visit Dubai Esports and Games Festival CTRL-Alt-Save this one If it’s virtual sports you’re in the mood for, one of the city’s biggest gaming festivals is logging on this month. Hosted at the World Trade Centre, expect the return of the huge GameExpo and GameExpo Summit, as well as Play Beyond and the Dubai Cosplay Spartan City race Cosplay Championship. You’ll be able to check out ten different zones, watch the pros play and even pick up a controller yourself. O From Dhs10. Fri May 22-Sun Jun 7. Dubai World Trade Centre, platinumlist.net. Watch the Beach Boys live Wouldn’t it be nice The Beach Boys will perform at Coca-Cola Arena to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds, their most iconic album. If you’re somehow unfamiliar with the Californian surf pop-rock band, then you should know that they’re renowned for their vocal harmonies and incredibly catchy hooks (surely you’ve heard Wouldn’t it be The Beach Boysslug ITC Franklin Gothic st - Heavy - 11pt TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM MONTH 2025 7 to do an intro to the setup from the instructors to teach you some of the best tricks to hold on. O Dhs100 (day pass). Open Mon-Fri 10am- 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. Junction Mall, Dubai Investment Park, goclimb.ae (052 172 8398). Play a budget round of golf Tee-riffic Tee off for less for the entire summer and sign up for JA Sports & Shooting Club special golf membership. Not only will you get to go play nine holes as much as you like on the par-35 course, but you’ll also be treated to a complimentary lesson and fitness assessment. There’s also gym, beach and pool access included for the whole family and 20 percent off on the resort’s restaurants and bars. Now that’s a hole in one. O Dhs4,250. Mon Jun 1 to Wed Sep 30. JA Sports & Shooting Club, Jebel Ali, jaresortshotels.com (04 814 5300). Nice). Following the sad passing of co- founder Brian Wilson, this is a great chance to see the iconic band live. O From Dhs199. Thu Jun 11, 7pm. Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, coca-cola-arena.com (800 223388). Try a new Sunday roast End the week right If you want to switch up your Sunday dinner, NETTE has launched a new weekly carvery with Fin & Bone, where you can load up on striploin roast beef or lemon and thyme chicken alongside all the classic trimmings, Yorkshire puds and even cheesy cauliflower. O Dhs135 (chicken), Dhs170 (beef), Dhs50 (kids under 12). Sun noon-4pm. Al Barari, nette.ae (04 329 4800). July Enjoy Dubai Summer Surprises Expect to be entertained Returning on Thursday July 2 and running all the way to Sunday August 30, you’ll find special offers and amazing entertainment. It’s a fun month of great deals during the peak of summer, spanning across everything from dining deals to shopping, epic concerts and family days out. The final sales will see deals of up to 90 percent off across the city, so keep an eye out for those bargains. O Fri Jul 3-Sun Aug 20, visitdubai.com. Go bouldering Time to climb Dubai’s newest bouldering gym GoClimb is offering up day passes this summer for you to start scaling the walls. A lot easier than it looks (trust us), you’ll be working on your footwork and making your way across the route at your own pace. You’ll also get GoClimb GolfThings to do In the comments What’s got you talking on Instagram... Caffiene-fuelled deals Got a tip? Email Marion for the latest hello@ timeoutdubai.com timeoutdubai “Mine is 97 hahaha so give me free stuff ” @mounakerf “Got excied just to realize mine ends with 02 ” @saadqaziii Try a new wagyu restaurant It’s rare Calling all meat-lovers – a new Tokyo- inspired wagyu restaurant has arrived in Dubai, and it’s got your name all over it. Sut ki is a new dining concept at Dubai Harbour, dedicated entirely to wagyu. Expect Tokyo-inspired flavours across raw and grilled dishes, paired with art-house interiors, supper club vibes and views. O Open Wed-Sun 6pm-midnight. Bay Marina, Dubai Harbour, @sutekidubai (04 332 6730). August Check out a new nightclub Dance like you mean it If you fancy hitting the dancefloor soon, EPIK nightclub has now opened at Meydan Grandstand with live DJs and some pretty awesome visuals for you to groove to from Wednesday to Saturday. Expect back-to- back live sets, light shows and plenty of room to boogie from 11pm. O Prices vary. Open Wed-Sat 11pm-late. Meydan Grandstand, epikdubai.com (056 816 6612). Nibble a special afternoon tea Pinkies up The Lana has teamed up with AVANTCHA tea for a dreamy afternoon spread that you can enjoy until the end of August. Expect signature blends, as well as British- inspired finger sandwiches, scones and a perfectly-poised patisserie. There’s even an interactive iced tea experience at the end to help you cool off and beat the toasty summer heat. O Dhs300 per person. Until Mon Aug 31, daily noon- 6pm. The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Business Bay, dorchestercollection.com (04 541 7755). Shop at a brand new mall Hit the shops NAS Gardens Community Mall is entering the chat. Expect plenty of local favourites when it opens its doors in August. As well as shopping, we now know that two of Dubai’s favourites, Kokoro and Bake My Day, will be opening a joint restaurant inside. Handrolls and cookies? Count us in. O Opening Aug 2026. Nad Al Sheba. The Lana Sut kiThings to doT Dip in for a night swim Float after-dark It’s the season for late-night dips. As the city heats up, cool off with a night swim at SAN Beach, offering pool and bar access every night of the week. Swing by at 6pm to catch the sunset, then enjoy an evening of chilled sips on West Beach. Plus, the deal is fully redeemable, so you can enjoy an Aegan-inspired dinner on your lounger post-swim. O Dhs200 (fully redeemable, sofa), Dhs250 (fully redeemable, pool bed). Daily 6pm- midnight. West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, sanbeachdubai.com (04 458 0499).Next >