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Even as summer holds its grip on the city, Dubai shows no signs of slowing down, with new openings, seasonal menus and cultural moments keeping the calendar as full as ever. Whether it’s a limited-time collaboration worth chasing down or a heritage celebration worth dressing up for, this weekend brings a mix of the indulgent and the meaningful. From a summer cafe collaboration dropping beauty freebies to a Kerala harvest feast landing at Jamavar, here is where to spend your Friday to Sunday.
Sip On A Summer Collab
Ounass and Brew Cafe have joined forces for a limited-time summer collaboration, and the menu is doing double duty as both a dreamy escape from the heat and an excuse to stock up on beauty essentials. Order the summer spritz and you will walk away with Ounass lip care, sunscreen and stickers alongside your drink, plus a lineup of fun desserts to pair with it.
When: Limited time, while the collaboration runs
Where: Brew Cafe, Dubai
Dream Up Beachfront Living
For those weekend browsing sessions that turn into serious daydreaming, ORLA by OMNIYAT on Palm Jumeirah is down to fewer than ten residences, with the Duplex and Simplex Show Residences offering a proper look at what beachfront living managed by Dorchester Collection actually feels like. Think private pools, double height living spaces and views straight out over the Arabian Gulf.
When: Ongoing, availability limited
Where: ORLA by OMNIYAT, Palm Jumeirah
Feast On Onam Traditions
Jamavar Dubai brings back Leelamma’s Onam Sadhya for its second year, a multi-course tribute to Kerala’s harvest festival built around the memory of Leela Nair, the beloved matriarch of the family behind the restaurant. Expect a banana leaf-style presentation reimagined through Jamavar’s fine dining lens, with everything from Meen Porichathu and Alleppey Prawn Curry to Parippu Pradhaman rounding out the feast, plus a fully vegetarian option for those keeping it plant-based.
When: 15 to 30 August 2026, for lunch and dinner
Where: Jamavar, Address Residences, Downtown Dubai. Priced at AED 215, or AED 195 for the vegetarian experience
Have A Heritage Filled Evening
Emirati luxury label Minimalist marked its tenth anniversary with a private Emirati Women’s Day celebration at Al Shindagha Museum, unveiling two new handbags, Um Alyazia and Um Hessa, inspired by traditional Khoos weaving. The evening brought together a moderated conversation on Emirati identity and legacy alongside live weaving demonstrations and a personalisation station where guests could get their initials hand-painted in Arabic.
When: Recently unveiled
Where: Minimalist, UAE-wide
Indulge In Summer-Coded Dreamcakes
CHUNK Bakehouse is opening its Summer Club with two returning limited-edition flavours worth clearing calendar space, and stomach space, for. The Ube Coco Dreamcake layers purple yam with coconut cream, while the Mango Lover’s Dreamcake pairs vanilla sponge and mango compote under a white chocolate glaze.
When: Available now, for a limited time
Where: Delivery via all major platforms
Experience A Slow Morning In True Italian Style
Isola is leaning into the unhurried pace of the Italian coast this August, with Weekend Mornings running every Friday to Sunday from 8am to 11am. Expect artisan pastries from Dalla Vetrina alongside breakfast staples, best enjoyed without checking your phone once.
When: Fridays to Sundays, 8am to 11am, throughout August
Where: Isola
Work Your Way Through A Tomato Menu
Novikov Café is dedicating an entire menu to the season’s most versatile ingredient with its Tomato Feast. The limited-edition lineup includes Tomato Carpaccio, Gazpacho, Linguini Pomodoro Novikov, Mediterranean-style Seabass and a tomato-inspired dessert, available as individual dishes or as a full tomato-themed meal.
When: Throughout August 2026
Where: Novikov Café, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
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