Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 is the city’s biggest value-dining treat of the hot season. Held as part of Dubai Summer Surprises, it lets you eat at popular restaurants for a fixed low price, so a proper meal out no longer costs a small fortune.
The event sits inside Dubai Summer Surprises, the summer-long festival of sales, shows and family fun. Whether you live here or you are visiting for the first time, this guide walks you through every detail.
Below you get the dates, the exact prices, the full venue list, and a simple step-by-step for booking. Use the jump links to skip straight to what you need.
Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026
Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 is a three-week dining promotion where more than 50 restaurants each serve a fixed set menu at one low price. A restaurant week is a city-wide event where many places offer special-value menus at the same time, so you try good kitchens cheaply.
The whole event is casual and built for families, not formal fine dining. It runs during Dubai Summer Surprises, so a meal slots neatly into a wider day out.
The event is run by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) — the government body behind Dubai’s shopping and dining seasons — led by CEO Ahmad Al Khaja. He calls it “one of the standout culinary experiences within Dubai Summer Surprises.”
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When Does Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 Run?
Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 runs for three weeks, from 13 July to 2 August 2026. You book any day inside that window, subject to table availability.
The event falls inside Dubai Summer Surprises, the wider festival that runs from 2 July to 30 August 2026. So your meal joins a summer full of sales, shows and family attractions.
Line your booking up with the festival calendar in our DSS 2026 dates guide. For the full season plan, see our Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 guide.
How Much Does Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 Cost?
The event has two fixed prices: AED 80 for a two-course lunch and AED 120 for a three-course dinner. Both include a bottle of water, still or sparkling.
What you get for the price
- Two-course lunch AED 80: a starter and a main, or a main and a dessert
- Three-course dinner AED 120: a starter, a main and a dessert
- Always included: one bottle of water, still or sparkling
Each venue serves a set menu — a fixed list of dishes at one set price. You choose from a short, curated selection rather than the full a la carte card, which keeps the price low.
| Meal | Price | Courses | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | AED 80 | Two (starter + main, or main + dessert) | Included |
| Dinner | AED 120 | Three (starter + main + dessert) | Included |
| Usual bill | AED 200+ | A la carte, per head | Charged |
What costs extra
The set price covers food and your bottle of water only. Extra drinks and the service charge are added on top unless the venue states otherwise.
Top venues normally charge AED 200 or more a head. So this event cuts a typical bill by more than half.
Which Venues Take Part in Summer Restaurant Week 2026?
Summer Restaurant Week 2026 features more than 50 casual venues across Dubai, grouped below by type. Start with the names confirmed for 2026, then use last year’s line-up as a guide.
Confirmed for 2026
- Sal’s Bistro
- Claw BBQ
- Leña Dubai
- piehaus
- Yù & Mì
- The Beach House
- Duo Gastrobar
- NETTE
- Lila Molino
Five-star hotel restaurants (last year’s line-up)
- Accents (InterContinental Dubai Marina)
- Ballaro (Conrad Dubai)
- FireLake Grill House (Radisson DAMAC Hills)
- Fish Beach Taverna (Le Méridien Mina Seyahi)
- Roaring Rabbit (Taj Exotica, The Palm)
- Barfly by Buddha-Bar (Grosvenor House)
Waterfront, beach and Palm
- The Beach House
- Cabana On The Beach
- Trader Vic’s (Palm)
- Cucina (The Palm)
- Skafos
- OIA Greek
- Fish Market
Mall, Downtown and City Walk
- The Noodle House (Nakheel Mall)
- Novikov Café (Dubai Mall)
- DOORS (Dubai Mall)
- MINT (City Walk)
- Couqley French Brasserie (Downtown)
- Café Kitsuné
DIFC and Business Bay
- Le Petit Beefbar (DIFC)
- Asian 5 (One Central)
- Enigma
- Nazcaa
Steak, grill and BBQ
- Claw BBQ
- Ribs & Brews
- The Ninth Cut Steakhouse
- FRANK Meat & Taps
Italian and Mediterranean
- IL Motto
- Osteria Funkcoolio
- Naughty Pizza
- Bolle
- Bellini Café
- Lila Molino
Indian and South Asian
- Kinara by Vikas Khanna (celebrity chef)
- The Permit Room
- Mausam
- Khadak
Japanese and Pan-Asian
- Cutfish
- Magadan
- Romeo Lane
- Minato
- Yù & Mì
Emirati and Middle Eastern
- Al Fanar Seafood (Al Barsha)
- Arabian Tea House (Al Fahidi)
- Kabab Al Bastakiah
- Liwan
- SHABESTAN (Persian)
- Leila (Lebanese)
Every venue serves the same fixed prices, whatever the cuisine. So you know the cost of your meal before you sit down.
How Do You Book a Table for Summer Restaurant Week 2026?
You book tables for Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 through Careem DineOut, the official booking partner. Careem DineOut is a table-booking feature inside the Careem ride-hailing app.
Book in four steps
- Open the Careem app and tap DineOut
- Browse venues by area or cuisine
- Pick your set menu, then a date and time
- Confirm the table, with live availability shown
A fully refundable AED 1 fee holds your table, and you get it back after your visit. You also choose a pay-in-advance option at the time of booking if you prefer.
Book early for weekend dinners, as popular tables fill fast. Weekday lunches are the easiest slots to grab at this event.
What Should You Know Before You Go?
A few simple tips help you get the most from Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026. They matter most if this is your first time at the event.
Book ahead and confirm the menu
Reserve your table in the Careem app before you travel across town. Check that the venue shows the Summer Restaurant Week menu, since the deal applies to the set menu only.
Plan your travel and parking
Many venues sit near a Dubai Metro station or take an easy RTA taxi. Malls and hotels offer valet or free parking, which beats the July heat outside.
Turn one meal into a full day
- Grab cheap bites between meals with our AED 10 dishes at DSS 2026 guide
- Take the kids to Modhesh World 2026 after lunch
- End the night at a DSS 2026 concert
Summer vs Spring Dubai Restaurant Week: What Is the Difference?
Dubai runs two separate restaurant weeks, and they are easy to confuse. The summer edition is the casual, cheaper one; the spring edition is the upscale, fine-dining one.
| Feature | Summer Restaurant Week | Spring Dubai Restaurant Week |
|---|---|---|
| Season | July–August (during DSS) | April–May |
| Style | Casual, family-friendly | Upscale, fine dining |
| Lunch / dinner | AED 80 / AED 120 | Around AED 125 / AED 250 |
| Venues | 50+ casual restaurants | 125+ restaurants |
| Best for | Families and value | Special occasions |
So check which one you are booking before you go. This guide covers the summer edition, running 13 July to 2 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026?
Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 is a three-week dining promotion inside Dubai Summer Surprises. More than 50 casual, family-friendly restaurants each serve a fixed set menu at one low price, so you try good places cheaply. A two-course lunch costs AED 80 and a three-course dinner costs AED 120, with water included. It runs from 13 July to 2 August 2026 and is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.
When is Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026?
The event runs from 13 July to 2 August 2026, three full weeks. It sits inside Dubai Summer Surprises, the city’s summer festival run by DFRE from 2 July to 30 August 2026. You book any day in that window, subject to table availability. Weekday lunches are the easiest slots to grab, while weekend dinners fill fastest. Plan ahead for the best times.
How much does Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 cost?
Two prices apply. A two-course lunch is AED 80 and a three-course dinner is AED 120. Every menu includes a bottle of water, still or sparkling. The prices cover food only, so extra drinks and any service charge sit on top. Even so, the event costs far less than the AED 200-plus you normally pay at these venues.
What is a set menu?
A set menu is a fixed list of dishes at one set price. Instead of choosing from the full a la carte card, you pick from a short, curated selection the chef has prepared. For the two-course lunch you take a starter and a main, or a main and a dessert. The three-course dinner adds all three courses. This keeps the price low and the kitchen fast.
How do I book a table?
You book through Careem DineOut, the official partner and a table-booking feature inside the Careem app. Open the app, tap DineOut, then browse venues by area or cuisine. Pick your menu, choose a date and time, and confirm. A fully refundable AED 1 fee holds the table, and live availability shows only open slots. In 2025 the event used OpenTable, and listings also appear on Visit Dubai and mydss.ae.
Which venues take part?
More than 50 casual, family-friendly venues join. Confirmed 2026 names include Sal’s Bistro, Claw BBQ, Leña Dubai, piehaus and The Beach House. Last year’s line-up spanned five-star hotel restaurants, beach spots, mall favourites and heritage Emirati dining. Cuisines run from Asian and Italian to American burgers and modern Middle Eastern. Most venues return each year, so the 2025 list is a strong guide.
Is this the same as the spring Dubai Restaurant Week?
No. The spring Dubai Restaurant Week is a separate, pricier fine-dining event, with set menus around AED 125 and AED 250 and 125-plus restaurants. Dubai Summer Restaurant Week 2026 is the casual, family-friendly summer edition, at AED 80 and AED 120. It runs during Dubai Summer Surprises in July and August, not in spring. The vibe and the prices are very different, so check which one you are booking.
Is it good for families and value?
Yes. The event is built around casual, family-friendly venues, not formal fine dining. Kids are welcome at most spots, and the fixed prices make a full meal easy to budget. With top tables normally charging AED 200 or more a head, the AED 80 lunch and AED 120 dinner offer big savings. It pairs well with the rest of Dubai Summer Surprises.
Sources: Emirates 24|7, BBC Good Food Middle East, Visit Dubai, Time Out Dubai, Gulf News, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).
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