You have just wound up a tiring week with never ending deadlines and the last thing you want to do is cook up a storm over the weekend. After all, weekends are best for chilling out and enjoying a casual date night with your partner. Going out for dinner in Dubai is one thing but figuring out the right place which fits your budget can be an ordeal, especially with the number of restaurants mushrooming in this bustling city. From the music, the food, the ambience, the view and the location, there is so much to choose from. Lest you get caught up in indecisiveness, we have figured out some remarkable places for you which will give you all of these without breaking the bank.
Meat aficionados can now enjoy a hearty feast at the US export STK. Known for its winsome ladies’ nights, the barbecue joint has also introduced a great offer for couples all under Dhs 499. For this amount you can dig into a sumptuous rib eye steak weighing a whopping 1 kg served with some broccolini, prawns, parmesan chips and a bottle of wine. How cool is that?
Health-freak couples can have a tough time trying to figure out places which cater to their palate without ruining their diet or workouts. Besh Turkish Kitchen located at the Sheraton Dubai Mall has a superb deal just for all the fitness enthusiasts. For just Dhs 99 you can enjoy a lavish non veg mezze platter served up with some finger licking hummus and a cold Turkish drink. Which fitness enthusiast does not love protein rich hummus anyway?
This quaint little restaurant has decided to serve up a delicious deal for two all summer, up till September. For just Dhs 150, you can enjoy a menu of signature dishes that are valid for that month. Every month the menu changes so couples can get a taste of all the exciting food that is on offer.
Want to enjoy a fine dining dinner course and retire early for the night? Then head to Jason Atherton’s Marina Social which serves a delicious dinner for two people from 7 pm to 8 pm. The early supper will set you back by only Dhs 160 per person. The contemporary British menu has an exciting menu of beef tartare with egg yolk jam and steamed sea bass with lemon grass fondue.
If pan Asian food tickles your palate then getting a meal at Asia Asia for anywhere between Dhs 100 to Dhs 300 would be an ideal evening spent with your partner. The sushi served here along with the dim sums is to die for with a scintillating view of the Dubai marina. Mix up your dinner by ordering in some versatile sushi and pairing it with chilli chicken dim sums. Wash it all down with some sparkling grape wine. Delicious!
Date night or not, you can enjoy a fast and jazzy night at the Pizza express with your better half. Loud, Raucous music compliments the American fast food concept. At just Dhs 19 you can split a starter, order in two mains and top it off with a preselected dessert. Cheat away by digging into their delicious Hawaiian Pizzas which are typically a pan American fare. For a healthier alternative, enjoy their spaghetti Bolognese with meatballs. You won’t be disappointed.
If a traditional roast dinner is what you are salivating for, head to the mezzaluna at the Dubai festival city every Tuesday. They offer a rocking, gigantic roast with all the yummy sauces, sweet baby potatoes and all the delicious sides like toasties and garlic bread at an affordable Dhs 198. Yum!
This is Taiwanese cuisine at its best. This worldwide restaurant chain is located at the Dubai mall where you can enjoy a sumptuous spread of hearty and appetizing noodles, mouth-watering Xiao long bao and delish dumplings that too at dirt cheap rates. If you are an adrenalin junkie, burn those tasty calories by heading to Ski Dubai for an eclectic evening.
Popular amongst the Indians based out of Dubai, this place has earned itself rave reviews for its’ flavoursome food and budget friendly prices. Dig into their starters like spinach pakodas and stuffed mushrooms and then savour their breath taking and fragrant sea food curries. Do try their big portions of whole pomfret rubbed to perfection in a spicy marinade. Wash it all down with some kadak chai. An evening well spent.
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