Dubai, UAE: Emirati Women’s Day on August 28 is a nationwide celebration of the strength and contributions of women of the Dubai, UAE: This year, restaurants, hotels and cultural venues are pulling out all the stops, offering everything from fine dining and afternoon teas to live art workshops and wellness experiences. Here’s where the Emirates are inviting you to raise a toast to the women shaping the nation.
La Maison Ani & La Petite Ani, DIFC
On August 28, La Maison Ani partners with Emirati fashion house NAFS Design for a one-day celebration to offer a complimentary coffee chocolate mousse tart with hazelnut and caramel, plus a chance to win an AED 1,000 NAFS voucher. Dining tables will showcase bespoke design elements inspired by NAFS, in an elegant blend of Parisian charm and Emirati heritage.
At La Petite Ani, the café’s intimate setting offers the same complimentary dessert to all women dining on the day.
Akabeko
Dubai’s first dedicated yakiniku restaurant marks the occasion with Taste of Tide, a Japanese seafood-inspired menu. Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary artisanal mocktail or cold-brew tea before enjoying dishes like Assorted Nigiri (AED 65), Chirashi (AED 95), Tartare (AED 80) and Carpaccio of the Day (AED 80). Each table will also receive a Polaroid keepsake mounted on a custom postcard to take home. Available August 28–31.
For more information, visit AKABEKO.ae or call 050 561 8288
Arrogante & Salvaje
Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day with Burj Khalifa views and a sweet Italian–Japanese twist. On August 28, both Arrogante and Salvaje will treat Emirati women to a complimentary Amaretto Sour mocktail and a UAE flag-topped Matcha Swiss Roll. Whether you choose Arrogante’s Italian flair near Dubai Opera or Salvaje’s bold Japanese–Latin vibes in the Opera District, the celebration runs all day from 12 PM–2 AM for a stylish evening in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
For reservations or more information, visit salvajedubai or contact reservations@arrogantedubai.com
Avlu
At Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, AVLU Greek & Turkish Cuisine honours Emirati women with a fresh rose, traditional Turkish coffee and handcrafted Turkish delights on August 28. Set amid Aegean-inspired interiors, the restaurant brings together the flavours and hospitality of Greece and Turkey for a warm, memorable celebration.
For reservations or more information, visit avlurestaurant or call +971 58 552 8582.
Amelia Dubai
At Address Sky View, Amelia Dubai pairs complimentary mocktails with its Nikkei-Mediterranean menu in a retro-futuristic steampunk setting. On August 28 from 7 PM onwards, guests can sample alcohol-free creations like Marmalade Spritzer, Tropical Island, and Geisha alongside signature ceviches, tiraditos and premium seafood dishes.
For reservations, email: reservations.dubai@amelialounge.com or call +9714 328 2805
Blume
This Emirati Women’s Day, Blume in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue is serving a one-week-only Arabic Afternoon Tea with saffron sfouf, rosewater macarons, halloumi pesto buns, and Mediterranean chicken brioche, all in its stunning Silk Road–inspired train-carriage interiors. , Blume at Dubai Mall offers a limited-time Arabic Afternoon Tea for AED 250 for two guests. From August 25–31, the afternoon tea priced at AED 250 per two guests will be served daily from 2 PM – 6 PM.
For reservations, visit blumedubai or call +971 04 495 6888.
Novotel, Mercure, ibis & Aparthotel Adagio
Available across all F&B outlets at Novotel Dubai Gold District, Mercure Dubai Gold District, Mercure Dubai Deira, ibis Styles Dubai Gold District, ibis Styles Dubai Deira and Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Deira, guests can enjoy Buy One Get One Free on main courses plus a 30% discount on total bills for Emirati diners during the festive week starting August 28.
Kokoro
Both Alserkal and Nad Al Sheba branches of Kokoro will host a Ladies’ Night on August 28 with spin-the-wheel prizes featuring Emirati women-owned brands like Hair Cade, Solé Abayas, Sevven, Dafah, and Oui Dubai. Prizes include free handrolls, exclusive merch, custom charms, and invitations to future openings, making it a lively community celebration.
Bvlgari Resort Dubai
In honour of Emirati Women’s Day, Bvlgari Resort Dubai has invited guests to experience an exclusive afternoon tea experience at The Bvlgari Lounge from 25 – 31 August between 3-6 PM. Priced at AED 450 per person, it includes organic teas, artisanal coffee, a pistachio tiramisu, and the debut of the vibrant Pink Latte made with beetroot, ginger, and coconut milk, alongside an interactive game celebrating this year’s Emirati Women’s Day theme of “Hand in Hand”.
Bisou
Bisou collaborates with Ateeq, the perfume and beauty brand by Emirati scent designer Moaza Al Suwaidi, for a two-week dessert experience launching August 28. Priced at AED 85, the limited-edition Baklava with Pistachios and Raspberries features layers of caramelised pistachios, pistachio cream, ice cream and raspberry sauce, infused with orange blossoms and fresh citrus. Along with the dessert each guest will receive a complimentary Kiss Candy and Raspberry-Rose Bon Bon from Bisou, inspired by the fragrance notes of Ateeq perfumes and a sample of Ateeq’s bespoke Warm Rose perfume oil.
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