1 Jun 2025
The Eid al-Adha is approaching, so we are all now planning our leisure (as if it isn’t enough planning in our everyday life). But, it is the perfect excuse to elevate your usual dinner into something a little more chic. These spots are your reason to dress up and indulge.
And yes, we insist, it is a heat season, so we all will have enough of Netflix & Chill at home — go get your glitters and let’s rock!
Sexy Fish Dubai
Perfect for: Glam couples, cocktail connoisseurs, and those who love their sushi served with a side of wow.
Ok, imagine a perfect spot for a date or a good-quality dinner with dancing afterwards... Got the image in your head? Well, Sexy Fish is better than that.
Gorgeous sea-inspired interiors (additional points for fun sea-sounds in the lobby), bold flavours, and a setting that oozes glamour — Sexy Fish should be top of your list for this long weekend.
Located in the heart of DIFC, this hotspot from London’s Mayfair scene makes an unforgettable impression from the moment you walk in. With dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst (Damien Hirst!), sleek mid-century design by Martin Brudnizki, and panoramic views of Dubai's glittering skyline, it is a visual feast before you've even seen the menu. It is very pretty, believe us.
Furthermore, Sexy Fish's culinary offering is as impressive. The Japanese-inspired menu blends traditional techniques with contemporary flair, featuring everything from something simple like crispy tofu (10/10, honestly) to special tender tuna belly and the best seabass-yuzu cut. This seabass is still chasing this author in her dreams, it is a must-try.
Sexy Fish is iconic for a reason — whether you are starting your night with drinks at the bar or getting your stomach ready for a full sit-down dinner — this spot caters in an atmosphere where every detail is about taste, sophistication, and spectacle.
CE LA VI
Perfect for: Stylish duos who want a view, a vibe, and a velvet booth for two.
If a selfie with Burj Khalifa glowing in the background doesn’t scream date night, what does? Recently featured in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 (for the fourth year in a row by the way), CE LA VI delivers the goods — rooftop terrace, glitzy crowd, and a playlist that builds from chic chill to subtle swagger.
Kick things off with a round of cocktails (advice to all — Yuzu Spritz), then dive into dishes like truffle-topped sushi rolls or miso-marinated black cod. As the night deepens and the beats drop, the vibe shifts from romantic to electric.
Turn your date into a whole event!
Gaia
Perfect for: Couples who like their romance with olive oil and a bit of art direction. Comfy pants are welcome.
Gaia is what happens when Cycladic soul meets DIFC polish — perfect for chic, but comfy vibe. The crowd is glam but low-key, the interiors whisper elegance, and the food? Let’s just say the grilled octopus might be the best third wheel you have ever met…
Start with mezze and Greek wine (Paranga, Malagousia and other delicacies) — then ease into fresh seafood or a fall-off-the-bone lamb dish that practically begs to be shared.
Bonus points for the open kitchen that adds just the right amount of theatre without stealing the show.
Perfect for a cozy evening with style, great for chats and the only rule is to come in hungry!
Moonrise
Perfect for: Foodies who flirt with foie gras. You can come for a solo-date, here no one will blame a true food-lover, wanting to have a foodie night out in solitude.
Moving from DIFC to Al Satwa’s Eden House. Not every date night needs a scene — sometimes the best moments happen when it is just the two of you and a few mind-blowing bites.
Moonrise is for those who crave something personal, elevated, and quietly dazzling. With only 12 seats and a rooftop view to match, this omakase-style dinner curated by Chef Solemann Haddad blends high art and homegrown heart.
Try smoked lamb fat with date molasses and uni — promise, you will still be dreaming about it next weekend.
Pierchic
Perfect for: Hopeless romantics and anyone looking to pop a certain question.
Need a wow moment? Book a table at the very end of Pierchic’s private boardwalk and let the sea do the talking.
The seafood is fine-dining with finesse — think oysters topped with citrus foam and lobster thermidor plated like edible art. Arrive by golf buggy, stay for the Champagne, and let the view carry the conversation.
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