From chef collaborations to weekly new events and wine paired dinners, these are the experiences foodies won’t want to miss in Dubai this month
Looking for foodie fun that’s more than just dinner? With a burgeoning collection of world-class restaurants on our doorstep in Dubai, you’re only ever a reservation away from a fabulous culinary experience – from guest chefs to four-hands dinners and special menus.
So come hungry and discover the best foodie events still to come in Dubai this October.
Friday October 23: REIF Japanese Kushiyaki x Chôm Chôm
REIF Japanese Kushiyaki and Chôm Chôm are coming together for a playful collaboration, and while you might have missed the first night on October 22, you can catch chefs Reif Othman and Jun Tomioka of REIF Japanese Kushiyaki and chef Kelvin Ng of Chôm Chôm at Chôm Chôm on Friday October 23. The menu plays out as a back-and-forth between the two restaurants, and while the first six courses on Friday mirror Thursday nights, the final two dishes are up to the host chef.
What: REIF Japanese Kushiyaki x Chôm Chôm eight-course collaborative dinner
Where: Chôm Chôm, Galleria Al Barsha
When: Friday October 23, 6pm to 9pm
Price: Dhs388 food only
Book: sevenrooms.com
Friday October 23: La Nuit at Porterhouse Bar & Grill
For one night only, two of Sofitel’s leading culinary lights in the region join forces for a four-hands dinner at Sofitel The Palm’s beloved steakhouse, Porterhouse Bar & Grill. Taking place on Friday, October 23, chefs Daniel Hillier of Sofitel The Palm, Sofitel Downtown and Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort come together with chef Russell Impiazzi of Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk for a multi-course menu that celebrates Sofitel’s French heritage. Think haggis Scotch eggs with truffle, dry-aged steak tartare and wild seabass with lobster cassoulet.
What: La Nuit
Where: Porterhouse Bar & Grill, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
When: Friday October 23, 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Price: Dhs325 food only, Dhs 535 with wine pairing
Book: sofiteldubaithepalm.com
Friday October 23 and 30: Culinary Fridays at DRIFT
Culinary Fridays at DRIFT is your new reason to plan a long leisurely lunch to wind into the weekend beside the sea at this much-loved French Riviera-inspired restaurant. Further enhancing the already-impressive à la carte menu, on Fridays chef Yassine Riahi presents a seafood market and fresh catch of the day, inviting guests to create their own menu for a relaxed, foodie-focused Friday afternoon. Start off with the six oysters and a glass of wine for Dhs99, and be sure to try the delicate twirls of caviar pasta, an indulgent dish designed for laidback, Riviera-inspired dining.
What: Riviera Fridays
Where: DRIFT Restaurant, One&Only Royal Mirage
When: Friday October 23 and 30, 12pm onwards
Price: A la carte specials, Dhs99 for six oysters and a glass of wine.
Book: drifbeachdubai.com
Sunday October 25: Chef Mostafa Seif at Jun’s
Want to sample some of the finest fare from the region beyond the UAE? Then snag yourself a reservation at Jun’s this Sunday, as from 5pm onwards chef Mostafa Seif of Khufu’s, the Egyptian restaurant ranked No. 1 on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, will team up with chef Kelvin Cheung for a one-night-only collaboration. The special tasting menu brings two restaurants whose cooking tells personal stories of culture, memory, and place. Through a shared menu and two distinct culinary perspectives, the collaboration offers a closer look at the region’s food stories and the people bringing them to the table.
What: Khufu’s x Jun’s
Where: Jun’s, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
When: Sunday October 25, 5pm onwards
Price: Dhs550 per person
Book: junsdubai.com
Tuesday October 27: Coolab Vol. 8: Chez Wam x AATISH
The culinary collaborations continue at star chef Hadrien Villedeau’s St Regis Gardens restaurant, Chez Wam, on Tuesday October 27, with the restaurant foodies can’t stop talking about, Aatish. For Volume 8 of chef Hadrien’s collaborations, five culinary masters will come together for a special menu that’s all above live fire cooking, smoke and bold flavours. The exclusive menu features Omani Sinan’s sizzling prawns with smoked garlic butter, flame-grilled psychedelic lamb chops and the T-Rex bone marrow cheeseburger with spiced onion jam and masala fries.
What: Coolab Vol. 8: Chez Wam x AATISH
Where: Chez Wam, The St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
When: Tuesday October 27, 6pm onwards
Price: Dhs350 per person
Book: chezwam.ae
From Friday October 30: Michael Mina at MINA Brasserie
MINA Brasserie’s globally celebrated chef Michael Mina returns to his Dubai restaurant at Four Seasons DIFC for five nights from Friday October 30 until Wednesday November 4. Chef Mina will personally curate a series of off-menu creations at his DIFC restaurant, offering guests the exciting opportunity to sample his signature cuisine first-hand and discover a selection of dishes created especially for his visit. Throughout the week, guests will also have the chance to meet Chef Mina, as he spends time in the restaurant sharing his fascinating culinary perspective.
What: Chef Michael Mina at Mina Brasserie
Where: Mina Brasserie, Four Seasons DIFC
When: Friday October 30 to Wednesday November 4
Price: À la carte
Book: fourseasons.com
Friday October 30: Riviera Cinema Club
Combining food and film, the Riviera Cinema Club has returned to The Lana for six limited edition dates between now and the end of the year. The next one takes place on Friday October 30, when the cinema will screen Beauty and the Beast, combining open-air movie screenings backdropped by Dubai’s glittering skyline with a bespoke menu inspired by the film. Can’t make the October 30 date? It’s followed up with Pretty Woman on November 13, followed by fashion favourite The Devil Wears Prada on November 27.
What: Riviera Cinema Club
Where: Riviera Terrace, The Lana, Dorchester Collection
When: Friday October 30
Price: Dhs650
Book: sevenrooms.com
Saturday October 31: What the Food returns to Alserkal Avenue
Alserkal Avenue’s foodie festival What The Food returns on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday November 1 for two days of culinary, culture and creative experiences. Conversations will be led by speakers including Aline Kamakian, founder of Armenian restaurant Mayrig, who will present When Food Becomes a Lifeline at Concrete; and filmmaker and storyteller Nadir Nahdi will present Breadcrumbs on a Map, a lecture performance tracing the cultural significance of bread across oceans and generations. Elsewhere, there will be an olive oil workshop with sommelier Hanan of Maknoon, a porcelain workshop with Caroline Petit-Masnon and Halloween cookie decorating for the little ones. It’s free to attend, with experiences priced individually.
What: What The Food
Where: Alserkal Avenue
When: Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1
Price: Free
Book: alserkal.online