A Taste of Diwali: Dubai’s Most Festive Menus This Season

Celebrate the season with indulgent feasts, waterfront brunches, and special menus across the city.

Diwali is all about friends, family, festivities and of course food. And of course, Dubai never disappoints! From limited-edition Indian menus to lively creek-side brunches and a fresh social spot on the Palm, here’s where to book now.

INDIKAYA, SHANGRI-LA DUBAI

Chef Hemant Oberoi presents The Feast of Light & Legacy. Think Khabuche Ka Shorba, Pani Puri (Vodka), Lal Mirch Paneer Tikka, Bhatti Prawns, Achari Lal Mirch Ka Gosht and Masala Chai Crème Brûlée. Includes an Indikaya Signature Festive Drink.
When:17–22 October
@indikayadubai

ROHINI, MÖVENPICK HOTEL JLT

A three-day Diwali set menu in Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian formats. Dahi Vada, Sofiyani Achari Paneer Tikka, Butter Chicken, Kashmiri Rogan Josh. End with Gulab Jamun, Malai Motichur and Home-made Rice Kheer.
When. 19–21 October
@rohini.dubai

ALLORO RISTORANTE, THE FIRST COLLECTION MARINA

Dubai always loves a nice mix of cultures. Here’s an Italian-meets-Indian Diwali buffet with street-style chaat and tandoor stations. Mains include Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Tawa-fried King Fish and Aloo Jeera. Sweet finish with Suji Ka Halwa, Shahi Tukda, Laddu and Crème Brûlée.
When. On 20th October only
@allorodubai

SKAFOS, CANOPY BY HILTON DUBAI AL SEEF

A Creekside Diwali Night Brunch with live Bollywood DJ, Dhol, fireworks and a generous Indian and international BBQ buffet. Street-food favourites, biryanis and classic desserts including Gulab Jamun and the signature Skafos sweet.
When: Friday 17 October and Sunday 19 October. 7 pm–11 pm.
@skafosdxb

PURANI DILLI, FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON

Dress in your festive best and settle in for a Diwali spread of traditional savoury dishes and mithai. Buffet options for groups of 30+ or set menus for smaller tables.
When: 15–30 October
@puranidillidubai

SEVILLA, AL RAHA BEACH RESORT & SPA, ABU DHABI

Who can resist a Diwali Dinner Buffet by the sea? Throw in a welcome drink, rangoli and diyas, with the delicious authentic flavours of live chaat and pani puri stations. Add some Butter Chicken Masala, Malabar Prawn Curry, Lamb Roganjosh and Desserts that include Jalebi with Rabadi, Rasmalai and Gulab Jamun… Need we say more?
When: Only on 20 October. From 7 pm
@alrahabeachresortandspa

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