Dubai proves once again that having a good time does not have to come with a hefty price tag. From a value-packed business lunch and budget-friendly drinks to creative workshops, quiz nights and family activities, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city for under Dhs100 this week. Here are some of the best Dubai deals to put on your radar.
Dining deals for less than Dhs100
If you are after an affordable lunch, Origins at Vida Dubai Mall is serving a three-course business lunch for just Dhs79. Available daily from 12.30pm to 3pm, the set menu includes appetisers, mains and desserts, making it a solid option for a midday break in Downtown Dubai.
For those craving a seafood-free feast of chaats, Purani Dilli in Bur Dubai is offering its All You Can Chaat deal from Friday to Sunday. For Dhs30 per person, guests can dig into unlimited pani puri, papdi chaat, samosa chaat, aloo tikki chaat, bhel puri and dahi balla between 6.30pm and 10.30pm.
Summer Restaurant Week is also back until August 2, giving diners the chance to explore more than 50 restaurants across the city with specially curated menus at reduced prices. If you are looking for a Dubai dining deal under Dhs100, you can enjoy a two-course lunch for Dhs80.
Cheap drinks and social nights
The Irish Village at Studio One Hotel is marking its seventh birthday with all-day celebrations and drinks priced at Dhs27. Expect draught beers, wines and spirits, plus live music throughout the day on Sunday, July 26.
Meanwhile, Amelia Dubai is celebrating International Tequila Day with a one-day-only line-up on July 24. Five signature tequila cocktails will be available for Dhs69 each, including the exclusive mango fuego created especially for the occasion, alongside four other house favourites at the same special price.
For a laid-back Monday evening, Reform Social & Grill is bringing back Community Mondays. Guests can enjoy complimentary pizza slices from 4pm to 8pm, with a rotating selection that includes Margherita, BBQ chicken and pepperoni, while also making the most of Reform’s Dhs37 happy hour.
If your ideal night out involves a bit of friendly competition, Peaches & Cream has launched a Thursday quiz night hosted by Ronni Who?. Running from 8pm to 10pm, it combines SpeedQuizzing, music bingo and prizes in a beachfront setting on Palm Jumeirah. The quiz is free to join, with drinks from Dhs35 and light bites from Dhs25.
Activities and workshops under Dhs100
Topgolf Dubai is keeping things accessible this summer with bays available from Monday to Friday for Dhs99 per hour. The offer runs from opening until 5pm, making it a handy option for an afternoon activity without stretching the budget.
Families with young children can head to Dodo Pizza’s Kids Academy in JLT, where children can learn how to make pizza from scratch. The hands-on session costs Dhs79 per child and gives little chefs the chance to work with dough, toppings and plenty of creativity before enjoying their own pizza.
Lush is also bringing back its summer camps across Dubai, with workshops running every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Designed for teens and children, the sessions include bath bomb making, custom slime and other hands-on activities, plus karaoke and games. Tickets are Dhs50 per person per hour and include handmade Lush products worth Dhs50 to Dhs100 to take home.
For a fun, low-cost week of plans, Dubai has plenty of options that keep the spend sensible while still delivering a memorable outing.
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