Dubai is a city known for its excesses – where, instead of avocado and eggs, weekend brunches consist of free-flowing champagne and bountiful buffets. But while brunches are a right of passage and a popular Dubai pastime, the general excess of day feasting and frivolity isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Here are eight all-you-can-eat offerings in Dubai that aren’t the classic experience, from elegant all-you-can-eat sushi and cocktail evenings to market-style feasts.

Gohan

Sushi Matsuri

Sushi Matsuri night is a weekly sensation at Gohan – the intimate Japanese restaurant-cum-speakeasy hidden behind a secret door at chic French hotspot, La Cantine Du Faubourg. Taking place every Tuesday night from 7pm to midnight, the cosy hideaway invites you to indulge in an ‘Elegant Street Food’ experience, featuring one miso soup and one chirashi bowl per person, along with unlimited nigiri and maki. Guests can also choose from two house drinks per person, including wine and cocktails as they soak up the seductive, Tokyo-inspired vibe. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and the vibrant beats of the DJ playing RNB and Hip Hop tunes, as you savour the exquisite flavours of Japan at Gohan. Sushi Matsuri is the perfect occasion to toast and embrace the authentic and traditional Japanese dining culture.
From AED 290 per person, every Tuesday from 7 PM-12 AM, @gohandubai, lacantine.ae/gohan

Oanja

Located at the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates, Japanese-Portuguese restaurant Oanjo invites you to a weekend of unlimited sushi, where you can savour fine sashimi and maki rolls crafted by master chefs. As one of the most generous all-you-can-eat sushi in Dubai experiences, guests can explore a wide range of sushi delights, from salmon nigiri and tuna tataki, to rainbow rolls and more. Join the sushi party under the Dubai stars, with a DJ setting the mood as you feast on plate after plate, all while enjoying views across the Dubai skyline to the Burj Khalifa. And if you want to spice up your night, you can add Dhs100 for unlimited house beverages, including sake, wine and beer.
From AED 125 per person, every Friday-Sunday, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, oanjo.dubai@sheraton.com, @oanjadubai, oanjodubai.com

SOON Nobby x True Izakaya

Inspired by Japanese gaming culture, cyberpunk, and 1980s retro aesthetics, this trendy and modern izakaya offers a fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine and neoteric pop culture. Every Wednesday from 6 PM to 10 PM, guests can enjoy two hours of all-you-can-eat sushi in Dubai, with a range of delicious options such as crispy unagi maki roll, hot salmon maki roll, salmon maki roll, vegetarian futomaki and spicy tuna temaki (Hand Roll Maki). To complement your sushi feast, you can also choose from a variety of drinks, including house spirits, mixer house wines, and selected Sake.
Wednesdays from 6 PM to 10 PM (two hours of unlimited sushi), AED 160 per person for only food, AED 260 per person for food and beverages, @soondxb, soondxb.com

Asia Asia

Sushi Sundays

Located at Dubai Marina’s hotspot dining destination Pier 7, Asia Asia is one of the city’s most popular and renowned Asian restaurants. Setting the tone for the week ahead and alleviating the end-of-the-weekend blues, the stylish space runs its Sushi Sundays afternoon, where guests treat themselves to a lavish spread of unlimited sushi and dim sum from 2 PM to 6 PM. One of the most affordable all-you-can-eat sushi in Dubai events, it’s priced at just AED 330 per couple and includes a chef’s special menu featuring a variety of signature dishes, along with a bottle of wine to share. Feast on freshly prepared sushi, admire the stunning views of the Dubai Marina and soak up the elegant yet vibrant atmosphere – inspired by the ancient Spice Route and heady Tokyo nightlife.
Sundays from 2 PM- 6 PM, AED 330 per couple, @asiaasiauae, solutions-leisure.com

Ting Irie

Sunday Reggae Roast

Ting Irie invites you to their Reggae Roast – a new weekly affair that showcases a variety of roasted meat and seafood dishes accompanied by rhythmic Afro-Caribbean beats. Located in Souk Al Manzil in Downtown Dubai, the venue offers an immersive experience where guests can enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, upbeat reggae music, and a thrilling ambience as they toast to the weekend. Guests can enjoy dishes like Jerk chicken, lemon herbs flattened chicken breast, and Jerky tiger shrimp, as well as delights like short rib, lamb chops, beef brisket, and the shareable Tomahawk. To complement the vibrant feast, Ting Irie serves a selection of choice drinks for three hours and features DJs spinning reggae and dancehall beats that create a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
From AED 195 per person (includes 1 main course, 2 side dishes, 1 dessert, and three selected beverages for a 3-hour duration), every Sunday from 28th January onwards, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, info@tingirie.com, +971 4 557 5601, tingirie.com

Mina’s Kitchen

Mina’s Wharf

In recent years, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina‘s Mina’s Kitchen has become known as the dining destination for some of the most lavish feasts in the city – once primarily known (and still known) for its iconic Bubbalcious brunch. Entering into a new era of all-you-can-eat dining, the grand bazaar experience has launched Mina’s Wharf at Mina’s Kitchen, a weekly seafood extravaganza that pays homage to the Great British seaside. Inspired by a market, the space features an overwhelming amount of foodstations spread across the indoor and outdoor area, with everything from fish and chips to seafood salads, cold cuts, curries, and fresh fish barbecued on the grill. For dessert, it’s a heavy dose of nostalgia – with candyfloss, sticks of rock, and knickerbocker glories transporting you to pebbled beaches and amusement arcades, and all guests can opt into an unlimited drinks package, from alcoholic to soft.
Fridays from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM, AED 485 (sparkling), AED 385 (house beverages), AED 285 (soft drinks), AED 99 for kids aged 6 to 12 years,  minaskitchendubai.com, @minaskitchen_dxb

Bar Du Port

Retro Chic

Bringing the glamour and carefree fun of the Eighties to Dubai, Retro Chic is a new themed night at Bar Du Port, the stylish and breezy Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar at Dubai Harbour. Taking place every Sunday evening, Ladies can enjoy a special package of one starter and free-flowing drinks for two hours, while listening to the tunes of DJ Elie Abi, who will spin the best of the MTV decade. Whether you want to relive the Eighties or experience the joy the decade brought to music history, Retro Chic offers you a night of nostalgic fun, with a touch of luxury and a lot of style.
From AED 180 per person, every Sunday from 7 PM- 11 PM, reservations@bdpdubai.com, @barduportdubai, barduportdubai.com

Canary Club

Malibu Mondaze

If you are looking for a way to spice up your Monday nights, look no further than Canary Club, the lively and refined neighbourhood restaurant and lounge that offers a compelling Mexico-meets-California vibe. Every Monday, from 5 pm till late, guests can enjoy Malibu Mondaze, a special offer that includes a three-course menu with a bottle of wine (between two people) for only AED 175 per person. The menu features a Japanese-Mexican crossover cuisine that blends the flavours and styles of West Coast destinations like Malibu, Palm Springs, Cabo and Acapulco. You can relax and enjoy the live music on the rooftop, or groove to the Afro and Latin beats in the intimate music room. You can also mingle with the friendly and diverse crowd or simply admire the stunning views of JLT, Dubai Marina and Emirates Golf Course.
From AED 175 per person, every Monday from 5 PM onwards, @canaryclubdxb, canaryclub.com

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