Isabella Cucina Welcomes Golden Hour with a Complimentary First Aperol Spritz
Five Ways to Eat, Drink and Play in Dubai This Week
A complimentary golden-hour spritz, two thali lunches, a midweek pub quiz and a skyline ladies’ night.
Isabella Cucina Welcomes Golden Hour with a Complimentary First Aperol Spritz
As summer begins to bow out, Isabella Cucina Italiana is inviting guests to make the most of Dubai’s early evenings with Golden Hour, Golden Spritz, a relaxed daily aperitivo moment celebrating good company, Italian flavours and the warm glow of sunset.
Running daily from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, guests can settle into Isabella and enjoy their first Aperol Spritz on the house, setting the tone for an easy-going evening of food, drinks and conversation. Guests can also enjoy Isabella’s Happy Hour from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Whether it’s an after-work catch-up, an early drink with friends or the beginning of dinner, Golden Hour offers a reason to arrive a little earlier and watch the evening turn golden, Aperol Spritz in hand.
| Offer | Golden Hour, Golden Spritz — first Aperol Spritz complimentary |
| When | Daily, 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Happy Hour | Daily, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, from 1 October |
| Where | Isabella Cucina Italiana, Vida Hills Hotel, Dubai |
| Reservations | Walk-ins welcome · +971 50 815 7347 |
A Refined Midday Affair at Mausam with the Business Lunch Thali
When the clock strikes lunch and appetites call for something beyond the ordinary, Mausam, the newest Indian dining destination at Dubai Mall, steps in with its thoughtfully curated Business Lunch Thali. Tailored for midday moments that deserve more than a quick bite, it blends flavour, tradition and finesse into every plate — ideal for a solo indulgence or a polished business meeting, in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Vegetarian guests begin with Punjabi Paneer Tikka, Paneer Butter Masala and Subz Handi Lazeez, Dal Makhni, fragrant vegetable pulao, raita and freshly baked tandoori roti and naan. For meat lovers, the journey begins with Lehsooni Murgh Tikka, Mutton Roganjosh, Chicken Tikka Masala and Dal Makhni, paired with fragrant biryani rice, raita with cucumber, tomato, mint and pomegranate, and tandoori roti and naan.
The experience ends on a sweet note with Gulab Jamun, golden milk dumplings, a perfect finale to the feast.
| When | Monday to Thursday, 12pm – 3pm |
| Price | AED 79 per set menu |
| Where | Mausam, Dubai Mall |
Purani Dilli Brings Back Its 17-Minute Thali Lunch
Purani Dilli brings back its popular weekday lunch with the Purani Dilli Thali, promising a generous spread of Indian favourites served to the table in 17 minutes on the dot — or it’s on the house.
Available exclusively at Purani Dilli, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road, the thali features favourites including Sulemani Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, Mutton Rogan Josh, Paneer Tikka, Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Makhani and Gulab Jamun.
| When | Monday to Friday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Offer | Served in 17 minutes, or it’s on the house |
| Price | Vegetarian Thali AED 59 · Non-Vegetarian Thali AED 79 |
| Where | Purani Dilli, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Reservations | +971 56 414 2213 |
Pub Quiz Night: Put Your Knowledge to the Test at The Underground Pub
Think you know your trivia? Head to The Underground Pub every Wednesday for its weekly Pub Quiz Night, where teams can put their general knowledge to the test over an evening of drinks and friendly competition. Running from 7:30pm to 11pm, the quiz offers a fun midweek alternative for groups of friends, colleagues and trivia enthusiasts.
There’s also something to play for, with participants in with the chance to win up to AED 500 in redeemable vouchers. Combined with the pub’s casual setting and drinks offering, Pub Quiz Night makes for an entertaining Wednesday, whether you come prepared to win or simply for the fun of competing with friends.
| When | Every Wednesday, 7:30pm – 11pm |
| Prize | Up to AED 500 in redeemable vouchers |
| Where | The Underground Pub, Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, JBR |
| Reservations | +971 4 399 5000 · hgrs.theunderground@habtoorhospitality.com |
Ladies' Night at Level 43 Sky Lounge
Gather your friends and head to Level 43 Sky Lounge for a Ladies’ Night overlooking Dubai’s iconic skyline. Priced at just AED 43 per lady, the experience includes selected free-flow wine, cocktails and house spirits, complemented by 30% off food — the perfect blend of great drinks, good bites and sweeping views.
| Offer | AED 43 per lady — selected free-flow wine, cocktails and house spirits, plus 30% off food |
| When | Every Wednesday, 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Where | Level 43 Sky Lounge, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai |
| Reservations | +971 56 414 2213 |
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