As Summer Dining Evolves in the UAE, Nando’s Unveils a New Seasonal Menu
Nando's Fires Up a New Summer Menu Across the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 2026: Summer in the UAE has never been about pressing pause. It simply comes with a different rhythm. As the city settles into slower mornings and longer evenings, spontaneous dinner plans replace brunches, favourite restaurants become welcome escapes from the heat, and catching up over great food becomes one of the simplest ways to make the most of the season.
It’s this unmistakable rhythm of a UAE summer that has inspired Nando’s latest limited-time Summer Menu, available in all UAE Casas from 6 August. Created for residents spending the season in the city, the new menu brings together seven exciting additions that celebrate bold flavour, refreshing moments and the joy of discovering something new.
What’s New on the Menu
- ★PERi-Crackle Avo Burger
Flame-grilled chicken thighs layered with smashed avocado, pickled red onion and the all-new PERi-Crackle on a toasted Portuguese Roll. - ★Smokey Crispy Cheese Burger
A crisp golden cheese disc with smoky paprika aioli and caramelised onions. - ★Fino Pita
A UK fan-favourite making its UAE debut — flame-grilled chicken, grilled halloumi, caramelised red onion relish and garlic aioli. - ★PERi-Crackle Topping
Toasted sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds with garlic, onion and Nando’s signature PERi-PERi sauce — an add-on across selected dishes for extra crunch and spice.
Completing the summer line-up are three new designer drinks inspired by the season. The Cinnamon Rooibos Refresher, Cucumber Citrus Cooler and Hibiscus Lemonade have each been created to complement the bold flavours of Nando’s flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken while offering a refreshing contrast during the warmer months.
“Summer in the UAE has its own personality. People spend more time together in the evenings, discover new places and enjoy familiar favourites in a different way. We wanted our Summer Menu to capture that feeling, giving guests something fresh to experience, whether that’s trying PERi-Crackle for the first time, discovering the Fino Pita or simply sharing great food over a long summer evening.”
George Kunnappally, Managing Director, Nando’s UAE
As summer settles over the UAE, dining out continues to be one of the season’s simplest pleasures, bringing people together over familiar favourites and exciting new discoveries alike. With bold new flavours, refreshing seasonal drinks and a fiery new way to enjoy PERi-PERi, Nando’s latest Summer Menu is an invitation to savour the season, one shared meal at a time.
The Nando’s Summer Menu is now available for a limited time across all UAE Casas. Prices at Dubai Mall may vary. For more information about Nando’s UAE and to find your nearest Casa, visit nandos.ae.
About Nando's
From the humble beginnings of a single restaurant in Rosettenville in 1987, Nando’s has grown into the largest South African restaurant group to expand beyond its borders. Nando’s is best known for its authentic PERi-PERi flame-grilled chicken, which has captivated guests the world over. All Nando’s PERi-PERi recipes, from the extensive range of restaurant chicken-bastings to sauces, spices and others, remain a closely guarded secret. Flame-grilled and never deep-fried, guests choose Nando’s chicken from a menu that includes full, half or quarter butterfly-cut chicken, burgers, pitas, salads and a host of other innovative bites. Whether you like it hot, mild or with lemon and herb, Nando’s chicken is legendary and has cemented itself in the hearts of South Africans everywhere. Learn more and place an order via Nando’s website, or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
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