From classic French bistros to Balkan-inspired favourites, these set menus offer excellent value for diners.
Dubai: Summer Restaurant Week has returned, running from July 13 to August 2 at more than 50 restaurants across the city.
Diners can enjoy a two-course lunch for Dh80 or a three-course dinner for Dh120, with reservations available exclusively through Careem DineOut for a refundable Dh1 booking fee.
1. B-Heaven by Barcelo
Located in Al Jaddaf, B-Heaven by Barcelo offers an eclectic set menu that blends flavours from different cuisines rather than focusing on a single culinary style.
The lunch menu features starters such as cured salmon with creamy kefir sauce or vitello tonnato, followed by mains including veal tournedos with parsnip purée, glazed salmon with pearl couscous or sticky Thai chicken. The meal ends on a sweet note with a contemporary take on tiramisu.
For dinner, the menu takes a different direction with options such as tuna tiradito and crispy gyozas to start, followed by dishes including ribeye anticucho or grilled lamb served with muhammara and caramelised pineapple.
Where: Al Jaddaf
Available: Lunch and dinner
2. The Good Moon
Blending French and Mediterranean influences, The Good Moon in Jumeirah 2 offers a relaxed dining experience with a well-rounded set menu.
The dinner selection begins with starters such as goat cheese and walnut salad or chicken salad, followed by mains including a crispy shrimp rice bowl or mushroom and chicken rigatoni. Guests can finish their meal with a choice of chocolate mousse or sticky dates.
The lunch menu features options such as a Caesar salad with salmon and a classic croque monsieur, ending with desserts including Basque cheesecake or honey cake.
Where: Jumeirah 2
Available: Lunch and dinner
3. Sal’s Bistro
Located at Jumeirah Islands Pavilion, Sal’s Bistro combines French bistro favourites with Japanese-inspired touches.
The dinner set menu begins with starters such as French onion soup, sesame-dressed seaweed salad or a spicy crispy salmon salad. For the main course, guests can choose from options including a bistro burger, smoked salmon pastrami sandwich or chicken club sandwich, followed by a choice of ice cream scoops or refreshing lemon sorbet for dessert.
Where: Jumeirah Islands Pavilion
Available: Lunch and dinner
4. BYTES
Located in Dubai Media City, BYTES offers a diverse international menu featuring flavours from around the world.
The lunch set menu begins with choices such as Thai hot and sour tom yum kung or Greek salad, followed by mains including a Swiss-style Angus beef burger or truffle mushroom pizza topped with burrata. The meal concludes with a selection of Mövenpick ice creams.
The dinner menu takes a more comfort-focused approach, starting with a burrata and tomato salad, followed by options such as oven-roasted baby chicken or Indonesian nasi goreng. Dessert choices include blueberry cheesecake or a chocolate brownie.
Where: Dubai Media City
Available: Lunch and dinner
5. 21grams
Located in Jumeirah, 21grams is an urban Balkan bistro offering one of the most distinctive menus on the list, showcasing traditional flavours with a modern touch.
The lunch set menu begins with options such as burnt eggplant hummus, Bosnian klepe dumplings or zucchini fritters. Main courses include summer zucchini moussaka, chicken bone broth or sarma — slow-cooked cabbage rolls filled with minced and pulled beef. Desserts feature tufahiya, poached apples with spiced walnuts, or a caramelised banana split.
Where: Jumeirah
Available: Lunch and dinner
