With UAE Father’s Day (Tuesday 21 June) and UK Father’s Day (Sunday 19 June) being celebrated this week, we’ve compiled 12 of best places to honour your paternal bond.
Dine
Address Boulevard
Gather the family for a culinary celebration this Father’s Day at The Restaurant. Indulge in an array of contemporary global cuisine, where dads can dine for free (excluding beverages) during lunch or dinner service. Adding to the memorable family meal, a 50% discount voucher for brunch will also be gifted to doting dads. Tuesday 21 June.
GO: Email dineatboulevard@addresshotels.com or call 04 561 8888 for reservations and more information.
Couqley French Bistro & Bar: Tuck into a limited-edition steak
The FACT award-winning French restaurant will offer dads a protein-packed feast bursting with French flavours for one day only. The limited-edition dish features a fire-grilled premium Australian grade 5 Wagyu ribeye served with the choice of one of Couqley’s homemade sauces. Sunday 19 June, from 12pm. AED 499.
GO: Call 04 514 9339 for reservations and more information.
Ernst: Free pretzels for fathers
The newly opened Ernst at 25Hours Hotel One Central will give dads who order a litre of draught hops a free pretzel to enjoy with it. Baked to perfection and served with butter, the pretzels add to the restaurant’s authentic Bavarian experience. Sunday 19 June, from 6pm to 11pm.
GO: Email dubai@ernstbiergarten.com or call 04 210 2511 for reservations and more information.
LARTE: An Italian meal deal
The quaint Italian restaurant and bar inside Studio One Hotel will treat dads to one main course and three bottles of house brew on Father’s Day. Sunday 19 June, from 12pm. AED 129.
GO: Email ciao@studioonehotel.com or call 04 581 6870 for reservations and more information.
LDC Kitchen + Coffee: Enjoy a complimentary breakfast
Have an unforgettable breakfast on Father’s Day in Dubai at LDC Kitchen + Coffee, where dads will receive one main breakfast item for free when dining in on Father’s Day. Breakfast options include smoked salmon or garden benni, French or avocado toast, oven-baked eggplant shakshuka or fluffy pancakes.
GO: Follow @ldckitchen on Instagram for more information.
Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen: A free drink for dads
Celebrate Father’s Day on the picturesque waterways of Souk Madinat Jumeirah. All dads will receive a complimentary drink on arrival. There are no strings attached, but a reservation is required to claim the free pint of hops or a refreshing cocktail.
GO: Visit www.mezzaninedubai.com or call 058 599 4659 for reservations and more information.
Raffles Dubai: Fathers brunch for free
Celebrate your father at Raffles Dubai with a Father’s Day-themed brunch at Solo. Fathers dine complimentary when accompanied by the family. Expect an afternoon of fun whilst savouring Italian flavours at this family-friendly brunch. Saturday 18 June, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 295 (soft beverages).
GO: Visit www.raffles.com/dubai or call 04 324 8888 for reservations and more information.
SHI: Toast to dad with a complimentary beverage
Extend the Father’s Day celebrations into the week with a special treat from SHI. Head to the opulent Chinese restaurant on Bluewaters Island, where dads can enjoy a complimentary selected beverage when ordering a main course. Choices include glasses of selected grape, Chines hops, house spirits and soft drinks. Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 June, from 2pm to 1am.
GO: Email reservations@shirestaurant.com or call 04 393 9990 for reservations and more information.
Pamper
ARMANI/SPA
Every dad deserves some hands-on pampering, so Armani/SPA has come to the rescue with a 90-minute gentlemen’s only experience. Expect to be scrubbed, polished, hydrated and moisturised to fully restored magnificence this Father’s Day with a 30-minute signature facial followed by a relaxing 60-minute hot stone massage. A manicure-pedicure on the house provides the final touch. Tuesday 21 June, from 9am to 10pm. AED 950 (90-minute treatment).
GO: Email armanispa.dubai@armanihotels.com or call 04 888 3282 for reservations and more information.
JIVA Spa: Unwind with a Warrior Massage
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat yourself to a Warrior Massage at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa The Palm, Dubai, this Father’s Day. Experience a traditional vigorous massage with signature aromatherapy oils that are good for the skin and help relieve aching, sore and tense muscles. The treatment also includes a complimentary rejuvenating eye therapy. AED 600 (90-minute treatment).
GO: Email jivaspaexotica.dubai@tajhotels.com or call 04 275 4444 for reservations and more information.
The Spa at Address Dubai Mall
Recognised repeatedly for its outstanding approach to wellness, The Spa at Address Dubai Mall offers an urban retreat for blissful experiences that will nourish your mind, body and soul. To celebrate Father’s Day, hard-working dads will receive an additional 30-minutes of pampering time when a one-hour full-body massage is purchased. Available Friday 17 to Sunday 19 June, from 11am to 10pm.
GO: Email spa.dubaimall@theaddress.com or call 04 438 8025 for reservations and more information.
