8 fun foodie experiences to try in Dubai this October

Looking for foodie fun that’s more than just dinner? With a burgeoning collection of world-class restaurants on our doorstep in Dubai, you’re only ever a reservation away from a fabulous culinary experience – from guest chefs to four-hands dinners and special menus. So come hungry and discover the best foodie events still to come in Dubai this October. REIF Japanese Kushiyaki and Chôm Chôm are coming together for a playful collaboration, and while you might have missed the first night on October 22, you can catch chefs Reif Othman and Jun Tomioka of REIF Japanese Kushiyaki and chef Kelvin Ng of Chôm Chôm at Chôm Chôm on Friday October 23. The menu plays out as a back-and-forth between the two restaurants, and while the first six courses on Friday mirror Thursday nights, the final two dishes are up to the host chef. What: REIF Japanese Kushiyaki x Chôm Chôm eight-course collaborative dinner Where: Chôm Chôm, Galleria Al Barsha When: Friday October 23, 6pm to 9pm Price: Dhs388 food only Book: sevenrooms.com For one night only, two of Sofitel’s leading culinary lights in the region join forces for a four-hands dinner at Sofitel The Palm’s beloved steakhouse, Porterhouse Bar & Grill. Taking place on Friday, October 23, chefs Daniel Hillier of Sofitel The Palm, Sofitel Downtown and Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort come together with chef Russell Impiazzi of Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk for a multi-course menu that celebrates Sofitel’s French heritage. Think haggis Scotch eggs with truffle, dry-aged steak tartare and wild seabass with lobster cassoulet. What: La Nuit Where: Porterhouse Bar & Grill, Sofitel Dubai The Palm When: Friday October 23, 6.30pm to 10.30pm Price: Dhs325 food only, Dhs 535 with wine pairing Book: sofiteldubaithepalm.com Culinary Fridays at DRIFT is your new reason to plan a long leisurely lunch to wind into the weekend beside the sea at this much-loved French Riviera-inspired restaurant. Further enhancing the already-impressive à la carte menu, on Fridays chef Yassine Riahi presents a seafood market and fresh catch of the day, inviting guests to create their own menu for a relaxed, foodie-focused Friday afternoon. Start off with the six oysters and a glass of wine for Dhs99, and be sure to try the delicate twirls of caviar pasta, an indulgent dish designed for laidback, Riviera-inspired dining. What: Riviera Fridays Where: DRIFT Restaurant, One&Only Royal Mirage When: Friday October 23 and 30, 12pm onwards Price: A la carte specials, Dhs99 for six oysters and a glass of wine. Book: drifbeachdubai.com