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Sumo Sushi & Bento celebrates the festive season by introducing the Matsuri Box or the Festival Box with fifty pieces of the best-selling and customers favourite sushi that is ideal for gifting, birthday parties, picnics, family get togethers during the holiday period and New Year Celebrations from the 20th of December until the stocks are available.

Families can host a fabulous feast from the comfort of their home as the sushi rolls, already cut up into individual pieces can be enjoyed with chopsticks or with fingers and is an easy, hassle-free appetizer/snack. With so many choices to select from, it can be a hearty meal too. For added flavour, diners can enjoy the sushi by dipping it into soy sauce mixed with wasabi, and then use the pickled ginger as a palate cleanser in between bites as available in the Matsuri Box.

Available at just AED 289/-, Sushi fans will be able to indulge in 50 pieces of sushi rolls that includes Maguro Sashimi, Sake Sashimi, Dynamite Roll, Crunchy Crazy Roll, Samurai Roll, Super California Roll and Sweet Potato Crunch Roll.

The Matsuri Box offers both quality and value delicacies perfect for all occasions and is available for take-away, delivery and for Dine-In (without the box). It is available on the Sumo Sushi & Bento website and Mobile app.

For regular patrons,the Mobile App is a most simple and convenient way to earn loyalty points. Collect Kenji Coins for every order and redeem them for FREE food and drinks (1 AED= 1 Kenji Coin). You can redeem the rewards without any minimum spend.

The Sumo Sushi & Bento offers are available from 11am to 11pm at all Sumo Sushi & Bento outlets.For Booking: Visit https://sumosushibento.com or call 800-7866(SUMO)

A modern Pan-Asian restaurant ‘Mogao’ is all set to open its doors at the Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis on Wednesday, 21st December. This licensed restaurant is an extension of their primary brand ‘Socialicious’ which was established in 2017 in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Mogao follows in the footsteps of Socialicious’ philosophy that delicious food can be-come a catalyst for uniting people and creating bonds. It aspires to emulate a sense of togetherness. As the Irish Proverb goes, “Laughter is brightest where food is best”, Mo-gao aims to bring this comfort and peace to the table. Mogao’s 3 mascots, Ai, Yi and Lee which means love, happiness and joy, are the very essence of what it strives to achieve.

The name-sake ‘Mogao’ is inspired by the Mogao caves in north-western China which illu-strates the significance of culture, art and the aspect of coming together. With its stra-tegical location at the technological hub of Dubai, Silicon Oasis, Mogao aims to bring in-dividuals from different communities together, with the intention of becoming a melting pot for people from various cultures around the world, dining together at this kid friend-ly venue, resonating with the Dubai lifestyle.
With over 20 years of experience, Chef Nim Budha is the brain behind the concept of the restaurant and its menu.

A few menu highlights include Korean Chicken Wings, Tsukune – Japanese-style minced chicken skewers, Har Gau – a Cantonese-style classic prawn dumpling, Beef gyoza – Jap-anese style beef dumpling, Crystal Veg – Jewel-like translucent veg dumpling, Shrimp Tempura Roll – Tempura fried shrimp, flying fish roe, avocado, uniform daikon & bonito mayo, and Baked Yogurt – Signature dessert featuring a delicious blueberry compote.

Mogao’s menu pairs the Pan Asian dishes with exquisite hand-crafted cocktails & beve-rages for its patrons to relish.

Mogao will be following a quarterly menu cycle which will allow the restaurant to keep releasing new dishes based on seasonality and customer feedback resulting in a more personal and tailored dining experience.

Mogao’s interiors are inspired by the most common yet cherished cookware in Asian cooking – the humble bamboo steamer and the versatile wok. The restaurant features a modern interior with earthy tones – instantly making you all warm and cosys. The dark Asian-Esque ambience will deliver an experience of dining in a cave. The sophisticated interiors and strikingly stunning decor set the stage for an evening of fine dining.

“We are very excited to bring Mogao at Dubai Silicon Oasis to the community. This is a project that has been in the works for years now and a lot of thought, effort and time has been poured into bringing each and every aspect of the dining experience to life. From the layout and décor to the menu and even to the tableware, everything is hand-picked with scrutinizing eyes nto encourage communication and openness. The dishes are curated to give a multisensory experience while keeping the integrity of flavours intact. Our mission is to give our patrons a place to celebrate life and its more than grand moments, which will help in creating deeper bonds and togetherness. And we can hardly wait,” shares Ramya Sivaprasad, Managing Partner at Mogao by Socialicious

To celebrate the opening of the restaurant, Mogao is offering free Dimsums to its first 100 diners. To avail this offer, patrons must tag their Instagram handle – @mogaodubai.

Conditions: Tag @mogaodubai on Instagram, One portion per diner
Valid on dine-in only & Charges apply on wastage.s
Brace yourself to experience Asian culture packed with flavourful dishes, and a soulful community. A place of minimalism with maximum flavour and opulence, this splendour will be showcased through a rich interior and a menu of gourmet delights set to dazzle its guests.

You can expect Sunday brunches, Ladies’ Nights, Art activities, Family-friendly brunches and a host of different activities. Hold on and gear up for loads of excitement coming towards you in 2023 only at Mogao.

WINTER BREAK ACTIVITY FOR KIDS
24th December – 1st January
Mogao Is Hosting a Snowman Bao Making Activity for Kids Under 12
When parents spend a minimum of AED 100 on dine-in at this kid-friendly restaurant, 2 children under the age of 12 get to decorate their own little Snowman Bao!

Mogao, where flavours, bonds and community are placed at the highest of honors, en-courages the creativity flow in kids. With this activity, Mogao intends to create a closer bond between the participants and provide them with a safe space where they can ex-press themselves without any filters.
The activity will be running between 25th December 2022 till 1st January 2023 between the hours of 12:00 pm till 10:30 pm into the night. Encourage your child’s inner artist with this activity and allow them to express their versions of Mr Snowman. Create happy winter memories for your kids this festive season at Mogao.

Roll Play was founded by Dubai based entrepreneur Khalil Tramboo in October 2022.

The 2,000 sqft café makes for a neat hidden gem serving Kathi rolls, Indian desserts, Speciality coffee and teas.

The menu offers kathi rolls for vegetarians and non-vegetarians making it an inclusive menu for a lactose intolerant and vegan crowd.

The Makhani Paneer Tikka which is a cottage cheese in tomato onion gravy and Mushroom Galouti which is a soft mushroom stuffed roll with crispy thin cumin potato sticks are the best vegetarian options.

A Curry Leaf Egg Roast, Smashed Baby Potatoes, Tandoori Jackfruit, Tak-a-Tak Paneer and Tawa Pindi Chole are all in-house creations that are true to Indian vegetarian rolls.

The eatery was born from the visible gap in the market of authentic Indian Kathi rolls in the city.

“When we walk into an Indian street food joint in Dubai, 90% of the time we find fusion options of Arabic shawarmas or Chinese Szechuan rolls which immediately signals that the spot isn’t authentic or mastering the most diverse flavour profiles in cuisine (Indian food).”

At Roll Play, we feel Indian food needs no introduction to the world so offering what we offer is automatically catering to people from everywhere.

The Mutton Roganjosh, Beef Pepper Fry and Ghee Roasted Chicken are the best selling rolls for non-vegetarians.

The flavours are bold and rich in flavour after having been slow cooked for a long time for the gravies to thicken.

Chicken Tikka Shawarma, Tender Beef Seekh and Mutton Galouti are less spicier options delivering the same umami outbursts and rich after tastes.

All rolls come with exciting options for dips that are authentic with modern twists such as Indian Chimichurri, Walnut Chutney, Spiced Pineapple Relish and Curry Leaf Hung Yoghurt.

No menu is ever complete without accompaniments and desserts which is why Roll Play offers Indian lemonade, specialty coffee from local roastery Emirati Coffee Company, fresh juices and a classic mango lassi.

There is no night as special as New Year’s Eve. It’s a night that marries the appreciation of the year gone by and the wondrous hope for the year ahead. It’s an occasion that calls for something magical and Via Toledolocated at the iconic Address Beach Resort promises just that, unadulterated magic!

Breathtaking and intriguing on every level, Via Toledo offers an elevated, Italian dining destination that boasts Mediterranean authenticity and a luxurious edge. The evening will play host to a sensational gala dinner, with guests welcome to order from the a la carte menu.

This innovative and imaginative menu boasts a myriad of Italian delicacies, with minimum spend starting at AED 1,990, dependent on table location.

In true Via Toledo style, dinner will lead to an epic Great Gatsby style party complete with DJ, live band, dancers, fire breathers and so much more! Guests are encouraged to wear white and gold Gatsby fashion to befit the opulence of the evening.

Dubai puts on jaw dropping firework displays and from the gorgeous terrace guests will enjoy unparalleled views and front row tickets to the shows in Dubai Marina and beyond.

What:The Great Night NYE Party with guests invited to wear white and gold Gatsby attire

When:31^st December from 9pm

Where: Via Toledo, Address Beach Resort Dubai, Level M

Price: Minimum spend starting at AED 1,990

Booking:Call +971 50 545 9278or Email info@viatoledo.ae

Nowhere is the holiday season more magical than at Seven Sisters. The festive mood prevails from the moment you enter the venue, which is ideally located on the first level of the JW Marriott Marquis. This is where joyful wonder and a sense of merriment resides, and at this time of year, the marvelous ambiance reaches its peak.

The Sisters are ringing in the holidays this year in the most sublime manner. From December 23 to December 25, they have designed a sparkling festive three-course set menu for AED250 per person that will leave you thrilled all night long. With mouthwatering Mediterranean and Asian flavors, unique drinks, as well as a merry and joyful atmosphere, Seven Sisters put the Ho HoHo in the Holidays.

Seven Sisters always delivers a unique unmatched experience thanks to its ideal location, vast surroundings, gorgeous Dubai Water Canal background, and dramatic cityscape. Always the life of the party, Seven Sisters ensures a fantastic time with a night filled with fun and excitement. Dance the night away to the beat of the music played by the fantastic DJs, and move your body along with the dancers.

Welcome the New Year with the Sisters along with your family and friends! A special a-la-carte offers dishes including the distinctive oyster with caviar, the delectable seafood robata or Australian tomahawk, and the exquisite red velvet cake, amongst many other scrumptious flavors that will surely make for an unforgettable holiday celebration!

Websitesevensistersdubai.com

Instagram@sevensistersdubai

Opening Hours6 pm till 3 am

Reservation Emailreservation@7sistersdubai.com

Reservation Number 056 775 4777

The iconic setting of Millennium Place Hotel, Mirdif, makes the holiday season ever more delightful with outstanding new offers at several of its exceptional venues, transforming the most wonderful time of the year into a truly unforgettable spectacle.

Expect a potpourri of theatrical pleasures at The Urban Bar, attractive packages at Sala de Cigar, a delicious feast at B Social, as well as a variety of intriguing delicacies at Batching, all of which are ready to add an abundance of conviviality to the year-end celebrations.

B Social

Join us at B Social on Christmas Eve from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM and enjoy the following amazing and enticing packages along with a live saxophonist performance: an international dinner buffet with turkey carving stations and unlimited in-house drinks for AED290 per person, or an international dinner buffet with turkey carving stations and soft drink for AED150 per person

On Christmas Day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 AM, come and listen to the amazing tunes by the International Live Band and enjoy the brunch packages which include gifts by Santa Clause, an international Christmas buffet with turkey carving stations, and three hours of unlimited in-house drinks for AED245 per person, or an international dinner buffet with turkey carving stations and soft drinks for AED150 per person.

And for the final day of the year, B Social welcomes you to come and ring in the New Year from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM with a package that includes an international buffet with carving stations as well as one selected regular bottle for AED300 per person. Additional requests for premium drinks can be found for AED750 per bottle.

Batchig

Batchig celebrates Christmas Eve on December 24 from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Christmas Day on December 25 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM with a divine package that includes hot and cold Lebanese Mezza, a Christmas turkey station, BBQ, and desserts. And let us not forget the Santa Claus who will give out gifts and sublime live entertainment.

Packages are as follows:

Christmas Eve Dinner

AED150 Set Menu with Soft Beverage

AED300 Set Menu with 3 hours of unlimited House Beverage

Entertainment: International and Arabic Live Band

New Year’s Eve Party

AED 245 Soft Beverage

AED 350 House Beverage

Entertainment: International Live DJ and Live Arabic Band

Alternatively, if you feel like spending the festive time at home, you can pre-order a takeaway 4-6kg turkey with accompaniments two days before the needed date for AED400, as well as a 1.5kg Christmas Log Cake for AED125. And as a little gift from Millennium Place Hotel to you, they are offering a 20% early bird offer if you book your order by the 10th of December.

Address: Mirdif Hills Avenue – 78th St – Mirdif – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Location: The Urban Bar at Millennium Hotel, Mirdif

With a lineup of gourmet cuisines, exclusive holiday performances, and an exciting New Year’s Eve celebration, Antika Dubai invites you to enjoy a heartwarming holiday season.

Thanks to its merry indoor seating, outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the neighborhood, and the best Lebanese hospitality, Antika provides you with a singular celebratory feeling unmatched by any other.

Christmas Eve

With a Festive Set Menu featuring Lebanese tastes that will tickle your taste buds and a side of great performances, come and celebrate a spectacular Christmas dinner with your loved ones. It will be a Christmas you will never forget.

Alternatively, to celebrate a fantastic start to a new year, Antika has designed a schedule to make sure you start your year with a bang!

New Year -1

Whoever thinks New Year’s has to be just one night doesn’t know how to have fun! Fortunately, Antika celebrates New Year’s Eve -1 with a dinner accompanied by the music of the sax player Georges Madi, and the wonderful moves of Aruba the Belly Dancer. As the clock is about to strike midnight, Antika and guests will have a countdown moment with the cotillons, while the star Karim Nour rocks out the night!

New Year’s Eve Indoor

Count down into the New Year with friends and loved ones with festive goodies at Antika’s New Year’s Eve Indoor Party, where you can enjoy a lovely dinner while listening to the fine tunes played by the amazing saxophonist Georges Madi. Benefit from a Set Menu and Open Premium Bar for just AED 1,000, per person, or alternatively choose the Set Menu and Open Ultra Premium Bar for AED 1,500 per person!

Aruba the Belly Dancer will hit the stage with her magical performance that will mesmerize you with every move, followed by a spectacular performance by the incredible Farah Nakhoul. And as an end to a fabulous night, the Star Fady Harb will give a performance to start 2023 with good and positive vibes.

New Year’s Eve Outdoor

For those who want to ring in the New Year at Antika’s Outdoor Area, for just AED 750 enjoy the Set Menu and Open Premium Bar accompanied by the sound of the one and only resident Dj Bach will be Behind the Decks spinning tunes all night long. And the magical Aruba will make her way outdoors to give everyone a festive treat as the New Year dawns!

Location: Al Fattan Currency House, Podium Level, Tower 2, Dubai

Open from Monday – Sunday

Opening Hours: 6PM – 3AM

For reservations:reservations@antikabar.com or +971 50 735 9177

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us and where better to spend it than at CaféBeirut?With a variety of festive treats and joyous feasts at its venues, Café Beirut spreads holiday cheer in trademark fashion. Expect a potpourri of magical delights, ready to add a touch of togetherness to the year-end celebrations.

Christmas Eve

The atmosphere at CaféBeirut Downtown on Christmas Eve is all festive and jolly, from staff members wearing Christmas hats to having your picture taken with Santa Clause as you enter Café BeirutDowntown, with the addition of kids’ animation at Café Beirut by the Sea. To share more holiday joy, Café Beirut offers a delicious Bûche de Noël to be enjoyed for both dine-in and takeout.

Alternatively, indulge in the scrumptious set menu Café Beirut Downtown’s staff have meticulously prepared specifically for Christmas Eve which will include roast turkey with all the trimmings, to be enjoyed while you gaze upon the astounding Burj Khalifa. And for those who prefer to spend Christmas Eve with a view of the Sea, Café Beirut by the Sea offers a spectacular set menu that includes seafood, paired with red and white grape.

New Year’s Eve

End the year the way it should be, in an exclusive festive atmosphere with a range of goodies and cotillons while we count down the seconds to 2023.

On New Year’s Eve, Café Beirut Downtown will have a set menu to be enjoyed with family and friends through an extensive range of exquisite dishes, featuring all our favourite dishes, which is sure to make a perfectly fresh start. And for those at Café Beirut by the Sea, the specially devisedset menu showcasing the finest ingredients in a plethora ofdelicious signature dishes and accompanied with a bottle of grape. The NYE offering has all the makings of a fabulous night out

New Year’s +1

As the first day of the New Year is upon you, be sure to celebrate by gifting your taste buds the gift of tastes of Café Beirut’s Menu, which is available for both dine-in and take-out.

Join us at Café Beirut Downtown and Café Beirut by the Sea to celebrate the feeling of joy and happiness with your loved ones as we celebrate Christmas and witness the birth of a promising new year!

Café Beirut by the Sea

Opening Hours: 10AM – 2AM

RSVP: +971 56 334 5777

Instagram: @cafebeirutbythesea

Café Beirut Downtown

Opening Hours: 10am till 2am (Monday to Friday) on weekdays;

10am till 5am on weekends (Saturday/Sunday)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafebeirutdxb

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafebeirutdxb/

Phone Numbers:  +971 4 422 5211 / +971 56 575 0777

bedrock the re-defined sports bar, is breaking the ice this festive season with their festive packages. Get the group together for a delicious 3 course set menu, followed some fun competitive entertainment on their interactive darts boards. It’s a sure-fire way to bring even the quietest characters in the group out of their shell!

Upgrade your festive celebrations and hire out bedrock’s in-famous room ‘The Bunker’. Complete with your own private bar, darts and X-golf simulator, there’s no better way to bring your group together for the last hur-ah of 2022. Contact the bedrock team for more information.

Date: 1^st-31^st December

Time: 12pm- 10pm

Where: bedrock, Pier 7, Dubai Marina

Packages:

AED 225 per person, inclusive of 3 course menu or sharing plates

AED 185 for 2 hours house beverages

AED 250 for 2 hours premium beverages

AED 250 for 3 hours house beverages

AED 320 for 3 hours premium beverages

Bookings: For reservations, please call +9714 578 1668 or email bookings@bedrockdxb.ae

* Darts lanes can cater up to 6 guests or book out the whole area for up to 50 guests!

NEW YEARS AT bedrock

Celebrating New Year in the Marina but looking to dodge the traffic? Bedrock is offering a 2 hour drinks package along and complimentary darts during the final premier league games of 2022.

Date: 31^st December

Where: bedrock, Pier 7, Dubai Marina

Packages: AED 195 per person, inclusive of 2 hours unlimited house beverage, and darts

Bookings: For reservations, please call +9714 578 1668 or email bookings@bedrockdxb.ae

Kick-start the New Year at bedrock with the New Year’s Brunch on the 1st January! Ring in the new year with family and friends with bedrocks wallet-friendly brunch. Kick the New Years Day headache and head down for unlimited food and drink, and a spot of darts. The perfect way to keep the festivities going!

Date: 1st January

Where: bedrock, Pier 7, Dubai Marina

Packages: Soft beverages + food AED 185, House beverages + food AED 275, Premium beverages + food AED 350

Bookings: For reservations, please call +9714 578 1668 or email bookings@bedrockdxb.ae

blu matcha, a homegrown, Gen Z and healthy lifestyle café concept is taking Dubai by storm, providing high-quality Japanese matcha beverages and products for all. Robby Ceriale (CEO) and Ashley Worthington (Operations Director), both spotted an opportunity in the market for a devoted matcha concept. The two F&B experts from the Zuma Group turned entrepreneurs have made matcha cool again, catering to true lovers from locals to expats, as well as those that never experienced it before.

Temporarily located on La Mer, this freestyle café is the perfect spot for a refreshing break with friends or to relax and unwind on the comfortable sun lounger, soaking in some rays while sipping down their signature vanilla almond latte. An interesting fact, they have three types of different matcha grades all coming directly from Japan, blu matcha adapts each grade to the beverage they are creating. The almond milk that makes the ideal blend is homemade and churned to perfection by the CEO of blu matcha himself, Robby Ceriale. It’s not just the beverage products that are drawing people in, the venue also offers a variety of light and healthy snacks like acai bowls with peanut butter, topped with matcha – a craving you never knew you were missing – matcha ice cream, sandwiches, salads and much more.

Premium quality with ease, blu matcha is bright, colourful, Instagram-chic and fun. Blu matcha differentiates itself in the market through its high-quality, fashion-focused sensibilities and mobility. They bring the experience to their clients for special occasions, corporate events or even to have a matcha day at the office. Offering a laid-back vibe for the whole of La Mer Beach, the brand plans to expand its offering far beyond Jumeirah.

By collaborating with HyperSpace Dubai, blu matcha will establish a full store in House of Hype in Dubai Mall as well as an ice cream cart in Aya in Wafi Mall, giving the industry a matcha-needed new café destination with a funky, futuristic vibe. Additionally, blu matcha has recently signed off on an exciting opening of a store located in the Galleria Mall. Reaching beyond the borders, the brand is also in the final qualifying stages of an Abu Dhabi F&B start-up incubator competition, the Aldar Manassah 3.0 Program – with the hopes of launching its concept in early 2023.

blu matcha is already soaring to new heights, successfully collaborating and arranging events with multiple brands such as; Les Benjamins, Tesla, Rimowa, FLTRD, the UAE Space Agency, Dubai Government Media Offices, Loch. Life and much more. The brand’s ambition is to educate customers and tap into a new target audience of influential millennials. The company is creating a culture around their products by hosting events with young and vibey brands and spreading awareness of the health benefits associated with matcha tea. This strategy has allowed them to grow rapidly in a very organic way, rather than relying on paid advertising.

blu matcha has a desire to “make people happier” by offering delicious matcha without lowering the standards for quality, which is what sets it apart from other brands. At the same time, giving the health advantages of drinking the tea with a fresh, funky feel.