Dubai’s Top Restaurants Illuminate Diwali with Exquisite Festive Menus
As Diwali approaches, Dubai’s culinary scene is set to dazzle with an array of festive dining experiences. Several top restaurants are offering unique menus that celebrate the spirit of the festival, showcasing traditional flavors and innovative dishes. Here’s a look at some of the standout options available for this year’s Diwali celebrations.
Mausam: Diwali Thali with Burj Khalifa Views
Mausam, located in Dubai Mall, presents a luxurious thali experience for those looking to celebrate Diwali in style. This special menu, available on October 20th and 21st from 7 PM to midnight, features both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Diners can enjoy their meals with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa and the newly reopened Dubai Fountain.
The non-vegetarian thali includes dishes such as Kolhapuri Tambda Rassa and Gosht Yakhani Pulao, while the vegetarian selection offers delights like White Asparagus & Edamame Kofta and Malai Paneer Khurchan. Each thali concludes with a mithai platter featuring Mawa Gujiya and Malai Ghewar, all for Dh 189 per person.
Kamat: The Home of Vegetarian Delicacies and Artisan Sweets
Kamat, situated in Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah, invites guests to indulge in a festive vegetarian feast. The restaurant boasts an extensive menu of over 360 authentic Indian vegetarian dishes, celebrating the culinary diversity of India from North to South.
To commemorate Diwali, Kamat will also offer a selection of traditional handcrafted mithais and luxurious truffle boxes, ideal for festive gifting.
Kinara by Vikas Khanna: A Chocolate-Infused ‘Diwali by Design’
Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel is collaborating with the luxury Parisian chocolatier Forrey & Galland for a unique ‘Diwali by Design’ experience. This event runs from October 17th to 21st, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, featuring a set menu co-created by Chef Vikas Khanna and Forrey & Galland’s Master Chocolatier.
The menu blends Indian flavors with artisanal chocolate elements, offering a daily alternating sweet or snack inspired by Diwali traditions, such as chocolate gold bars on Dhanteras. The experience is priced at Dh 350 per person.
Viceroy’s Table: A Royal Feast
Viceroy’s Table invites diners to celebrate Diwali with a limited-edition menu that combines tradition and theatrical presentation. The meal features courses like butter diyas melting into saffron-scented shorba and sparkler-lit chaats.
The vegetarian menu, priced at Dh 199, includes Saffron Pumpkin Shorba and Morel Biryani, while the non-vegetarian option at Dh 249 features Murg Yakhni Shorba and Lobster Kofta Moilee served on a silver leaf. Both menus come with two cocktails or mocktails, including signature drinks like the Maharanis’ Elixir. The meal concludes with a “Box of Jewels,” featuring three exquisite mini desserts.
Carnival by Trèsind: Two-Day Diwali Feast
Carnival by Trèsind, located in DIFC, is hosting a two-day festive celebration on October 19th and 20th. The restaurant will feature an exclusive “Diwali Feast Menu,” priced at Dh 300 per person, which offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional festive flavors.
The celebration kicks off on October 19th at 6 PM and continues all day on October 20th. Guests can enhance their dining experience with two-hour beverage packages. Children under five dine for free, while those aged 5 to 15 are charged Dh 125, and guests over 15 are considered adults.
Rohini: Classic and Contemporary Set Menus
Rohini, the fine-dining Indian restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Lake Towers, is offering a special three-day Diwali menu from October 19th to 21st, available from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Diners can choose between a vegetarian set menu priced at Dh 139 and a non-vegetarian set menu at Dh 179.
Highlights from the vegetarian menu include Sofiyani Achari Paneer Tikka and Dal Makhani, while the non-vegetarian menu features Butter Chicken and Kashmiri Rogan Josh. Both menus conclude with traditional Indian desserts such as Gulab Jamun and Malai Motichur. Beverages are not included in the pricing.
Pincode: A Nostalgic ‘Snacky Diwali’
Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur’s Pincode is bringing back the nostalgia of home gatherings with a playful “Snacky Diwali Menu.” Available at Dubai Hills Mall and The Galleria in Abu Dhabi from October 20th to 22nd, the menu combines nostalgic flavors with a modern twist.
Dishes include Avocado 5 Spice Puchka (Dh 45), Bhutte Ki Kachori (Dh 48), and Charminari Tala Gosht (Dh 65). Each dish is individually priced, allowing guests to create their own family-style spread. The menu finale features Mewa Paakh Dryfruit Caramel Tart topped with smoked anjeer ice cream.
The Permit Room: Complimentary Dessert and Desi Music Night
The Permit Room at Majestic City Retreat, Al Mankhool, is celebrating Diwali with a complimentary Baklava Cheesecake (originally Dh 35) for every table from October 17th to 20th. Additionally, on October 17th, the restaurant will host a Diwali-themed Desi Singing Night featuring popular Indian singer Asees.
Guests can enjoy quirky Indian dishes from the Chef Canvas menu, including Burrata Chaat, Samosa Pao Waffle, and Lychee Tikka.
Purani Dilli: Traditional Buffet or Set Menu
Purani Dilli at Four Points by Sheraton is inviting guests to embrace the festive spirit of Diwali with a specially curated spread of traditional delights. The offer runs from October 15th to 30th, available from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
The pricing is Dh 149 per person at the Sheikh Zayed Road location and Dh 119 per person at the Bur Dubai location. Guests can opt for a buffet for groups of 30 or more or a set menu for smaller gatherings. Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest cultural attire for a chance to win a delightful treat.
As reported by gulfnews.com.
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Published on 2025-10-15 11:00:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk