Take your pick
From exclusive chef collaborations and intimate supper clubs to creative workshops and comedy nights, Dubai’s June calendar is packed with unique experiences combined with great food across the city. Whether you’re after a memorable meal, a hands-on activity or a limited-edition pop-up, these are the events worth adding to your diary this month.
Counter Culture Series at piehaus
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Until June 21
piehaus’s latest Counter Culture Series welcomes Chef Hadrien Villedieu of Chez Wam for a French-inspired collaboration. The limited-edition menu reimagines the brand’s signature phyllo creations with a savoury croque monsieur pie layered with veal ham, comté and béchamel, alongside a sweet pom pom pie filled with apple and cinnamon compote, salted caramel and walnuts.
@piehaus.dubai, @hadrienvilledieu
Homecoming at SEVA
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June 13
A nourishing community meal meets mindful creativity at this reflective gathering hosted by SEVA and Laila Masri Studio. Guests will share a communal dining experience before taking part in a contemplative watercolour and linework session designed to encourage presence, self-expression and connection.
@sevatable, @lailamasristudioo
Khadak Chef’s Table with Naved Nasir
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June 11
Experience Khadak from a more personal perspective as Chef Naved Nasir hosts an intimate chef’s table dinner. The evening features a tasting menu of dishes close to the chef’s heart, paired with house beverages and alcohol-free cocktails, followed by a guided walk through the venue’s handcrafted interiors.
Pizza Plate Painting Workshop at Forma
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June 20
Get creative at Forma’s Pizza Plate Painting Workshop in collaboration with House of Raw. Taking place at Al Safa Art and Design Library, the session combines art, community and pizza culture, allowing guests to design and paint their own ceramic plate.
PowerBeach Comedy Night at Lila Molino + Café
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June 23
Forget networking events and corporate talks. PowerBeach Comedy returns with an evening of stand-up comedy, tacos, grilled dishes and coffee at Lila Molino + Café in Alserkal Avenue. Entry is free, making it one of the month’s best-value nights out.
@lilamolino, @powerbeachcomedydubai
Sobremesa Y Amigos: Chef Marco Ferreyra x Chef Nick Alvis
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June 11
Sobremesa’s popular dinner series continues with a four-hands collaboration between Chef Marco Ferreyra and acclaimed British chef Nick Alvis. Expect a one-night-only menu blending Mexican flavours with ingredient-led European cooking, complemented by wine pairings throughout the evening.
@sobremesa.dubai, @chefnickalvis
Summer Not Over Pop-Up at Middle Child
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June 12–15
Middle Child welcomes jewellery and accessories brand Summer Not Over for a special weekend pop-up. Browse playful necklaces, keychains and sunglasses holders inspired by food culture while enjoying dishes from the popular Lebanese-founded all-day eatery and gourmet grocer.
SUBKO x THAELY Sustainable Sneaker Launch
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Coffee grounds become fashion in this sustainability-focused collaboration between specialty coffee brand SUBKO and eco-conscious footwear label THAELY. The limited-edition sneakers are made using recycled plastic, rubber and repurposed coffee grounds, with only 250 pairs available globally.
YUBI Dubai x Three Bros
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June 16
Two of Dubai’s most exciting culinary concepts are joining forces for one night only. Chef Reif Othman’s YUBI, the UAE’s first homegrown handroll bar, teams up with Three Bros, the casual offshoot from the acclaimed Orfali Bros Group, for an exclusive collaborative dinner. Expect inventive flavours, unexpected pairings and a menu that showcases the creativity of both kitchens.
Over in Abu Dhabi…
Lucky 2000’s Weekend Doughnut Drop
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Every Friday to Sunday
Abu Dhabi’s newest doughnut obsession has arrived at Souq Al Mina. Created by Raj Dagstani, the founder behind Marmellata and Barbassi, Lucky 2000 serves freshly fried zeppole-inspired doughnuts with rotating weekly flavours. Arrive early — they often sell out before closing time.
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