Has group chat has been quiet for days? Have plans have been “coming soon” for weeks? Sounds a little too familiar. Lucky for you, Friendship Day is today (July 30), and it’s officially the perfect reason to get everyone together. And no excuses to back out are allowed, because I spent way too long creating this list of amazing Friendship Day deals for you guys. We’ve got waterfront dinners, to breakfast spreads to bowling battles and weekend escapes. Dubai has lined up plenty of ways to celebrate with your favourite people. So keep reading to find out more.
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Dining Offers
1. African Queen
Catching up over breakfast? African Queen is serving a relaxed morning menu in a stylish beachfront setting, making it the perfect place to celebrate Friendship Day over good food and even better company.
- Date & Time: Mon–Thu, 12 PM–3 PM | Fri–Sun, 10 AM–12 PM
- Offer: À la carte breakfast menu
- Location: J1 Beach
- Reservation: Call 04 515 4600 or visit their website
2. 45 Café Dubai
Friendship Day mornings just got better with 45 Café’s Airone Pilates breakfast collaboration. Friends can enjoy a delicious breakfast together for AED 85 before 3 PM every day.
- Date & Time: Daily until 3 PM
- Offer: Airone Pilates breakfast collaboration
- Price: AED 85
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call 058 525 0045 or visit their website
3. Al Beiruti Cafe
Friends can start the day with a generous Lebanese breakfast made for sharing. The breakfast for two starts from AED 88, making it an easy and tasty morning catch-up.
- Date & Time: Daily until 1 PM
- Offer: Lebanese breakfast for two
- Price: From AED 88
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 4 564 4222 or visit their website
4. Mitts & Trays
Weekend breakfast plans are sorted. Friends can enjoy unlimited breakfast every Friday to Sunday for AED 88 per person, with plenty of time to sit back and catch up.
- Date & Time: Fri–Sun, 8 AM–2 PM
- Offer: Unlimited breakfast
- Price: AED 88 per person
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 4 223 6808 or visit their website
5. Three Cuts
Round up the group for a feast at Three Cuts. Friends can tuck into a premium steak platter with sides, sauces and drinks, all made for sharing.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: Premium steak platter with three sides, three sauces and house wine or four mocktails
- Price: AED 795
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call +971 4 420 1113 or visit their website
6. L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
Pizza always tastes better with friends. Every Wednesday evening, diners can enjoy 50% off all pizzas while catching up over authentic Italian favourites.
- Date & Time: Every Wednesday evening
- Offer: 50% off all pizzas
- Location: City Walk
- Reservation: Call 04 395 8996 or visit their website
7. Cheese Board
Cheese lovers can spend two hours enjoying three curated cheese platters paired with non-alcoholic sparkling, making it a fun Friendship Day experience.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: Two-hour Cheese & Bubbles pairing experience
- Price: AED 169 per person
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call 054 438 3231 or visit their website
8. Wokyo
Nothing beats a comforting bowl of ramen with friends. Wokyo is the perfect waterfront spot to catch up over Asian-inspired favourites this Friendship Day.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: Ramen and Asian-inspired dining
- Location: Souk Al Seef
- Reservation: Call +971 4 554 5371 or visit their website
9. Homer Lobster
Seafood fans can grab Homer Lobster’s famous lobster roll with a Secret Charm for just AED 100, but only while stocks last.
- Date & Time: 29 July–2 August
- Offer: Lobster roll and Secret Charm combo
- Price: AED 100
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 04 880 6443 or visit their website
10. The Dish
Celebrate Friendship Day by dining together and saving 20% off the total bill for one day only.
- Date & Time: 30 July
- Offer: 20% off the total bill
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 056 791 3812 or visit their website
11. BrewDog
Celebrate Friendship Day with unlimited house drinks from AED 99 or enjoy 50% off meals later in the day. Perfect for after-work catch-ups with friends.
- Date & Time: Thirsty Thursday: 3 PM–10 PM | Feast with Friends: 4 PM–10 PM
- Offer: Unlimited drinks or 50% off meals
- Price: From AED 99 | Bubbles upgrade AED 149
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call 052 956 5688 or visit their website
12. Brass Monkey
Whether it’s arcade games, bowling or happy hour drinks, Brass Monkey is serving up plenty of ways to celebrate Friendship Day with the whole group.
- Date & Time: Bluewaters Happy Hour: Sun–Wed, 4 PM–7 PM
- Offer: Thirsty Thursday or Happy Hour drinks
- Price: Drinks from AED 26–50
- Location: City Walk & Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 4 582 7277 or visit their website
13. Frank Meat & Taps
Grab the gang and enjoy happy hour drinks from just AED 35 every day, making it an easy spot for after-work celebrations.
- Date & Time: Daily, 2 PM–9 PM
- Offer: Happy Hour drinks
- Price: From AED 35
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 58 634 8811 or visit their website
14. Grand ZOR
Catch up over drinks with Grand ZOR’s 1+1 happy hour menu, available every afternoon in the heart of Bluewaters.
- Date & Time: Daily, 12 PM–6 PM
- Offer: 1+1 Happy Hour menu
- Price: From AED 125
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 52 184 9443 or visit their website
15. Swingers Crazy Golf
Game night just got an upgrade. Friends can enjoy unlimited crazy golf and unlimited pizza every Thursday for just AED 99 per person.
- Date & Time: Every Thursday, 4 PM–9 PM
- Offer: Unlimited crazy golf and pizza
- Price: AED 99 per person
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 4 557 6309 or visit their website
16. Escape The Room
Put your friendship to the test with an escape room challenge while saving 25% off weekday experiences.
- Date & Time: Mon–Thu, 10 AM–3 PM
- Offer: 25% off escape room experiences
- Location: Boxpark
- Reservation: Call 058 885 9090 or visit their website
17. Like Bricks
Bring a group of four or more and enjoy 20% off while spending Friendship Day building, creating and having fun together.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: 20% off for groups of four or more
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 04 239 0084 or visit their website
18. The Besties Café
Friendship Day couldn’t have a more fitting café. Grab coffee, desserts and snacks with friends at this cosy Dubai Bling-founded café.
- Date & Time: Daily, 9 AM–11 PM
- Offer: Coffee, desserts and savoury treats
- Price: From AED 13
- Location: Souk Al Seef
- Reservation: Call 056 549 2697 or visit their website
19. Roasters
Coffee dates are even sweeter this Friendship Day with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on speciality coffee for one day only.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: Buy one, get one free speciality coffee
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall & JBR
- Reservation: Call 058 572 5444 or visit their website
Staycay Offers
20. Rove JBR
Turn Friendship Day into a mini holiday with Rove’s 36-hour staycation, giving friends extra time to relax by the beach.
- Date & Time: 9 AM check-in, 9 PM next-day check-out
- Offer: 36-hour staycation package
- Location: JBR
- Reservation: Call 04 581 1900 or visit their website
21. Sheraton JBR
Plan a beach escape with friends or family from AED 300, including a meal, dining discounts, late check-out and free stays for kids and pets.
- Date & Time: Until 31 August
- Offer: Family Staycation package
- Price: From AED 300
- Location: The Walk, JBR
- Reservation: Call 04 315 3999 or visit their website
22. Banyan Tree Dubai
Treat the group to a luxury beachfront escape with breakfast, dinner, spa credit, dining vouchers and flexible check-in perks for UAE and GCC residents.
- Date & Time: Until 30 September
- Offer: Resident staycation package with added benefits
- Location: Bluewaters
- Reservation: Call +971 4 556 6666 or visit their website
Self-Care Offers
23. CosmeSurge
Book an aesthetic treatment with a friend and both can save 25%, making it the perfect excuse for a Friendship Day glow-up together.
- Date & Time: Valid for 3 months from issue
- Offer: 25% off for both friends
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 800 26763 or visit their website
24. NMC Royal Medical Centre – The Palm
Friends can enjoy health and wellness savings with free consultations, discounted check-ups and special offers when booking together.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: Consultation and health package discounts
- Price: Health Package AED 700 | Body Check AED 250
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 800 313 or visit their website
25. Melodica
Learn something new together this Friendship Day. Sign up for a music or dance class with a friend and you’ll both save AED 100.
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Offer: AED 100 off for both friends
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 04 424 3039 or visit their website
Home Decor Offers
26. Suncoast
Upgrade the living room together with Friendship Day savings on stylish sofa sets and Kooduu lamps for a limited time.
- Date & Time: 30 July–2 August
- Offer: 50% off sofa sets and Kooduu lamps
- Location: Palm Jumeirah Mall
- Reservation: Call 04 238 1261 or visit their website
