If you’ve been looking for an excuse to eat your way around Dubai without emptying your wallet, this is it. One of Dubai Summer Surprises’ most-loved foodie deals is officially making a comeback, and it’s bringing AED 10 dishes to restaurants and cafés all across the city. From 3 to 30 August, more than 170 participating restaurants and cafés (across 600+ outlets) will each be serving one specially selected dish or treat for just AED 10! I have all the details you need to know, so keep reading to find out more.
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Your August Food Bucket List Just Got A Whole Lot Cheaper
Let’s be honest, eating out in Dubai is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but trying new places can quickly add up. That’s exactly why the 10 Dirham Dish campaign has become such a fan favourite during Dubai Summer Surprises.
The concept couldn’t be simpler. Every participating venue chooses one signature menu item and offers it for just AED 10 throughout the promotion. There are no vouchers to download, no discount codes to remember and no complicated bookings. Just walk into a participating restaurant, ask for the AED 10 dish and enjoy.
In The Mood For Something Sweet & Salty…
There’s no shortage of delicious options to keep you going, whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, catching up with friends or simply treating yourself. The entire list of 10 Dirham dishes isn’t out yet, but here are the city’s top picks for savoury and sweet dishes so far:
Savoury highlights include:
- The Daily at Rove Hotels – Rove Poke Bowl
- DC Kitchen & Coffee – Quinoa and Falafel Bowl
- Hangry Joe’s – Three-Piece Chicken Wings
- The Noodle House – Chicken Siew Mai
- Bikanervala – Dahi Puri
- Oporto – Bondi Burger
- Mamma Italia – Choose between a Margherita, Pollo Picante or Diavola Pizza
- Shake Shack – New York Plain Hot Dog
- Matter by Coffee – Pesto Tuna Confit Sandwich
August is also looking pretty sweet with these dishes:
- Cafe Barbera – Two Scoops of Italian Gelato
- The Daily at Rove Hotels – Tiramisu
- House of Pops – Assorted Real-Fruit Ice Pop
- Matter by Coffee – Cappuccino and Banana Loaf Cake
- Filli Cafe – Coco Melon Bubble Tea
- Cold Stone Creamery – Birthday Cake Remix
- Dunkin’ – Signature Iced Coffee and Donut
- Gelato Divino – Classico Cup with Two Toppings
You could even turn it into your own foodie challenge and see how many different dishes you can try before the promotion ends.
Don’t Wait Too long…
The 10 Dirham Dish promotion runs for a limited time only, from 3 to 30 August as part of Dubai Summer Surprises 2026. With so many popular brands taking part, some dishes are expected to be in high demand, so it’s worth heading over sooner rather than later if you’ve got your eye on a particular bite.
For the full list of participating restaurants and the latest updates, keep an eye on the official DSS website at mydss.ae.
