Friendship Day falls on Thursday, July 30, and Dubai’s hospitality scene is ready to celebrate. Venues across the city have unveiled packages ranging from sunset drinks to late-night dancing, offering concrete plans to replace the usual group chat debate. Whether the preference is for brunch plans, bar crawls, or a relaxed hotel atmosphere, the options cover various social styles for the upcoming occasion.
Dining and Sunset Views
For the friend group that prefers golden hour over a dance floor, Bar du Port at Port de La Mer has teamed up with UAE gifting platform BloomingBox. The venue offers a one-day-only Friendship Menu on Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm. Priced at AED 160 per person, the package includes two hours of free-flowing bubbles and a choice of two shareable starters. Dishes feature rainbow beetroot with goat cheese and pistachios, salmon carpaccio in a Nikkei marinade, or truffle-laced chicken croquettes. BloomingBox blooms will dress up the venue, creating a photogenic setting for the occasion.
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Nightlife and Staycations
MARQ at Dubai Marine Beach Resort is hosting a weekend takeover rather than a single-night event. Scheduled for Saturday, August 1, from 11:30 pm to Sunday, August 2, at 5:30 am, the night features back-to-back sets from AERREO, DJ Yogii, DJ Ashkay, and DJ Snash. The premium club setting promises high energy suitable for memorable photos. Ladies and couples receive free entry until midnight with a prior reservation, allowing groups to secure their spot before the late-night hours.
Travel-loving groups should look to Novotel Dubai Gold District for accommodation deals. The hotel is running a book-one-get-50%-off-the-second-room offer, ideal for those planning a trip without splitting one room four ways. This deal is strictly bookable directly with the hotel via email at hc474@accor.com or phone at +971 4 525 5000, bypassing standard booking platforms. Located at Sherina Plaza in Deira, the offer is valid for stays between July 15 and August 15, with a booking window open until July 31.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Friendship Day Dubai
Friendship Day Dubai is a holiday on July 30 with special packages at restaurants, bars, and hotels
Where to celebrate Friendship Day in Dubai
Venues like Bar du Port and MARQ at Dubai Marine Beach Resort offer special deals for Friendship Day
What are the hotel deals for Friendship Day Dubai
Novotel Dubai Gold District offers a book-one-get-50%-off-the-second-room deal for stays between July 15 and August 15
What is the Friendship Menu at Bar du Port
The Friendship Menu at Bar du Port includes two hours of free-flowing bubbles and a choice of two shareable starters for AED 160 per person
How to book the hotel deal at Novotel Dubai Gold District
The hotel deal at Novotel Dubai Gold District can be booked directly with the hotel via email at hc474@accor.com or phone at +971 4 525 5000
