10 of the best wine and cheese nights to try in Dubai

Sweet dreams are made of wine and cheese nights…

Happy hours, ladies’ nights and gent’s nights are great and all, but sometimes we feel like a slightly more classy affair – one that involves us eating our bodyweight in cheese. Find here, wine and cheese night deals that will allow you to do descend into a cheese-fuelled, boozy haze. Thank us later.

Lana Lusa

This is a fancy one – Lana Lusa is offering a sunset aperetivo from 5pm to 8pm, complete with a glass of Portuguese wine or a refreshing Spritz, paired with petiscos like cheese, charcuterie, and more. Daily, priced at Dhs95.

Lana Lusa, Four Seasons Private Residences, daily, 5pm to 8pm, Dhs95, Tel: (0) 4 380 1515, @lanalusadxb

Gastro Kitchen

Gastro Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton JBR has a daily wine and cheese deal. Choose a bottle of Red, White, or Rosé Wine paired with a delectable cheese platter, priced at Dhs199 for two people.

Gastro Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton, JBR, daily, Dhs199 for two, Tel: (0) 55 166 8092, @doubletreebyhiltonjumeirah

Address Creek Harbour

This wine and cheese offering comes in loads of varieties to tickle everyone’s fancy. Every Tuesday, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, you can choose from selected cheeses, dozen oysters, and unlimited soft beverages for Dhs230, selected cheeses, dozen oysters, and unlimited sparkling wine for Dhs300, and selected cheeses, soup, fish and dessert for Dhs185.

The Restaurant, Address Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour, Tues, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, starts at Dhs185, Tel: (0) 4 275 8833, @addressgrandcreek 

Soirée Wine Bar

This chic Manhattan-style wine bar has a cheesy and boozy mid-week indulgence every Wednesday. Priced at Dhs295, indulge in a cheeseboard packed with a variety of 6 cheeses and 3 wines that pair well with each cheese. The cheese selection includes chabichou, tomme du berry á la truffe and an 18-month aged comte, to name a few.

Soirée Wine Bar, Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay, Wed, all day, Dhs295, Tel: (0) 55 413 6648, @soiree.dxb

Collage

Collage at Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection has a sweet wine and cheese deal, at Dhs140 per person, offering a cheese buffet and three glasses of wine per person. Every Thursday, 6pm to 9pm.

Collage, Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection, Downtown Dubai, Thurs, 6pm to 9pm, Dhs140, Tel: (0) 4 428 6888, @hotelboulevarddubai

Anantara The Palm

For a special treat, book a sunset cheese and wine experience at Anantara The Palm. Retreat to the beach as the sun sets and enjoy a selection of Mediterranean antipasti, cured meats and cheeses, paired perfectly with a bottle of red or white wine and followed by dessert. It’s Dhs850 per couple and is pretty much guaranteed to be a date night to impress.

Anantara The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, from sunset daily, Dhs850, Tel: (04) 567 8304, anantara.com

Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella in Media One Hotel has a wine and cheese offering with a twist – this is cheese fondue – every Friday between 7pm and 10pm. The deal includes a selection of Italian cheese and wine for Dhs189, or Dhs210 for the premium package.

Ciao Bella, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, 7pm to 10pm, Friday, Dhs189 house wines, Dhs210 premium, Tel: (04) 427 1000, mediaonehotel.com

Grapeskin

Check out ‘grape and cheese discovery’ at the cool Grapeskin Grape Bar and Kitchen which runs every day. Enjoy glasses of wine paired with a fine selection of cheese including camembert, gruyere, brie and more. 3 glasses of wine paired with 3 kinds of cheese at Dhs90 for 50ml, Dhs190 for 125ml and Dhs240 for 185ml.

Grapeskin Grape Bar & Kitchen, La Ville Hotel & Suites, City Walk Dubai, daily, Tel: (04) 403 3111, starts at Dhs90, @grapeskindubai

Jones the Grocer

Jones the Grocer hosts a ‘Cheese, Grape & Jazz’ night every Friday from 7pm till closing. Two and a half hours of free flowing wine and a hot bites board, all for just Dhs199. Upgrade for Dhs50 for a curated charcuterie board.

Jones the Grocer, across various locations, 7.30pm till closing, Dhs199, @jonesthegrocer 

19 Sixty Four

The cosy new wine bar at the recently refurbished McGettigan’s Souk Madinat is offering a fun wine and cheese night – called Beginner’s Guide To Wine, including 3 selected wines  and nibbles for Dhs129. 

19 Sixty Four, McGettigan’s Souk Madinat, daily, Sun to Thurs, 12pm to 2am, Fri, 12pm to 3am, Sat, 10am to 3am, Sun, 10am to 2am, Dhs129, Tel: (0) 56 548 1652, @1964bymcgettigans

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