From free brunches for birthday people to some ’29’ themed discounts and prices…

A lot of things can happen when the leap year’s extra day, February 29 comes around (it happens every four years, in case you didn’t know). Girls having the go ahead to propose to a guy or, you know, those people who are born on February 29 actually getting to celebrate on the anniversary of day they were born.

There’s a few leap year deals going around in Dubai, so here’s our top six… 

For everyone

Couqley French Bistro & Bar

Fan of a liquid lunch? Well, it doesn’t get much more so than this. Popular JLT bar, Couqley are offering a platter of four colourful soups; yellow lentil, beetroot, mushroom and broccoli for just Dhs29. That’s not all, either – selected bottles of wine are Dhs29 when you order a main on that day only, too.

McGettigan’s JLT

Guys, head down to stalwart Dubai bar, McGettigan’s JLT on Saturday, February 29, as there’s an epic deal waiting for you. You’ll get four bottles of selected beer, absolutely free between 4pm and 6pm. McGettigan’s feels like it’s about time the lads were celebrated too, and who are you to refuse? To make it a true lads’ night, don’t forget to check out their dedicated sports room to shoot some pool and play some other competitive games.

McGettigan’s JLT, Cluster J, JLT, Dubai, 12pm to 3am daily, offer available Saturday February 29 only, 4pm to 6pm. Tel: (04) 356 0470. mcgettigans.com/jlt-dubai

Perry & Blackwelder

For a casual way to spend the evening on Saturday February 29, head to cool smokehouse restaurant Perry & Blackwelder at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah. All day, selected beverages are specially priced at Dhs29, along with a range of scrumptious dishes like P&B’s signature chicken wings, glazed chicken poppers and spinach and artichoke dip. From 11pm to 12am, selected drinks are priced at Dhs15. If you happen to be born on February 29, you can enjoy a complimentary two-course dinner with a main and dessert included.

Perry & Blackwelder’s, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 12pm to 2am Saturday to Wednesday, 12pm to 3am, Friday and Saturday, offers available on Saturday February 29 only. Tel: (800) 666353. @perryandblackwelder

For people born on February 29

For those were born on February 29 and only get to celebrate their technical birthday every four years, this one’s for you…

Cavalli Club Restaurant & Lounge

If your birthday actually falls on February 29, head to chic Dubai club, Cavalli, on that day to bag yourself a three-course dinner, inclusive of unlimited wine, at the restaurant, plus a table for you and five friends at the club afterwards. Dinner dishes include Burrata Ravioli, Zebra Lobster Tortelloni or Fried Gnocchi with Jerusalem Artichoke. A bottle of vodka and mixers will be provided on the club table.

Cavalli Club Restaurant & Lounge, Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 8.30pm to 4am daily, offer available on Saturday February 29 only. Tel: (050) 991 0400. cavalliclub.com