From ultimate spots to celebrate special occasions to exciting new offerings to indulge in, here are the things to do in the UAE in January 2026
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Celebrate Veganuary at 99 Sushi Bar with the Vegan Golden Bricks Maki, a plant-based take on their iconic Golden Bricks roll. Crispy rice, creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and crisp cucumber combine for a vibrant, indulgent filling, while delicate 24k gold leaves add a luxurious, shimmering finish. This creation brings the signature richness of the original Golden Bricks to vegan guests, making it a must-try plant-based sushi lovers looking to try something new.
AED60. Lunch & Dinner at Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches.
Nobu One Za’abeel
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Dubai welcomes a major new addition with the opening of Nobu One Za’abeel in January 2026 at One&Only One Za’abeel. The restaurant serves Nobu’s world-famous Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian twist, featuring dishes like Mediterranean seabass in tomato dashi ponzu, ginger-shiso amadai, and Wagyu beef tenderloin with shiitake millefeuille.
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Subko
Mumbai-born Subko Coffee Roasters & Bakehouse has opened its first UAE location at Alserkal Avenue, offering a immersive café and experience space celebrating specialty coffee, fresh sourdough, croissants, and fine cacao from the Indian Subcontinent. The ground floor, The Craftery, brings the craft to life with visible roasting, chocolate-making, and dough-lamination stations, along with interactive experiences like Batch Your Own Brew, coffee cuppings, cacao tastings, and a VR journey to smallholder farms. Upstairs, Quoz Quarters Café combines whimsical South Asian design with themed spaces highlighting coffee, cacao, flour, and culture, plus a carrom board for family fun.
The MAINE Beach House
The MAINE launches its newest spot, The MAINE Beach House at Vista Mare on the Palm Jumeirah. The beachside destination offers all-day dining with beachfront seating, cabanas, and beach beds, welcoming families, kids, and dogs, plus boat access for guests arriving by sea. Inspired by New England coastal dining, the menu balances fresh seafood, lighter beach plates, handmade pastas, and signature mains such as Lobster Rolls, Crispy Fish Tacos, Sticky Short Ribs, and premium grill cuts.
Call +97152 354 4494.
Marcella
Marcella has opened at Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi, bringing vibrant, Spanish-inspired dining to the capital’s waterfront. The modern bistro features an open kitchen with a wood-fired perilla grill, filling the space with smoky aromas and lively energy. Designed for sharing, the menu offers tapas and plates including slow-cooked lamb ribs, otoro tuna ceviche, seafood frito, and picaña steak rolls, alongside a 30-seat zinc-topped bar serving wines from Spain, Portugal, and Argentina, plus creative beverages.
Call +97156 545 7290.
