- Back from 30 October 2025, every Thursday and Friday, 7–11 pm.
- Prices: AED 195 soft, AED 295 house, AED 98 kids 6–12; under-5s eat free.
- Outdoor terrace with Dubai Creek and skyline views; live oud performance.
- Open grill station with meats and seafood cooked to order; mezze, salads, desserts.
- Shisha on request; seasonal run through winter.
Zaytoun at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City is bringing back Arabian Nights for the winter season. It runs every Thursday and Friday from 30 October 2025, 7 pm to 11 pm. Expect an outdoor set-up by the Creek, live oud, and a grill that does most of the talking. Prices start at AED 195, with a clear kids policy for families.
What is Arabian Nights at Zaytoun?
A seasonal evening built around Arabic flavours, live music, and an open-air setting.
- Weekly on Thursdays and Fridays from 30 October 2025
- Al fresco dining with Dubai skyline views
- Live oud sets throughout the evening
- Arabic mezze, salads, grills, and desserts
Zaytoun frames this as a signature winter ritual. It’s on a terrace overlooking Dubai Creek and the city lights, with an oud player setting the pace while the grill cooks meats and seafood à la minute. The spread starts with soups, salads, and mezze, and ends with Arabic and international desserts.
Dates, times, and prices
Clear timings and family-friendly pricing.
- Start date: 30 October 2025
- Days: Thursdays and Fridays
- Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Prices: AED 195 soft; AED 295 house; AED 98 for ages 6–12; under-5s complimentary
The run begins on 30 October and continues through the winter months. Service is four hours each evening. Pricing is straightforward, and the kids’ rates make it practical for families.
The food: grills, mezze, and a clean finish
Live stations and a classic Arabic line-up.
- Open grill for meats and seafood cooked to order
- Soups, salads, and traditional mezze to start
- Arabic and international desserts to close
The centrepiece is the grill station, where the team cooks meats and seafood on demand. Before that, you can pick from soups, tossed salads, and colourful mezze. The meal ends with dessert options that keep things simple and familiar.
The setting: Creek views and live oud
Open air, warm lights, and a steady soundtrack.
- Terrace seating with Dubai Creek and skyline views
- Oud player through the night
- Shisha available on request
This is outside on Zaytoun’s terrace. You get the Creek on one side and the city skyline beyond it. An oud player builds the atmosphere without drowning out conversation. Shisha is available if you want it.
Good to know: venue and season
Basic facts, no guesswork.
- Venue: Zaytoun, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
- Season: Thursdays and Fridays from October to the end of winter
- Part of the wider IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City cluster
The event takes place at Zaytoun inside Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City. The series runs across the winter season on the same two nights each week. It’s one of several dining choices across the IHG hotels here, which also include the InterContinental, InterContinental Residence Suites, and Holiday Inn & Suites.
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FAQs
When does Arabian Nights at Zaytoun run?
Every Thursday and Friday from 30 October 2025, through the winter season, 7 pm to 11 pm.
How much does it cost?
AED 195 per person with soft drinks, AED 295 with house beverages, AED 98 for ages 6–12. Children 5 and under dine free.
What’s on the menu?
Soups, salads, and traditional mezze to start; a live grill for meats and seafood; Arabic and international desserts to finish.
Is there entertainment?
Yes. A live oud player performs on the terrace.
Where is it?
Zaytoun at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, on the Creek side within the IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City cluster.
