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As Dubai heads into its busiest time of the year, post-summer celebrations kick off in mid-September with the welcoming of International Negroni Week.
Stretching out from September 16 to September 22, 2024, this mid-month celebration brings a range of exclusive deals, unique experiences and culinary twists to your tastebuds at some of the city’s most coveted hotspots.
From Palm Jumeirah to DIFC to Jumeirah Al Naseem to Business Bay, GRAZIA brings you the ultimate guide to Negroni Week in Dubai.
Roka
From September 16 to September 22, Business Bay hotspot Roka has introduced four exclusive Negroni cocktails to celebrate the famed week in the beverage world. All priced at Dhs50, these drinks will take a unique Roka twist on Negroni Week.
XU
Bringing an East Asian flair to the European drink, the multi-sensory Kempinski hotel-based hotspot is participating in the week-long event with some collaborative spirit. A blend of Japanese and Cantonese flavours, XU’s negroni events are set to peak on September 19 with an exclusive one-night-only collaboration of award-winning mixologists Manja Stankovic and Cosimo Bucci. From chocolate undertones to oolong tea bases, indulge in an effervescent negroni experience at this GRAZIA favourite.
SUSHISAMBA
From Japanese flavours to Brazilian ingredients and even some Peruvian twists, Sushisamba has established itself as a regional favourite for its unconstrained creativity when it comes to multicultural cuisine. And only adding to that impressive medley of offerings is its new negroni spin, the “Kizuna Sbagliato.” Amidst the mesmerising 360-degree panoramic cityscape views, sink into a mosaically-flavoured aperitif at this St Regis Palm Jumeirah spot.
Il Borro
Embracing the Tuscan way of living, Il Borro is another Dubai restaurant that is exploring the negroni world this week. Nestled in Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle lagoon, this Italian restaurant is fittingly serving the Florence-born drink in its rustic warm bistro. With equal parts bitterness, sweetness and herbal aftertaste, indulge in the traditional version of the celebrated beverage at this transportive elevated restaurant.
Mott 32
Swinging to a differing continent, the New York-inspired modern Chinese restaurant Mott 32 is another hotspot partaking in the liquor fun. Presenting its Yin Negroni offering, sink into an impeccably balanced yin-yang edition of the bitter beverage at this Address JBR located-spot.
Salmon Guru
A night of glamour awaits you. Fittingly located at Zaha Hadid’s mesmerising Opus, Salmon Guru is the buzzworthy cocktail bar that’s been making its waves through the city in recent months. And continuing its takeover, the vibrant pop-art decorated mixology-focused bar is offering five variations of the bitter balance drink this week. All priced at Dhs65 per glass, find a dark smoky edition with the Mezcal option or a cooling playful slush with the Frozen offering.
High Society
If you’re after a mystical fantasy-infused negroni week The Lana’s topmost floor-located triumph High Society may be the option for you. With jaw-dropping views of the glittering Dubai skyline, the all-around favourite blends the tales of mythical characters and stories into each negroni offering. From the spicy coffee-infused main cocktail, to the Old School Judge version with new traces of gin and grape, indulge in complex profiles and breathtaking ambience at this Dorchester Collection lavish escape.
Okku
Bringing in Asian inspirations yet again, the new and thriving OKKU is also dipping its toe into the Italian beverage realm with its Negroni offering. Intermixing the powerful Roku, an array of Shiso leaves and even a distilled rotavapor, the bitter beverage takes on a life of its own at this enthralling award-winning spot.
