• Joe’s Crab Shack will opens its doors in the Dubai Mall later this month. This will be the casual American seafood chain’s first restaurant outside the US. Joe’s is known for its fun, high-energy, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature dishes include the queen crab bucket; a classic steampot with crab, shrimp and sausage; the marine grill (which comes with a whole grilled lobster); and the lobster daddy feast with snow crab and a whole lobster. Joe’s will be open from October 28. 04 705 9999
• A new eatery called BikesnBites opens tomorrow (October 21) in Boxpark. The biker-themed restaurant will serve flame-grilled meats such as barbecued beef and sticky ribs — all cooked ‘low and slow’ to give them maximum flavour. Sides include crunchy slaw, chips and macaroni and cheese and there are more than 40 sauces on hand to add to your grilled selections. The manager assures us the restaurant is the perfect hangout for bikers and non-bikers alike, but expect a line of classic and modern bikes parked out front.
• American burger chain Five Guys has opened another restaurant in Dubai, this time in Dubai Marina Mall. This is the second Five Guys restaurant in the Middle East. The first one opened in The Dubai Mall earlier this year. The popular chain is beloved in the US for its burgers and hand-cut fries. At Five Guys Dubai, you'll get 100 per cent customisable halal burgers and hot dogs with a range of toppings as well as grilled cheese sandwiches, veggie sandwiches and milkshakes, which guests can customise. For years, Five Guys stayed within North American borders with franchises in nearly every state and Canada. In 2013, the chain went international by launching its first restaurant in the UK (there are now more than 20 locations in the UK). 04 380 4117. www.fiveguys.me
• Sea Fu in the Four Seasons Resort has just launched a new barbecue night. The beachside restaurant, which specialises in Mediterranean and Asian food, will have an array of food trucks and stations set up — complete with oyster bar — every Saturday from 6pm to 11pm. Bonfires, S'more- making and live entertainment will help set the mood. Every Saturday, Dh295 per person. 04 270 7802. seafudubai.com
• No3, a new waffle hangout, is now open in Boxpark and these aren’t your average waffles. While you can create your own sweet creations with a range of sweet syrups, creams, fruits and nuts; you’ll also find savoury toppings as well. Those heartier options include beef burger, chicken, hot dog, turkey ham, eggs and more. The create-your-own-waffle concept has waffle lovers start by choosing one of three waffle bases for Dh25. Then, they can add on any combination of toppings from Dh5 to Dh12 each. No3 is open from 10am to 11pm and until midnight on weekends.
