Cheers United: The Best Dining and Drinks Deals in Dubai

What a month it's been, habibi.

There's no other way to say it. Things have taken a turn none of us expected, and the world has felt completely shaken. Like a Margarita, if you will, except nobody asked for this particular mix.

But here's what I know. We're still here. This is our home, and we're standing with it.

And while we absolutely encourage everyone to stay informed, stay cautious, and follow all government safety guidelines, I also want to say this: go outside. Seriously. There is nothing quite like a sense of normality to lift your spirit when things feel heavy. Hitting the gym, going to the beach, or strolling in the mall. A long lunch with a friend you haven't seen in weeks. A spontaneous dinner that turns into a late night you didn't plan for. These things matter more than we give them credit for, and right now, they matter more than ever.

Because community doesn't just mean checking in on each other from behind a screen. It means showing up. It means walking into your favourite bar and ordering something cold. It means sitting across the table from someone you love and remembering that life, even in its more complicated chapters, still has a lot to offer.

Which brings me to some genuinely good news:

This is exactly what Dubai needs right now. Cheers United Dubai is MMI's new initiative bringing together over 50 of the city's favourite restaurants, bars, beach clubs, and pools under one roof, with one very simple idea: make going out more exciting, and worth every dirham.

The hospitality industry is the heartbeat of this city. The venues, the teams behind the bars, the chefs, the hosts, the people who show up every single day to make Dubai the place it is. Cheers United is MMI's way of standing behind them and giving all of us a reason to do the same.

Through the MMI Cheers Club App, you can unlock exclusive restaurant deals in Dubai - from drink deals in Dubai and bar bites to brunch deals, pool day deals, and special dining packages at places you've been meaning to try for months. Download the app, sign up as a Cheers Club member, unlock your offers, and present the app at the venue. That's genuinely it.

One of my favourite parts of Cheers United Dubai is the weekly dining deals, where a rotating lineup of venues offers drinks deals in Dubai from AED 29 alongside reduced bar bites. Yes, AED 29. You’re welcome.

Here's the current lineup:

Mondays at La Mezcalería. If you haven't been, this is your sign. Mexican-inspired, full of energy, and the kind of place that turns a Monday into something you actually look forward to. The drinks are great, the atmosphere is even better, and the bar bites are exactly what you need at the start of the week.

Tuesdays at Son of a Fish. This Greek restaurant is the sort of spot you end up staying at much longer than planned. The seafood-forward menu is a dream, the drinks are cold, and Tuesday suddenly has a personality.

Wednesdays at Alma Bar. Midweek sorted, and sorted well. Alma has a way of making you feel like the week is going exactly as it should, with the kind of ambiance that makes two drinks turn into three without any guilt whatsoever.

Thursdays at Bar du Port. The perfect way to ease into the weekend. Waterfront vibes, excellent drinks, and that feeling that hits completely differently when you're in the right place with the right people.

Fridays at CLAP. Need I say more? CLAP is CLAP. The Japanese concept, the energy, the food, the view. If you know, you know. And if you don't, consider this your long-overdue introduction.

The weekly concept is just the beginning. Across all 50-plus venues, there are restaurant offers in Dubai worth getting off the couch for. Here are a few highlights that deserve special mention:

50% off Pool Days at Aura Skypool - one of the best weekend pool deals in Dubai, because sometimes the only correct response to a difficult week is a pool on top of a skyscraper.

50% off food and All Day Happy Hour at Mr Toad’s - for the best bar deals in Dubai, the kind of place that never takes itself too seriously and is always a genuinely good time because of it.

50% off at Flying Elephant Mystical Mixology, where the cocktails are as theatrical as the name suggests. If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, this is exactly it.

2+1 Brunch Deal at O Beach - is one of the best brunch offers in Dubai by the water, because the only thing better than brunch by the water is brunch by the water where someone else is paying for a round.

30% off at Treehouse and The Eloquent Elephant, two very different venues that are both absolutely worth your time. Treehouse for the views and the vibes, The Eloquent Elephant for something a little more intimate and unexpected.

25% off brunch packages at Amazonico, because that particular brunch has always deserved a standing ovation and now it deserves yours. If you haven't done the Amazonico brunch yet, this is the universe telling you something.

25% off à la carte dining at Bussola and Mare by Bussola at The Westin Mina Seyahi. For when only Italian by the water will do, and let's be honest, when does Italian by the water ever not hit the spot?

20% off at McGettigan's, which is always a good idea and now an even better one. Whether you're going for a quiet pint or enjoying the best happy hour deals in Dubai, it delivers every single time.

20% off at Bla Bla, for when you need the full beach club experience without the full beach club bill. Sun, sand, music, and a discount? Done.

20% off at Felicità, one of those places that earns its name every single time. The food is beautiful, the setting is gorgeous, and a discount makes the whole thing feel like a proper treat.

And the list keeps growing, habibi. New venues are joining every week, which means there are always new drink deals in Dubai to discover and always a reason to get back out there.

Cheers United Dubai is live right now. Over 50 venues. Dinner deals, brunch offers, pool day deals, and bar deals in Dubai that make a real difference to your evening out. And a community of people who are choosing to show up for this city, one dinner, one drink, one night out at a time.

Get out there, sit across from someone you've been meaning to catch up with, and order something you've never tried before. Let the evening take you somewhere good.

This city has a lot to give, habibi. Let it.

Sip responsibly, and take care of yourself and each other.