Friendship Day falls on July 30 this year, and if you’ve been waiting for a good reason to get the group together, Dubai has handed you several of them at once.
Whether your friend group’s idea of celebrating involves a rooftop bar, a pasta dinner, a hotel staycation, or just a cheap latte from a delivery app, there’s something on this list for every budget and every vibe. Here’s everything worth knowing before the group chat debate starts.
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1. MARQ Dubai — Best for a Night Out
If your squad lives for a proper club night, MARQ at Dubai Marine Beach Resort is turning Friendship Day into a full weekend takeover rather than a single evening.
Back-to-back DJ sets from AERREO, DJ Yogii, DJ Ashkay, and DJ Snash across a premium club setting — the kind of lineup that genuinely justifies getting dressed up. Ladies and couples get free entry until midnight with a prior reservation, so book ahead before the slots fill.
Where: Dubai Marine Beach Resort
When: Saturday, August 1, 11:30 PM – Sunday, August 2, 5:30 AM
Offer: Free entry for ladies and couples until midnight with a reservation
2. Bar du Port — Best for a Sunset Celebration
For a more relaxed, golden-hour vibe, Bar du Port at Port de La Mer has teamed up with gifting platform BloomingBox for a one-day-only Friendship Menu on July 30.
AED 160 per person gets you two hours of free-flowing bubbles and a choice of two shareable starters — rainbow beetroot with goat cheese and pistachios, salmon carpaccio in a Nikkei marinade, or truffle chicken croquettes. The venue is being dressed up with BloomingBox blooms for the occasion, which means the setting is going to look genuinely beautiful.
Where: Port de La Mer
When: Thursday, July 30, 4 PM – 8 PM
Offer: AED 160 per person — two hours of bubbles plus two starters
3. Novotel Dubai Gold District — Best for a Staycation Trip
If your Friendship Day plans involve a proper overnight escape rather than just dinner, Novotel Dubai Gold District is offering 50% off a second room when you book one at full price.
It’s ideal for a small group trip without squeezing everyone into one room. The catch is that it’s only bookable directly with the hotel — not through third-party platforms — so you’ll need to email hc474@accor.com or call +971 4 525 5000.
Where: Sherina Plaza, Al Corniche, Deira
Booking Window: July 15–31, 2026 | Stay Dates: July 15 – August 15
Offer: 50% off a second room, direct booking only
4. Vapiano UAE — Best Budget Dinner Option
Keeping things simple is completely valid. Vapiano UAE is running a one-day-only Friendship Day deal — order any main course and get a complimentary soft drink.
If the group plan is “let’s grab pasta and keep it low-key,” this is your sign.
Where: Vapiano UAE outlets
When: Thursday, July 30 only
Offer: Free soft drink with any main course
5. Joe & The Juice — Best for a Quick, Affordable Treat
Small budget, still want to mark the occasion? Joe & The Juice has a Deliveroo-exclusive Friendship Day campaign running from July 29 to 31.
On July 30 specifically, selected hot drinks — Latte, Spanish Latte, and Vanilla Matcha — are priced at just AED 10 through the app. All orders during the campaign period arrive in limited-edition Friendship Day cup sleeves, which is a small but genuinely fun touch.
Where: Via Deliveroo across Joe & The Juice UAE outlets
When: July 29–31, with AED 10 drinks on July 30 only
Offer: Limited-edition sleeves plus AED 10 hot drinks on Friendship Day
6. VB World UAE — Best for a Relaxed Multi-Day Hangout
If your Friendship Day celebration is going to stretch across the long weekend rather than just one evening, VB World UAE has you sorted from July 30 right through to August 2.
Dining specials, a lemon-mint mojito mocktail included, and a laid-back setting built for exactly this kind of unhurried group catch-up. No elaborate planning required.
Where: Manazil Al Raffa, near Sharaf DG Metro Station, Bur Dubai
When: Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2
Offer: Friendship Day dining specials across the full run
7. LEVA Hotel — Best Giveaway to Enter Right Now
This one is for the friend who is always tagging you in competition posts — because this time the prize is genuinely worth it.
LEVA Hotel Mazaya Centre Dubai is giving one lucky pair a complimentary one-night staycation for two, complete with Burj Khalifa views. To enter, follow @leva_hotels on Instagram, like and repost the giveaway post, and tag your friends in separate comments — every tag counts as an additional entry. Both you and the friend you tag need to be following the account.
Winners are announced on LEVA Hotels’ Instagram Stories on July 30, so turn on notifications.
Where: Sheikh Zayed Collector Road, opposite Downtown, Al Wasl
When: Winners announced July 30 via Instagram Stories
Offer: Complimentary one-night staycation for two
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There’s a Friendship Day plan here for every kind of friend group — whether you’re celebrating with a full club night, a quiet pasta dinner, a sunset toast, or just an AED 10 latte ordered from your sofa. Pick one, send the link to the group chat, and let someone else make the decision for once.