REVIEW: A stylish toast to Emirati Women’s Day at Amelia Dubai

Amelia lounge & restaurant interior

Complimentary mocktails, bold flavours, and striking design — Amelia Dubai is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day

 

Step through the glowing archway, wrapped in green vines and light, and you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere special.

Amelia Dubai, beside Address Sky View in Downtown, makes an immediate impression: striking interiors, a lively atmosphere, and food with flair.

It’s the kind of spot you’ll want to return to, whether for a night out with friends, a date, or to mark a special occasion. And on Thursday 28 August, Amelia is turning up the glamour in honour of Emirati Women’s Day.

 

A toast to women

To celebrate, Amelia is offering all ladies complimentary mocktails from its crafted collection.

Playful, elegant, and beautifully presented, the choices include the bubble gum–infused Lollipop, the sparkling Marmalade Spritzer, the tropical escape of Tropical Island, and the aromatic Geisha, with honey, mango, ginger, and buckwheat.

 

Dining with theatre

The drinks are just the beginning. Amelia’s à la carte menu blends Nikkei and Mediterranean flavours with plenty of creativity.

From delicate sushi and ceviche (the salmon with ginger, lime, and orange ponzu is a standout) to the indulgent wagyu bao with shiitake and truffle cream, every dish looks as polished as the interiors.

A highlight is Carnes a la parrilla, a miniature ‘grill’ brought to your table with thinly sliced wagyu that you sear yourself over a salted slab. It’s interactive, theatrical, and seriously good.

 

Interiors that set the mood

Amelia lounge & restaurant interior

Amelia’s retro-futuristic, steampunk-inspired design is a visual showstopper. Two-storey-high windows flood the space with light, while a huge vintage-style propeller spins above the bar.

Downstairs, leather booths and burnished metal accents create a moody, old-world feel; upstairs, plush velvet chairs and glowing LED arches bring a more glamorous edge.

Add in the immersive soundscape, and the atmosphere builds naturally as the evening unfolds, an ideal backdrop for a night that celebrates style, flavour, and the women of the UAE.

Amelia Dubai, Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai, Thursday 28 August, from 7 pm onwards. For bookings call 04 328 2805

 

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Jemma Nicholls

Jemma Nicholls is an editor and writer with more than 22 years’ experience in print and broadcast journalism. BBC-trained in the UK, she moved to the UAE over 20 years ago and was a founding member of Dubai Eye 103.8FM. She has held senior editorial roles at The National and other UAE publications, while also contributing to respected international titles. Jemma was part of the original communications team that launched the first Taaleem schools and has written widely on education for global groups. With two children in UAE schools, she brings firsthand insight, regional knowledge, and a passion for education, lifestyle, and storytelling.