Negroni Week in Dubai 2026 runs from 21 to 27 September, marking ten years of the world’s favourite excuse to drink Negronis for a good cause. The event is run in partnership with Imbibe Magazine and Campari, and every Negroni sold during the week helps raise money for Slow Food, a global organisation working towards fairer, more sustainable food and drink.
This year, four Dubai venues are putting their own spin on the classic. Here’s where to go.
Best Places To Celebrate Negroni Week in Dubai
1. Cucina, Palm West Beach: Six Negronis, One Italian Twist
Cucina is celebrating Negroni Week with a limited-edition menu of six creations, each built around a different Italian flavour. Beverage Manager Rafael Coelho has reworked the classic using coffee, dark chocolate, pistachio, vanilla and even beer, alongside a more traditional take for purists.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Diavola – the closest to a classic Negroni on the list
- Caffè Rosso – coffee and chocolate bitters for a rich, Italian-inspired pour
- Cioccolato – dark chocolate for a deeper, more indulgent twist
- Pistacchio – pistachio-infused notes front and centre
- Vaniglia – a softer, vanilla-led version of the classic
- Birra Sbagliato – the wildcard, mixing limoncello, beer cordial and birra foam
Cucina is also an official Premium Partner of Negroni Week this year, which puts it on the global Negroni Week map alongside participating venues worldwide.
- Price: AED 59 per cocktail
- When: 21 to 27 September
- Where: Cucina, Palm West Beach
- Reservations: cucinadubai.com, +971 4 666 1408, reservations@cucinadubai.com
2. ZEA, DIFC: Signature Negroni With Chef’s Bites
ZEA, the modern Mediterranean dining and lounge spot in DIFC, keeps its Negroni Week offer simple. The ZEA Signature Negroni comes with a complimentary selection of chef’s bites, available every day of Negroni Week rather than as a one-off special.
It’s a good pick if you’d rather settle into one well-made cocktail with a few things to nibble on, instead of working through a full flight. If you’re already in DIFC for dinner, it pairs easily with a stop at LPM Restaurant DIFC beforehand.
- Offer: Signature Negroni with complimentary chef’s bites
- Price: AED 75
- When: 21 to 27 September, daily
- Where: ZEA, Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC
- Contact: +971 56 402 6633, reservations@zeadubai.com
3. Amaru Restaurant & Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah: A Latin Spin on the Classic
Amaru takes the most adventurous approach of the four, with a three-cocktail Negroni Flight that moves from the traditional recipe to two very different reinterpretations.
- Negroni Latino – Campari, tropical distillation, banana, Aperol and Cocchi Vermouth Blend, for a fruit-forward, festive take on the classic
- Classic Negroni – Campari, Bombay Sapphire, Cocchi Storico and aromatic bitters, kept close to the original recipe
- Peated Negroni – Campari, Bombay Sapphire, Cocchi Storico and Peated Islay Single Malt, for a smokier, bolder pour
The flight comes with live Tango and Salsa performances through the week, so it works well if you’re after a proper evening out rather than a quick drink.
- Offer: Three-cocktail Negroni Flight
- Price: AED 249
- When: 21 to 27 September
- Where: Amaru Restaurant & Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Entertainment: Live Tango and Salsa performances
- Reservations: 04 236 1548 / 050 263 7060
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4. Amelia Dubai, Address Sky View: Two New Personalities for the Negroni
Amelia is running its Negroni celebration slightly longer than the rest, from 21 to 30 September, with three pours built around its Japanese-Peruvian menu and late-night lounge atmosphere.
- Classic Negroni – Campari, London Dry Gin and sweet vermouth in equal parts, kept true to the original
- Coco Picante Negroni – Campari fat-washed with coconut oil, paired with Sichuan pepper-infused Bulldog Gin and sweet vermouth, for a silky, tingling twist
- Himitsu Rojo – built on an unusual strawberry and tomato house cordial, layered with Campari, London Dry Gin and sweet vermouth for a fruity, savoury edge
If you’re curious how a Negroni holds up against unconventional food pairings, this is the one to try alongside Amelia’s regular menu rather than as a standalone drink.
- Offer: Classic Negroni, Coco Picante Negroni, Himitsu Rojo
- Price: AED 69 per cocktail
- When: 21 to 30 September, from 7pm onwards
- Where: Amelia Dubai, Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
- Reservations: reservations.dubai@amelialounge.com
Insider Tip: If you want to try more than one venue, plan your route around location rather than trying to fit all four in one night. Cucina and Amaru are both a reasonable drive from each other via Sheikh Zayed Road, ZEA in DIFC works better paired with a dinner reservation in the same area, and Amelia’s longer window through 30 September makes it the easiest one to save for last.
FAQs
When is Negroni Week in Dubai 2026?
Most venues run their offers from 21 to 27 September 2026, though Amelia Dubai extends its Negroni menu through 30 September.
What is Negroni Week?
It’s an annual event where bars and restaurants worldwide serve Negronis to raise money for Slow Food, a nonprofit supporting sustainable and equitable food systems. It’s run in partnership with Imbibe Magazine and Campari, and 2026 marks its tenth year.
Which Dubai venues are taking part in Negroni Week 2026?
Cucina at Palm West Beach, ZEA in DIFC, Amaru Restaurant & Lounge at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, and Amelia Dubai at Address Sky View all have dedicated Negroni Week offers this year.
How much do Negroni Week drinks cost in Dubai?
Prices range from AED 59 at Cucina and AED 69 at Amelia, to AED 75 at ZEA, up to AED 249 for Amaru’s three-cocktail flight.
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