Currently having a bit of a moment, do a search on Instagram and you’ll understand, Flamingo Room by tasha’s is the prettiest venue to launch in Dubai in years. Launched by Natasha Sideris of the popular tashas cafe, Flamingo Room offers the same quality of food in slightly more upmarket surroundings with a kitsch, Instagram-friendly after taste. If you go, wear pastels, palm prints or metallics for an aesthetically pleasing ladies lunch date. Flamingo Room by tashas, Jumeirah Al Naseem; +971 4 244 7278
Aubaine, Dubai Mall
So chic, Aubaine is an Instagram-worthy ladies who lunch location. The menu is a dream, loaded with mouthwatering dishes like Italian burrata cheese on a bed of radish, peaches and mint, quinoa salad topped with pomegranate, and a juicy wagyu beef burger and crispy French fries, all picture-perfectly presented. The pastel-hued interior lends itself to the most stylish of ladies lunches or baby showers. Sit inside for a view of the fresh pastries, or outside to make the most of cooler weather. Aubaine, Dubai Mall; +971 4 501 6970
7 Elephants, DIFC
A vast space that is bright and airy, done up in a semi-colonial, jungle-chic style with large cream sofas and clusters of palms, 7 Elephants is a pleasant venue in which to have a laid-back lunch. The ‘7’ part refers to the seven different cuisines on offer, from Balinese to Arabic, meaning there’s something for every palate. The Business Lunch menu is not entirely light - there’s a lot of carb in there, so Atkins-dedicatees beware - but it is tasty and good value. Good for a quick bite in a laid-back location. 7 Elephants, DIFC, +971 4 354 4354
At.mosphere Lounge, Burj Khalifa
Afternoon tea at 1,450ft high is one to check off the list. With unrivaled views across the city, At.mosphere Lounge in the world’s tallest building offers a special setting for a girls get together. Mini sandwiches, fresh patisseries, scones, cream and fresh berries, accompanied by one of the many global teas on offer, or something a bit more special makes for a lovely afternoon 122 floors up. The ideal stop after a day of shopping yourself senseless at The Dubai Mall. At.mosphere Lounge, Burj Khalifa; +971 4 8883828
