There’s free pizza up for grabs, if you know where to look
We don’t particularly need a reason to eat pizza in Dubai. It’s pretty much a staple part of our diet. So when there is a celebration of the Italian dough, we’re fully behind it.
National Pizza Day has been going since 1984, with people the world over using February 9 as a perfect excuse to eat slices of the stuff.
Whether you’re all about the toppings, prefer a thin base, or save all your thick crispy crusts for dipping, there’s a pizza in Dubai for you.
And this Wednesday February 9, there’s even free pizza in Dubai if you know where to look.
Read on for all our secrets.
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Carluccio’s
Free pizza! That’s right, popular Italian chain Carluccio’s is celebrating National Pizza Day by giving away free slices of its much loved Margherita. To have a bite of the famous classic, dine in at any of Carluccio’s four branches across Dubai and Abu Dhabi this Wednesday, and dig into the Italian goodness.
Wed Feb 9. Dubai Mall, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina Mall and Eastern Mangroves AUH. www.instagram.com/carlucciosme/
Piatti by the Beach
How about some authentic pizza by a renowned Italian chef? Sounds just perfect. Executive chef Batuhan Piatti takes pride in curating the most original pizza menu at Piatti by the Beach, including nine delicious pizzas from the margherita and diavola to the bresaola and black truffle pizza.
Daily Noon-1am. Raffles, The Palm. www.instagram.com/piattibythebeach/, [email protected] (04 248 8889).
February 30
The exciting beachfront destination with the famous bright red umbrellas has seven delicious pizzas to offer. If you’re into the classics, order the margherita, diavola or the pepperoni. And if you’re looking for a little twist, try the truffle, mushroom and taleggio cheese, or rich seafood pizzas.
From Dhs75. Daily, 12pm-2am. West Beach, Palm Jumeriah. [email protected] (04 244 7200).
Tropical Room
Pizza may be universal but it does come in different shapes and sizes, with the flatbread currently popular. Stop running in circles, and dig into the delicious creation at Tropical Room with three tasty options – the truffle, the pepperoni, and the margherita with fresh plum tomato.
From Dhs55. Daily, starting 6pm. Tropical Room within BO18, 42nd Floor, Media One Hotel. (050 423 0018).
VIBE
Speaking of pizza innovation, have you tasted Vibe’s Slim Thicc? This Pizza Day, it’s your chance to have two; buy one Slim Thicc pizza and get the second one for free. Slim Thicc is a really good-looking guilt-free pink pizza, with a base made of 70% cauliflower, 30% beetroot. Choose your favourite from the six delicious flavours including Ketorita with fior de latte, Cauli Flowah-Powah with homemade BBQ sauce and Nice to Meat Ya.
Starting 12noon, Wed Feb 9. VIBE DIFC & Al Wasl. www.vibeuae.com. @vibeuae
Yummy Dosa
This National Pizza Day, it’s your chance to get double the flavour for only Dhs9. Mumbai Street Styled Yummy Dosa is offering a great deal: order one Pizza dosa, and get the second one for only Dhs9. Satisfy your pizza craving with the Open Pizza Dosa and Cheese Burst Pizza Dosa and benefit from this delicious offer.
Wed Feb 9. Al Attar Centre, Al Karama. Jebel Ali Village Discovery, The Gardens. @yummydosa (04 876 7982).
The Theater
If you want to add a dash of fancy to your pizza experience, The Theater has got you covered. Try the Parisienne, with its creative combination of mozzarella, foie gras, crispy smoked duck, figs chutney, balsamic vinegar and rocket leaves, the rich and creamy Truffle, or the classic Little Italy.
From Dhs140. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30pm-3am. Fairmont Hotel, SSR. [email protected] (04 222 2268).
