Stomping Grounds, the Aussie-owned café in Jumeirah 1, is marking International Coffee Day with an offer built around one simple idea: have another cup or three! On Thursday, 1 October 2026, guests who buy any coffee can pick one of two ways to keep going:

•Taking it away? Buy any coffee and get a second one of the same, free.
•Dining in? Enjoy bottomless filter coffee all day.

This year’s International Coffee Day is the first since the United Nations General Assembly formally recognised 1 October in March 2026, acknowledging the millions of farming households whose livelihoods depend on coffee.

“Every cup we pour started with one hardworking farmer and their family. They put in the hard yards all year, then we grind a few grams, push a couple buttons, pull a lever or two, draw a little leaf with the milk and take all the compliments, ” said Ryan Godinho, founder of Stomping Grounds. “So have another cup, ask the team where it came from, and give a quiet nod to everyone who got it here. We’ve been at this since 2015, and the best part is still seeing someone who popped in for a quick coffee settle in an hour later, second cup in hand, chatting with our team. That’s the whole idea.”

The coffee is roasted in Dubai by its partners at Specialty Batch, who have been pioneering the UAE’s specialty coffee scene since 2011 and have filled every grinder at Stomping Grounds since day one. The menu runs from its house blends through to rotating single origins and seasonal micro lots.

On the day, the filter brews will rotate through exceptional coffees from Brazil, Kenya, El Salvador and Colombia. Four countries, no passport required.

The baristas are trained, know their stuff and love a coffee chat. Guests can discover a new favourite micro lot or simply get a recommendation based on what they normally drink.

Whether you stick to your usual order, try something new or settle in for a bottomless cup of filter, it’s a good day to drink a little more and find out what you like.

About Stomping Grounds
Tucked away in Jumeirah 1, off the main roads and away from the malls, Stomping Grounds is an escape from the hustle: close enough to the water for a post coffee wander, far enough from the traffic that you can actually hear yourself think. Owner-operated since opening in 2015, it has a warm, rustic vibe, a menu built for people who properly enjoy eating, and an exceptional coffee programme roasted locally by Specialty Batch. It’s pet-friendly, so four-legged regulars are welcome too, and the team are switched on hospo professionals who care about the details, from the first coffee of the morning to the last plate out of the kitchen.

There’s plenty of free parking nearby, which makes life that much easier. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, a quick cuppa, a laptop session, or one of those “I’ll just pop in for a coffee” visits that somehow turns into brunch. Happens to the best of us.

Terms:
Valid Thursday, 1 October 2026 only, during opening hours. Takeaway: one free coffee per coffee purchased; the free coffee must be the same drink, same size, and
is served on the same visit. Bottomless filter coffee is for dine-in guests only and runs all day with any coffee purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. While coffee stocks last.

Details
Location: Villa 98, 12D Street (corner of 51st Street), Jumeirah 1, Dubai | Phone: +971 4 344 4451 | Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am to 8pm; Friday-Sunday: 7:30am to 11pm | Instagram: instagram.com/stompinggroundsdxb | Website: stompinggrounds.me

This Saudi National Day, Coffee Planet is inviting customers to celebrate the Kingdom through the memories, messages and everyday moments that make it feel like home.

As part of the celebrations on 23 September, Coffee Planet cafés in Hail and King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh, will be dressed for the occasion with Saudi flags and National Day decorations, creating a festive setting for customers to enjoy with friends and family.

At the centre of the celebration will be a Memory Board, where customers can leave a short message sharing their feelings, memories or pride for Saudi Arabia. The initiative will bring together personal reflections from visitors throughout the celebrations, creating a collective expression of what the Kingdom means to the people who live, work and spend time here.

Customers will also be invited to enjoy complimentary coffee and a dessert, adding to the relaxed National Day experience and giving visitors another reason to pause, gather and celebrate together.

The activation will take place at Garden Mall in Hail and KAFD in Riyadh, two locations that reflect the brand’s growing presence in the Kingdom.

For Coffee Planet, the National Day celebration is a natural extension of the role its cafés play in bringing people together, whether over a morning coffee, a catch-up with friends or a shared moment with family.

“Saudi National Day is about celebrating the Kingdom and the people who make it what it is,” said Allan Jones, Founder and Chairman of Coffee Planet. “We wanted to create an experience that gives our customers a chance to share their own memories and feelings of pride, while enjoying a simple moment together over coffee. It is a small gesture, but one that reflects the warmth and connection at the heart of the occasion.”

With Saudi Arabia’s coffee culture continuing to evolve, Coffee Planet has seen growing demand for premium specialty coffee and café experiences across the Kingdom.

“Saudi National Day is a proud moment for all of us at HB Brands and an opportunity to celebrate the Kingdom’s remarkable journey, its people, and its ambitions for the future,” said Abdullah Ihlaiel, Group Marketing & Business Development Director, HB Brands. “As Coffee Planet continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, our focus is not only on expanding the brand’s presence, but on building a meaningful connection with the communities we serve. We are proud to be part of this journey and to celebrate this special occasion together with our customers across the Kingdom.”

The celebration reflects the spirit of Saudi National Day 2026 and its theme, ‘Our Pride is in Our Nature’, while giving customers an opportunity to mark the occasion in a way that feels personal, social and rooted in community.

Orilla, the chef-led MediterrAsian restaurant from Saradhi Dakara and Stellar Society Group, is entering a new season with a renewed focus on the things at the heart of the restaurant: Mediterranean-inspired food, generous hospitality, music, community and the pleasure of sharing a table.

Set on the 27th floor of Hotel Local, Autograph Collection by Marriott, in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Orilla brings together the flavours of the Mediterranean coast with subtle Asian influences, drawing on Chef Saradhi’s travels, memories and nearly two decades working in Dubai’s culinary scene.

At the centre of the new season is Orilla’s Family Sharing Brunch, taking place every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm. Designed around the Mediterranean tradition of gathering around the table, the experience brings guests a selection of dishes served for sharing, including tomato salad, salmon roll, beef carpaccio, garden maki, baba ganoush, focaccina, risotto ai gamberi, rigate alla Norma, tagliata and koji chicken, followed by desserts including doughnuts and chocolate mousse.

The brunch is available with Soft, House and Prosecco packages, with children under seven dining free and a dedicated children’s menu available for younger guests.

Champagne also plays a starring role at VIva Orilla with bottles of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV available at AED600 and Bollinger Special Cuvée NV at AED650, offering guests the opportunity to make the weekend experience a little more celebratory.

“Orilla has always been about more than the food,” says Chef Saradhi Dakara. “It is about the feeling you get when you sit down, the people you are with, the music, the hospitality and the memories you take away with you. The Mediterranean has always been about that sense of community and generosity, and this season is about bringing even more of that spirit to Orilla.”

For Saradhi, Orilla represents a particularly personal chapter. After spending 10 years with The Maine Group and helping shape its growth, he created Stellar Society to develop concepts through his own culinary voice. His experiences across Dubai, London, Ibiza and Bodrum continue to influence the way he approaches food, hospitality and the spaces around it.

“Orilla” means shore in Spanish: a meeting point where cultures, journeys and experiences come together. That idea remains central to the restaurant: a place to eat, drink, listen to music and spend time together, from a long weekend lunch overlooking the Dubai skyline to a late evening around the bar.

Beyond brunch, Orilla’s weekly programme continues to bring different sides of its personality to life. Sunset Rituals run on weekdays from 4pm to 8pm, while After Shift offers three beverages for AED100 on Mondays and Tuesdays, Wednesdays feature Mi Amor, with complimentary wine for ladies at the bar, and Fridays introduce Neighbourhood Nights, built around community and a three-course dinner.

Every second and fourth Sunday, R&B Sundays bring a live DJ, two-course menu and late-afternoon energy to the rooftop. A new Comedy Night will also be announced soon, with all-you-can-eat sushi on the menu.

The programme reflects Chef Saradhi’s belief that a restaurant should be somewhere guests want to return to regularly, not just a place to visit once.

The menu is inspired by the coastal towns and cultures that have shaped Saradhi’s culinary journey. His approach is rooted in seasonality, ingredient-led cooking and storytelling, with each dish intended to connect guests to a place, memory or experience.

The new season also marks the continued development of Stellar Society Group, the UAE-based hospitality company co-founded by Chef Saradhi Dakara and US restaurateur Utkarsh Patel. Orilla is the group’s first concept, representing the beginning of a wider hospitality vision centred on ingredient-led dining, thoughtful execution, authenticity, community and craft.

Viva Orilla Information

• When: Every Saturday, 12.30pm-4pm | How Much: AED275 (soft drinks), AED390 (house package), AED475 (prosecco) | Free (kids under seven), A la carte (kids seven-12), AED150 (kids 12 and above) | Where: Orilla, Hotel Local Dubai, Jumeirah Village Triangle | To Book: +971 04 575 2986