From Scratch by The Coffee Lab is introducing a special Saturday morning experience, bringing the simple pleasure of freshly baked croissants straight to guests’ tables. Taking place exclusively at its Last Exit Al Khawaneej location every Saturday at 10:30 AM, the experience transforms a classic breakfast favorite into an interactive weekend ritual.

Adding a playful touch to the weekend, the experience begins with the ringing of a bell, signaling that a fresh batch of croissants has just come out of the oven. A dedicated serving table then makes its way around the café, bringing the freshly baked treats directly to customers and turning an everyday breakfast favorite into a memorable weekend ritual.

Prepared in-house by From Scratch Concept, The Coffee Lab’s fully operational kitchen, the croissants reflect the brand’s focus on freshness, craftsmanship and quality. Paired with The Coffee Lab’s specialty coffee, the experience offers guests a delicious reason to slow down and savour their Saturday mornings.

What began as a container café along the Port Rashid waterfront has evolved into a multi-floor destination at Marina Views, Mina Rashid. Today, The Coffee Lab brings together an in-house coffee roastery, a specialty coffee bar, From Scratch Concept and Cocoa Pod, its dedicated bean-to-bar chocolate studio, under one roof.

Through this new Saturday morning ritual, From Scratch by The Coffee Lab continues to create memorable dining experiences that bring together freshly baked croissants, specialty coffee and a sense of community.

Experience Details

• What: Saturday Croissant Experience | Where: The Coffee Lab, Last Exit Al Khawaneej, Dubai | When: Every Saturday at 10:30 AM | Highlight: Freshly baked croissants served through a live tableside experience, announced by the ringing of a bell

Three years of soul, and the party is only just getting started. Soul Kitchen, Dubai’s Lebanese Latin restaurant-bar in Business Bay, is celebrating its third anniversary with two new weekly themed nights that bring fresh rhythm to the start and middle of the week.

Launching in the first week of November, Tarab Jazz arrives on Mondays from 9th November, followed by Soul of the Americas on Wednesdays from 11th November onwards. Both nights bring live music, signature cocktails and Soul Kitchen’s distinctive cultural mix to two of the week’s most underrated evenings.Forget the Monday blues. From 9 November, Soul Kitchen’s Mondays take on a new sound with Tarab Jazz, a live night that revisits the golden age of Arabic music and cinema. The band performs the region’s most loved melodies live on custom-made instruments, pairing the emotional pull of classic Arabic song with the spontaneity of jazz improvisation.Guests are welcome from 8pm for cocktails and canapés, with live music beginning at 9pm, and the a la carte menu available all evening. Leading the evening’s drinks offering, Soul Kitchen’s head of beverages, Alexy, has curated a dedicated arak cocktail menu that reimagines the Levant’s much-loved aniseed spirit through a contemporary cocktail lens.

Adding another layer to the evening, musician Wassim Bou Melham will join the band on a wattar, bringing an additional dimension to a night built around the meeting of tradition and improvisation.

The result is a Monday that feels a little less like the start of the working week and a little more like a reason to stay out.

From 11 November, Soul Kitchen turns its attention across the Atlantic with Soul of the Americas, a new Wednesday night led by a live band playing Latin-infused music. From Rio to Havana, live every Wednesday from 8pm.With a live band bringing music to the venue throughout the evening, the experience is designed to carry guests from the first course to the last drink. It is a natural extension of Soul Kitchen’s culinary identity, with their a la carte menu inspired by the Arab diaspora and the flavours, ingredients and traditions.Whether it’s a midweek catch-up with friends, after-work drinks with colleagues or a dinner that deserves more than the usual routine, Wednesdays offer a new reason to gather around the table.Both nights begin at 8pm, with cocktails and canapés served ahead of the live music at 9pm. Dinner is available à la carte, and advance reservations are encouraged.

Since opening in Business Bay on 12 September 2023, Soul Kitchen has built its identity around the idea that food, music and culture belong together. Three years on, that spirit continues to shape its weekly line-up, from the new Tarab Jazz and Soul of the Americas nights to its Big Bad Brunch every Saturday, followed by the Reunion After Party from 4pm until closing.

The anniversary celebrations also bring the Anniversary Specials, including a menu available exclusively throughout November, featuring the shimaji tiradito, figs & burrata, carni burger, steak & truffle and café en el campo, alongside complimentary branded Soul Kitchen coasters for guests to take home. 

With two new nights joining the calendar, Soul Kitchen is celebrating not only where it has been, but what comes next: more music, more cultural discovery and more reasons to make a night of it.

“Three years in, Soul Kitchen has become exactly what we hoped for: a place where great food and great music share the same table. Tarab Jazz on Mondays and Soul of the Americas on Wednesdays bring two different sounds into the space, but both reflect what Soul Kitchen has always been about: culture, connection and experiences that stay with you. We’re grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey so far, and we’re only just getting started’’, says Wassim Bou Melham, the Chief Strategy Officer of Soul Kitchen.

A coffee run can be more than just part of the daily routine. This October, Roasters Specialty Coffee House is giving its guests a way to make their everyday coffee count with the launch of its limited-edition PINKtober Special, with 50% of the proceeds from every drink sold donated to Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Available across Roasters branches in the UAE until 31 October, the initiative brings breast cancer awareness into a familiar, everyday setting, turning a simple coffee stop into an opportunity to give back. With every Pinktober Special purchased, guests can contribute to a cause that affects millions of people and families, while helping support those navigating the challenges of treatment.

Created exclusively for the campaign, the Pinktober Special brings together pink matcha, beetroot powder, steamed milk and espresso for a distinctive blend inspired by the signature colour of breast cancer awareness. Beyond its striking pink hue, the drink carries a meaningful purpose, giving guests a small but tangible way to show their support through something they already enjoy.

“At Roasters, we believe that even the smallest gestures can make a difference when people come together for something that matters. PINKtober gives us an opportunity to use something our community enjoys every day to support people going through an incredibly challenging time. We hope every Pinktober Special serves as a reminder that behind this campaign are real people and families who deserve support, care and access to treatment,” said Elza Shirkova, Co-founder & Managing Director at Roasters Specialty Coffee House.

Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, underscoring the importance of awareness, early detection and access to treatment. Through this initiative, Roasters is partnering with Al Jalila Foundation, a philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical education and research, to help support breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Whether picked up on the way to work, enjoyed during a midday break or shared over a catch-up with friends, the Pinktober Special offers a simple way to make an everyday moment more meaningful. Available for a limited time throughout October, the campaign invites the Roasters community to come together for a cause that deserves continued attention and support.

Official fundraising permit number: PRHCE-005939271

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• What: Pinktober Special | When: 1–31 October 2026 | Where: Roasters Specialty Coffee House branches across the UAE | Contribution: 50% of proceeds from every Pinktober Special sold will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. | Fundraising permit: PRHCE-005939271