Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the city’s vibrant cultural and lifestyle hub, is bringing the relaxed elegance and spirit of La Dolce Vita to Dubai this summer. Running until Sunday 13 September 2026, the six-week destination-wide programme spans Gate Avenue, Gate District, and Gate Village, uniting some of DIFC’s most celebrated venues for a curated summer journey. From Mediterranean-inspired set menus and seasonal business lunches to fresh fashion collections, exclusive beauty promotions, and high-performance wellness treatments, DIFC invites residents, professionals, and visitors to experience the ultimate summer escape in the heart of the city.

Visitors of all skill levels aged five and above can participate in complimentary guided art workshops held daily from 12pm to 7pm at Gate Avenue 1 (beside La Petite Ani). Activities include tote bag painting, canvas painting, and wooden plaque painting. The workshops have been fully booked every day, with 1,000+ participants taking part so far.

Here is your guide to the La Dolce Vita offers across DIFC this summer, available until Sunday 13 September 2026:

Food

Avli – The Med Set at Avli
Ease into a Mediterranean-inspired Saturday with Avli’s curated set menu, accompanied by live music and free-flowing beverages. Available Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm.

Cipriani – Business Lunch at Cipriani
Enjoy an Italian classic with a refined three-course business lunch featuring a selection of Cipriani’s renowned signature dishes for AED 168 per person. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm.

Jones the Grocer – Summer Business Lunch
Relish a delicious summer business lunch for AED 79, including a choice of one main course and one cold beverage. Guests can enhance their meal with a salad or dessert for AED 20 or add sweet potato fries for AED 15. Available Monday to Friday.

L’Atelier Robuchon Dubai – Le Déjeuner – Every Sunday
Indulge in a sophisticated three-course Sunday set menu from 12pm to 4pm, accompanied by two beverages from a selected menu. Guests also benefit from complimentary three-hour valet parking at DIFC Gate 11, The Exchange Building. 

Le Petit Beefbar – Filet & Grape
Unwind in the early evening with a prime beef filet served with Beefbar’s signature sauce and two glasses of chilled grape. Available daily from 4pm to 8pm.

Fashion

Ascots & Chapels – Launch Collection | High Summer 2026
High Summer tailoring has arrived at Ascots & Chapels, featuring lightweight linens, breathable cottons, and a fresh seasonal colour palette curated for warm-weather dressing. Visitors can elevate their summer wardrobe by booking an exclusive appointment with the Style Director. 

The Cobbler – Riviera Collection
Inspired by summers on the French Riviera and Mediterranean coast, The Cobbler’s Riviera Collection celebrates relaxed coastal style. Handcrafted in Portugal, the collection introduces the new in-house designed Porto sneaker available in three colourways, alongside the Capri summer loafer for women and men. 

Veganologie – La Dolce Vita Summer Sale
Celebrate La Dolce Vita with up to 20 per cent off selected consciously crafted accessories at Veganologie. Customers spending AED 600 or more will also get the chance to play the brand’s Claw Machine to win exclusive prizes. 

Villa 515 – La Dolce Vita – Exclusive Summer Perfume Offer
Villa 515 presents an exclusive summer fragrance promotion featuring its newly launched collection of niche perfumes, curated especially for the Taste of La Dolce Vita campaign at DIFC. 

Wellness

Skin 111 – EMSCULPT NEO
Elevate your summer wellness routine with a 30-minute EMSCULPT NEO session designed to build muscle and burn fat, delivering the equivalent of approximately 20,000 muscle contractions in a single treatment. 

Whether dropping in for a quick weekday business lunch, discovering handcrafted fashion, or enjoying a fun afternoon with family, La Dolce Vita reinforces DIFC’s standing as Dubai's premier year-round urban and lifestyle destination. DIFC continues to enrich community life and provides compelling experiences for residents, professionals, and international visitors throughout the summer season.

DIFC’s wide range of curated retail, hospitality, dining, and lifestyle experiences are available throughout the week. To learn more about Taste of La Dolce Vita at DIFC or to register for the complimentary daily art workshops.

DIFC is easily accessible by Dubai Metro, with the Financial Centre Metro Station just a 3-minute walk away, and Salik parking is available across DIFC.