Today is Father’s Day across the Middle East, and Google is here to celebrate, dedicating its annual Google Doodle to fathers.
This year’s doodle features a drawing of a father and child holding hands. To celebrate diversity, the hands cycle through various skin colours. One shows an elderly hand holding a walking stick.
A second image also shows a father and child finger painting.
The doodle has been seen in different countries throughout the world depending on when Father’s Day has fallen, with Germany being shown on May 26, Switzerland on June 5, and on June 19 the drawing appearing in India, America and the UK, amongst others.
Mother’s Day had a comparable doodle, showing a mother and child holding hands.
Father’s Day falls throughout the year in different places, including China on August 8, September in Australia, and Bolivia in March.
Want to celebrate Father’s Day in Dubai?
Social House – Dubai Mall
Can’t decide on a specific cuisine? Social House boasts a menu that features wide range of Japanese, Italian and seafood dishes with a view of the Burj Khalifa. On the 21 June, Dads will get 20% off the total bill with the average meal costing AED 275 for two people with dishes from the Kids menu costing AED 34 each.
Call 04 339 8640 or book a table via EatApp here.
Isola Ristorante – Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
Inspired by Mediterranean Islands such as Capri, Sardinia and Sicily, this Italian restaurant is a new Italian concept that offers modern classics using the finest Mediterranean ingredients and Italian flavours. On Father’s Day, they’re offering Dads a complimentary drink and dessert during dinner from 7pm until 11pm.
Call 04 583 3124 or book a table here.
SHI – Bluewaters Island
A high-end gourmet Chinese restaurant offering traditional oriental dishes, Shi offers a sophisticated atmosphere that resembles that of luxurious Hong Kong or Shanghai destinations as well as a VIP service and stunning views of the city skyline. From 2pm until 1am on Monday June 20 and Tuesday June 21, they’re offering Dads a complimentary beverage when they order their main dish. Signature dishes include Seafood & Tofu Claypot as well as Wok Tossed Wagyu beef with Peking sauce for AED 120 and AED 315.
Call 04 393 990 or book a table here.
LARTE – Studio One Hotel
Another Italian Restaurant that’s offering great deals to celebrate Father’s Day. The venue features pasta dishes such as Gnocci Di Ricotta Al Pomodoro which consists of fresh ricotta cheese gnocchi, tomato sauce and parmesan fondue and Linguine Frutti Di Mare Al Nero Di Seppia which consists of black squid ink linguine, shrimp, calamari, tomato, and green pea purée. There’s also an art gallery as well as European coffee and chocolate bar. From Sunday June 19, Dads can enjoy a main meal and 3 bottled beverages for AED 129.
Call 04 581 6870 or book a table here.
Home by McGettigan’s – City Walk
Featuring a wide selection of dishes such as Black Onyx Angus beef Striploin which comes with herb baby potato, beans and chimichurri and Wild Mushroom Risotto as well as live music and quizzes to keep the family entertained. This Sunday June 19, they’re offering Dads a free meal and beverage with one paying adult from 12pm until 4pm.
Call 04 385 2400 or book a table here.
Couqley French Bistro & Bar – Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers
A French bistro offering dishes such as Tuna Tartare, Escargots, Truffle Mushroom Pasta as well as a Steak-Frites in a signature sauce. On the 20th and 21st of June, they will be partnering with Deliveroo to deliver their most popular item, Steak-Frites which consists of a 180g butterfly cut tenderloin served with Couqley’s signature sauce on top with fries to customers throughout Dubai at half price for AED 39.5. Families will also receive a card full of food related Dad jokes and a pop quiz for Dad’s to test their children on how well they know them.
This Father’s Day special will only be available on the 20th and 21st of June via Deliveroo.