Sponsored: You can get some great dining discounts just by using your credit card…

You have to treat yourself every once in a while, and one of the best ways to do this is by heading out for a nice meal.

When it comes to fine-dining in Dubai, we’re certainly spoiled for choice. But here’s a little tip that will make your experience even sweeter – did you know that Citibank has a special dining privileges program which includes more than 500 restaurants in the UAE?

All you have to do is use your Citi Credit Card when you dine at participating restaurants, and you’ll get a discount of up to 20 per cent.

Here are some of our favourite fine-dining options…

Armani/Hashi

This Japanese restaurant located in the Armani Hotel (yes, the flash one in the Burj Khalifa) offers some of the best views of the Dubai Fountain shows. Fish is flown in daily from markets around the world, so you can expect the freshest sushi, sashimi and maki.

Citibank discount: 15 per cent off food & beverages

Armani/Hashi, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai. Daily 7pm to 11pm. Tel: (04) 888 3666. armanihoteldubai.com

Khyber

The original Khyber in Mumbai is a bit of a celebrity favourite, having fed the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and Richard Gere, and the Dukes Dubai location is the brand’s first restaurant outside of India. Located on the 15th floor of the hotel, expect sweeping views of the Dubai Marina skyline, and flavourful curries made from scratch.

Citibank discount: 15 per cent off food & beverages

Khyber, Dukes Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, daily 5pm to 11pm. Tel: (04) 455 1111. dukesdubai.com

Asado

This cosy Argentine grill in the Palace Downtown serves up premium meat cuts prepared on a ‘parrilla’, an open grill in the centre of the restaurant. The restaurant terrace offers spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa, too.

Citibank discount: 15 per cent off food & beverages

Asado, Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai, daily 6.30pm to 11.30pm. Tel: (04) 888 3444. addresshotels.com

JA Bateaux Dubai

Bateaux is so much more than a dinner cruise – it’s a floating restaurant that offers a real fine-dining experience. Every part of the four-course meal is freshly prepared onboard, and between courses you can wander up to the rooftop to take in the night-time views of Dubai Creek.

Citibank discount: 15 per cent off all food & beverage packages

JA Bateaux Dubai, Al Seef (opposite the Consulate of Kuwait), daily, boarding between 7.15pm and 7.45pm, cruise time from 8pm to 10.30pm. Tel: (04) 336 6768. mail@bateauxdubai.com

Peyote

If you’re craving modern Mexican food, head to Peyote, a stylish spot in DIFC. Classic dishes like tacos and tostadas are elevated to something quite special, or you can tuck into gourmet mains like wagyu tenderloin and Chilean sea bass.

Citibank discount: 20 per cent off total bill

Peyote, Gate Village 2, DIFC, Sun to Wed noon to 1am, Thur noon to 2am, Fri 6pm to 2am, Sat 12.30pm to 1am. Tel: (04) 5216300. peyoterestaurant.com

Crescendo

Located in the luxurious Anantara The Palm resort, and overlooking the infinity pool, Crescendo is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The Friday brunch is a sophisticated spread, with live cooking stations dotted around the restaurant.

Citibank discount: 15 per cent off food & beverages, 15 per cent off brunches

Crescendo, Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, daily 7am to 10.30pm. Tel: (04) 567 8304. dubai-palm.anantara.com

These are just some of the discounts available by using a Citi Credit Card. To get access to these and many more exciting offers, apply for your card here.

Citibank and partner T&C apply. Visit citibank.ae to find out more.

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