7 free things to do in Dubai this weekend

Dubai - We bring to you not only free events, but also free discounts this week!

It's the first day of February and the first weekend of the month as well. For all you lovebirds out there, Valentine's Day is right around the corner but for your weekly fix, here are some great activities to check out.

Get FREE discounts on breakfast

When: Until Feb 28
Where: THE BEACH, Jumeirah Beach Residence
This is a free event
What are we talking about here exactly? Well THE BEACH has launched a new "Breakfast Club" which will allow cardholders to get discounts on select restaurants around town. All you need to do to save up on the first meal of the day is go to the information hub, visit their website thebeach.ae or email thebreakfastclub@thebeach.ae to get your FREE discount card!

Get hitched (or at least plan to)

When: February 2 (2PM-9PM) - February 3 (11AM-6PM)
Where: Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
This is a free event
Tying the knot sometime soon? Get some interesting inspirations from Emaar Wedding Fair taking place throughout the weekend. In the fair, you can expect various cultural takes on weddings from African, South Asian and Western.

Welcome the winner of Dubai Tour

When: February 4
Where: City Walk, Dubai International Marine Club
This is a free event
The final stage of Dubai Tour will see cyclists making their way from the Dubai International Marine club all the way to City Walk where spectators can welcome the winner of the five stage race. Other than that, there will be live events in the Tour Village at the Dubai International Marine Club where visitors could enjoy acrobatic shows and live coverage of the tour.
Road closures: Slow moving traffic in Dubai, road blocks for Dubai Tour

Get to know Sharjah in a different way

When: February 2-11
Where: Around Sharjah, full locations here
This is a free event
The annual Sharjah Light Festival is taking place later this evening and will run until next week. Watch as places around the emirate get illuminated with artworks from both local and international talent. Want to see what's in store for you? Check these out.

More information: Sharjah Light Festival 2017 starts today

Have coffee, cars and conversation

When: February 3, 7:30AM - 12:30PM
Where: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz
This is a free event
Are you a big fan of fine coffee and classy cars? Well, this Friday in Dubai's foremost arts hub, get to meet Caffeine and Machine - a group of enthusiasts who appreciate the same thing. They'll be hosting a talk on classic cars and even bringing some fine examples along. Don't have a car? Anyone is free to come along!

Try 101 Kerala dishes (and more)

Link: http://khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/food/want-to-try-101-kerala-dishes-check-out-food-fest-in-sharjah-this-weekend
When: February 2-4
Where: Expo Centre Sharjah
Dh69 tickets per person
What's better than going out on the weekend? Eating out on the weekend of course! For a measly price of Dh69, get to experience a luscious lineup of Keralite cuisine in Kappa Chakka Kandhari. Over 50 chefs will also be flying directly from India to cater to your gastronomic needs.

Listen to great music at RedFestDXB

When: February 2-3
Where: Dubai Media City Ampitheatre
Tickets available here
The biggest names in the music scene are coming to Dubai for two days of great music. See The Veronicas, Demi Lovato, Sean Paul and other big names in music in the annual RedFestDXB.

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