Dubai - Looking for something to do? Here's our guide to spend your off days.
Published: Thu 22 Nov 2018, 10:43 AM
Last updated: Thu 22 Nov 2018, 4:56 PM
How to make the most of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Khaleej Times recommends...
Dubai Super Sale
Shoppers can get up to 90 per cent off on top brands across Dubai's malls from November 22 to 24 as the 3-Day Super Sale returns. Throughout the weekend, shoppers will be able to take advantage of citywide retail offers, with discounts on a wide range of merchandise at over 1,500 participating outlets.
Blue up
Motiongate Dubai is hosting the biggest 'blue-themed' birthday party. The party will be hosted at the Smurfs' Village to celebrate the little blue characters turning 60 on Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 6pm, so go have a good time along with Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, and Vanity Smurf.
Inspiring art
We've got a lovely installation for you this week. Witness a splendid artwork display by 25 creative autistic children at Al Ghurair Centre. All the pieces, created by children of determination, are themed under 'Inspirational Expressions' and are on display at the ground level of the mall. We love these paintings!
Rakesh Bedi here
Curtains up. Actor Rakesh Bedi is donning no fewer than 24 avatars in his latest theatrical presentation, Massage, in Dubai. The monologue performance provides a humorous, yet refreshing perspective of Indian society. It's on Friday at Emirates International School Jumeirah, Dubai from 7.30pm. Be there.
Powerful act
Zero Gravity's weekend welcomes the Tropical Bunch from 1pm to 5pm every Friday, including unlimited food & beverages, all day pool and beach access from 8am and DJ Anton Powers from 5pm onwards. Anton Powers is a British artist, record producer, remixer & radio presenter known for tune Alone No More.
Have your cake
Guess who's celebrating a birthday? It's Deliveroo's third anniversary and today you can get in on the action with some free cake by SugarMoo. Order from any of Deliveroo's Editions partners including Wild & the Moon, Black Tap, Cha Cha Woo, PINZA and Salad Jar and receive a complimentary slice of funfetti filled cake with velvety white chocolate mousse.
Relax, just do it
Nikki Beach Dubai has recently launched Massage on the Move in partnership with the resort's spa. Available from Sunday to Thursday, the new service will offer you local retreaters the chance to disconnect, re-charge and re-balance. With a selection of services that include mineral salts and essential oils, the talented therapists will work their magic while you're on your beach sun-lounger.
Thanksgiving
American-Irish Gastropub, The Sportsman's Arms, in Abu Dhabi is giving you the chance to celebrate one of America's most famous holidays all weekend with its family Thanksgiving brunches today and Friday. Dishes including, glazed meat loaf, roast turkey, mac & cheese and pumpkin pie are all winners. The three-hour affair is on between midday and 7pm from Dhs199 per person.
Light up the bat signal
Bring out your capes and running shoes for the Superhero Wild Run today. Run, jog or walk through the vast twists and turns of Wild Wadi Waterpark dressed as your favourite superhero character. Entry fee is Dhs75.
Burger Mania
Burger lovers rejoice! Every Saturday from 12pm onwards, Wavebreaker Beach Bar & Grill has dedicated a whole day for the mouth-watering dish. With prices starting from just Dhs89, try any of their three new burgers on offer.
ART Karat in Dubai
Jewellery house Art Karat return to Dubai tomorrow and Saturday with their latest collection Haveli at the Taj Hotel Dubai from 11am to 8pm. The collection is an ode to the subtle and expressive art of getting ready - with each piece telling a story of heritage, layered with other pieces to form a holistic look. The collection is peppered with a gorgeous variety of traditional Indian jewellery pieces including guttapusul, gopuram, and others that are rather popular with brides.
All the exhibited pieces are made with silver and set only with real gemstones and coated with 22k gold. Asha Modi's designs for the upcoming South Indian movie Sye Ra Narsimha Reddy starring Nagarjuna, will also be part of the exhibition. The Founder and Head of Design at Art Karat has designed jewellery for Bollywood movies like Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Ram Leela and Devdas.
F1 Special
Roger Sanchez
He's a Grammy-award winner and known for his blend of eclectic sounds. This #IrisRaceWeekend kicks off with a bang with Roger Sanchez tomorrow.
Where: Iris Yas
Mahmut Orhan
On the same evening as Roger Sanchez comes Turkish mixer Mahmut Orhan. What can we say about this guy we haven't said before?
Where: Iris Yas
Jean Claude Ades
Saturday kicks off with the Billboard Dance chart favourite, Jean Claude. Enjoy his EDM as well as a great night to be in the club.
Where: Iris Yas
Sylvain Armand
House beats, deep house and techno is what you're going to get with this performer later on Saturday night. Need we say more?
Where: Iris Yas
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