Beat the heat in UAE: 12 exciting things to do this weekend

Dubai - Looking for something to do? Here's our guide to spend your off days.

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Visit Bedrock
Yas Island is celebrating its "coolest" summer season yet, following the opening of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. The iconic new attraction is the world's first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park, and the world's largest indoor theme park, giving you a perfect new way to beat the summer heat. With over 29 rides, attractions and live shows inspired by DC Super Heroes including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, as well as animated favourites such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Scooby-Doo all under one roof, 'Stay & Play' packages, provide complimentary admission to the Yas Island theme park of choice with every night you book at a Yas Island hotel.

Music is in the air
Get ready for Indo-Pakistan musicians coming together in celebration of Independence Days in Dubai. Catch Alka Yagnik, Sahir Ali Bagga, Ali Hassan & Irfan Malik, singer Maham J. Pasha, and actor Kaajal Vashisht (pictured) tonight from 7pm onwards at Al Nasr Leisureland. 
Free DXB fitness
Following the success of the last Fitness In DXB yoga event, the expert team is inviting you to a free evening of yoga and inspiration on Saturday from 5pm to 9.30pm. Focused on promoting holistic wellness, the event will be hosted at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel. Visit: fitnessindxb.com/yogaevening
LOLZ fest
Need a laugh? We know we do. That's why we're going to join Jackie Fabulous, Dane Baptiste and Sean Collins at the Laughter Factory's 'Late & Wild Show' tonight at ON42, Media One Hotel, from 10pm onwards for witty banter and loads of laughs. It's just what you want to get your weekend started, don't you think?

Hot? Pay less
Check out this Pure Sky Lounge temperature discount offer. The venue will now be offering discounts on their total food bill based on the current temperature at the time of billing. The pan-Asian establishment at Hilton Dubai The Walk is giving you money off based on how hot it is outside. For example, a sweltering 45 degrees outside gives you 45% off on your total food bill.
Modhesh for free
Heading down to Modhesh World has never been easier with free tickets available if you spend Dhs20 or more at Zoom stores across Dubai.  When passing by your nearest Zoom store, pick up your favourite snack and collect a free ticket to enjoy entrance to a world full of attractions, rides, and activities that won't break the bank and promises to keep you cool all summer long!
Sports stars
A'l Bahar at the Corniche, Abu Dhabi has announced an exciting way to keep active this summer. The A'l Bahar Summer Sports Tournament takes place between 8pm and 10.30pm every night. Get together in teams this weekend and compete in a beach football, beach volleyball, or basketball tournament. Ladies are encouraged to participate in women's only basketball and beach volleyball.
Art beat
Dubai-based international artist Sheeba Khan's first ever solo exhibition in Dubai, a place she calls home, is now on at the Fairmont Dubai. The exhibition titled 'The simplicity of the jungle' is a vivid and eclectic collection of abstract expressionist paintings that capture Sheeba's unusual childhood spent in jungles of Bhopal. Her fairy-tale childhood spent amidst tigers, leopards and all kinds of wildlife is the inspiration behind her art. Her signature use of texture and vibrant colours makes her art unique. Little wonder one of her paintings is now part of the permanent collection of Haegeumgang Theme museum. Entry to the exhibit is free.
Cancel all your clubbing plans, we've got you covered:
Back in time
It's '80s night tonight at Sho Cho, Dubai Marine Club. Sip on a few drinks, enjoy world-class sushi and listen to the DJ spin those classic tunes from 7pm. Maybe, like Cher, you can 'turn back time.'
Where: DXB Marine
Ladies' night
Friday night is Ladies' Night at Billionaire Mansion, Taj Hotel. Complementary drinks and an atmosphere where you will want to dance all night long, what more do you want?
Where: Taj Hotel
Rewind review
It's Rewind Friday's at Zinc, Crowne Plaza Dubai. DJ Romano Sanchez will be turning back the clock with your hip hop favourites all night at the notorious venue.
Where: Crowne Plaza
Hip hop now
It's Mahiki's new urban night tonight if you fancy it. The DJs will be blasting out the tunes as you enjoy the tiki-themed madness.
Where: J-Beach Hotel

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