My kind of weekend: Fun things to do around the UAE

Check out City Times' recommendations for your days off

By David Light

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If you’re in the mood for independent movies, tonight Arada has teamed up with Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) to bring pictures to Aljada, the newest drive-in theatre in the Emirate. The partnership will kick off at 8pm and entry to the cinema is free on a first-come, first-served basis. You can enjoy three short films.
If you’re in the mood for independent movies, tonight Arada has teamed up with Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) to bring pictures to Aljada, the newest drive-in theatre in the Emirate. The partnership will kick off at 8pm and entry to the cinema is free on a first-come, first-served basis. You can enjoy three short films.
Get partying on Saturday afternoon for once. Given it’s a long-weekend La Serre Bistro at Vida Downtown Dubai has plans to host a one-off late party brunch on Saturday from 3pm – 7pm. The chic ‘Brunch in Paris’ will provide fine French classics, free-flow drinks and live upbeat entertainment by resident DJ Charlelie. Prices start from Dh279.
Get partying on Saturday afternoon for once. Given it’s a long-weekend La Serre Bistro at Vida Downtown Dubai has plans to host a one-off late party brunch on Saturday from 3pm – 7pm. The chic ‘Brunch in Paris’ will provide fine French classics, free-flow drinks and live upbeat entertainment by resident DJ Charlelie. Prices start from Dh279.
Malhaar will be celebrating the legendary poet Gulzar on his birthday through a live digital Baithak on their Facebook page. Watch from the comfort of your home and enjoy his best writing and timeless Bollywood classics on Friday at 6pm. Head `to @MalhaarUAE on FB.
Malhaar will be celebrating the legendary poet Gulzar on his birthday through a live digital Baithak on their Facebook page. Watch from the comfort of your home and enjoy his best writing and timeless Bollywood classics on Friday at 6pm. Head `to @MalhaarUAE on FB.
The Ripe Markets and pop-ups across Dubai are the perfect place to shop, explore, and discover small homegrown businesses! Over the weekend they take place at three locations: Ripe Market, Springs Souk (Friday, 10am-late), Ripe Market, Times Square Center (Saturday 10am-5pm) and Ripe Retail Pop-Up, Nakheel Mall (Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm). There you’ll find a selection of local businesses selling everything from organic skincare, handcrafted leather bags, unique fashion, art and loads more!
The Ripe Markets and pop-ups across Dubai are the perfect place to shop, explore, and discover small homegrown businesses! Over the weekend they take place at three locations: Ripe Market, Springs Souk (Friday, 10am-late), Ripe Market, Times Square Center (Saturday 10am-5pm) and Ripe Retail Pop-Up, Nakheel Mall (Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm). There you’ll find a selection of local businesses selling everything from organic skincare, handcrafted leather bags, unique fashion, art and loads more!

Published: Thu 20 Aug 2020, 7:00 AM

Last updated: Thu 20 Aug 2020, 7:09 PM

Smokehouse bbq and the pool – together the two shouldn’t work, but you know when you think about it there is nothing finer. Emerging from the cool water and sitting down to finely cooked meat doesn’t compare. Azure Beach at Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR is partnering with Dubai’s homegrown, smokehouse, The Mattar Farm Kitchen, to host a one-day pop-up on Friday from 2pm. The Mattar Farm Kitchen specialises in handcrafted Texan-style barbecue meat. Their menus have been featured at the UAE Embassy in Washington DC and at the world’s largest BBQ festival in Brazil.
Smokehouse bbq and the pool – together the two shouldn’t work, but you know when you think about it there is nothing finer. Emerging from the cool water and sitting down to finely cooked meat doesn’t compare. Azure Beach at Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR is partnering with Dubai’s homegrown, smokehouse, The Mattar Farm Kitchen, to host a one-day pop-up on Friday from 2pm. The Mattar Farm Kitchen specialises in handcrafted Texan-style barbecue meat. Their menus have been featured at the UAE Embassy in Washington DC and at the world’s largest BBQ festival in Brazil.

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