What's hot this weekend

Published: Thu 24 Jan 2019, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Fri 1 Feb 2019, 9:59 AM

A tri-coloured feast
Indus restaurant, known for its authentic Indian food, is celebrating the country's Republic Day in the best possible way - with a lavish buffet spread of 70 dishes. To make things better, the chefs will be serving tri-coloured-inspired food and beverages, from coloured dips to biryanis to desserts. There's going to be Republic Day themed-décor, a DJ and plenty of fun. Finally, this special brunch, set to take place from noon to 4.30pm on January 26, is priced at only Dh70! You're definitely not going to want to miss it. For details, call 04-8868713.
Calling all theatre lovers!
The biggest 10-minute play festival is back! Short + Sweet Dubai is set to take place from today (January 25) to March 9, and it promises to be bigger and better. This year will see over 100 plays being presented in the Top 50 and Wildcards, culminating in the Red Carpet Gala Final. This year will also see a weekend (Feb 8 & 9) dedicated to non-English plays. Tickets are available at www.thejunctiondubai.com or at www.platinumlist.net and start at Dh80. For enquiries, call 04-3388525.
Yoga on the beach
If being healthy is on your list of resolutions this year, here's something to keep you on track. Club Vista Mare is having its first edition of Core Beats 2019 on January 26 from 4pm to 6.30pm. Alongside spectacular views and great music, the free-to-attend event will include yoga, meditation and HIIT workouts. Register through the Core Direction app and bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Call 04-3211111 for more info.
For busy parents & happy kids
Two UAE-based mums have come together to create TurtleCard, an app and website that aims to help parents find activities for their kids - with just a few clicks of a button. If you're looking to get your kid started on a hobby or two, simply browse according to category, activity, age, date and book them online. From music lessons to ballet to robotics, there's plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Plans start at Dh179. For more info, go to www.turtlecard.ae
The perfect date night
Is it too early to start planning V-Day? We say no! If your better half is a movie-lover, this is an offer to check out. Roxy Cinemas is having screenings of the romantic classic Notting Hill on February 13 and 14 in Roxy Platinum Plus at City Walk, The Beach and Box Park. Not a fan of the movie? Well, there are also screenings of Alita, a sci-fi thriller with a romantic twist. The couple combo Platinum Plus tickets include two starters, one sharing platter and two desserts and mocktails - all for Dh300. For show timings, check out www.theroxycinemas.com.

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Published: Thu 24 Jan 2019, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Fri 1 Feb 2019, 9:59 AM

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