10 Amazing things to do in the UAE this week

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Events to go to this week

Art exhibition: NYU Abu Dhabi

The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery is extending its successful exhibition called “But We Cannot See Them: Tracing a UAE Art Community 1988-2008 ” The exhibition opened its doors to the public in early March. This landmark exhibition begins a survey of one of the most important artistic communities in this country’s history. The exhibition features historic works from 1988 through 2008, with a focus on works that were shown together originally. “But We Cannot See Them” also includes archival material and videotaped interviews with members of the community, as well as a reading room of work from other important members of the community, and contributions from Cristiana De Marchi, Adel Khozam, Nujoom Alghanem and Khalid Albudoor. Artists featured include: Hassan Sharif, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, Abdullah Al Saadi, Mohammed Kazem, Hussain Sharif, Vivek Vilasini, Jos Clevers, and Ebtisam Abdulaziz. “But We Cannot See Them is curated by Maya Allison with Exhibitions Curator Bana Kattan, The title of the exhibition is drawn from a poem written by a key early member of the community, poet and filmmaker Nujoom Al Ghanem.

Location New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery Cost free Timings extended to September 2, Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 8pm (closed Sundays), curator-led tours at 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00 pm

Workshop: Go further in your career

Momentum Coaching and Training consultants are hosting a career workshop that will help you understand how recruitment really works and how to create a strong professional identity that attracts recruiters. You’ll also learn how to build a network that will support your career goals. So head over there and mingle with like-minded professionals, have a few snacks and leave with a new action plan to finally take control of your career. Registration is mandatory.

Location Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai Cost Dh299 Timings Monday May 22 from 5.30 to 8pm

Workout: Burn 500 calories in 30 minutes

9Round has launched its first gym in Dubai. It is a specialized fitness centre for people who want a unique and fun workout that guarantees results. Their 30-minute kickboxing themed fitness program incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a world champion kickboxer. If you can handle it, try it out this week.

Location Sheikh Zayed Road near Time Square Mall Cost First workout is free Timings No Class Times, show up on your schedule. A new circuit starts every three minutes Contact 04 3217997

Foodie offers:

Key West pop-up at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa are gearing up to launch a brand new dining concept called Key West, this summer. The new offering will embrace culinary and cultural imports from around the globe with a balanced blend of Floridian and Caribbean cuisines, complimented by Latin flavours. In the run up to the launch, the hotel has set up a special pop-up Key West on the stunning beachfront at the property to offer guests a preview of what will be on offer once the restaurant launches.

The Key West pop-up is offering a preview this Thursday from 6pm – 10pm. Then, from June 3 onwards, the pop-up will take place every Saturday night throughout Ramadan. Welcome beverages and cocktails will be served as the sun sets, whilst the Chef will ring the bell at 8.15pm to announce dinner is served. A playful throwback to olden days when sailors on the ships would be served dinner together.

Location Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Cost Dh180 per personTimings Thursday May 25 from 6pm to 10pm and from June 3 onwards, every Saturday Contact 04 3766000

Sushi Sundays at Zengo

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We love any opportunity to enjoy unlimited sushi. Zengo at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa has just introduced their new night Sushi Sundays. You get to enjoy unlimited sushi created by their chef. You can choose from a quality selection of tempting treats from king fish and salmon nigiri through to a selection of delicious maki rolls including spicy tuna, crispy shrimp, roasted tomato, cucumber and crispy king fish truffle. Upgrade the start of your week with this delicious offer. Despite it being summer, their terrace is quite breezy and their resident DJ will play chill beats throughout the night. Let the good times roll!

Location Zengo, Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa Cost Dh148 inclusive of unlimited sushi Timings Every Sunday from 7pm –to 11pm Contact 04 3165550

New opening: St. Tropez

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The renowned French bistro St. Tropez, located at the Mall of the Emirates, serves French Mediterranean food. With a delicately designed gourmand menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can dine in a warm and vibrant spot while try a selection of French favourites like Côte d’Azur linguine, moules marinière, crispy leg of duck and wagyu bavette steak. If you head down on a Sunday, you get to enjoy 50 per cent off the total bill from 6pm onwards.

Location Mall of the Emirates Cost various Timings daily from 8am to 12am Contact 04 3413415

Afternoon Tea: Art Crafted Afternoon Tea

Start your experience off with charming welcome beverages and mini fruit tarts, before you savour more delightful dishes at Address Boulevard’s afternoon tea. The afternoon tea is presented in a beautiful chest of drawers which is filled with four layers of decadent goodness. The delicious offering includes edible plastic wrapped sweets, chocolate caviar, exotic sandwiches like salmon and beef bresaola’s and for burrata lovers they can tuck into the mini version of this cream cheese. As with any traditional tea, freshly baked scones and luscious jams mark the focal point of this high tea experience.

Location The Lounge, Address Boulevard Cost Dh140 per person, Dh195 including glass of bubbly Timings Daily from 2.30pm to 6.30pm Contact 04 5618555

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