Here are our top picks on fun things to do this weekend.
1. Party at VIP Room
At their weekly 'hip-hop NYC to Dubai' party this Thursday, VIP Room presents DJ M.O.S, who is counted among DJ royalty known for his passion for music, fashion and style. He is one of the most sought after DJs in the country and he will keep the masses engaged this Thursday night.
Location VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, Dubai Dates October 13 Book in advance Contact +971 52 881 8888 Email bookings@viproom-dubai.com
2. Bu! Terrace Launch Party
As temperatures cool down, al fresco venues are heating up to serve their best. This Thursday, get to the launch party of the opulent outdoor terrace of Bu! Expect distinctive Cuban vibes with the very best Pan-Latin bites, an alfresco bar and beats straight out of La Habana
Location World Trade Center Mall, Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi Dates October 13 Timing From 8pm Website
3. Pop-up beauty at Dubai Mall
Celebrating their first year anniversary, Blow Out and Go collaborates with Dubai Mall for 10 days of pop-up-beauty and it’s all for free! Visitors can enjoy free blow dry sessions, makeovers, goodies and also meet celebrities and social media influencers.
Location Grand Atrium Dubai Mall Cost Free (includes blow dry sessions and makeovers) Dates October 12 to 22 Timings 10am to 10pm Website www.blowoutandgo.ae
4. Mexican brunch on Friday
Muchachas are launching their new brunch offering this Friday and what better way to hang out with friends than with tasty all-you-can-eat Mexican food and house beverages.
Location Muchachas, Holiday Inn Safa Park, Dubai Cost Dh185 (includes soft beverages and juices) Dh275 (includes select house beverages) Dates October 14 (Every Friday) Timings 12pm to 4pm Contact +971 4 327 5878
5. Circuits on the Circuit
Breast cancer awareness initiative ‘Circuits on the Circuit’ will return to GoYAS for its third edition on Wednesday, October 12. Hosted by Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Academy (FBMA) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, participants will have the opportunity to cycle around the iconic F1 circuit or exercise at two specially created stations at the venue.
FMBA will donate Dh50 for each cyclist’s completed round and each completed round at the exercise station. Yas Marina Circuit will match this donation to make a total of Dh100 per completed exercise station per person. There will be complimentary health screening opportunities and advice.
Location Yas Marina Circuit Dates October 12 (Wednesday) Contact 800 927 for details
6. Indulge in French at City Centre Mirdif
Dalloyau Paris has opened its third outlet in Dubai and awaiting visitors is a full menu of mouthwatering French cuisine including fluffy french toast brioche, monte cristo with gruyere cheese, handcrafted crab cakes, mushroom vol-au-vent and angus beef fillet served with thyme flavoured roasted baby potatoes and bearnaise sauce. Need we say more? Non.
Location Mirdif City Centre Timings 8.30am to 12am (midnight)
7. Bounce Fitness in UAE
Try the latest fitness regime in town - Bounce Fit - this weekend. According to NASA, trampoline exercise is almost two times more effective than normal cardiovascular exercises like running. Not only can it keep your heart in great shape while burning calories, it can also help to reduce the risk of bone conditions. Bounce has a structured one hour session with high-intensity low-impact routines. Remember to wear comfortable workout clothes with a little stretch and also take a towel.
Location Bounce (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) Cost Dh80 per session (one hour including warm-up and cool-down) Dates and timing Book in advance for your slot Website www.bounce.ae Book your classes
8. Rustic pink celebrations at La Serre
With specially baked patisseries and pink icing, La Serre Bistro and Boulangerie are bringing a pink makeover to the menu. A portion of sales from the delicious, special edition French biscuits and pastries will be donated to the Breast Cancer Arabia Foundation.
Location La Serre, Vida Hotel, Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai Dates October Timings 6.30am to 10.30pm Website www.laserre.ae
9. Meat Me at Level Seven
It’s all meat and great at Level Seven on Sundays and for those of us who’d like to continue the weekend vibes to Sunday, this looks perfect. From tender lamb to juicy steaks, you can indulge in all your favourite cuts from the wide selection of meats on offer. You can also take advantage of the specially priced grape menu which will accompany the Sunday special.
Location Level Seven, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City Cost Dh260 (does not include beverages) Dates Every Sunday Timing 7pm to 11pm Contact +971 4 436 6666 Website http://www.wdubaialhabtoorcity.com/
10. Kicker’s Sports Bar
With a customised menu package and unlimited house beverages this brunch can satisfy each and every one of your casual cravings, from a delicious selection of spicy ‘buffalo wings’ with a cooling blue cheese dip, to a light and fresh ‘Caesar salad’, or the famous classic, ‘curry and chips’. Select a main course from a range of American- inspired classics such as ‘the truck stops here’- a perfectly crisp buttermilk fried chicken served with potato scoops and a creamy buffalo ranch, or go for a Mexican twist and try the ‘pollo fajitas’, a Tex-Mex style chicken with bell peppers in flour tortilla. Finish off with a refreshing beverage or a selection of famous hops from around the world while enjoying smooth beats from the live DJ.
Location Sports Village, Dubai Sports City Cost Dh195 per person (unlimited house beverages) Dates October 14 onwards (Fridays) Contact +971 4 453 5200 Email kickers@dsc.ae Website www.kickerssportsbar.ae
Movie Time
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Staying in?
Not up to braving the crowds in Dubai? Find a new TV series to watch - Stranger Things and Narco are on our must-watch list. You can also try finding a podcast you like.
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