Art: November in Al Serkal
Throughout the month of November Al Serkal is hosting cool design activations, talks and pop-up projects. Join us for a month of exhibitions, design activations, talks, and pop-up projects. The contemporary art galleries in the Avenue will show work by a strong selection of artists from across the region, with a number also participating in Abu Dhabi Art. Our design concepts will also present activations as part of Dubai Design Week.
Location Al Serkal Avenue Cost Free Timings From 10am onwards
Chill: Sunset sessions at the Waldorf Astoria
This free event is a perfect way to enjoy cool evening breeze on the palm. Celebrate the change of weather at the Hotel’s Sunset Sessions with DJ Scott Mills this Thursday. The BBC1 Radio host will play contemporary tunes alongside superb cuisine in a breath-taking setting.
Location Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah Dubai Cost Free entry Timings Thursday November 9 from 5.30pm onwards Contact 04 8182222
Food: Truckers Dubai
The food truck movement that started it all is back! As the weather starts to get cooler, Truckers DXB is all set to drive around the Emirates and serve delicious meals from around 60 food trucks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi until December 23.
The third season promises new concepts! In addition to a roster of home-grown food trucks serving authentic dishes put together in a ‘backyard party’ experience, you can get meals on wheels from different parts of town while enjoying a carnival environment at Ibn Battuta for week one of this awesome event.
Participating food trucks are: Calle Tacos, Swag, The Shebi, Casa Latina, Kono Pizza, Wingsters, Frings, Hotboxx, Wokinaki, Tandem, Sirloin & Sons, Moshi, and Yumtingz, to name a few.
Location Ibn Battuta Mall Cost Free entry Timing Daily from 4pm until 11pm, ends November 15
Fun with kids: Wafi light and sound show
Audience members can Immerse themselves in an amazing convergence of light and sound where the tale of ‘The Return of the Pharaohs’ unfolds. This amazing attraction is a symphony of light and sound is projected across the Pyramids building in the Central Courtyard at Wafi Mall. The special effect of this show tells the story with anecdotes, sound and music.
Location Central Courtyard Wafi Mall Cost Free Timings Daily at 8pm and 9.30pm
Health: Flow Talks
This week, the 'Flow Talks Series' continues with personal trainer and CrossFit coach Andy Harper. As co-founder and head coach at Iconic Fitness, Andy is one of the biggest names-to-know on the Dubai fitness scene. Andy’s ‘Fit for Purpose’ Flow Talks Series will focus on a complete approach to transforming your health and fitness, promising to engage both gym buffs and newbies alike. His talk will cover everything from health and wellness to fitness, business and more,
Location Flow, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Cost free Timings Tuesday November 7 at 7pm
Art: Research Studio at Art Jameel Project Space
If you’re really deep into art, then this is the exhibition for you. The topic of presentation is about Annotations of Interdisciplinary practices of the early 80s in the UAE. Annotations takes an experimental approach to presenting research and work-in-progress. This Studio focuses on the dynamic period of the early 1980s in the UAE and on the collaborative, multidisciplinary stance taken by artists, poets, playwrights, theatre directors and writers.
Location Al Serkal Avenue, Project Space Cost Free Timings Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm
Movies
Murder on the Orient Express
Release Date: 09 November 2017
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley
Language: English
Qarib Qarib Single
Release Date: 09 November 2017
Starring: Irfan Khan and Parvathy
Language: Hindi
Not up to braving the crowds in Dubai?
Stay home and watch a horror movie
If you love a night in vegging in front of the TV, then check out our list of 28 horror movies you should watch if you aren’t a chicken and love a good scare.
Make your own infused water
Even as the UAE weather improves, we should still do our best to stay hydrated. To some people, plain water can be boring. Consider jazzing it up with a hint of the tropics every day. Fruits can add naturally acidic qualities and sweetness to a normally tasteless beverage. Infused water can also benefit your digestive system and circulation in many ways!
Check out 11 different ways to infuse your water!
Try a new recipe: Bouchon Brownies
These amazing brownies are famous at the Bouchon Bakery in The Beach JBR. The Michelin Star Chef himself sent us his secret recipe to making these tasty treats at home. This recipe will yield you around 40 pieces. It should take you 15 minutes to prep, with a baking time of just 18 minutes.
Ingredients:
Eggs (room temperature): 3 eggs (188g)
Sugar: 2 cups of sugar (406g)
Salt: A pinch (2g)
Butter: 1 2/3 cups of melted butter.
Cool it down until it’s warm (35C)
Sifted Cocoa powder ½ cup (125g)
Sifted flour ½ cup (125g)
Chocolate chips 240g
How to make it:
1. Preheat oven to 175C
2. In a stand mixer add eggs, sugar and salt, whisk on medium speed until combined.
3. Pour butter into the mixer, whisk until that is combined as well.
4. Add in cocoa powder and flour
5. Add in chocolate chips, and whisk until all ingredients are evenly distributed
6. Pipe batter into round silicone molds or oil sprayed miniature muffin tins
7. Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched
8. Allow to fully cool before un-molding
