Fun in the UAE
Premium movies for less
Roxy Cinemas and The Roxy have launched an exciting new summer promotion. Their Director’s Lounge and The Roxy screen tickets will now be priced at Dh99 for all shows making it the lowest premium seats available in town. This promotion is on the whole summer and will end on August 31.
Location Multiple Cost Dh99 Contact 800 ROXY
New Exhibition: NYU Gallery
Head over to the NYU Gallery for their latest exhibition called Woven Identities, which examines how we adapt or conform to our immediate environment, and explores the transient lifestyle in the UAE.
Opening on Wednesday, July 5, and running throughout the month to July 22, the duo show will feature modern, contemporary installations. Expressing renewable themes in art by Dubai-based emerging artists, Stephanie Neville and Jeff Scofield are the artists featured.
Location Project Space, NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery Cost Free Timings Saturday-Thursday 3pm to 10pm, Closed Friday
Party: Madame Om in Dubai
If you love Arabic music with a modern twist, check out Vibe Series’ latest event called will ‘Madame Om’ in Dubai. The Madame Om party, is an oriental themed night with DJ RR spinning on the decks.
Location Radisson Blu (Dubai Media City) Cost Free Timings Friday July 14 from 8pm to 2am Contact 04 3669111
Saturday art tours with Al Serkal
The Al Serkal community programme continues with Saturday Tours, which are offered twice this month. Join them on a one-hour tour of the galleries in Alserkal Avenue – meet the people who run these spaces and learn more about their current exhibitions and programming. The meeting point for the tour will be at Nadi Al Quoz, Alserkal Avenue. To reserve a spot, please contact rsvp@alserkalavenue.ae
Tip: Make sure you stop by Project Space Art Jameel to check out their latest exhibition by Egyptian artist Hazem El-Mestikawy.
Location Al Serkal Avenue Cost Free Timings Saturday July 15 from 5pm to 6pm
La Nocha Blanca at Coya Dubai
Head over to the Four Season Jumeirah Beach and check out Coya Dubai’s most famous White Summer Party. Dress in white and start your night with dinner and continue with the party afterwards. There’s going to be DJs and entertainment that will keep you in a party mood until 3am.
Location Four Seasons Jumeirah Cost A La Carte Timings Wednesday, July 12 from 9pm to 3am Contact 04 3169600
Mediate your troubles away
Have you ever wondered what a light and happy heart and mind felt like? Join instructor Sarah Abdelal in a relaxing meditation of discovery, far away from home and gravity. Calm your mind and explore the journey to self-realization.
Location Soul Art Centre, The Residences 1, Downtown Dubai Cost Free Timings Monday July 10 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Contact 04 5517440
Food deal of the week:
Celebrate Bastille Day at Bistro Des Arts
The cosy and sophisticated venue will prepare a special menu for the evening that will deliver six of the finest French dishes, paired with a beverage to complement each delicate flavour. Try dishes such as the Atlantic crab and avocado tartar, veal chop morel sauce and gratin dauphinoise and finish lemon and raspberries French shortbread
Location Marina Promenade, The Address Hotel Dubai Marina Cost Dh465 per person Timings Tuesday 11 July from 7.30pm Contact 04 5511576
Travel deal of the week:
Athens
This beautiful and ancient city is full of life, delicious food and history. It has beaches and amazing nightlife. Everything you need in a holiday, you can find in Athens. This deal includes flights and hotel stay as well as daily breakfast. You also won’t have to worry about getting to and from the airport, since they organise the whole thing for you.
Flights and Hotels: Dh1,899 per person for 3 nights Website holiday-factory.com
Spa deal of the week:
Saray Spa
The world-class Saray Spa has a great offer during the hot summer months. The health and wellness haven will take off 50 per cent from their 60-minute massages between Sundays and Thursdays. Once you finish, you can indulge in additional facilities such as their Swedish dry sauna, steam sauna, circulation shower, jacuzzi and a relaxation lounge.
Location JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay Cost Dh250 Timings Available on weekdays from 9am to 11pm, Valid until 31 August 2017 Contact 04 4146754
Staying in?
Not up to braving the crowds in Dubai?
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