Here are our top picks for events happening in the UAE this weekend.
1. Conquer the Game
This weekend, watch and cheer as UAE based athletes and sports fans battle it out to be the last team standing. Launching their first football tournament of the year, Sun and Sand Sports invited UAE based athletes, sports lovers and football fans to come together to form a total of 160 teams. The total prizes given out by Sun and Sand Sports at the tournament are worth Dh21,000.
Location Koora Dome, Al Wasl Club, Oud Metha, Dubai Date July 15 Timings 8am to 2am Website
2. Swimming nights
Beat this heat with a night of swimming along with a gorgeous view. In this new night swimming offer you get access to the uber-cool Horizon Infinity pool at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi. The best part is that you get Dh100 credit for food and beverages to spend at the lounge. Complimentary bubbly, grape and other beverages will also flow your way as you relax in the pool. Do remember to get your swimwear without which you won’t get the offer.
Location Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Cost Dh150 (includes Dh100 food and beverage credit and other beverages) Timings 6pm to 11pm (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday); 6pm to 10pm (other days) Dates Daily Contact +971 4 399 3333 Website
3. Summer Skate School
Enroll your children in Dubai Ice Rink’s Summer Skate School which will run until August 31. Each course is one week-long and children will be taught in groups of 10 to 15 students by dedicated coaches. The day will commence with a thirty-minute lesson, after which there will be a series of games which will help children to cement what they have just learnt. This will be followed by ‘free’ skating session that will give children additional practice on the ice, helping to boost confidence in their abilities.
Location Dubai Ice Rink Cost Dh500 per child per week (Includes certificates, skates and helmets) Dates July 10 to August 31 Contact +971 4 448 5111 Website
4. Havana Nights
Get the complete Cuban experience in Abu Dhabi with Cuban music and cuisine at Asia De Cuba.
Location Asia De Cuba, Abu Dhabi Dates Wednesdays to Saturdays Timings 9am to 2pm Contact +971 2 699 3333
5. Attention chocoholics!
The Butcher Shop and Grill will be serving a limited edition chocolate chili sauce that comes free with the purchase of any steak. The Butcher Shop and Grill is located in Mall of the Emirates, City Walk, Mirdif City Center and JBR.
Location The Butcher Shop and Grill (multiple locations) Dates July 13 to 17 For more details
Movie Time
The Ghostbusters movie releases this weekend! Share with us how you liked it @GulfNewsGuides at Twitter and Facebook.
Check into Gulf News to learn which movies are running every day along with timings and cinemas across the UAE. Click here for more details.
Staying in?
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