Just get out and do!
1. Ferrari love at Dubai Motor Festival
Touted as one of the most spectacular gatherings in the world of Ferraris, this weekend Dubai’s streets will play host to an insane number of Ferraris at City Walk in order to celebrate the forthcoming Dubai Motor Festival. Families and motoring enthusiasts will be able to get up close and personal with these supercars, pose for selfies or simply admire their uniqueness.
Location Outside Starbucks City Walk Date Saturday, 7 November Cost Free Timings 10am to 12.30pm Website
2. Be a part of a Guinness Book of Records attempt
This weekend is your chance to immortalise your name by being a part of a Guinness Book of World Record attempt. Nope we’re not kidding. Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall will host a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest DJ relay that will feature renowned and aspiring DJs performing back to back. The event will bring together 150 of the top DJs in the industry, performing the best beats. Expected DJs are: DJ Vlader Shaydyville, four-time DJ award winner and Snoop Dogg & DMX’s Tour DJ; DJ Dragor from America who is a top Miami DJ and award winner; DJ Teekay from Germany, the German Tour DJ winner; and award winner DJ Jamila from Holland. The top ten DJs from the world have been invited - you never know who you might get to see! Whether you’re looking to show off your moves on the dance floor or on the ice rink, you will be part of show-stopping performances by some of the most talented DJs from across the world.
Location Dubai Mall Date Friday, November 6 Cost Dh50 per person for access to the event area; Dh125 per person per session for ice rink access and the event area access Timings 3pm to 9pm Phone 04 448 5111
3. New Macaroon at Paul
If you’re as crazy as us about a good macaroon, then you’ll be happy to know that the yummy Paul Bakery has unveiled delicious new additions of French savoury favourites and sweet chocolate treats to its menu. This includes the new Macaron au chocolat et framboise and the Choco-raspberry macaron.
Location Dubai Mall Cost A la carte Timings 10am to midnight Phone 04 3398036
4. Win a trip to Thailand
This month, Le Meridien Airport Dubai is running a couple of promotions that could see you win big time. The hotel has partnered with Emirates Airlines and Amazing Thailand to get one lucky winner a chance to travel to Thailand with a 3 night stay at Le Méridien Phuket if they spend Dh300 at Sukhothai until November 30.
Location Sukhothai, Le Meridien Airport Hotel, Dubai Cost Dh300 minimum spend to enter draw Timings Lunch is from 12.30pm to 2.45pm; Dinner is from 7pm to 11.45pm Phone 04 702 2455
5. Feel like a millionaire with a yacht
Why not pop down to the Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 201, which aims to make sailing more accessible to everyone and provide visitors with the opportunity to view striking pre-owned boats for sale, as well as take part in exciting activities on the waterfront. You can see all kinds of catamarans, boats, yachts and aquatic vessels ranging in price and size, up to 165 feet on show and available to buy. Families and children will also be kept busy with a variety of activities including a dedicated kids’ corner by Funky Monkeys, and The Island, offering live entertainment and a delicious live BBQ station with beverages to quench your thirst in addition to a host of food trucks from F&B village. There will also be a variety of water-based races and activity, thrills by Adventure HQ, Wild Wadi, and a host of prizes to be won every day. Click here for the Schedule
Location Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club Cost Entrance is free with some activities subject to a nominal fee Timings 11am to 8pm (Friday and Saturday) Phone 04 295 6000