Happy Thursday! Here are our top weekend picks for you.
1. Throwback Thursday at The Baggot
Every Thursday is #ThrowbackThursday at The Baggot, McGettigan’s JLT. Enjoy the best music of yesteryears with tunes from the 80s and 90s from 10pm onwards. Couple that with three hours of unlimited beverages to kickstart the weekend. To top it off, you also get to watch Jason Byrne live on April 21 and 22 from 8.30pm.
Location McGettigan’s JLT Cost Dh250; Jason Byrne Dh150 Date Jason Byrne April 21 and 22; Throwback Thursdays Every Thursday Timing 10pm to 1am Contact +971 4 378 0800 Website McGettigan's
2. Full Moon Party at Nasimi
DJ duo Chase and Status (Will Kennard and Saul Milton) promise to entertain you with chart-topping tunes all night long. The tune chart includes 'Hitz' featuring Tinie Tempah and 'Count On Me' along with collaborated music from major artists such as Plan B, Cee Lo Green and Rihanna.
Location Nasimi Beach, Atlantis The Palm Cost Free entry Date April 22 Timing 7pm to 3am Contact for table reservations +971 55 200 4321 For more details
3. Kebab Festival at Chor Bazaar
Celebrate the month of April with unlimited hops-based beverages and delicious kebabs. Enjoy a set menu with three courses featuring four varieties of kebabs.
Location Chor Bazaar, Movenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Cost Dh175 (all-inclusive) Date Every night except Mondays Contact +971 4 444 56131 Email dine.ibnbattuta@moevenpick.com
4. Tapanese at Toko Dubai
Tapas go Japanese at Toko Dubai and they have a name for it – Tapanese. The menu features the freshest seafood, including spicy crispy rice salmon and tuna tacos and tender beef aburi nigiri or succulent fried chicken wings. End your meal with mini doughnuts with vanilla sauce or dulce de leche ice cream with chocolate cookies.
Location Vida Downtown, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Near Burj Khalifa Cost Items start at Dh25; Dh95 for three items off the menu; Dh25 for every additional item; Drinks Dh95 onwards Date Thursday to Monday Timing 6pm onwards Contact +971 4 444 28383 Email reservations@tok-dubai.com Website Toko Dubai
5. Aisi Taisi Democracy at DUCTAC
Aisi Taisi Democracy or ATD is the coming together of stand-up comedian Sanjay Rajoura, stand-up comedian, writer and lyricist Varun Grover and bass player and Rahul Ram, vocalist of legendary band Indian Ocean. The irreverent storytelling by Sanjay and Varun is interspersed with songs by Rahul, along with constant banter throughout the show.
Location Centrepoint Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates Cost Upper box and balcony Dh150; Lower box and regular stalls Dh250; VIP stalls Dh350 Date April 22 Timing 8pm onwards Get your tickets here
6. Roast Saturdays at Bread Street Kitchen and Bar
Celebrate Great British Beef Week and St. George’s Day this weekend with Simply Roast Saturdays at Bread Street Kitchen and Bar featuring a classic Gordon Ramsay roast beef or chicken dinner with roast potatoes, gravy, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire puddings.
Location Bread Street Kitchen and Bar, Atlantis, The Palm Cost Dh125 Date April 23 and every Saturday from then onTiming 12.30pm to 3.30pm Contact +971 4 426 2626 Website Atlantis The Palm
7. Al Ain Safari Centre
The safari park in Al Ain Zoo is the largest man-made safari park in the world and opened its gates on April 20. Enjoy the natural and cultural history of the UAE through scenic tours and the Shaikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre.
Location Al Ain Zoo Cost Only Zoo access Dh30 (adults) Dh10 (children aged 3-12); Safari and zoo access 45 minute drive in 22-seater truck Dh200; One and half hour drive in private six seater Dh1,000; Shaikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre Zoo and learning centre Dh60 (adults) Dh40 (children aged 3-12); Safari and learning centre Dh230 Private tour Dh1,150 Timings Zoo opens at 9am See detailed timing here Website Al Ain Zoo
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