Beat the heat with these amazing ways to spend your weekend with family or friends.
Did you know it officially hit 50 degree Celsius in the UAE last month?
Dubai Summer Surprises deal for home ware
This Friday might be the best day to get household-ware if you're redecorating or stocking up for future projects. Home Centre in Mall of the Emirates are offering up to 90 per cent discounts across the store's products. The offer is available from 10am onwards on Friday until stocks last.
Location Home Centre, Mall of the Emirates Timings July 21, 10am onwards (until stocks last)
A winter staycation right here in Dubai
Surprised? Intrigued? All you need to do to cool down after this unforgiving heat is to book a staycation at Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirates (club or suite rooms) and get complimentary tickets to Ski Dubai. Play with snow, ski and make snowmen in sub-zero temperatures, while your friends are out and about in the searing heat.
Location Sheraton Dubai, MOE and Ski Dubai Contact +971 4 377 2000
Family summer staycation at Dusitd2 Kenz Hotel
With an extended and connected new family room on offer, this staycation might be just what you need for the entire family. Get complimentary breakfast every day, and a choice of complimentary lunch or dinner once at one of their restaurants during the stay. They also offer the choice of a complimentary 60-minute spa treatment for the lady of the house.
Location Barsha Heights, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai Cost Dh1,530 for two nights including everyday breakfast, one spa treatment and one-time lunch or dinner for a family of four (including two children under the age of 10) Validity On stays till end of September Contact to book in advance + 971 4 567 2222
Horse-themed cafe in Abu Dhabi
Yes, you read that right. A horse-themed cafe is opening at The Walk in Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus. Aptly named Stable Caffe, the venue will serve Italian cuisine along with gourmet burgers, juices and more. While the store opens at the end of this month, call ahead to ask about store timings and home-delivery, which is underway now.
Location Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus, Abu Dhabi Contact 800-ANDALUS (2632587) / +971 2 307 6 207 Email book@andalus.ae
Renew your skin with a marine-based treatment
Give your skin the boost it deserves with a luxurious body massage or a relaxing facial at the B-attitude Spa located in Grosvenor House. They have a whole range of marine-based products which you can leave on your skin after the massage to nourish, detoxify and help your skin's overall health, Tried and tested by your Guides team. Promotions are ongoing till the end of the month.
Location Grosvenor House, 5 minutes from the JLT metro station by cab, Dubai Cost Various Dates of promotions Till July 31 (excluding public holidays) Website
All that jazz at Q’s bar and lounge
The multi-talented Katie Thiroux and her accompanying band will be treating guests to traditional jazz music with a contemporary flair at Q’s Bar and Lounge in Palazzo Versace Dubai until September 2. Originally from Los Angeles, Katie Thiroux is described as a triple treat, known for her bravura bass playing, assured singing and compelling compositions.
Location Q's bar and lounge, Palazzo Versace Contact +971 4 556 8888
Summer Blazin' Brunch
As the summer heat hits its peak, make the best of it with reggae music and the coolest concoctions at Miss Lily's in Sheraton Grand. With a choice of two beverage packages for brunch, you get to choose one starter, one main, one side and one dessert for both.
Location Sheraton Grand Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road Cost Dh250 for soft beverages and food; Dh390 for unlimited beverages and food Timings Every Friday from 12pm to 5pm Contact +971 4 354 4074 Email reservations@misslilysdxb.com
Movies
Valerian
We caught the premier of the movie earlier this week at Novo Cinemas and we were not disappointed. Action, adventure, comedy, romance. This movie has it all.
Baby Driver
The movie follows Baby, an extremely talented driver who’s forced to work for a crime boss. The movie is packed with stars such as Ansel Elgort in the lead as Baby, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx.
Staying in?
Not up to braving the crowds in Dubai? Or are you holed up at home catching up on the previous seasons of Game of Thrones?
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