10 amazing things to do this weekend in the UAE

Whether you want to do Yoga on a golf course, a long leisurely lunch or an amazing Indian tiffin meal, here is everything that's happening this weekend in the UAE.

START YOUR WEEKEND WITH A NEW ART EXHIBITION: Arab Artist, Baya Mahieddine is having her first solo exhibition displayed in the Sharjah Art Museum. Baya’s retrospective is the 11th edition of the “Lasting Impressions" exhibition series at Sharjah Art Museum, which aims to spark inspiration by introducing works of prominent artists from the Arab world and their contributions to art in the region. Running until July 31, the five-month exhibition features more than 70 original works spanning Baya’s career of over six decades, including paintings that were displayed at her first exhibition in Paris in 1947.

YOGA ON THE GOLF COURSE: Dubai’s latest entertainment spot, Topgolf, has launched weekly yoga sessions with a view, Yoga @Topgolf Dubai. The first-class starts on February 26 at 8am. Held every Friday morning from 8am to 9am, enjoy yoga with a view at Topgolf Dubai with Shimis Yoga, followed by a social coffee with a selection of milk options, and light and healthy bites including the famous and fruity Topgolf Watermelon Pizza. Yoga, coffee and breakfast bites are priced at Dh150 per person, with those attending the very first class also receiving a Topgolf Dubai goodie bag!

BLA BLA’S ROMANTIC CABANA PACKAGE: Couples can enjoy a romantic evening around the pool with a beautifully created picnic hamper and drinks. There are two packages available both with delicious picnic items included as well as a bottle of something fizzy. The Silver Package is priced at Dh550 per couple and includes a selection of homemade dips and bread, salads, a Chef’s selection of cold cut meats, a mixed fruit platter and a bottle of sparkling rose. To upgrade to The Gold Package, couples can enjoy a hamper with everything in The Silver Package, plus a bottle of premium bubbly for Dh800 per couple. This cabana deal is valid every Thursday and Friday evening from 8pm to 11pm.

THE NEW TIFFIN INSPIRED WEEKEND MENU: Every Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 5pm both Farzi Café venues at City Walk and Mall of Emirates, offers a special tiffin meal. Priced at Dh129 per person, the weekend menu is broken down into a choice of five sharing plates, one bun or burger, two sides, one dessert and two Banta sodas or Karak chai. Sharing dishes such as cooling pomelo and melon chaat with frozen berry yoghurt and French toast #Farzified with masala and served with desi baked beans and Oman chips add maximum drama; while a cumin-spiced jeera khari pizza with “Tak A Tak” paneer and fresh crisp tempura prawns with kumquat chilli air and spicy mayo.

A SEASIDE LUNCH AT CAFÉ NIKKI: The ultimate outdoor getaway welcomes sun-kissed diners at Café Nikki, every Friday from 1pm to 4pm, featuring menu favourites with globally inspired flavours gracing every dish. A sunny-day necessity includes complimentary access to the pool and beach to enter that much-needed weekend lazy-lounging mode and catch those rays of sunshine. Prices start from Dh325 including soft beverages, Dh435 including house beverages, Dh655 including bubbly.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A NEW HAPPY HOUR: Eve Penthouse & Lounge a fabulous rooftop bar offering food, beverages, shisha and panoramic views of the city, launch their new Happy Hour, daily from 5pm to 7pm, which means you can enjoy beverages for Dh39 on their open terrace with Burj Khalifa views.

VISIT A NEW BREAKFAST SPOT IN JBR: Common Ground is the newest eatery to open its doors at The Beach. Offering an all-day breakfast spread with a host of fresh and healthy food options including the ever-popular keto and vegan menu, the speciality coffee and breakfast spot with its relaxing vibe promises a great way to disconnect from the city buzz.

CHECK OUT THE ADIDAS GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORE: Adidas has opened its first-ever flagship store in the region. Located in The Dubai Mall, the new Adidas store symbolizes the start of a new era of sports. The space, which stretches almost 16,000sqft, offers innovative digital signage technologies such as digital ceilings and a digital footwear wall. There are also interactive changing room mirrors that use RFID technology to recognize products and provide information. Shoppers will be able to request different sizes and colours without leaving the space. The MakerLab in the centre of the store and provides product customization through patches, laser engravings, printing, embroidery and more.

BELUGA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE HAS RELAUNCHED: The venue located in the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah has reopened with a globally inspired menu. Featuring a selection of international flavours, the new additions include freshly made pastas, sushi and a variety of pizzas. Signature dishes include Truffle Linguine, Seafood Fettuccine, Bresaola and Burrata Pizza, Truffle Pizza, Spiced Octopus, Angus Beef Tartar and Grilled Seabass to name a few. The menu also features sushi including California Maki and Salmon Maki Ikura. The new menu also includes an assortment of dessert options such as Crème Brulée and Chocolate Discovery.

SUSHI NO HANA SATURDAYS: Sometimes, a balanced diet is a sushi roll in each hand! At MAMI UMAMI’s Sushi No Hana Saturdays mean that you can build your own Sushi Platter for Dh159, and add a Japanese beverage for Dh59. Diners can also take advantage of a special discounted menu from 7pm to 1am every Saturday. .