10 amazing ways to spend your weekend in Dubai

Celebrate Nutella day, try a new burger and enjoy the great out doors this weekend

CHECK OUT THE SPRING PROGRAMME AT CINEMA AKIL: Cinema Akil, Dubai’s only independent cinema, announces their Spring Program featuring award-winning feature films and submissions to the Oscars' best international feature film award category. The program kicked off with the exclusive release of “Between Heaven and Earth” by Najwa Najjar. To be followed by the MENA region theatrical premiere of James Erskine’s documentary “Billie”, a definitive biography of Billie Holiday, which will open on the 19th of February with a live introduction by the film’s producer Barry Clark Ewers and run until the 4th March.

TRY THE NEW MENU AT BLACKTAP: Black Tap, the burger joint with a downtown New York vibe added new items on their menu including the Old School Drive crazy shake made with a bubble gum shake with a vanilla frosted rim and fruit skittles topped with gumballs. Three new burgers join the roster of greats already on Black Tap’s menu. The Mulberry Street Burger - the best of all-things-Italian, the Philly Cheese Steak Burger - a prime burger made with a 200g patty and 200g of sliced steak with peppers, onions and American cheese sauce and many more additions.

JUNGLE BAY WATERPARK LAUNCHES: Located right on the bay of Mina Seyahi, this beachside attraction offers a Santorini vibe waterpark, that’s a fun day out for the entire family. Jungle Bay features multiple attractions for all ages including The Lighthouse, Whizzard and Body Slides as well as Gentle Kids’ Slides. Aqua play is specially designed to engage children of all ages, with no height restrictions offering clear lines of sight for parents supervising on the sidelines. Family Waves is a 6-meter wave pool offering hours of fun, while The Beach restaurant will ensure guests can energize with a casual food and beverage menu available throughout the day.

CELEBRATE WORLD NUTELLA DAY WITH BABKA: Known for their fresh, made-from-scratch bakes, LDC Kitchen + Coffee celebrate Nutella day with their homemade babka. A soft brioche dough braid baked to perfection with rich dark chocolate for that marble appearance, and generously drizzled with everybody’s favourite rich hazelnut chocolate (because you can never have too much chocolate) making it the ideal indulgence to mark the day. This bad boy of babkas is perfectly sized to share- but you don’t have to.

BLA BLA LAUNCHES A NEW BRUNCH: Brunch at Onda Nami, located at Bla Bla Dubai, promises the ideal brunch for foodies who love nothing more than sitting outside, with views of the Dubai Eye and the sea. For Dh299 including soft beverages and Dh350 including house beverages, guests at Bla Bla are treated to an array of dishes from the menu which include starters such as; Crispy rice avocado, California rolls, Edamame, Arancini and chicken gyoza. Main courses include; Cannelloni with ricotta and spinach, pan seared organic salmon with sauteed broccolini, Katsu Kare with chicken, Japanese curry and rice and Angus BBQ short rib with sweet potato fries. Leave room for the Chef’s selection of sharing desserts, which include profiteroles, red velvet delight and bread pudding. Once brunch is over, guests are welcomed to The Terrace, or down to The Beach Bar, where they can continue the chilled vibe on offer.

FREE NUTELLA SPRING ROLLS: Fuchsia Urban Thai will offer complimentary Nutella Spring Rolls with a scoop of coconut ice cream when customers order a main while dining in. As if the thought of Nutella was not indulgent enough, imagine it rolled in a light pastry served with a scoop of ice cream. The sweet twist on a traditional savoury roll is a signature of Fuchsia’s take on Thai classics with a contemporary twist.

CELEBRATE NUTELLA DAY WITH BRUNCH AND CAKE: Those looking for a selection of options to choose from can head to Brunch & Cake and pick between, Nutella French Toast, Brownie Pancakes, Nutella Cookies, Nutella Croissant and Nutella Stuffed Donuts. Choose one, or choose them all to share between loved ones, available to order for dine-in customers.

BRUNCH AT WESLODGE: Enjoy a buzzy 68th floor brunch at Weslodge Saloons brand-new bottomless brunch extravaganza offering Canadian style dishes and great music. Every Friday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Weslodge Saloon will take brunch goers on a culinary trip across North America including the Weslodge Chop with avocado, goats cheese and dill and melt-in-your-mouth Scorched Wagyu to start. There’s a Canada-style Beef Poutine of fries piled with pulled short rib, beef gravy and cheese, a fresh and spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare and much-loved old menu golden pieces of Southern Fried Chicken. For mains, there’re some about steaks in town - straight from Weslodge’s famous hardwood and charcoal grill, seabass, risotto and more. Brunch packages start at Dh295 including soft drinks and Dh395 including house beverages

SATURDAZE AT AER LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT: A must-see sunset view every Saturday. Guests can experience the gorgeous views at the AER terrace overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa paired with delicious bites including Arancini, truffle fries and a variety of freshly served main courses. This takes place every Saturday from 5pm to 8pm . Packages start from Dh149 for ladies and Dh249 for gents including unlimited beverages and bar bites

VISIT A WINTER CAFE POP UP: Check out the special winter cafe pop up NOT a SPACE, a coffee shop in the Meleiha district of Sharjah has launched a limited-time winter experience offering visitors a café located in the Al Faya desert with mountains in the background. The perfect time to head down is during the sunrise or the sunset. They offer fantastic coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches and desserts. They often host yoga mornings and live performances with DJs, musicians and other artists. The are offering beanbag seating and artsy corners all around the area.