10 fun things to do this week in Dubai

From a revamped water park to some killer food deals, here's what's happening in Dubai this week.

SPECIAL TREAT ON SUNDAYS AT COVE BEACH: ‘InCrowd’ Industry Days take place every Sunday at Cove. As a ‘thank you’ to the industry workforce, hospitality staff, teachers, healthcare workers, pilots, and cabin crew can take advantage of complimentary sunbeds and a special industry discount of 35 per cent on food & beverages, or upgrade to a package for unlimited house beverages and two bites for Dh199 per person including sunbed, unlimited house beverages, and two bites from a selected food menu.

LAST CHANCE TO TRY MEAT MELT: Head down to 3Fils and try their Meat Melt Monday for the last time this week. The menu will include Meat Melt’s signature salt beef, organic grass-fed brisket, infused with 18 different spices and cured over 10 days and later cooked for over 6 hours. The menu includes a tuna Maki Roll with Meat Melt salt beef and torched ponzu mayo and fried capers, a salt beef tempura with shitake, asparagus, Amarillo and panka sauce. For the main event, tuck into the Meat Melt Donburi with Hokkaido uni, wasabi and honey mustard sauce and an Asian fused side of hashbrowns with cucumber and red onion with infused Meat Melt salt beef.

CHECKOUT THE NEW ATLANTIS WATERPARK EXPANSION: Make sure you \ visit Atlantis Aquaventure in 2021 as there will be something new and exciting to experience. Destined to become one of the biggest waterparks in the world with the exciting addition of Trident Tower, Splashers Lagoon and Splashers Cove, the waterpark will have a total of 30 brand new slides and attractions. At 34-metres tall, Trident Tower – the biggest in Aquaventure – boasts 12 record-breaking slides and attractions. Splasher’s Lagoon and Splashers’ Cove, meanwhile, are two new towers featuring 16 sensational slides and attractions. Designed for endless hours of water-based fun, together they form the biggest kid’s only waterpark experience in the Middle East.

CASSETTE DXB CHEF UNLEASHED DINNER: The modern Parisian bistro, Cassette DXB located in The Courtyard have confirmed they will be hosting two more Chef Unleashed dinners in March following the sold-out success of their first in January concocted and bought to life by Head Chef Shaunne Cordier. Named Chef Unleashed, Chef Shaunne’s menu has been created with an aim to explore and exploit Cassette’s true experience, giving all diners an insight into the true modern Parisian cuisine. Taking place this week on March 2 and will cost Dh350 per person.

COUQLEY’S DELIVEROO HEROES CAMPAIGN: On Tuesday, March 2, customers who place an order from Couqley French Bistro JLT between 5pm to 7pm can give back to the rider who delivers their order. When the meal is collected at the restaurant, riders will be given a Couqley French Bistro voucher that they can redeem for a complimentary serving of the restaurant’s Classic Gourmet Burger. Eat well and do good.

THE MASALA INDIAN STREET FOOD FESTIVAL: Masala at Bab Al Shams hotel will be running a limited time Street Food Festival from March 3 to 20 from 6pm to 12am daily. Diners can sample street food favourites from all across India, every time they visit. Perfect for those looking at getting their street food fix, the menu is served with soft beverages, fresh lassi and chai for Dh195 per person. You can also take advantage of a special staycation package, called “Tastes of India” where guests can enjoy complimentary passes to the festival inclusive of a one-night stay and next day breakfast. The staycation is priced at Dh1,599 and is valid for two adults and one child.

TRY THE NEW FETA PASTA AT PUBLIC: The famous TikTik Feta Pasta has been making the rounds on social media for the last month. Everyone has been trying the trend at home. If you aren't someone who is into cooking then head down to Public, the street-cool restaurant in Dubai Mall, who will make a large pan of feta pasta and mix it right before your eyes. Enjoy it.

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ALL MONTH LONG AT BUNGALOW: A great way to mark International Women’s Day is by making it a month-long celebration.! The Bungalow is going all out to honour the wonderful women of Dubai with unlimited free Frozé beverages with any main dish ordered, throughout the month of March.

TRY THE BASTA BUSINESS LUNCH: For those who need a midday fix try the well priced Business Lunch at Basta. Choose from a curated menu that offers a choice of one antipasti, a main, a dessert, and tea or coffee for Dh95, every Sunday to Thursday, from 12pm to 4pm. This is the kind of delizioso 3-course meal that will have you coming back for more.

A NEW APPERATIVO OFFER AT BELLA: The rooftop restaurant and lounge with a fully retractable glass ceiling, is introducing a daily Aperitivo, to enjoy after-work beverages, or a warm-up before dinner. With an extensive menu of beverages priced at Dh40 and mocktails at Dh20, it’s the perfect touch of magic to your Bella experience. Complimentary bites will also be included from the Bella kitchen. The offer runs 7 days a week 4pm to 9pm.