11 incredible ways to spend your weekend in the UAE

Parties, brunches and exciting days in outdoor theme parks... Here's your to-do list for the weekend in the UAE.

HEAD DOWN TO BOLLYWOOD PARKS FOR LESS: Bollywood Parks is reopening on Thursday just ahead of the weekend with nine brand new rides including one that breaks a world record. The popular Bollywood themed park is a fun family destination that promises a whole day of entertainment. To celebrate the reopening, the venue is offering two tickets for Dh275. This offer will run until February 10, 2021.

TRY THE TRESIND STUDIO COLLABORATION WITH LIDO 84: Dubai's much loved progressive Indian restaurant Trèsind Studio will be collaborating with Chef Riccardo Camanini alongside his brother Giancarlo and Chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind to create a special gastronomic menu for foodies in the UAE to enjoy. This special dining event takes place on Thursday, January 21 and Friday, January 22 2021. The experience costs Dh595 per person and offers a 15 course meal.

WONDERLAND AT AER ON THURSDAY: Kick off your weekend with an eventful night indulging on starters and main courses including sushi, creamy risottos and cheese platters at AER lounge in DIFC. Featuring live performances with a drummer, dancers and saxophonists bringing you weekend energy on Thursday from 9pm to 1am.

TRY THE NEW BURGER MENU AT BRUNCH AND CAKE: Brunch & Cake by the Sea is launching a Fabulous New Burger Menu. The opening of their new location at The Pointe comes with a new Burger and Slider Menu. As expected from the unique venue, these burgers and sliders won’t exactly be conventional but served with a twist as well as golden fries. The new burger menu is available only at the Pointe location.

THE FAMILY QUIZ BRUNCH AT THE VOID ON FRIDAY: Win amazing prizes every Friday from 1pm to 4pm at The Void, including a one night stay and private screening when participating in the Quiz Brunch. Kids can enjoy free access to fun activities such as slime making, while parents enjoy a BBQ inspired brunch menu. The entire family can take part in a fun family-friendly quiz. Prices start at Dh125 for unlimited food and adults have the choice to add 1hr of unlimited house beverages for Dh99. Dishes include a selection from the main menu like pulled beef croquettes, loaded naans, beef short ribs and delicious burgers.

TRY THE NEW BREAKFAST AT CAFE SOCIETY: Café Society, a homegrown 1920’s-inspired brasserie located in Dubai Marina have just launched a new breakfast menu which features signature and wellness-themed breakfast items at an approachable price, diners can choose any breakfast item from their menu for Dh65 per person, including your choice of freshly brewed coffee. Try the Café Society Breakfast, which reimagines Emirati-style eggs with flavoured noodles, served with chapatti bread and cheese, or the fan favourite Eggs Benedict and the Toasted French Brioche, topped with Chantilly and barrel-aged maple syrup.

EXPERIENCE MASTI’S NEW ELEPHANT BATH BRUNCH: The Elephant Bath brunch is a gastronomic celebration of the best Masti has to offer every Friday from 1pm to 5pm. Bold and audacious this brunch offers an eclectic menu featuring Saag Paneer Lasagne and Biryani to Burrata and Truffle Pizza to name a few. Mixologists will serve up a selection of cocktails and house-pours. The experience delivers an upbeat, à la carte dining brunch offer with live music and entertainment on Fridays. Packages start from Dh215 including soft beverages, Dh375 including house beverages.

NEW FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET IN SHARJAH: Arada unveils Manbat, a vibrant Friday farmers’ market, at Sharjah family destination Aljada. The new farmers’ market that will focus on offering the best in fresh and local produce, at its popular Sharjah destination, Aljada. The outdoor market will take place every Friday between 3pm and 8pm, with the first edition taking place this Friday 22 January. Manbat has been launched in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, which is dedicated to improving the performance of the UAE’s agricultural sector, including via the creation of markets for local produce. The market will provide food producers in Sharjah and across the UAE with a unique opportunity to showcase their wares to a wide range of customers as well as retail buyers, thus building up consumer trust in local produce.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIE DAY AT THE ROSE AND CROWN: From savoury to sweet, to all sorts of different kinds, this baked pastry dish can be filled with a variety of ingredients. In order to celebrate this dish, The Rose & Crown is all set to welcome pie-lovers on National Pie Day, Saturday, January 23, from 11am onwards. Pick from savoury pies like Steak & Guinness Pie, Shepherd’s Pie and Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie or indulge your sweet tooth with the Blueberry Pie or Apple Crumble Pie, all priced below Dh100.

MAKE YOUR PET A HAPPY ONE AT LDC KITCHEN: Because you shouldn’t have to choose between spending time with your pet and going out for some weekend downtime, LDC Kitchen + Coffee has partnered with a homegrown pet furniture company, Furnature, for a leash holder decorating workshop. Taking place on January 22 to 23 from 11am to 3pm, guests can reserve their spot to come through with their favourite furry friend to purchase carefully crafted wooden leash holders for Dh25, and unleash their inner Picasso using the provided paints and pens.

PARTY IN COVE ABU DHABI: Cove Beach’s renowned deep house music event, Garden of Cove, is launching at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi at Makers District. Debuting this Saturday, the ultimate day-to-night sensation will host an incredible line-up of DJs including DJ Angelo and DJ Eva. Rhythm-seekers are invited to succumb to the sounds of cutting-edge techno beats with a stream of celestial hits playing from 1pm until late. Tickets cost Dh299 per person, which includes a free sunbed and four hours of unlimited house beverages.