13 amazing things to do this weekend in the UAE

All the things you can do this weekend in the UAE

CHECK OUT THE FARMERS MARKET: Bay Avenue, located at the heart of the thriving Business Bay district, welcomes back the popular Organic Farmers’ Market for its 12th season on Friday mornings, providing a weekly platform for consumers to buy freshly sourced local and organic produce from a carefully curated selection of trusted local farmers and vendors. For the first time, this year’s edition of the Organic Farmers’ Market is being held in partnership with the Farmers Souq initiative of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in collaboration with Arad Group and Dubai Municipality. The campaign seeks to support the country’s agricultural sector and producers, offer farmers an opportunity to reach end consumers directly and foster consumer confidence in local produce planted according to international standards of organic produce.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB LAUNCHES AT BLA BLA: The newest venue in Dubai, Bla Bla are launching an incredible breakfast offer this weekend that will run every day of the week. The Breakfast Club includes a set menu with the choice of croissant, muffin or Avocado toast to start, followed by eggs benedict, an acai bowl or The Bla Bla Breakfast which includes sausages, eggs any style and a hash brown. Enjoy this set breakfast with complimentary tea or coffee, plus the choice of breakfast beverages or fruit juice all for Dh65. The offer is to celebrate the launch of breakfast at Bla Bla, the best way to start the day with friends over the weekend on the gorgeous terrace, or a business breakfast during the week. The offer can be used in F&B spend for those sitting around the pool also. Breakfast timings include 8am to 11:30 on weekdays and 8am to 12pm at weekends.

COUQLEY’S SPRING HAS SPRUNG MENU: Starting from February 18 to March 31,Couqley French Bistro & Bar is going to be serving up their Spring specials menu. Step into the Parisian Bistro and enjoy the fresh flavours of the season. Light, tasty, and revitalizing, the Spring menu is only available daily from 5pm until 8pm. Welcome in the change of season with the light taste of grilled Calamari, homemade ravioli, and the well-loved pain perdu with a touch of berry compote. The unmissable Spring menu focuses on refreshing tastes of the season. The pring menu is priced at Dh139 per person for a two-course meal and Dh169 per person for a three-course meal.

START YOUR WEEKEND WITH PILATES: Real Pilates, the pilates and yoga brand, has opened their third location in the Meydan Heights Retail Centre in Meydan, Nad Al Sheba. Offering Pilates, Reformer Pilates and Yoga, the studio will be offering up to four classes daily; two in the morning and two in the afternoon. The team at Meydan consists of Rebecca, Maria and Sandra, all STOTT Pilates certified through Real Pilates Education.

POWER HORSE STREAM SESSION: Power Horse on Facebook has launched a streaming collective called Stream Sessions that showcases local and international, established and up and coming DJs. This platform has helped the artists creatively express themselves and given them a voice during a time where it is very difficult to engage with an audience while performing their art. Make sure to head to their Facebook page to see their #PHStreamSessions. Happening this Thursday night for free.

BELLA LAUNCHES A NEW LUNCH MENU: The traditional Italian food spot has launched a new lunch menu and Aperitivo, available seven days a week. Bella is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with a fully retractable glass ceiling, the restaurant boasts views of the city skyline in Business Bay. The Bella lunch is the newest daily offering at the Italian restaurant, with a 3-course set menu inspired by different regions of Italy for Dh135. Every week the menu will change to reflect different regions, delicacies and special ingredients. The offer runs every day between 12pm and 4pm. Dishes include; pickled fried sea bass, risotto with saffron, bone marrow and veal jus, poached salmon in brown butter, sage, roasted almonds and mashed potato and pizza with turkey, mushrooms, artichokes, olives and parmesan cheese. Leave room for dessert with dishes such as frangipane tart with pear cooked in red grape with ice cream on the menu.

SHO CHO’S FRIDAY SUPPER CLUB: The Friday Supper Club offers a fun night out with authentic Asian dishes and beverages from sunset until late every week. For Dh235 enjoy delectable Japanese dishes and beverages while enjoying the views at Dubai Marine beach resort waterfront and downtown Dubai. Ideal for a lively evening dining with friends and loved ones, the new Friday Supper club menu showcases a range of authentic Japanese cuisine that Sho Cho has offered the city over the past 20 years.

YOGA BY THE BEACH AT THE ADDRESS BEACH RESORT: The newly opened Address Beach Resort is offering a one-hour yoga practice where guests can enjoy the restorative value of the session while taking in views of the surrounding nature. Priced at Dh50 for in-house guests and Dh70 per person for outside visitors. The session includes water, towels and a yoga matt.

CHECK OUT THE NEW TERRA: Serving ingredient-driven dishes in a laid-back yet elevated space, Terra offers a quality homegrown neighbourhood restaurant in Jumeirah. Located next to Waitrose on Al Thanya Road, the restaurant’s menu is inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean, with approachable, bistro-style food including the Beef Carpaccio Roll, Watermelon Salad and Sweet Aubergine Croquettes present new takes on classic combinations of other dishes on the menu are wood-fired pizzas and pasta including Lobster Tagliatelle, umami-packed Short Rib with barley risotto. Show-stopping mains include the Salt Baked Sea Bass with shaved zucchini and the Lamb Chops with smoked aubergine and harissa. To end the experience, signatures include the Lotus Cheesecake and the Sticky Date Pudding.

THAI KITCHEN LAUNCHES NEW FRIDAY LUNCH EXPERIENCE: Over the last year that Thai restaurant it has been open for dinner service only, but this week sees the launch of their foodie-focused lunch with dishes prepared from the open kitchen and served directly to the table. Starters include som tum salad, grilled chicken satay, shrimp toast and tom yum soup. The selection of mains including signature dishes like grilled tiger prawns, pad thai, spicy minced beef with hot basil and steamed seabass fillet. For dessert, mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream. Lunch packages start from Dh250 for food only, Dh425 for sparkling beverages, and Dh600 for bubbly.

GAIA’S NEW TERRACE: Dubai’s home-grown Greek-Mediterranean restaurant, has opened an atmospheric new terrace, expanding across DIFC Gate Village. Surrounded by bougainvillaea and traditional Grecian elements, the patio is now open from 12pm daily, allowing guests to indulge in the welcoming ambience of community, companionship and great cuisine. The GAIA patio celebrates the comfort of a refined Greek taverna. Now open for lunch and dinner, the GAIA patio serves humble cuisine curated by the culinary team. Combining high-quality ingredients with their memories of Greece, the menu was designed to be served in layers so that each plate enhances the next.

CHECK OUT THE NEW BIRKENSTOCK SKINCARE LINE: Birkenstock, the global footwear brand has launched a natural skincare brand offering certified natural cosmetics. At the heart of this innovative line of hand and foot care products is the same raw material that is also a key component of the legendary footbed and natural cork. The brand has introduced four vegan products for hand and foot care to stimulate the natural protective functions, make stressed feet fresh and fit, provide stressed hands with an extra dose of moisture and protect them against drying out.

STAYCATION OF THE WEEK: UAE residents can now take advantage of an exclusive offer when they book their next staycation at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Guests opting for the UAE Residents’ Offer will enjoy up to 20 per cent off best available rates including a breakfast for two at Le Vendôme brasserie or in the comfort of their room. Lay back on the 1.3-kilometre-long stretch of white sandy beach and try out endless outdoor activities while the little ones will be entertained for hours at Emirates Palace Kid's Club. Rates for the UAE Residents’ Offer start from Dh1,040 per night.