Dubai Dolphinarium
Creek Side Park, Bur Dubai | Shows at 11am and 6pm, Mon to Sat with an extra 3pm showing on Fri and Sat | dubaidolphinarium.ae
Why go?
1) Dubai Dolphinarium have re-opened their doors after a summer break with brand new routines in the spectacular dolphin and seal shows, which will include their dolphin Ksyusha performing the tail walking, Jerry and Fekla juggling with balls, Senya dancing a twist and you can’t miss the playful northern fur seals singing, playing hula-hoop and much more.
2) As well as watching the shows you can also get up close to the most intelligent marina animals in the world and swim with the dolphins. Swim with the famously friendly animals, where you will enjoy 20 minutes in them water; there are mixed sessions for Dh550 per person, or treat yourself and enjoy a private session for Dh2,100 for up to three people. You can swim with the dolphins in sessions at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, from Monday to Thursday.
3) There is also a 5D cinema, where you don’t just watch a movie, but feel everything that’s happening on screen. The kids will absolutely love the five minute long short-films about everything from alien safaris to paradise rollercoasters and subzero, Arctic life. It’s the only one of its kind in the UAE and tickets for the cinema is Dh20 entry per person.
Cost: The dolphin shows tickets are Dh100 for adults, Dh50 for children
Creekside Park, Bur Dubai | Shows at 11am and 6pm, Mon-Sat with an extra
3pm showing on Fri and Sat | dubaidolphinarium.ae
Seoul Searching
Why go?
1) This week you can enjoy a delicious a la carte menu Korean menu at The Market Café, the fest will be cooked up by guest chefs Kigin Nam and Taesam Yoon who are flying in from the Grand Hyatt Seoul.
2) Have you ever tried Koran food before? The special promotion will be a chance to try out a cuisine that you might not have had a chance to sample yet, with a menu featuring Korean specialities such as Bibimbap (a delicious mixed beef, rice and egg dish), Bulgogi (marinated and barbequed meat, usually made with beef or chicken) and Grilled Galbi (beef short ribs marinated in Korean soy sauce before being grilled).
The Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai | September 13 to 20 | 04 317 2222
Latino Night at PAX Romana
For a little bit of Latino flair head to the Dusit Thani’s Pax Romana, where you can sample delicious South American cuisine, while enjoying the lively Latino beats in the background and amazing views of the Dubai skyline. The buffet menu will include everything from Mexican tortillas to eye watering chilli, it’s something a little bit different that you’re guaranteed to enjoy.
Cost Dh150 for food only; Dh195 with soft drinks; Dh225 with house beverages
PAX Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai, SZR | 7pm-10.30pm, Wednesdays | 04 317 4515
Creamfields 2012
The most popular dance festival in the world is coming back to Abu Dhabi this December, with eight hours of dance music madness hitting the capital. Two of the most famous DJs in the world, David Guetta and Armin Van Buuren, have already been announced as headliners and we’ve been assured that there are plenty more big names to come.
There are a limited number of early bird tickets, which are for over 18s only, on sale for just Dh195, so act quickly because when they all run out general admission will be going up to Dh275, and all over 21 VIP standing tickets are Dh595, plus all Formula 1 ticket holders will get 20 per cent of ticket prices.
Cost: From Dh195
Du Forum, Yas Island |From 8pm, Friday December 7 | thinkflash.ae
Loaded Vs We Are Your Friends
This special one-off, mid-month Loaded event is taking things in a different direction, the popular indie night will be celebrating all things electro, playing indie/electro hits and French House tunes. There will be amazing drinks deals, with Dh25 bubbles until midnight, Dh100 for a bucket of five beers and DJ Le Jack will be on the decks with Loaded regular Andy Buchan playing tunes long into the night.
Free entry all night
Casa Latina, Ibis Hotel, SZR | 9pm-2am, Friday September 14 | 04 399 6699
Lil Jon Live At Nasimi
Hip hop legend and the man behind all things crunk is flying into Dubai for a one of gig at Nasimi Pool. Expect him to play a few of his new tunes, including Summer En France and his LMFAO collaboration, Drink, and we’re sure he’ll throw in a few of his well known classic hits on the night, we’ll be listening for Get Low and Act A Fool. On the night Nasimi regulars Dj Teddy Jam and DJ David Craig will also be hitting the decks, among others.
Cost: Dh200
Nasimi Pool, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah | 6pm-2am, Thursday September 13 | 04 426 0000
