Here are our top picks for your weekend in the UAE.
1. Bed and brunch
For a limited time only guests can enjoy brunch and an overnight stay at Pullman JLT along with beach access to Riva Beach Club for Dh299. Guests get to choose from either the Jazz Friday brunch or the traditional roast Saturday brunch and then relax by the rooftop pool overlooking the Dubai Marina.
Location Pullman JLT Dubai Dates Until September 30 (Friday and Saturday brunches) Cost Dh299 (including soft beverages) Dh125 (for free flowing house beverages at restaurant) - Applicable for a minimum of 2 guests sharing 1 room Contact +971 4 567 1100 Email h6305-re@accor.com
2. Ard Matthews Live
Head over to The Baggot at McGettigans’s this weekend for a live performance from the South African singer and song-writer Ard Matthews. He is also the front man of Just Jinjer, a renowned South African band, which has performed all over the world with artists of international acclaim.
Location The Baggot, McGettigan’s JLT, Dubai Dates August 19 (Friday) Timings 8pm onwards Cost Dh100 per person Get tickets here
3. 9 days of weight loss
After all this food and rest, some of us might want to jump on the fitness wagon and Talise fitness offers the strong jumpstart you need. 9 days of nutritional cleansing, personal training, techno shape sessions and gym workouts promise you a leaner, lighter, detoxified body to start your fitness journey.
Location C9 Program at Talise Fitness (Multiple locations - Dubai) Cost Dh1,999 for non-members (includes nutritional cleansing program, 5 personal training sessions, 4 half-hour techno-shape sessions, two body composition analysis sessions, one towel, a Reebok shaker and 9-day access to Talise Fitness); Dh1499 for members Contact +971 4 319 8660 Website
4. Bollywood night
Every Thursday is Desi Heat night at Stratos, the unique revolving bar and lounge in the capital. DJ Sukhi Dubai will spin Bollywood music along with guest international DJ’s.
Location Stratos, Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi Dates Thursdays Timing 11pm onwards Contact +971 2 695 0490
5. House of Freaks
Cirque Le Soir presents a freakishly fun clubbing night out which is not for the faint-hearted. On Friday, the outlandish venue presents the darker side of fun with DJ Junior J in House of Freaks.
Location Cirque Le Soir Dubai, The Fairmont Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai Dates August 19 (Friday) Contact +971 50 995 5400 Email reservations@cirquelesoirdubai.com
6. Watch the English Premiere League
Watch every game of the English Premiere League at Sportsman’s Arms with their sports-fans focused deals and offers. Enjoy Sunday night football with unlimited food and beverages for just Dh150 per person for three straight hours. The Olympics is celebrated with an all-day happy hour from noon to close. A great place to be if you love sports… and lots of food.
Location The Sportsman’s Arms, First Floor, International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi Dates Until August 31 Cost Dh20 to Dh195 per person Contact +971 2 403 4235 Email info@sportsmanszsc.com Website
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