From new openings to thrilling adventures, your weekend is sorted
Saturday is the new Friday, don’t you know?!
Are you ready for what’s coming this weekend? There’s a stack of exciting things to do in-store. From new openings to thrilling adventures, here are 12 amazing things to do in Dubai this weekend.
Sunday Brunch at Bistro des Arts
Make it a Sunday YUMday with an Oh-La-La beginning at Bistro des Arts. Dig into delicious French dishes on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Marina and enjoy two hours of unlimited fizz to go with it. It’s the Bubbles Day deal for the win.
Dhs99 (2 courses), additional Dhs99 for 2 hours of bubbly (sparkling Italian grape). Sun 12pm-11pm. Dubai Marina (04 55 11 576).
Explore the virtual realm at Metaterrace, DIFC
An eye-popping mind-blowing futuristic experience awaits you at MetaTerrace, a new lounge-restaurant and hub for Dubai’s blockchain community. Explore a world of augmented reality at this new venue through its very own VR room and crypto-lounge, with outstanding views of Burj Khalifa.
Central Park Towers, Gate 32, DIFC, metaterrace.life (056 316 3491).
Family Time at Global Village
Extra hours of 200 daily shows and weekly weekend fireworks? Yes please! Global Village is now open until 1am from Thursday to Saturday, and has a weekly display of cracking fireworks on Fridays and Saturdays starting 9pm. So gather the family and make it a fun-packed weekend with back-to-back entertainment at the amusement park.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, globalvillage.ae.
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Adventure-ready at Wild Wadi Waterpark
Scream of the top of your lungs with 30 epic waterslide experiences. As if sliding down Tantrum Alley, or running with the water down into a bowl on the Burj Surj weren’t enough, you can plummet at a speed of 80kph on the infamous Jumeirah Sceirah, the main attraction of the park. We can already hear your heart racing.
From Dhs69. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim, wildwadi.com (04 348 4444).
Try Al Shakshouka at Time Out Market Dubai
What do you get when you add eggs, diced vegetables, and spices to one pan? The colourful and very popular Middle Eastern breakfast, the Shakshouka. It’s this week’s hype dish at Time Out Market Dubai Breakfast Edition, and this weekend’s your chance to try it at Al Fanar.
Time Out Market Dubai, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, timeoutmarket.com/dubai.
Relax with a Yoga class at Expo 2020
You don’t have to be a yogi to enjoy the energizing Sri Sri Yoga session at the Expo’s India pavilion. Disconnect during this free 30-minute class, and ease your mind with some useful techniques of breathing and meditation.
Jan 7-Jan 13, 10am-10.30am. India Pavilion.
Bond with your furry friend at JLT Dog Park
Our four-legged friends definitely miss us around the week when we’re at work, and those puppy eyes win our hearts every time. This weekend, spend some quality time with your furry friend at JLT Dog Park. The huge park provides a clean safe space for dogs of all breeds and sizes to walk around and play in grassy areas, and sandy pits.
Open daily 8am-9pm (cleaning hours 3pm-4pm). Cluster H, JLT, dmcc.ae/free-zone/life-in-jlt/jlt-dog-park.
Fierce fun with Action Paintball
Get away from the screen, leave the controller, and be part of an action filled experience at Action Paintball. Feel the weight of the paint pallet-firing gun, as you dash around completing your mission on the ground amid much excitement. You’ll probably run out of breath by the end, but rescuing that imaginary president is totally worth it.
From Dhs99 (per 100 paintballs). Sun-Wed 11am-11pm, Thu-Sat, 11am-1am. The Last Exit, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, actionpark.ae (04 235 8893).
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Romantic mood at Al Maha Desert Resort
Is your date night on a weekend? We’ve got the perfect destination for you. Get romantic with a cosy meal for two under a sky full of stars at Al Maha Desert Resort. Indulge in a spectacular private dining experience with Persian carpets, and torches surrounding the setup. It will be one of those unforgettable evenings.
Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai Desert Conservation Area, Al Ain Road, www.marriott.com (04 832 9900).
Party at the beach with TunesDXB
Feel like jamming it up this weekend? The Dubai Shopping Festival has got the perfect setup for you with TunesDXB. As you shop and enjoy the food, the main stage at La Mer stage will get lit up with western and Filipino music on Friday January 7, followed by a lively Indian evening on Saturday 8, and a soulful Arabic night to wrap it up on Sunday 9. Way to make the most of the longer weekend.
Free. January 7-9. 6pm-11pm (Fri) 4pm-11pm (Sat and Sun), La Mer.
Watch the fireworks at Al Seef
Fireworks are not only admirable on New Year’s. In fact, you can witness an amazing show every night at Al Seef District. Head to Al Seef District for a family focused Dubai Shopping Festival market and witness an amazing firework show every night this weekend up until Wednesday January 12. That’s not all of it of course. You’ll get to enjoy so many workshops, activities, and entertainment on top.
Free. 4pm-11pm ( Thu– Sat) 6pm-10pm (Sun-Wed), Al Seef District.
Take a colourful walk at Alserkal Avenue
To all the artsy people out there, you’ll get happily lost at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai’s Al Quoz. Immerse yourself in cultural scenes and spots at this ever-evolving area, with plenty of art galleries, exhibitions, sophisticated cafes, and charming shops. It’s just beauty everywhere you look.
Open daily 10am-7pm. Al Quoz, alserkalavenue.ae (04 333 3464).
