Fabulous news: it’s the weekend. If you’re casting your eye around for something to do, look no further. Whether it’s indulgent new menus, free cinema screenings or just-launched brunches, we’ve got you covered.
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Thursday 18
Have a leisurely weekday lunch
Why not get the weekend started in style with a dish or two at the newly renovated Nineteen, a Mediterranean-inspired eatery that overlooks the Address Montgomerie’s green golf course. With sharing-friendly plates including ocean beef tenderloin, roasted Hokkaido scallops and traditional tiramisu, it sounds like the perfect place to laze away a sunny afternoon.
Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai, open Mon to Sat 6.30pm to 11.30pm, and Thur to Sat 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Dishes from Dhs75. Tel: (04) 390 5600. addresshotels.com.
Support local
It’s the last weekend of Market Outside the Box, the outdoor destination that brings together 120 emerging and iconic regional designers in Burj Park for a shopping extravaganza. Not been yet? Get there while you still can (and there’ll be pilate classes, live entertainment and outdoor movie screenings on too so you can make a real day out of it).
Market Outside the Box, Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, open 4pm to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends, until January 20. Free to enter. dsfmarketotb.ae.
Friday 19
Brunch your way into the evening
Meydan’s latest, Soho Garden, is quickly becoming a bit of a favourite around here, and to add to that, they’ve just launched a brunch. Think poke bowls and prosecco in the sun, alongside music from DJ Adam Graca. It’s a good time, and perfect for easing your way into the venue’s weekly Café Mambo takeover, which sees DJs from the legendary Ibiza venue bring that vibe to Dubai.
Balearic Brunch at Soho Garden, Meydan, Dubai, 1pm to 5pm, Café Mambo until late. Dhs450 for house beverages, Dhs550 with prosescco, and Dhs650 for premium. Tel: (056) 82 22 559. facebook.com/sohogardendxb.
Sing along with a Middle Eastern icon
She’s got five hit albums under her belt, and now you can see Myriam Fares perform live in Dubai. The Lebanese songstress will put on a show at Global Village this weekend (she’s on right after the fireworks display) and we’re expecting hits such as Nifsi Aoulhalak and Mosh Ananey.
Main Cultural Stage, Global Village, Dubai, 9pm, Dhs15 for entry. Tel: (04) 362 4114. globalvillage.ae.
Saturday 20
Tuck into a truffled feast
If you’re a fan of the ultra-luxe fungi, then you’ll be keen to try BiCE’s new black truffle-themed menu. Boasting four indulgent dishes—including cheese-stuffed ravioli with shaved truffle (Dhs250) and a truffle-imbued dark chocolate mousse (Dhs40)—you can pick and choose options or eat your way through the whole menu for Dhs595. We’re already planning what elasticated trousers we’ll be wearing in anticipation.
BiCE Ristorante, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai, menu available until mid-February, four courses for Dhs595. Tel: (04) 318 2520. bicegroup.com.
See a classic on the big screen
As part of Manarat Al Saadiyat’s Cinema Space concept, fans of the silver screen can see a restored smash hit in a powerful setting. This week, the Charlton Heston epic, Ben Hur, will be screened in the auditorium, so expect thundering action, chariot races and gripping drama (it won 11 Oscars so you know it’s worth a watch).
Manarat Al Saadiyat Auditorium, Cultural District, Sheikh Khalifa Highway, Abu Dhabi, film starts at 7pm. Free, but RSVP required. cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com.
Diary Dates
Get an expert lesson in great style
If you need to refresh your wardrobe but have no idea where to start, help is now at hand. Harvey Nichols-Dubai is launching a series of Style Studio Masterclasses, which will help you plot your new-season shopping with expert tips and picks from the department store’s head of styling, Ghada Slim Melki. Bring a notepad, we think you’ll be making quite a list…
First floor, Harvey Nichols-Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai. First masterclass on Wednesday January 24, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Click here to reserve a spot.
Images: Supplied, Soho Garden DXB/Facebook
