Fabulous news: it’s the weekend. If you’re casting your eye around for something to do, look no further. Whether it’s indulgent an Oscar-nominated film, a fabulous new brunch or a big night out you’re after, we’ve got you covered.
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Thursday February 1
Ease into your weekend with a cheese board
If you’d like to start your weekend at a sedate pace, but the idea of going straight home to the couch doesn’t appeal, we’ve found your option. Jones the Grocer in Emirates Gold Club run a grape and cheese evening on a Thursday where you’ll get unlimited red and white accompanied by live jazz. It runs from 7.30-11pm, and packages last two hours. Easy.
Grape & cheese at Jones the Grocer, Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills 2, near Nakheel Metro. Tel: (04) 417 9999. facebook.com.
Take in an Oscar-nominated animated film
Executive produced by Angelina Jolie, this animated drama tells the story of a young girl growing up in Taliban-rule Afghanistan in 2001. It made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, and is based on Deborah Ellis’ best-selling young adult novel. Visually stunning and deeply moving, the film looks at the power of stories and the human drive to survive.
The Breadwinner, directed by Nora Twomey. In cinemas across the UAE.
Friday February 2
See Tinie Tempah at White
Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, where he’s pictured above, UK rapper Tinie Tempah is coming back to Dubai to headline his club night, Disturbing Dubai. It’s set to take over White Dubai this Friday, and you can expect Tinie Tempah himself to take the stage around midnight. Drinks are free for ladies until 1am.
Tinie Tempah at White Dubai, Meydan, Dubai. White is open 11pm-3am. Free entry. Tel: (050) 443 0933. whitedubai.com.
Enjoy a Beirut-style evening brunch
This new brunch offers Dubai Canal views, shisha, and Turkish beef tartare. With music from DJ Karrouhat accompanying Chef Mohanad Alshamali’s extremely tempting menu, it’s a lively start to your evening out.
+961 Brunch, Bhar, Renaissance Downtown, Downtown Dubai. 7.30-11pm, Dhs250 with soft drinks and Dhs350 with house beverages. Tel: (04) 512 5511. bhar-dubai.com.
Saturday February 3
Find your centre
The Retreat Palm Dubai is opening a new wellness centre, and to celebrate they’re putting on a week of events starting this Saturday. With a focus on holistic health, if you’re looking to spend the rest of 2018 feeling more together and balanced, here’s one for you. Saturday’s workshops include a barefoot beach walk, an energy bootcamp, and a talk on gut health. Check the website for bookings and times.
Rayya Wellness Week, The Retreat Palm Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Workshops are Dhs50. Tel: (04) 524 7777. rayyawellness.com.
Give a pair, get a pair
Free shoes and a good cause? Sign us up. In collaboration with The Red Crescent UAE, Aldo is giving a free pair of shoes to anyone who donates some quality footwear to those in need. Bring your shoes to Aldo Ibn Battuta Mall before 11am this Saturday to claim yours – and no worries if you sleep in. Shoes donated after 11am will get you 50 per cent off a new pair.
Aldo Sole Mates. One free pair of shoes per customer before 11am, 50 per cent off afterwards on Saturday February 3 at Ibn Battuta Mall. Tel: (04) 368 5426. aldoshoes.com.
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