Fabulous news: it’s the weekend. If you’re casting your eye around for something to do, look no further. Whether it’s some serious shopping, a trip back in time, or a low-key brunch, we’ve got you covered. Plus, there’s the small matter of the Grand Prix…
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Thursday 23
Hit the shops after work
What’s better than a brand-new wardrobe? One you scored at a fraction of the price, of course. And that’s what you’ll find at 1,500 shops this weekend, thanks to the second-ever Three Day Super Sale. Retailers will be offering between 30 to 90 per cent off selected items, with brands such as Zara, Charlotte Olympia, Bobbi Brown and Reiss taking part. Click here to find out more about the deals on offer, and then get writing that shopping list…
At participating retailers across Dubai, November 23 to 25. 3daysupersale.com.
Check out a major hitmaker
If the above song has been featuring on your summer ’17 playlists as heavily as it has on ours, there’s every chance you’re already heading to Calvin Harris’s after-race concert this Thursday. Our top tip is to get an Abu Dhabi Hill pass for Friday, which will get you access to that evening’s J. Cole concert, as well as Calvin Harris the night before, for Dhs395. Not bad. We’ve also heard that Tips and Toes will be on the Link Bridge in the Yas Viceroy Hotel from 12-8pm each day of the F1, offering free hairstyling with Eideal tools. Gotta stay looking fresh.
Calvin Harris at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Tickets from Dhs395. yasmarinacircuit.com.
Step back in time
Ever swooned over those grand country balls in Jane Austen’s novels, wishing you could be swept onto the dance floor? Well now you can take part in one, thanks to Tom & Serg’s new themed evening. With live improvised performances from The Courtyard Playhouse’s actors, along with a three-course regency-inspired dinner and lively dancing, this calls for your best high-society garb…
Tom & Serg, 15A Street, Al-Joud Centre, Al Quoz, November 23 and 24, 8pm to 10pm, Dhs295 per person with soft beverages. Tel: (056) 474 6812. bullandroo.com.
Friday 24
Pick up some covetable new-season finds
We’re always on the look-out for luxe transitional pieces here at Emirates Woman (the sun teamed with office air-con means we often live in layers), and we’re picking up this season’s from one particular New York brand. Eileen Fisher combines timeless silhouettes with elegant fabrics—think plenty of featherlight velvets, relaxed crepes, and contemporary denims—for easy day-to-night appeal. The collection is available at Harvey Nichols-Dubai, and we think it might be claiming quite a lot of our next pay check…
Eileen Fisher, Harvey Nichols-Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai, open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thur to Sat 10am to midnight. Tel: (04) 409 8888. harveynichols.com.
Go for a stroll for a great cause
Improve your health and raise money at the same time at the annual Beat Diabetes Walk. The 3km challenge is in its ninth year, with all proceeds donated to the Al Jalila Foundation to support diabetes research, awareness and education programmes in the UAE. There will also be activities such as Zumba, yoga and dance sessions on the day, so you can have plenty of fun as you keep fit.
Departs from Gate 1, Dubai Creek Park, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, opens 7am with walk at 8am, Dhs20 per adult, Dhs 10 for ages 8 to 14, free for under 8s. Registration can be done on-site. beatdiabetes.me.
Take in the views from one of the city’s best terraces
Care for some oysters and Burj views with your brunch? Of course you do. Head downtown to Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera for their new garden brunch, and all this could be yours. Packages start from Dhs380 with soft drinks and go to Dhs580 for sparkling. Expect sharing starters and a choice of mains served at your table.
Garden Brunch, Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai. 12-4pm Saturdays. Packages from Dhs380. Tel: (04) 362 7312. dubaiopera.com.
Marvel over some iconic fashion pieces
It’s been crafting designs since 1854, and now you can chart the history of luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton right here in Dubai. The brand is putting on a month-long exhibition in The Dubai Mall, where selected pieces from its luggage and accessories archives will help guide you through Vuitton’s rich timeline. Be warned: you might be tempted to make a big purchase after this…
Fashion Catwalk Atrium, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, exhibition open until December 15, free. Sun to Wed 10am to 11pm, Thur to Sat 10am to midnight. thedubaimall.com.
Saturday 25
Learn some top kitchen tips from a pro
If you need to up the ante when it comes to your culinary skills, some newly launched classes at Fairmont The Palm should help. These one-on-one sessions with a chef will teach guests to whip up impressive and tasty dishes—with the recipes all devised by Michelin star-trained chef Romain Van Durmen (above). The plates you create depend on the day, but feature things like sushi maki rolls and fresh pasta, plus you get a buffet lunch at Flow Kitchen included in the price.
Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, afternoon classes at 12pm daily, Dhs195 per person. Tel: (04) 457 3457. fairmont.com/palm-dubai.
Enjoy a super chill brunch
If you’re after a lazy Saturday afternoon with some casual (and delicious) food and drink, Infinity Brunch at the Address Dubai Marina’s Shades restaurant is your go-to. With views across the hotel’s pool and live music, the selection of salads and grills will go down beautifully. Another plus? It doesn’t start until 2pm. Have a lie-in, you deserve it.
Infinity Brunch at Shades, Address Dubai Marina. 2-5pm Fridays and Saturdays. Dhs275 with soft drinks and Dhs399 with selected house beverages. Tel: (04) 04 888 3444. addresshotels.com.
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