Your ultimate weekend guide in Dubai, December 15 to 17, 2023.
Shop ‘til you drop
Looking to add some basics to your wardrobe? Ounass is now home to a new brand, Represent. The Ounass & Represent team will showcase their brand-new Middle East exclusive collection. Inspired by the region and made for the region, the collection will be available at their upcoming 7-day pop-up at Mall of the Emirates ending on December 22nd. This line will also be available to purchase on Ounass. The collaboration collaboration which sports landmark Represent styles, each reworked to include prominent elements from Middle Eastern culture, where buyers can expect 14 brand new styles of hoodies, T-shirts & sweatpants, featuring the regionally emblematic Saker Falcon and Arabian horses.
For more information visit ounass.ae
Grab a cup of joe
Peet’s Coffee, a renowned name in the world of craft coffee, is delighted to announce the opening of its fourth branch in the heart of Dubai, in City Walk 2. The store is located on the Ground Floor of City Walk 2, Al Wasl – Jumeirah. Peet’s Coffee has been a pioneer of craft coffee, boasting a legacy of using exclusively high-quality premium coffee beans, sustainably sourced and meticulously hand-roasted and blended at Peet’s Master roastery. Visitors can also expect irresistible desserts like Saffron Milk Cake, Coconut Carrot Cake, and Tiramisu. It’s open from Friday & Saturday, 8am to 1am, Sunday to Thursday 8am to 12am.
For more information, visit peets.com
Satisfy your dessert cravings
Kave into your holiday cravings with Eataly’s legendary Panettone and Pandoro, which hail from the finest producers of Northern Italy. In a unique collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, Eataly introduces a special twist to the traditional panettone. This handcrafted product blends fashion with pastry, presenting each cake in a stylish tin box designed by renowned Sicilian artists, adorned with vibrant colours inspired by decorative motifs and characters from the Opera dei Pupi, and essentially transforming them into precious collectables. Eataly’s extensive holiday dessert lineup also includes a variety of tempting options such as homemade cookies, stollen mini-cakes and more. All dishes are available from Wed Nov 1 at all Eataly outlets in the UAE and start at Dhs24 for the Panettone and Pandoro and Dhs229 for the Torre de Pisa.
For more information, visit eatalyarabia.com
Start the weekend with a unique French Riviera experience
Luxury beach club DRIFT Beach brings a new French Riviera lifestyle experience to Dubai, L’Apéritif Français. Taking place every Friday at One&Only Royal Mirage from 5pm onwards, this unique weekly event transports guests to the South of France with DRIFT Beach’s laidback set up including two pétanque courts and sample Provençal bites that capture the essence of French culinary craftsmanship, curated by Chef Sylvain Noel.
For reservations, call +971 4 315 2200
Get a rare sneak peek into a major private art collection
A selected collection of privately-owned contemporary Middle Eastern art from Dr. Farhad Farjam is currently on display at the private members club in ICD Brookfield Place, The Arts Club Dubai. Showcasing some of the most remarkable and radical art movements and artistic cultural talents from the region, the exhibition includes pioneering creations from the likes of Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, Tunisian-born artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri, and more.
For appointments, email rsvp@theartsclub.ae (for non-members)
Indulge your sweet tooth in this all-pink Valentino wonderland
Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s new iconic hospitality landmark, partners with luxury Italian fashion label Valentino for a festive pop-up café which complements the pink storefront of the Valentino boutique. A homage to the fashion house’s Pink PP Collection, the all-pink wonderland offers Valentino Pink PP hot chocolate beverages and a range of sweet pastries.
For information, call +971 4 426 1000 or visit atlantis.com/dubai
A one-of-a-kind stylish pop-up to visit
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Few days left to get your chance to visit celebrity-loved shoe designer Amina Muaddi’s exclusive capsule collection for OUNASS. Running until December 27, 2023, you’ll be able to get your hands on the brand’s party-ready classics from the FW23 collection and four exclusive styles. Located at Kite Beach, the all-chrome pop-up designed by Crosby Studio, is hard to miss!
Book a detox session
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As pioneers of a unique method fusing detox organ stimulation, Drenafit removes toxins reduction through lymphatic drainage. Founded by Dr Susana Barros, guests can experience a holistic transformation that not only helps regulate bodily functions, reduce stress, and balance hormones, but also detoxifies your body, boosts energy, aids in recovery, and enhances circulation.
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