Fabulous news: it’s the weekend. If you’re casting your eye around for something to do, look no further. Whether it’s a moveable feast, some eye-catching art, or some Oscar-nominated films you’re after, we’ve got you covered.
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Thursday March 1
Slide into the evening Italian-style
Come 5pm in any Italian town, you can often find residents and tourists alike crowded in piazzas, enjoying a leisurely drink as the sun slowly sets. And that relaxed ambience is one that Armani/Ristorante is looking to recreate here in Dubai with its new aperitivo experience. For two hours every day, visitors get unlimited bubbly, house wine or signature cocktails with a unique twist, along with savory nibbles such as parmesan and truffle crème brûlée, crispy calamari and zesty olives. Served on the intimate terrace, you’ll also get great views of the Dubai Fountain as the evening breeze sets in. If this is la dolce vita, we like it.
Armani/Ristorante, Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, daily between 5pm and 7pm. Dhs 180 per person. Tel: (04) 888 3666. armanihoteldubai.com
Six restaurants, one brunch
If you’d like to try six of the Madinat Jumeirah’s very tempting dining options in one evening, the Big Bite Out is for you. Running over four hours from 7pm this Thursday, the evening brunch lets you decide which order you explore the restaurants in, and how long you stay. Over the course of the evening, you’ll stop in at Rockfish, Tortuga, Zheng He’s, Khaymat Al Bahar, Al Hambra and The Hide. When you’re done with each, just grab a golf buggy or an abra and carry on. Hey, you could even go on foot and work up an appetite.
The Big Bite Out, Madinat Jumeirah, 7pm to 11pm, Thursday March 1, Dhs395 per person. Tel: (04) 432 3232. jumeirah.com/bigbiteout.
Friday March 2
Stroll by some 3D art
Art festival Dubai Canvas is back for its fourth year, and this time it’s taking over Jumeirah 1 beachfront destination La Mer. More than 30 international and Emirati artists will work on the kind of mind-bending 3D art that has to be seen to be believed – think optical illusions on a grand scale. From March 1 to 7 you can expect live art, kids and adults workshops, music, and of course, all of La Mer’s food options are right there. Think of the photo opportunities.
Dubai Canvas, La Mer, Jumeirah 1, Dubai. March 1-7, workshop times vary. Free. dubaicanvas.ae.
Fiesta into Friday
You can take a culinary trip through Mexico at Peyote’s new Friday brunch, with the table-service experience featuring dishes such as fish tacos, grilled rib-eye, black bean and cheese tamales, and a dessert pinata. There’ll also be a live DJ on hand with some Latin beats to get the party really started.
Peyote, Gate Village 02, DIFC, Dubai, Fridays 12.30pm to 4pm. Dhs275 with soft drinks, Dhs395 with house beverages. Tel: (04) 521 6300. peyoterestaurant.com.
Saturday March 3
Get cooking for a cause
They call it a supper club that became a global movement, and now #CookForSyria is coming to Dubai. Expect live cooking demonstrations, a bake sale of Syrian goodies, and the chance to learn more about the movement. You’ll find Dubai based celebrity chefs Mohamad Orfali and Dalia Dogmoch on hand to help out.
Cook for Syria, Dubai Food Festival Beach Canteen, Kite Beach, Dubai. 12-3pm. Cooking demonstration from 2.15-3.15pm. cookforsyria.com.
Pick a cinematic winner
If you want to go into the March 4 Oscars well-informed, this is just about your last chance. Luckily, Vox Cinemas are screening five must-see Academy Award frontrunners this week – think Lady Bird, Get Out, and Bladerunner 2049, plus foreign-language options The Square and Loveless. Our picks? Get Out is an absolute must-see, and Greta Gerwig’s coming-of-age comedy Lady Bird has been getting top reviews overseas. See them now and get your opinions ready for the big night.
Oscar nominees at Vox Cinemas, level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Films run March 1-7, screening times vary. Tickets at box office and online. Tel: (600) 599 905. uae.voxcinemas.com.
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