Your ultimate guide to this weekend in Dubai – March 4 to March 6, 2022.
Visit a Sheikh Hamdan approved spot
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If you’re on the hunt for the perfect spot for a bite to eat this weekend, opt for this Fazza-approved venue. Dubai’s Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid a visit to Al Wasl restaurant Lana Lusa earlier this week and it’s the ideal place to visit this weekend. Serving authentic Portuguese cuisine, you can enjoy dishes including pan-seared prawns with garlic to gratinated potatoes with peppers, olives and salsa. For the winter season, its sophisticated terrace will allow guests to have unending views of Dubai’s skyline, making it the perfect venue to catch up with family and friends. Located in the heart of Dubai on Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, it’s open on weekdays from 8am to noon and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm.
Give your eyes a pop
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Why not add an extra va-va-voom to your eyes this weekend? Top beauty studio The Lash Show specialises in all things eyelashes, helping you give your eyes a pop. Located in Wasl 51, the salon itself is an Instagrammer’s dream adding even more to the luxe experience. Not only does The Lash Show cover all your lash needs, but the experts are also on hand to groom your brows and give you a perfectly polished manicure. The Lash Show is open daily – a part from Tuesdays – from 11am to 9pm.
Immerse yourself in this fine jewellery brand’s creations
Fine jewellery brand Repossi has opened its redesigned boutique at The Dubai Mall. Paying tribute to the historical flagship located at 6 Place Vendôme, Paris, the new Dubai boutique creates an immersion between jewellery and its architectural setting. To mark the reopening of the boutique and expressing the house’s admiration for the Middle East, Repossi has unveiled at the occasion of the re-opening, seven exclusive pieces from Serti Sur Vide and Blast collections which can immerse yourself in this weekend.
A special visit to Expo 2020
Take a special visit to Expo 2020 Dubai this weekend to the France Pavilion where acclaimed designer Jean Paul Gaultier, for the first time, is presenting his archives in the Middle East. This spectacular retrospective brings together more than forty haute couture and pret-a-porter creations spanning over four decades, from the early 1980s until his last collection from 2020. Curated by Thierry-Maxime Loriot, his 17th exhibition on Gaultier, the exhibition takes you on a journey to discover the work of an artist, Jean Paul Gaultier, from A to Z, through iconic pieces which explore various influences; from corsets to Parisiennes, from sailors to his iconic perfumes Classique and Scandal, from Madonna to Frida Kahlo, his sources of inspiration are infinite and inexhaustible.
A new pet-friendly spot
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Enjoy a doggy date this weekend by dining at this new pet-friendly spot in Business Bay. The Perq Dubai, located at the Hyde Hotel, offers the perfect indoor and outdoor setting for a bite to eat all day and it’s the ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the venue’s terrace with your furry friend. The quaint café offers a wide array of freshly baked homemade pastries and desserts served straight from the oven, including buttery croissants, fluffy cakes and mini sweet treats, as well as larger bites like crisp salads, handmade sandwiches, buttermilk pancakes and freshly brewed coffee made by the expert baristas courtesy of Nightjar, a leader in artisanal coffee.
Enjoy a sensory journey at this new store
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Go on a sensory journey this weekend at the newly revamped Bang & Olufsen regional flagship venue in The Dubai Mall. Located within Fashion Avenue, the newly unveiled SENSORY STORE CONCEPT 2.0 provides an unparalleled audio journey with immersive demonstrations, unrivalled design elements and a vast range of products on display across multiple “zones”. The primary areas include the Activation Zone, On The Go Zone, Flexible Living Zone and Staged Zone.
An open-air sculpture park
Immerse yourself in Dubai’s rich arts scene as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading vibrant urban destination promoting culture and community, is transforming into an open-air art gallery with the unveiling of DIFC Sculpture Park, which will remain open to the public until 30 June 2022. Bringing together a diverse portfolio of local and international artists showcasing 65 works of art including sculptures and paintings, the complete stretch of the park will feature 50 sculptures, some of which has also taken inspiration from Expo 2020 Dubai, portraying the cultural diversity and richness of UAE in the past 50 years. The expansive exhibition will span from Gate Building to Gate Avenue and will be open to the public and entry is free of charge.
Spring has sprung
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Spring has officially sprung at Parisian-inspired bistro Couqley, located in JLT. Unveiling their ‘Spring Specials Menu’, enjoy the taste of French vanilla and tropical fruits sea bream ceviche, grilled octopus, and the well-loved tarte fine aux pommes. Available from 5pm to 8pm daily, this menu focuses on the rejuvenating and refreshing tastes of the season. It will be available until March 31, 2022.
Pick up the latest copy of Emirates Woman
The latest issue of Emirates Woman is your guide to all things sustainability. Whether you opt for the buy less, buy better model or seek out brands which are ensuring the production process is optimized for less impact on the environment, we are all capable of implementing small changes in our lives for the greater good, however minimal. March’s – ‘The Sustainability Issue’ two covers were shot on location in Saudi Arabia with our partner NEOM. The scale and beauty of the nature within NEOM is aligned with a vision which will unfold over the next few years. Pick up a copy now or download here.
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