Your ultimate guide to the weekend in Dubai – September 9 to September 11.
Get moving
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Get your muscles moving this weekend at NRG Fitness. Based in Dubai Marina, the fitness studio currently has a welcome offer for all newbies – buy one class for Dhs105 and get two free. If you’re a fan, there’s currently an offer for new joiners membership priced at Dhs999 for 20 classes – this is valid for three months and is available until the end of September.
Fine-dining from home
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If you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend from home, indulge in some fine-dining cuisine from the comfort of your couch. Italian haven Scalini is now available to order on Deliveroo serving a curated menu of signature dishes including Avocado Scalini, fresh avocado, artichoke, spinach, tomato and mozzarella; Carpaccio alla Rucola o al Tartufo, thinly sliced raw beef with mustard sauce, rocket and truffle; Spaghetti All’astice, signature spaghetti with lobster in tomato sauce, Pappardelle al Ragout di Vitello con Tartufo Nero, pappardelle with veal ragu and black truffle; and more. And, of course, the menu also includes an array of the restaurant’s tempting desserts including the Bomboloni alla Nutella, Italian style doughnuts stuffed with Nutella.
A menu refresh
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Celebrating their one-year anniversary, Koko Bay has launched an enticing new menu. Packed with premium ingredients and flavours, there’s new vegan-friendly options on the menu, new cocktails, an elevated grape and spirit list. Some new hero dishes include the Australian Black Angus T-bone MB 4-5, cooked to perfection in the famous Robata Grill, pan-seared Alaskan Black Cod served with saffron cream, including freshly shucked premium French Gillardieu Oysters, Hamachi Crudo and more. As the weather gets cooler, Koko Bay, located on Palm West Beach is the ideal place to go.
A local gem
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If you’re looking for a casual, but amazing dining setting this week head to homegrown pizza concept LOPO Pizza located in Burj View Towers, Downtown Dubai, this weekend. Enjoy some of their pizzas which are made from the proprietary slow-fermented dough which derives from stone-ground organic Italian flour. Signature pizzas include their wonderfully delectable Diavola made with spicy beef salami cured in the Italian Alps and Bufalina made with fresh buffalo cheese from Campana Italy.
A fragrance anniversary
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Goutal, Angelina Paris is collaborating with the Parisian house of perfume to create a mocktail with the flavours of the fragrance Pétite Cherie. Available only for the month of September the exclusive collaboration celebrating craftsmanship and know-how, bridging senses with a uniquely made mocktail. Priced at Dhs34, you can avail the mocktail at Angelina Paris, which is located on the ground floor in The Dubai Mall.
Float away
head to the relaxing oasis of the Park Hyatt Dubai this weekend and float away – quite literally. You can either start your day on a high note enjoying a floating breakfast poolside at the hotel’s Amara Pool for Dhs250. From 9am to 12pm enjoy some breakfast delights, creating a morning of complete relaxation and rest. For those who prefer a relaxing evening, opt for the floating sundowners package for Dhs500 (available from 2pm to 6pm daily) which includes access to the Amara Pool and two rounds of bubbly with light bites. For an additional Dhs400, you can enjoy a 30-minute couple treatment of your choice.
A luxury spa day
Treating yourself to luxurious spa treatment is just what you need after a long week. While trying to get your money’s worth for a service might sound like a tedious task, Emirates Woman has you covered with all the luxurious spa deals here in Dubai. See the full edit here.
Pick up a copy of Emirates Woman & Emirates Man
September marks the month of ‘The Icon Issue’ for Emirates Woman. We are exceptionally proud to have partnered with FENDI for our cover shoot in this issue, a powerhouse of a brand that for this season sees Mr. Kim Jones at the helm, delivering nothing short of an iconic collection for FW21. Meanwhile, Emirates Man looks to a fresh season ahead for FW21 and Evgeny Kuzin, CEO of Bulldozer Group and a leader in the hospitality industry graced the cover for this issue.
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