The weekend is finally here and we’re going to make the most of it with full-moon yoga classes, Caribbean-inspired food, pampering sessions, and a splurge at the mall…
Here’s our top plans for what to do this Dubai weekend.
Thursday 15
Start the weekend off with a dose of culture
The Russian State Ballet are in town for three days, and the company’s world-renowned dancers will be performing two classic ballets at Dubai Opera. On Thursday at 8pm and Saturday at 4pm you can catch Coppélia, or Giselle will be performed on Friday at 3.30pm and 8pm. All shows will be accompanied with live music from the Orchestra of Siberia, and tickets are still available online at dubaiopera.com.
Dubai Opera, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai. Tel: (04) 440 8888. dubaiopera.com.
Ballet not your thing? Try some hip-hop instead
Need to blow off some steam? This club night ought to do it. Russian singer-songwriter and record producer Timur Yunusov – better known as Timati – is back at the VIP Room where you can bop along to some of his most well-known tracks including Groove On, Not All About The Money, Forever and Welcome To St Tropez.
VIP Room Dubai, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, Dubai. Tel: 052 881 8888. viproom-dubai.com.
Friday 16
Get your carnival on
So you missed the famous Notting Hill Carnival? No worries, because The Scene is putting on their own version of the Caribbean-inspired fiesta today. As part of the all-day knees up, there’ll be dancers, steel drummers, live DJs, and a seriously mouthwatering menu. We’re talking jerk corn on the cob, crispy sea bream, rice and peas, and pineapple upside down cake… are you salivating too?
The Scene, 4th floor, Pier 7, Dubai Marina Mall. 12pm to 2am, Friday only. Tel: (04) 422 2328. More info on Facebook.
Meet your sole mate
What’s better than designer shoes? Designer shoes that only a select few can get their hands on, of course. Luckily for us, Burberry have created an exclusive range of Swarovski-encrusted sandals just for Dubai’s Level Shoes. The Italian-crafted leather mules come in four colours, while there’s also a strappy stiletto available in gold. Prices start from Dhs3,590, and the limited-edition pop-up is only on until tomorrow.
Level Shoes, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Sunday to Saturday 10am to 1am. Tel: 800 538 3573. levelshoes.com.
Saturday 17
Get autumn fresh with a spa sesh
We hardly need an excuse for a pamper, but hey, the St Regis spa’s package deal for the new season is as good a reason as any. To celebrate the end of a scorching summer (hurrah!), Iridium are offering a 30-minute personal training session, a 30-minute back treatment and a 30-minute bespoke massage all for Dhs450. You can then chill out at the steam room, sauna and hot tubs ahead of the return to a five-day working week (groan).
Iridium Spa, The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Tel: (04) 435 5500. stregisdubai.com
Stretch after the sun’s gone down
What better way to recharge before Sunday morning than with a yoga session under the September full moon? Fairmont The Palm’s 90-minute class costs Dhs75 per person, but that includes towels, snacks and the use of a yoga mat. Places are limited so reserving your spot is essential (just email elmira.gazizova@fairmont.c
Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah. 8pm to 10pm, Dhs75 per person. More info on Facebook.
Diary Dates
Sunday September 18
Always struggled to recreate that salon-fresh ‘do at home? Yeah, us too. However help is at hand with Pastels’ one-on-one tutorial event. EIDEAL brand ambassador Angel Montague-Sayers will be in-store tonight to teach customers how to master on-trend style themselves. There’ll be discounts on hair tools available too, but there’s only space for 12 people, so booking is essential (you can reserve your spot here: facebook.com/pastelshairnailsandbeauty).
Pastels Salon Jumeirah, 6pm to 7pm. Tel: (04) 388 3534. pastels-salon.com.
Monday September 19
Let’s get quizzical, quizzical… that’s right, Nezesaussi Grill’s quiz nights are back. The sports bar will be testing the general knowledge of its customers with a weekly trivia competition. where prizes range from pool access passes to brunch vouchers, and there’s plenty of drink deals on throughout the night. And even if quizzes aren’t your thing, it’s worth going just for the grub (and leaving your mates to do all the hard work).
Nezesaussi Grill, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, quiz night from 8pm. Tel: (04) 423 8899. vida-hotels.com/en/manzil.
