Your ultimate weekend guide in Dubai, December 12 to December 14, 2025
For all the car aficionado’s…
Bentley is bringing horsepower and high art to the shoreline with an AI-powered installation that turns the Continental GT Speed into the most captivating canvas on J1 Beach. Presented by Bentley Emirates, this first-of-its-kind showcase runs from December 8 to 21 beside INA Restaurant, where the luxury grand tourer is wrapped in a seamless, LED-activated skin that comes alive with ever-evolving, AI-generated visuals. Think precision engineering meets digital imagination, as patterns shift, blend, and transform throughout the day, reframing Bentley’s journey of creation through a thoroughly modern lens. It’s less static display, more living artwork, proving that when craftsmanship meets code, even a car can steal the show.
For more information visit Bentley.com
Visit the newly opened Sephora
Sephora Middle East has officially levelled up the beauty experience with the unveiling of its reimagined Mall of the Emirates flagship, bigger, bolder and designed to turn every visit into a full-blown beauty moment. Debuting a sleek new design language for the first time in the region, the space blends bright white stone, soft curves and fluid forms into an open, immersive playground made for discovery. Inside, beauty lovers can explore one of the region’s most expansive edits with 124 brands spanning makeup, skincare, niche fragrance, haircare and minis, alongside elevated touchpoints including a central Beauty Hub for trend-led artistry, private skincare rooms, a dedicated hair studio, a refreshed Benefit Brow Bar, curated niche fragrance tables and an expanded minis destination. Thoughtful extras like a personalised Gift Hub and priority checkout for Gold Beauty Pass members complete the experience, cementing Sephora Mall of the Emirates as not just a store, but Dubai’s newest next-level beauty destination.
For more information visit sephora.ae
Order your festive turkey at home
For those who want all the festive flavour without the kitchen chaos, Social Company at Zabeel House The Greens has quietly perfected the art of stress-free hosting with its much-loved Turkey Takeaway. This chef-prepared feast delivers a comforting, home-style spread without the effort, think perfectly roasted turkey served with indulgent duck-fat potatoes, sautéed Brussels sprouts with lardons, chicken in blankets, glazed parsnips, chestnut stuffing croquettes, apricot and sage-stuffed roulade, rich turkey jus and homemade cranberry sauce. Dessert is thoughtfully handled too, with a choice of sticky toffee pudding with brandy sauce or carrot and walnut buttercream cake. Ideal for intimate gatherings or larger family lunches, the takeaway comes in a 7kg option for Dhs650 (serves three to four) or a 9kg option for Dhs760 (serves six to seven), with orders to be placed at least 48 hours in advance, because festive hosting should feel indulgent, not exhausting.
For more information visit Jumeirah.com
Get your festive glow
Channel your inner Cleopatra this festive season with The St. Regis Downtown Dubai’s most indulgent spa ritual yet. Aptly titled Queen of Egypt, this 120-minute, head-to-toe escape at The St. Regis Spa blends ancient ritual with modern luxury, using incense, myrrh, Dead Sea salts and red clay to detoxify, hydrate and restore both skin and spirit. Infused with the revitalising power of fruits and the aromatic healing of Alqvimia essential oils, the treatment melts tension, rebalances energy and leaves the complexion luminous, the mind calm, and the body utterly renewed. Priced at Dhs1,250 per person, it’s the ultimate festive reset, fit for royalty.
For more information visit mariott.com
Book an afternoon tea experience
Cloud nine, quite literally. Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai is bringing Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, to life with a region-exclusive festive Afternoon Tea that’s as ethereal as it is indulgent. Set in the 36th-floor Lobby Lounge, this dreamy experience transforms the space into a whimsical cloudscape, complete with cloud-inspired décor, delicate edible Christmas baubles, airy pastries, seasonal favourites and decadent white chocolate creations, all served with sweeping views over Downtown Dubai. Equal parts sophisticated and playful, it’s designed for slow afternoons, chic catch-ups and seriously Instagram-worthy moments. Situated in heart of Mandarin Oriental Downtown, It takes place daily from 2pm to 6pm and is priced at Dhs195 per person.
For more information visit Jumeirah.com
Dubai’s coolest cultural crossover is back
Sole DXB returns to Dubai Design District (d3) from 12 to 14 December for its 13th edition, bringing three days of music, fashion, art, sport, talks, tournaments and seriously good food into one high-energy urban playground. Now a fixture on the city’s social calendar and part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the festival has previously welcomed heavyweights like James Blake, Tems, J.I.D, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and Stormzy, with this year’s headliners yet to be revealed. Beyond the performances, it’s the exclusive brand drops and immersive experiences, where global and regional names debut never-seen-before concepts, that keep the crowd coming back year after year.
For more information visit here.
Experience this new coffee haven
The newly opened café, Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters and Bakehouse feels like a love letter to craft culture, equal parts coffee laboratory, bakery atelier, and design-driven haven for anyone who appreciates obsessive detail. The Mumbai-born brand brings its signature ethos to the UAE with a space that champions small-batch roasting, bean-to-bar chocolate, heirloom grains, and slow-fermented breads that taste like they’ve been engineered for connoisseurs. It’s the kind of spot where every element has intention: the aroma hits before the door does, the pastries arrive with architectural precision, and the menu reads like a global journey anchored in South Asian heritage. A place for lingering, tasting, thinking, or simply indulging in the city’s most soulful caffeine ritual. It’s situated in the heart of Alserkal Avenue.
For more information visit subko.coffee
Savour a delectable breakfast
Breakfast just got a sky-high upgrade at TATTU Dubai Sky Pool, where mornings unfold 76 floors above the city with panoramic skyline views and a refined start to the day. Served daily from 7:30am to 10:30am, the Skyline Breakfast delivers elevated morning dining infused with TATTU’s signature atmosphere, think thoughtful service, beautifully executed dishes and a serene setting designed for slow, luxurious starts. Priced at Dhs149 per person, it’s an effortlessly chic way to begin the day, with bookings reserved for the restaurant experience only (pool and daybed access not included).
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