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8 Brilliant Events Happening This Weekend In Dubai
Roll up! For free eats, brilliant brunches and a theatrically-good time this weekend, this list has you covered.
Your favourite 48 hours are here and we’re about to bring you the low-down on the adventures that lay before you. From FREE eats, calorie-burning saunas, community fitness, musicals and more this is everything you need to have a rip-roaring weekend!
Weekend plans: SORTED!
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Dubai After Dark: Must-Attend Nightlife Events Happening This Season!8. Watch kiddos perform Roald Dahl’s classic ’James and the giant peach’ at The Hive for FREE!
Adapted from ROALD DAHL’s classic ’James and the giant peach’, The Hive invites you to come participate in this magical experience.
Performed by kiddos for kiddos (and parents).
When? Multiple shows this weekend and next
Where? At Zabeel Ladies club theatre
Reserve your free tix here!
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7. Watch the Dubai African Football cup at Dubai Sports World
Anada Sports Academy is throwing a party to celebrate World Africa Day, and you’re all invited! They’re organizing the Dubai African Football Cup on June 3 and 4, and it’s gonna be a blast. If you think you’ve got some serious soccer skills, then this is your chance to shine and maybe even win some cold hard cash.
But wait, there’s more! The tournament isn’t just about the prizes; it’s also a golden opportunity for all you talented players out there. Scouts from Anada FC will be on the prowl, searching for potential stars to join their team. So, if you’ve been perfecting those penalty kicks and practicing your killer passes, now’s the time to show off your stuff.
And here’s the best part: this amazing opportunity is open to participants from all 54 African countries. That’s right, it’s a chance for soccer players from across the continent to come together and showcase their skills. So, grab your cleats, pack your bags, and get ready for an unforgettable football adventure at Dubai Sports World. Let’s make World Africa Day one to remember!
Learn about Dubai African Football cup happening in Dubai this weekend here
6. Free food! House of Vegan is launching and they’re dishing out free eats
We’ve tried this… It’s brill!
The grand opening of House of Vegan is kicking off this Sunday at Damac Hills from 5pm onwards and you’re invited!
A day out for the whole fam, expect free eats, entertainment, and kids face painting. In collaboration with Innocent Sweets and Fade Fit, it’s a healthy vegan-friendly day out for all ages.
Find House of Vegan here
5. Tuck into a delightful Italian meal in a show-stopping setting
If you love Italian food, put Belcanto on your must-visit list in Dubai. Perched on the rooftop of Dubai Opera, its interiors are even more impressive than its iconic location. Massive drooping chandeliers, Renaissance-era art littered throughout and a live jazz band adds to the drama of the theatrical setting.
For vino lovers, a sommelier is on-hand to guide you through their extensive wine list, the perfect accompaniment for the newly announced summer menu.
Skip the flight to Pisa an embark on a culinary journey right here in Dubai with a set menu featuring dishes such as their Branzino Selvaggio In Ceviche (Wild sea bass ceviche), Catalana Di Astice, Verdure E Frutto Della Passione (Lobster Catalana with mix vegetables and passion fruit espuma), and Filetto Di Manzo, Chutney Di Peperoni, Pomodori E Capperi (Beef tenderloin with tomatoes, chutney and capers). Bellissimo!
Where? Belcanto, Dubai Opera
4. Try an infrared sauna that boosts weight loss and recovery
Sounds like a dream, right?!
Contrast Sauna and Ice Studio is a newly opened wellness space in Palm Jumeirah that’s perfect for some solo R&R, date day, or catching up with a bestie!
Contrast boasts a number of gorgeously styled units, some featuring an infrared sauna in which they say a 45-minute stint can provide benefits like detox, weight loss, relaxation, recovery, and mental strength. The space is beautifully designed and each one comes equipped with a TV so the 45 minutes fly by… and a shower so you can easily pop in and out for an hour of zen time.
& for ultimate benefits, you can dunk yourself into an ice bath right after! Known as Cold Water Immersion (CWI) or cryotherapy, ice bath is a practice commonly used to recuperate faster from intense training sessions and reduce muscle pain and soreness thereafter. Perfect for anyone who trains a couple of times a week, this is a great space for relaxation.
Learn more about Contrast Wellness here
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3. Catch a stellar production of The Addams Family this weekend – almost sold out!
Musical Theatre Dubai has been hard at work in collaboration with Sunmarke School, KPS UAE and Collab Company in a reproduction of The Addams Family musical that’s ongoing as we speak!
Expect a live band, a theatrical stage, and a wonderfully talented cast and crew. Shows are running until June 3, so take this opportunity to support the local arts community in the famous fictional musical. All shows apart from Saturday evening are SOLD OUT – if you’re looking for tickets, you’ll need to act sharpish!
When? June 1 – June 3
More details about The Addams Family musical here
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2. The Team Angel Wolf Challenge is kicking off and YOU can support their important mission
What is it? As Team AngelWolf, Nick & Rio (a person with disabilities) will cycle 100kms every day… for the month of June!
That’s 3,000kms in total and as always, they want you to take part. The family’s sole focus is inclusion in all its forms. With this challenge, they aim to highlight the possibilities of inclusion & accessibility and to motivate others to create their own challenge. Are you ready for a jam-packed June?
The community can get behind the cause by sponsoring Team AngelWolf. Sponsored ‘WolfPack Impact Talks’ for schools; means that schools can receive and hear a journey of inclusion for free. Sponsorship can start from as little as AD50 – learn more here.
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1. Razorlight is coming to The Tent at BlaBla this Friday!
These guys are ROCKSTARS! Catch the OG band members lead by Johnny Borrell play the best of Razorlight plus some killer new tracks.
When? Friday June 2
Doors open at 7 pm for VIP and Golden Circle ticket holders
Doors open at 8 pm for General Admission ticket holders
Tickets now available at Ticketmaster.ae
How much?
General Admission regular price AED 295
Golden Circle regular price AED 495
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