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WEEKEND HOTLIST: 7 Ways To Kick Back And Relax
Better days are coming! We’re slowly slipping out of our summer days and moving into the very busy winter season. This weekend in particular has so much to look forward to!
It’s Onam weekend, so make sure you hit up your Malayali friends and get yourself invited to a delicious sadhya happening around town (your life will change). Emirati Women’s day is fast approaching too!
Keep scrolling to see all the lovely things you can do to kick back and relax this weekend.
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AED 696 Million Trade Centre Transformation Project To Feature 5 New Bridges9. RollDXB Launches First-Ever Barbie Disco Roll Nights This Week Only!
Call up the Kens and Barbies in your life and get set to rejoice as you can now dance the night away. Dubai’s first and only disco roller-skating destination, RollDXB, is hosting a Barbie Night this week and it’s everything your Barbie dreams are made of.
Prepare to be transported into a world of neon lights, sparkling disco balls, and groovy beats, all while channelling your favourite childhood icon, Barbie. Show off your Barbie-inspired outfit, (think pink, and all things shimmer) for a chance to win exciting prizes!
The RollDXB’s expert panel of judges will be on the lookout for the most creative, glamorous, and vibrant outfits of the night.
Mixed Sessions Night: Friday, 25th – Sunday, 27th August 2023 (All Day) 11 AM – 11 PM
Tickets start at AED 115
Book tickets via https://customer.rolldxb.com/booking
8. Café Society commemorates Emirati Women’s Day with a 50% Discount for ladies
Café Society celebrates Emirati Women’s Day by extending an exclusive 50% discount to all the gorgeous women who grace the restaurant with their presence. Indulge in a feast fit for queens and explore a signature menu featuring a world of culinary treasures and bold flavours.
When? On Emirati Women’s Day- Monday, August 28 ONLY
Where? Café Society Dubai
Time? 9 am to 11 pm
7. Indulge in a cultural feast of music, celebrity glitz, and surprises at Onamamangam 2023
Get set to rock Onam like never before! Mark your calendar for ONAMAMANGAM 2023 – the ultimate aaghosham Organized by Equity Plus Advertising, Supported by Hit 96.7 FM, and EMNF. It’s a day jam-packed with tradition and turbocharged entertainment!
– ONASADHYA: Dive into the mouthwatering vegetarian Onam feast, big enough to satisfy over 6000 hearts.
– Live Music Mania: Groove to Sithara’s Project Malabaricus, guaranteed to make you dance like nobody’s watching.
– Star Alert: Get starstruck by Akhil Marar, the Big Boss Malayalam season 5 champ, hitting the UAE scene for the first time.
– Violin Magic: Catch Sabareesh Prabhaker’s violin vibes fused with lively Chenda beats, a total eargasm!
– Celebrity Spark: Feel the energy with HIT FM RJs, including the dazzling presence of Actress Nyla Usha & Actor Mithun.
– Glam Squad: Enjoy an Influencers Fashion Walk, crazy DJ tunes, lively Chendamelam, dazzling Dance Performances, and more!
Hold on, that’s not all – The trending youth actors of the Malayalam Industry – YES! they’re brewing a surprise that’ll blow your socks off, so stay tuned!
Tickets start at AED 60. BOOK HERE.
Where? Expo Centre Sharjah
When? Septemeber 3
Time? Doors open at 8:30 am
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6. Take a dip in the dark at Look Up
Experience the ultimate relaxation at this infinity pool and bar, where the sunset is the perfect backdrop, daily until 10 pm. Dive into luxury and take in the breathtaking sunset views silhouetting the iconic Burj Khalifa.
Where? Look Up Rooftop Bar, City Walk, Al Multaqa Street
When? Every day from 7 am to 10 pm.
Price? AED 150 per person with AED 100 redeemable on food & beverage.
5. Back-to-School: Kids, swap or sell your used and old school textbooks
Be an entrepreneur for a day: Swap or sell used and old school textbooks.
What’s more? The book sales money is your pocket money, and yes, each seller/entrepreneur will receive a certificate of participation from Bookends, signed by Dubai-based author Purva Grover.
The event is free to attend and even free to participate. RSVPs must for SELLERS: hello@purvagrover.com
Where? Bookends Store, Dubai Digital Park, Silicon Oasis, Dubai
When? Saturday, Aug 26
Time? 11 am to 1 pm
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4. Bid Au Revoir to summer with the last Fouquet’s Plage Summer Brunch of the Season
Fouquet’s Dubai will transport you straight to the French Capital, without having to dig out your passport. The Parisian hotspot has created the ultimate city of lights experience for those lusting for a French holiday without leaving Dubai. Thus far guests have been loving the food, setting, and super chic vibe, so be sure to catch the last one of the Summer this Saturday!
Where? Burj Plaza, Downtown Dubai
When? Saturday, August 26
Time? 12 pm to 4 pm
Starts at AED 385
Reservations: Call 04 524 5301 or Email reservations-dubai@fouquets.com | Dress Code Brasserie & Le Toit: Smart Elegant
3. IMG Worlds of Adventure is celebrating its 7th anniversary with spectacular surprises
Get ready for an epic celebration as IMG Worlds of Adventure, 1.5 million square feet largest indoor theme park in Dubai is all set to mark its 7th anniversary in Mega style! Guests of all ages are invited to join in the exuberant festivities, where thrilling entertainment, mesmerizing decorations, and delightful surprises await around every corner. This special occasion will mark a grand cake-cutting ceremony at 12pm on 31st August.
Furthermore, in the spirit of giving back to its loyal guests, IMG Worlds of Adventure has planned some incredible surprises.
When? From August 31 to September 3
2. Check out the new Dubai Women’s Run 23 activation at Dubai Festival City Mall
Check out the new Dubai Women’s Run’23 activation at DFCM! This fun activation is a chance to push your own limits in the company of your DWR community. Challenge yourself on the ‘Happiness Mill’ to win a 15% discount on the DWR’23 registration site. Their official Fitness partner UformFitness will put you up to a challenge to win 1-day pass for all participants, 3-day pass for runner ups & 7 days pass for winners.
Sound like your kind of challenge? (P.S. It’s open till August 31st, so HURRY!)
What is the Happiness Mill?
Based on a minute run on a treadmill, we calculate your run time compared to the Fastest 10 km Woman Runner in the UAE. Are you up for the challenge?
What’s more?
- You bag free day passes from the event’s official fitness partners- U-Form
- A chance to get 15% discount of DWR’23 event registration
Where? Ground Floor, Dubai Festival City Mall, DFC
When? 18th-31th of August
The Dubai Women’s Run is happening on the 5th of November at Dubai Festival City Mall.
Be a Part of Something Bigger!
1. In celebration of Emirati Women’s Day comes the Abaya Rally 2023 at the Museum of the Future
The third edition of Abaya Rally, an all-women car rally demonstrating the message of women empowerment is all set to take place for Emirati Women’s Day at the Dubai Museum of the Future.
The historic all-women fun drive will witness the congregation of over 200 women driving towards progress, a sustainable future, and shining as a beacon of women’s empowerment. Open to all, the rally participants will grace the tracks, adorning Abaya, a symbol of strength and identity in the UAE, while they showcase their prowess behind the wheel.
When and Where? August 26 at Dubai Autodrome (8 am onwards) | Sunday, August 27 at Museum of the Future
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