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WEEKEND HOTLIST: 8 Ways To End 2024 In The Best Way!
Your pass to excitement, adventure, and relaxation awaits. Uncover the latest events, explore the hottest spots, and indulge in the trendiest activities for an unforgettable weekend experience.
Here are a bunch of activities to check out so you can start the fun this weekend
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8. MOTN Festival 2024 is the place to be this December
MOTN lands on the Abu Dhabi Corniche for the 8th edition of everybody’s favourite family festival, with 26 cosmic days of exciting festivities, all leading up to a spectacular, otherworldly New Year’s Eve celebration. The festival goes on until the 31st, with surreal festivities, instagrammable moments, endless family fun, and memorable concerts.
Check out this fantastic lineup of concerts all the way until Dec 31! (Hamaki for NYE?! YESSS)
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One Of Dubai’s Finest Brunches Comes With Stunning Burj Khalifa Views!Where? Abu Dhabi Corniche
When? Until Dec 31
Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now!
General Admission: AED30 Online, AED35 Door | MOTN Day Pass: AED150 Online, AED 155 Online | Family & Friends: AED450 Online, AED455 Door | Season Pass: AED390 Online, AED395 Door
7. This Sunday beachfront brunch is a vibe for sure
Sabroso Sunday Brunch offers a vibrant Latin American grill experience with ceviches, live Colombian entertainment, and stunning beach views. It’s the perfect way to embrace the cooler months in Dubai. The brunch highlights include a Ceviche Bar featuring Dibba Bay Oysters, Salmon, and Prawn Ceviche, alongside a variety of grilled specialities like Corn-Fed Baby Chicken, Tiger Prawns, and Sea Bream. As the afternoon winds down, you can head to Caña Beach to catch breathtaking sunset views of Ain Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.
Where? Tamoka, The Walk, JBR
When? Every Sunday, 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Price? Starts at AED 349
6. Enjoy a tropical NYE at B-Heaven by Barceló
Ring in 2025 at Barceló Al Jaddaf’s restaurant and pool lounge, B-Heaven. This spot gives you the best of everything NYE: 180° skyline views, Burj Khalifa fireworks, three DJs, live entertainment, and a Mediterranean-Caribbean menu and drinks! They’ve also got outdoor seating so you can soak in this amazing weather.
Where? B-Heaven by Barceló, at Barceló Al Jaddaf Hotel
Price? Packages start at AED 599 for house drinks
Book now for an unforgettable start to 2025! @bheavendubai
5. Explore creativity and adventure at the Hatta Winter Festival
The Hatta Winter Festival invites visitors to explore creativity, fitness, and adventure against the stunning backdrop of Hatta’s mountains. Highlights include:
- Creatives Walk (29 Dec): A tour for artists, photographers, and writers to capture Hatta’s beauty, in collaboration with The Creatives Shop.
- Photographers Walk (4 Jan): Guided sessions for photography enthusiasts to document Hatta’s landscapes with fotoUAE.
- Fitness Activities: Open-air spin sessions (4 & 11 Jan) and high-intensity workouts with yoga (21 & 28 Dec) by Padel and Fitness Hub 700.
- Horse Riding: Scenic equestrian experiences at Yaazar Café combining nature and culture.
Part of the larger Hatta Winter initiative, the festival includes cultural nights, a honey festival, and more. Accessible via RTA’s Hatta Express or internal shuttles, this is a must-visit winter destination for all.
Where? Hatta Wadi Hub
When? Until Jan 5, 2025
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4. The Hatta Culture Festival begins this week and it’s FREE for all
Hatta Cultural Nights is an immersive cultural experience that celebrates the rich Emirati heritage and the unique charm of Hatta at Hatta Heritage Village. This event blends traditional crafts, heritage-filled performances, and community-driven activities to offer visitors an authentic journey into Emirati culture.
- Experience installations and decor inspired by Emirati crafts like Al Talli, Al Sadu, and basket weaving, bringing traditional artistry to life, enjoy captivating Emirati musical performances such as Yola, Harbiyya, and Al-Azi, complemented by the enchanting sounds of Nay and Oud players.
- Indulge in a unique dining experience, explore classic car showcases, and join poetry readings under the stars. For astronomy enthusiasts, stargazing and workshops await, revealing the wonders of the night sky.
- Take a guided tour of Hatta’s historic village to uncover its unique heritage, and enjoy traditional Emirati games like Al Karabi, Teela, and Al Zubout.
- Families will enjoy a dedicated area with activities for kids, including clay fort building, paper burqa crafting, and a vibrant pinwheel garden installation.
Where? Hatta Heritage Village
When? Until Jan 1, 2025
3. The best way to spend New Year and Christmas by the beach
Ring in 2025 with a magical New Year’s Eve at Longbeach Campground, Ras Al Khaimah. Gather all your friends and family to book a glamping tent from AED 1,640 and enjoy activities for all ages—archery, pottery, animal petting and a kids’ tent to keep the little ones entertained! The evening features a beach BBQ dinner, a live DJ, a bonfire for marshmallow roasting and a starlit countdown.
Where? Longbeach Campground, BM Hotels
Price? Staycation packages start at AED 889, including all festive activities, a beach BBQ dinner, unlimited soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages. Event tickets are AED 199 for adults and AED 99 for kids under 12.
Book directly through the website ASAP for exclusive discounts. Don’t miss this festive family escape!
2. Bubble Planet is bringing the viral “kidulting” magic to Abu Dhabi
Following its world premiere in Milan and expansion into Los Angeles, London, and Singapore, the one-and-only Bubble Planet is on its way. Unleash your inner kiddo and escape into a vibrant, whimsical world of bubbles where you can let your imagination soar. This interactive experience invites you to engage your senses as you explore fantastical landscapes and dive into imaginary metaverses packed with unique optical illusions and heaps of photo ops. It’s going to be a blast!
Where? Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island
When? Until Feb 20 ’25
How much? Tickets will be available for purchase at bubble-planet.com with prices starting at AED95 for adults and AED75 for children
1. Embark on a Mind-Bending Journey of Mind-Reading and Mentalism
Don’t just witness the extraordinary—be a part of it! Connected by Mind2Mind, Dubai’s number one Mentalism show, is an immersive, interactive experience that will leave you questioning reality.
James Harrington and Marina Liani, the mind-bending duo and Golden Buzzer winners from America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent, bring their world-renowned mentalism act to Dubai for a limited time. With performances hailed as “mind-blowing” by Simon Cowell and “spectacular” by Sofia Vergara, this is a show you cannot miss.
Where? Meyana Auditorium at Jumeirah Beach Hotel
When? Every Friday Until Dec 27
Time? Doors open at 8 pm
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