Here are our top picks for your weekend in the UAE
1. Feel the Fete at Dubai Sports City
Enjoy a fun-filled, family day out at Dubai Sports City’s Canal Residence West’s Retail Promenade at an action packed, Halloween themed, afternoon. With fancy dress competitions, a lots of children’s activities including face painting, a bouncy castle and other Halloween-themed activities, enjoy event day discounts at all participating outlets. You can also enjoy live performances from great local artists and musicians, sample tasty Halloween treats and win prizes.
Location Dubai Sports City Entry Free Date October 21 (Friday) Timings 4pm to 9pm Contact +971 4 425 1111 Website www.dsc.ae
2. Family Friday brunch at Four Points by Sheraton
The Eatery is all geared up for a weekly brunch with flavoursome Indian dishes from both breakfast and lunch. Expect to taste succulent tandoor-cooked kebabs and tikkas, perfectly-grilled items from the tawa, delicately fried snacks along with hearty main courses, biryanis and traditional desserts. Children will have their own buffet set-up and exciting games in the Children’s Corner.
Location The Eatery, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai Cost Dh90 per person including soft beverages; Dh199 per person including house beverages, grape and hops Dates Fridays (Launching on October 21) Timings 12.30pm to 3.30pm Contact +971 4 501 3115 Email dtn.restaurants@fourpoints.com
3. Celebrate Hilton Garden Inn’s first birthday
Popular Emirati chef, Bader Najeeb – better known as Chef B – in celebration of the brand’s first anniversary in the UAE has created three exclusive Emirati-inspired topping recipes for Hilton Garden Inn’s signature waffles. The public can vote for their favourite recipe, which will be available for tasting and served up by Chef B himself from a special waffle truck on Friday 21 October at Kite Beach.
Location Kite Beach Cost Free Dates October 21 (Friday)
4. One-night only tasting dinner at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Try a four-course dinner designed to match with Macallan beverages for just one night at The Flame Tree Restaurant and Grill this Thursday. It is a culinary journey with an expert who will guide you through each course and its significance. The dinner includes dishes such as ginger miso black cod, coconut crispy risotto cake, confit duck with vanilla sweet potato, and apple and mango crumble with passion fruit sorbet.
Location The Flame Tree Restaurant and Grill, Jumeirah Golf Estates Cost Dh450 per person Date October 20 (Thursday) Timings 7.30pm onwards Contact +971 4 360 1816 Email restaurants@jge.ae
5. Plan your Diwali gift
With newly designed burgundy and blue velvet boxes, you can take your Diwali box of chocolates to a whole new level. You can customize the box size and shape to your budget and other requirements. From delicious chocolates and truffles to Arabic sweets and choco-dates, don’t run out of gift-options for the entire family.
Location Forrey and Galland ‘La Boutique’, Dubai Mall Cost Varies Also purchase online here
6. Guy Gerber and dOP at Blue Marlin Ibiza
With an underground DJ known for his unconventional musical blends and a three-man army putting forward a power-packed performance, your Friday night is sure to be one of a kind. Guy Gerber and dOP grace the stage at Blue Marlin Ibiza this weekend.
Location Ghantoot Al Jazira Hotel Cost Free (Reservation advised) Date October 21, Friday Timings 1pm to 11pm Contact +971 56 113 3400 Email reservation@bluemarlinibiza-uae.com
7. Al fresco brunch at Ballaro
Try the Ballaro Brunch this Friday, where variety is the order of the day. Take advantage of the weather and dine al fresco on their garden terrace as you try fresh dishes from all over the world.
Location Ballaro, Conrad Dubai Cost Dh325 per person (soft beverages); Dh425 per person (includes house beverages and juices); Dh595 per person (includes grape, bubbly, juices and soft beverages);Children aged 6 to 12 dine for half price;Children below 6 years of age dine free Dates Fridays Timings From 1pm to 4pm
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Staying in?
Not up to braving the crowds in Dubai? Find a new TV series to watch - Stranger Things and Narco are on our must-watch list.
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