This weekend is going to be a busy one with many fun activities happening around town. Here are our top picks for you.
1. Unleash the dragon
The first ever Dubai Marina Dragon Boat Festival will be held this weekend. Dubai Marina mall and the UAE Dragon Boat Association are partners in this exciting new festival which will happen on the Marina’s waterways. Teams from across UAE and beyond will be competing.
Location Dubai Marina Mall waterfront Date April 29 and 30 Timing 9am to 5pm Cost Free to watch Website Dubai Marina Mall
2. Caribbean Riddimz at N'Dulge
April 28 will see the launch of a new Caribbean music night at N'Dulge nightclub with a special fusion of reggae, soca, salsa, bachata and other tunes along with signature beverages and bites. There will be live island entertainment and music by renowned DJ’s with Caribbean roots
Location N'Dulge, Atlantis, The Palm Date April 28 (Every Thursday hereon) Timing 9pm to 3am Cost Dh100; Free entry for ladies and couples till 12am; A la carte menu Contact +971 4 426 1000
3. Build a snowman at Dubai Mall
Take advantage of the last few days of April to build a snowman at the Dubai Ice Rink. There is a specially created area where visitors can play winter games in the snow and build snowmen. This offer ends this weekend.
Location Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Mall Date April 29 and 30 Timing 12.30pm to 7.30pm Cost Snowball games Dh20 per person for kids 100 cm or less; Free for kids above 100 cms upon purchase of a skating session; Snowmen making Dh20 per person for a one-hour session
4. The Proclaimers at The Irish Village
The Proclaimers are a Scottish band formed in 1983, by twin brothers Craig Reid and Charlie Reid. They will be performing live in Dubai on April 28 and we have all you need to know about them here.
Location The Irish Village Date April 28 Timing 9.00pm to11.00pm Cost Dh125 Get your tickets online
5. 4th Impact at Al Nasr Leisureland
The four sisters who make up the singing group, 4th Impact, hail from Manila in Philippines. Though they have had reasonable acclaim in their home country, they gained international fame after their audition in X Factor UK 2015. Watch 5 of their best X factor performances here.
Location Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha Date April 29 Timing Doors open at 7pm Cost Regular Dh100; Golf Dh150; VIP Dh200 Get your tickets online
6. Cuban night at Park Hyatt
Experience Cuba’s rich musical history by the Sugar Kings 8-piece band, followed by a special performance by violin maestro Omar Puente. Guest are encouraged to keep with the theme and dress up in true Cuban style for a fun and relaxed evening.
Location Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat island, Abu Dhabi Date April 28 Timing 7pm onwards Cost Silver Dh545 (includes sharing style dining and unlimited beverages); VIP Gold Dh695 (front row seats along with dining experience) Contact + 971 2 407 1138
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