9 amazing things to do in the UAE this week

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Events to go to this week

Exercise safely during Ramadan with Real Pilates

Pilates is an exercise similar to yoga, with a stronger focus on the body's core. Real Pilates is a class offered in Dubai offering private, semi-private and group classes. Generally, while your fasting, it is best to participate in low impact exercises to stimulate your heart rate. Low impact will also keep sweating at a minimum saving the water already stored in your body, while still working out your muscles. Ramadan is a great time to do this class, if you want to stay fit without harming your body.

Location One JLT, Al Sarayat Street and Palm Strip Mall, Jumeirah Cost Dh85 per class and packages are available Contact 04 4585399 for JLT and 04 3453228 for Jumeirah

Try a Ramadan Bootcamp

Al Forsan Bootcamp

Al Forsan International Sports Resort is leaving no excuses for being inactive. The month-long Ramadan bootcamp offers the chance to get fit and make friends while engaging in an hour of different group training and fat burning exercises such as squats and sit ups. The class will be run by an expert team of coaches and members will have access to diet guides, training videos as well as a personal training app. The bootcamp began May 30 and runs until June 25, but you can still join or participate per class. .

Location Al Forsan, next to Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi Cost Dh780 per month, class is AED65 per session for non-members of Al Forsan International Sports Resort and AED54 per session for residents of Al Forsan Village and Members of Al Forsan International Sports Resort Timings place every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday between 9:45pm and 10:45pm Contact 800 25367726

Foodie offers

Sushi Sundays at Zengo

We love any opportunity to enjoy unlimited sushi. Zengo at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa has just introduced their new night Sushi Sundays. You get to enjoy unlimited sushi created by their chef. You can choose from a quality selection of tempting treats from king fish and salmon nigiri through to a selection of delicious maki rolls including spicy tuna, crispy shrimp, roasted tomato, cucumber and crispy king fish truffle. Upgrade the start of your week with this delicious offer. Despite it being summer, their terrace is quite breezy and their resident DJ will play chill beats throughout the night. Let the good times roll!

Location Zengo, Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa Cost Dh148 inclusive of unlimited sushi Timings Every Sunday from 7pm –to 11pm Contact 04 3165550

New opening: St. Tropez

The renowned French bistro St. Tropez, located at the Mall of the Emirates, serves French Mediterranean food. With a delicately designed gourmand menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can dine in a warm and vibrant spot while try a selection of French favorites like Côte d’Azur linguine, moules marinière, crispy leg of duck and wagyu bavette steak. If you head down on a Sunday, you get to enjoy 50 per cent off the total bill from 6pm onwards.

Location Mall of the Emirates Cost various Timings daily from 8am to 12am Contact 04 3413415

Afternoon Tea: Art Crafted Afternoon Tea

Start your experience off with charming welcome beverages and mini fruit tarts, before you savour more delightful dishes at Address Boulevard’s afternoon tea. The afternoon tea is presented in a beautiful chest of drawers which is filled with four layers of decadent goodness. The delicious offering includes edible plastic wrapped sweets, chocolate caviar, exotic sandwiches like salmon and beef bresaola’s and for burrata lovers they can tuck into the mini version of this cream cheese. As with any traditional tea, freshly baked scones and luscious jams mark the focal point of this high tea experience.

Location The Lounge, Address Boulevard Cost Dh140 per person, Dh195 including glass of bubbly Timings Daily from 2.30pm to 6.30pm Contact 04 5618555