Your guide to the best things to see and do in the UAE this week.
As we venture into the first days of the new month, business lunches, superb staycations and cultural celebrations return to the UAE this week following the slow summer season.
Monday 26 August
Tuck into a beautiful business lunch
Under the leadership of renowned chef Costas Spiliadis, Estiatorio Milos is a Mediterranean seafood restaurant that revolves around Hellenic cuisine, fine wine and exceptional hospitality. The business lunch menu showcases exclusively the freshest ingredients, and dishes which are all presented in their purest form with a sprinkle of Aegean rock salt or a splash of olive oil sourced from ancient Koroneiki olive trees. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 200 per person.
GO: Visit www.milosdubai.com for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 27 August
Sharpen your darts skills
If you’ve been looking to sharpen your darts skills, you won’t want to miss the Bullseye Boot Camp at Oche in the UAE this week. The event promises an evening of excitement, with Oche’s dart experts stationed at each lane, ready to share tips on how to hit that coveted 180. Although everyone is welcome to this special event, teachers and industry professionals can enjoy a 40% discount on food and drinks as part of Oche’s regular Teachers and Industry Night. With vibrant music from the resident DJ creating the perfect vibe, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Available on Tuesday 27 August at 8pm. To receive the complimentary training, guests must book a darts bay (AED 250 for up to 12 people for 90 minutes).
GO: Visit https://oche.com for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 28 August
Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day
In honour of the strength and elegance of Emirati women, Raffles The Palm Dubai offers a curated selection of spa and culinary experiences. The FACT award-winning Cinq Mondes Spa offers exclusive private bookings, allowing guests to transform the spa into a personal sanctuary of relaxation. Plus, from 26 August to 1 September, guests who book a 60-minute treatment will also receive a complimentary 15-minute consultation with the cutting-edge Visia machine, providing personalised skin analysis. To add a sweet touch to the celebration, Executive Pastry Chef Samith James has crafted a special dessert—the Peach Charlotte. This creation, inspired by the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year “Peach Fuzz,” reflects the warmth and compassion embodied by Emirati women.
GO: Visit www.raffles.com for reservations and more information.
Thursday 29 August
Check out BOCA’s new menu
FACT Dining Award Dubai winner BOCA is famous for its spectacular selection of wine. Now, there’s yet another reason to visit, as it has launched a new food menu. The menu spans starters, fish and seafood and meat, and there’s a 10-course tasting menu. Superb for sharing, the highlights include the Anchovy Gilda, Eggplant and Duck Breast. Save room for dessert, as these are not only a thing of beauty but innovative creations. Carbonara Dolce, anyone? It comes with beef bacon ice cream, rice noodles and cheese custard.
GO: Email hola@boca.ae or call 04 323 1833 for reservations and more information.
Friday 30 August
Witness a sun-drenched collaboration
ME Dubai is teaming up with the homegrown brand Dubai Beach Boy for a pop-up event in the UAE this week. Perfectly merging luxury, fashion, and sustainability, the summer pop-up is set against the stunning backdrop of the hotel’s swimming pool amidst the vibrant cityscape. From eye-catching swim trunks to vibrant accessories and airy tees, the ME Dubai and Dubai Beach Boy poolside pop-up offer a chic collaboration that is bound to make waves this season.
GO: Visit www.mebymelia.com for more information.
Saturday 31 August
Party at Porters English Pub
Visit Porters English Pub at Grand Millennium Al Wahda and celebrate their 12th anniversary with a 12-hour brunch. Enjoy a feast of British and Tex-Mex favourites paired with live entertainment, including bands, a dance show, magic acts, and karaoke. Keep the celebration going with 12 days of special offers. Available on Saturday, 31 August, from 12pm to midnight. AED 279 (four hours of premium beverages, cocktails and mocktails), AED 499 (eight-hour package) and AED 699 (12-hour package).
GO: Email porters.gmaw@millenniumhotels.com or call 02 495 3936 for reservations and more information.
Sunday 1 September
Check into the new InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay
Soaring 22 stories above the dynamic Business Bay neighbourhood, InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay is a luxurious property home to 176 serviced residences with state-of-the-art amenities. Boasting views of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Canal, the property boasts three dining outlets, a rooftop pool, a fitness centre, and a kids club. It also emphasises wellness with dedicated sessions for nutrition, mental clarity, creative expression, and physical well-being.
GO: Visit intercontinental.com or follow @icresdensesbusinessbay on Instagram for more information.
