Here’s how to make the most of the upcoming weekend.
Summer is in full swing but the UAE is still bursting with things to do. Whether you’re after cool cafés, dining deals or a brand new beach club, then you’re in luck. Here are the best things to do this weekend in the UAE.
Friday 2 August
Tuck into Thai specialities at DuangDy
DuangDy at The Link has introduced a new business lunch experience by the talented culinary duo Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Dylan’ Lan’ Jones. The vibrant menu celebrates Thai heritage, and the highlights include Yuin Bpet Yang, an organic duck salad with soy dressing; Geng Daing Gai, organic chicken with red curry and green banana; Prik Khuea, stir-fried homemade split pea tofu with garlic and chilli; and Phat Pak Boong, stir-fried morning glory with squid. Available Tuesday to Friday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. AED 148 (two-course set lunch, including rice, soup, and craft soda) or AED 168 (three-course set lunch, including rice, soup, and craft soda).
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for reservations and more information.
Sip and dip at the new COVEBEACH
Dubai, put your hands in the air if you like to party. COVEBEACH has moved from Bluewaters to JBR and brings with it a restaurant, bar, beach and party vibes. SIERRA by COVEBEACH is the brand’s new restaurant, which includes a sushi bar, fish market and dry-ager. Elsewhere, The Moët pool is open to guests of all ages and includes cabanas and sunbeds. After the summer, COVEBEACH will open an adults-only pool with private cabana pools, beachside lounges and seating.
GO: Email info@covebeach.com or call 050 454 6920 for more information.
Dine at Ronaldo and Nadal’s TOTÓ
Get ready for the ultimate Italian dining experience at TOTÓ, featuring traditional recipes and fine wine, all set in a nostalgic 1950s Italian cinema-inspired setting complete with live music. Like Tatel, TOTÓ is backed by football player Cristiano Ronaldo and tennis star Rafael Nadal. The concept has already proven a culinary hit in Abu Dhabi and Madrid and is now open in Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection in Downtown Dubai.
GO: Visit www.totorestaurants.com for more information.
Saturday 3 August
Visit a brand-new beach club
Located on Palm Jumeirah, AYLA Beach features a restaurant, lounge and pool. Specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, it boasts beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina skyline. The menu brings together Lebanese influences and fresh ingredients. The cooking techniques combine traditional techniques with modern innovation. Superb for sharing, the menu spans hot and cold starters, meze, salads, seafood, pizzas, pastas, paella and desserts. The venue is from the team behind the nightclub BLU Dubai, which is famous for its celebrity shows, and the BLU Oasis resort.
GO: Visit https://aylapalm.ae for more information.
Witness an epic clash of fighters
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping evening as UFC Fight Night 2024 takes centre stage at Etihad Arena. This thrilling event promises a night of fierce competition as top fighters from around the world battle it out. Marking the second event in the UAE capital in less than a year, this upcoming event promises to showcase a captivating spectacle as international and local talent step into The Octagon. The fight card will see No. 2 ranked bantamweight Cory Sandhagen face off against No. 9 ranked Umar Nurmagomedov.
GO: Visit www.etihadarena.ae for more information.
Check out Trèsind Studio’s new culinary collab
Considering team FACT hailed Trèsind Studio as ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2021, it’s evident that we’re big fans of Chef Himanshu Saini’s culinary prowess. Now, the young tastemaker is gearing up to join forces with Chef Antonio Iacoviello for an exciting dining event on 2 and 3 August 2024. Chef Antonio Iacoviello is a dynamic force in the kitchen at Gucci Osteria Tokyo. Inspired by his mentor Massimo Bottura, Antonio offers a unique take on Italian cuisine, creating dishes that bridge the gap between Italian tradition and Japanese seasonality. The collaboration takes place on 2 and 3 August, with seatings taking place at 6pm and 9pm. AED 1,095 per person.
GO: Visit www.tresindstudio.com for more information.
Sunday 4 August
Head to the capital for a seafood soirée
Ryba, the Abu Dhabi seafood restaurant known for blending international flavours with an Emirati twist has recently launched its Sunday Seafood Brunch. Curated by Emirati chef and entrepreneur Faisal Mohamed Alharmoodi, the offering includes Baked Oysters, Classic Fish and Chips, King Crab Spaghetti, Popcorn Shrimps, Red Snapper marinated with harissa and orange, Sesame Shrimp Toast or Whole Emirati Hamour. End your meal with the Hot Chocolate Chou, Passionfruit Cheesecake or Ryba Brûlée. Available on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm. AED 350 per person (including one starter, one salad, two soups, a main course, two drinks, and a dessert).
GO: Call 02 584 5645 for reservations and more information.
Swim under the stars
Address Beach Resort has launched a night swimming experience at the Guinness World Records™ winning “Highest outdoor infinity pool in a building in the world.” Standing at an impressive 293.9 meters, the experience includes fresh sushi platters and succulent seafood to enjoy while enjoying the views. Elevate your evening by enjoying expertly crafted cocktails with innovative twists on classic recipes inspired by solar patterns and constellations. Available daily from 5pm to 10pm. AED 477 per person (fully redeemable on food and beverages).
GO: Email dineatbeachresort@addresshotels.com or call 04 879 8866 for reservations and more information.
Experience the new dinner show at Krasota
Dubai’s pioneering gastro-theatre has launched a new show called “Imaginary Future”, which seamlessly intertwines storytelling, visual arts, and AI technology to delve into the wonders of the future. At the core of this remarkable spectacle is a seven-course meal meticulously curated by the acclaimed Chef Vladimir Mukhin. The menu explores the realm of future gastronomy, posing the question: what might food be like in the future? Anticipate an array of innovative dishes that tantalise the taste buds and challenge traditional culinary norms. Available daily at 5:30pm and 9pm. Prices from AED 1,830 per person.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for reservations and more information.
