The FACT UAE Weekend Guide: 8 to 10 March
Al fresco dining, creative cocktails and captivating concerts will ensure a memorable weekend in Dubai.
The second weekend of March is here, and it looks like it will be filled with brunches, concerts and outdoor activities galore. Read on for the best ways to while away your weekend in Dubai.
Friday 8 March
Celebrate the arrival of spring
Chef Izu Ani’s Maison de la Plage on Palm West Beach will celebrate International Women’s Day with The Blooming Affair event. Heralding the arrival of spring, guests are invited to embrace the spirit of the season by dressing in floral attire while immersing themselves in the enchanting beauty of blooming flowers, which adorn the beachside sanctuary. Here, guests can dine on the French Mediterranean culinary creations or sip on the Dahlia, Daisy or Marigold botanical cocktails. Available on Friday, 8 March from 4pm.
GO: Call 04 452 3344 for reservations and more information.
Enjoy an early dinner
Drawing inspiration from France’s bustling markets, Eugène Eugène celebrates the essence of French cuisine through locally sourced vegetables and premium meats. The restaurant’s early dinner is the perfect way to kick start your weekend in Dubai, offering a selection of signature dishes crafted by the restaurant’s skilled culinary team. Begin with the Soup of the Day, followed by entrées such as Beetroot and Smoked Feta, Lentil Salad, Quinoa Salad with avocado and exotic fruit or the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio. For the main course, enjoy the Seabream A La Plancha or the Roasted Half Baby Chicken with pomme purée before concluding your meal with a dessert featuring passion fruit sorbet and coconut crumble. Available daily from 6pm to 8pm. AED 190 per person.
GO: Call 04 379 8963 for reservations and more information.
See Khalid make his Dubai debut
If the tracks Love Lies and Young, Dumb & Broke get you grooving, you’ll be pleased to hear that R&B superstar Khalid is performing live in Dubai. Khalid has risen to superstardom in the music industry due to his soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and genre-blurring sound. He has also been recognised with Grammy nominations and has collaborated with everyone from Alicia Keys and Billie Eilish to Normani, Shawn Mendes and Summer Walker. Tickets start at AED 199 and are available now via Platinumlist.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
Saturday 9 March
Participate in a desert yoga session
It’s time to start practising your downward dog. Sharjah’s Mleiha Desert’s new yoga retreat includes an extensive range of experiences: yoga, meditation, star gazing, and camping included. Visitors can choose from Sunset Yoga to Overnight Yoga packages, which make the most of the dramatic desert setting. Visitors will learn breathing exercises, grounding movements and mindful practices, which synchronise the body and mind with the setting sun. Tickets for the Sunset Yoga session start from AED 600, and Overnight Yoga starts from AED 800. Namaste.
GO: Visit www.discovershurooq.ae for more information.
Join the latest brunch from Secret Parties
Secret Parties is back with a new brunch, taking over Clay Dubai on Bluewaters Island. This alfresco dining experience offers a four-course menu of Japanese and Peruvian delights set against the backdrop of Ain Dubai. Dishes include Japanese edamame, ceviche, and nigiri, followed by Peruvian-inspired mains like niku al wok with beef tenderloin, wok chifa rice, and cazuela with truffle oil. Entertainment will come from a DJ, live singer, dancers, and drummer, ensuring a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. Saturdays, from 2pm to 5:30pm. AED 350 (soft beverages), AED 445 (house beverages) and AED 545 (premium beverages).
GO: Visit https://secret-parties.com for reservations and more information.
Visit Deira’s Ramadan Souq
Nestled in Bur Deira’s historic Old Municipality Street, the vibrant Ramadan Souq brings everyone together to celebrate tradition, culture and community spirit. From traditional Ramadan decorations to speciality foods and ingredients, the souq offers everything needed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere at home.
GO: Follow @dubaimunicipality on Instagram for more information.
Sunday 10 March
Take to the rooftop at Canary Club
The stunning dining concept from Joey Ghazal, the man behind the popular Maine restaurants, occupies two floors at Banyan Tree Residences, blending the style and flavours of Malibu, Palm Springs, Cabo and Acapulco. The Canary Club experience presents diners with a ‘laidback West Coast eatery’ featuring Californian bites tinged with Asian influences. With its lively atmosphere, exotic drinks, and panoramic urban views, Tiki’s at Canary Club is a rooftop destination for those wanting a taste of the tropics.
GO: Email book@canaryclub.com for reservations and more information.
Spend an evening at the opera
Chandeliers don’t get more famous than The Phantom of the Opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical will be showing at Dubai Opera this month. Based on Gaston Leroux’s classic novel of the same name, the show brings music, passion and mystery to the stage. Set in 1930s Paris, it follows the Phantom, who lurks in the shadows of the Paris Opera House and falls for the soprano Christine. Tickets are available now via Platinumlist.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for more information.
Delve into Zuma Dubai’s new creative cocktail menu
Zuma Dubai has launched a new cocktail menu, ‘Shaping the Future,’ which delves into re-engineered ingredients, methods, and contemporary techniques while upholding traditional essence. The meticulously curated cocktails menu features three distinct themes: Kako, embodying echoes of the past; Sai Sekkei, flaunting re-engineered classics; and Ashita, epitomising the essence of tomorrow. Highlights include the Bijon Margarita, Futatsu Sour, Gijutsu Highnall and Hancha Old Fashioned – the perfect way to wind down your weekend in Dubai.
GO: Visit https://zumarestaurant.com for reservations and more information.
