Take your pick from MICHELIN meals to the Thunder Moon.
The UAE is heating up – and we’re not just talking about the weather. Take your pick from hot events across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and beyond. Whether you want to stay up to date with movies, MICHELIN restaurants or the Thunder Moon, here are the best things to do in the UAE this weekend.
Friday 19 July 2024
Dine at the new two MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, Row on 45
British chef Jason Atherton has played an influential role in Dubai’s dining scene. At the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 ceremony, he was awarded two MICHELIN Stars for his new restaurant, Row on 45. The restaurant is located in Dubai Marina, and offers a 17-course menu and is a gastronomic gamechanger. The name draws its inspiration from Savile Row in London. And, what sets the concept apart is that it offers a truly tailored experience with different courses in different rooms.
GO: Visit www.rowon45dubai.com for more information.
Swing the night away at Aretha
Aretha at The St. Regis Gardens is inspired by the Swinging Sixties, soulful seventies and the singing sensation Aretha Franklin. The concept brings together blues, funk and soul music and showcases local as well as international talents. The venue boasts a retro-chic décor with a rose gold bar and central stage. Aretha’s drinks menu includes signature cocktails, which are named after musical giants. Plus, the food menu includes Dover Sole Meuniere, Grilled Rock Lobster and Wagyu Beef Rossini.
GO: Follow @arethadubai on Instagram for more information.
Meet the Trolls at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Enjoy family-friendly fun this weekend at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Guests can enjoy summer shows and meet and greet with DreamWorks Trolls characters. Running from 19 to 28 July, the event also includes a free 20-minute stage show held three times a day.
GO: Visit www.thegalleria.ae for more information.
Saturday 20 July 2024
Dig into the Liwa Date Festival
The Liwa Date Festival runs from 15 to 28 July and takes place in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. Now in its 20th year, the event pays tribute to the UAE’s deep-rooted agricultural traditions. The festival aims to shed light on the date farming sector in the UAE and lend support to the farmers in the region. Attend lectures and discussions led by experts to learn more about date farming culture this weekend.
GO: Visit https://abudhabiculture.ae for more information.
Having a smashing time at Opa’s Summer Brunch
Opa is a fun-filled restaurant that combines Greek culture and cuisine. Located in Fairmont Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, the concept brings together food, music, and lots of plates. The menu showcases great Greek dishes. So, start off eating and end up smashing plates this weekend.
GO: Visit www.opadubai.com for more information.
Dig into the newly opened Akabeko restaurant
Akabeko is ready to set Dubai’s dining scene alight. Located in voco Dubai The Palm on Palm West Beach, the restaurant is home to the city’s first yakiniku experience with Japanese A5 Wagyu meat. Diners can sit at a table with a grill and watch, smell and drool as meats and vegetables are freshly cooked before them. A smouldering, sensory experience awaits.
GO: Visit https://akabeko.ae for more information.
Sunday 21 July 2024
Watch classic movies at Cinema Akil
Cinema Akil is back with its summer season of films. On 21 July, catch a screening of the South Korean thriller Oldboy. The film is directed by Park Chan-Wook, and stars Choi Min-Sik and Yoo Ji-Tae. After being imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su is on a brutal quest for revenge.
GO: Visit https://cinemaakil.com for more information.
Watch the Thunder Moon at Bab Al Nojoum Bateen Liwa
Look up in the sky, and you’ll see the Thunder Moon – aka a full moon. The name refers to the weather and thunderstorms that take place this time of the year. If you want to see the sky in style, head to Bab Al Nojoum Bateen Liwa in Abu Dhabi. Guests can enjoy an extraordinary evening under the stars when the moon will be visible. Plus, the Cool Summer Nights deal offers discounted room rates.
GO: Visit https://babalnojoum.com for more information.
Unwind at the new ReFIVE Spa at FIVE LUXE JBR
Located across the fifth and sixth floor, ReFIVE Spa brings together treatment rooms, an indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, an outdoor terrace and a 24/7 gym. Guests can take their pick from a range of treatments including facials, massages and a hammam experience.
GO: Visit https://luxejbr.fivehotelsandresorts.com for more information.
