There’s so much happening in Dubai this week, the city is full of new, interesting events. Whether it’s a cool trainer pop-up store or fun new pub quiz, here are our top picks for the week.

Here are 8 exciting things to try in Dubai this week.

Sunday February 24

1. Check out a nICE activation

To celebrate the launch of the new Ultraboost 19, adidas have created a pop up space on The Dubai Mall Ice Rink. The area includes running machines which will review your running technique and test your speed, you can also purchase the collection and customise your kicks.

adidas Running, Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, 10am to midnight, daily until March 3, free to enter. thedubaimall.com

2. Enjoy a brand-new ladies’ day

Cool new hotel W Dubai has launched ‘Not Another Ladies Day’, which is running from 12pm to 4pm every Sunday. The four-hour package will offer unlimited free flowing drinks and a selection of bites for Dhs150 for ladies and Dhs250 for guys. The Wet Deck is adults-only swimming pool with a swim up bar, loungers and cabanas dotted around the swimming pool, and an elevated DJ booth at the back.

Wet Deck, W Dubai – The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, 12pm to 4pm, Sundays, Dhs150 ladies, Dhs250 guys. Tel: (04) 245 5555. Facebook.com/WetDeckDubai

Monday February 25

3. Take a trip to Tokyo

Fun Asian restaurant, Miss Tess, brings you a new ladies’ night, Shibuya Pop. The terrace and bar area will transform from Downtown Dubai into Downtown Tokyo and offer selected drinks for only Dhs8 for ladies all night. If you want to push the boat out, you can get unlimited drinks plus a sushi platter for Dhs88. 

Miss Tess, Taj Hotel, Downtown Dubai, 8pm to midnight, every Monday. Tel: (050) 498 8505. misstessdubai.com

4. Test your general knowledge

The Lion by Nick & Scott has a brand-new quiz night, hosted by Darryl Rees. The quiz promises to be fun and interactive with rounds for general knowledge, sports, music, films, as well as music bingo, play-doh team sculptures, dance-offs, and many more. With prizes up for grabs and happy hour from 8pm to 10pm, gather your smartest mates and start thinking of your team name.

The Lion by Nick & Scott, H Hotel, Downtown Dubai, 8pm to 10pm, every Monday. Tel (04) 359 2366. theliondubai.ae

5. Attend a talk on sustainability

The next event in the Flow Talk Series will feature five sustainability experts who will discuss their area of research in a bid to educate the wider public on how to make environmentally-aware choices in their daily lives. The panel includes Milli Midwood, Mariska Nell, Baharash Bagherian, Molly Huggins and Yasmine Badri, all of whom will be sharing their personal experiences, successes and plans. 

Flow Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, 6pm to 7pm, Monday February 25, free. Tel: (04) 319 8767. flowdubai.com

Tuesday February 26

6. Throw it back to the 90s

In true Mr Miyagi’s style, the popular Media City hotspot has a new 90s themed lady’s and boys night, ‘Ice Rice Baby’, every Tuesday. For Dhs99, you can feast on a Bento box with five of your favourite Asian dishes and three tasty drinks from their funky Ice Rice Baby cocktail or classics menu. The party kicks off from 5pm, when you can expect classic Mr Miyagi’s entertainment from the resident boyband N-shrync.

Mr Miyagi’s, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, 5pm to 3am, Tuesdays, from 5pm 3 drinks and bento box Dhs99, from 8pm unlimited drinks for ladies Dhs99, three drinks for guys Dhs99. Tel: (04) 420 7489. mrmiyagisdubai.com

Wednesday February 27

7. Dine in a world class restaurant on a budget

With Dubai Food Festival officially underway, comes the return of Restaurant Week. This is your opportunity to have a three-course dinner in some of the world’s most lavish restaurants for only Dhs199. Options this year include French favourite Bleu Blanc, Burj Al Arab hotspot Scape, Japanese fine dining restaurant Morimoto, and popular steakhouse Gaucho; as well as a selection of other restaurants with cuisines from around the world. Booking is essential.

Dubai Restaurant Week, Dubai Food Festival, Dubai, daily until March 2, Dhs199 per person. visitdubai.com

8. Feast on a stack of pancakes

It’s pancake week at Park House and they have a great offer for lovers of the treat. Order a stack of three loaded pancakes for AED65, or a large stack of six loaded pancakes for AED95 including up to eight different toppings such as Nutella, banana, strawberries, maple syrup and more.

Park House, Kite Beach, Jumeirah, 8am to 10pm, daily until March 4. Tel: (04) 254 1565. parkhouse.ae

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