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Another week has arrived, and with it come a host of fun things to do in the city. This week, we have a selection of hot spots for you to try, from beach days to white parties, comedy nights and more. Here are our top picks for things to do in Dubai this week.

Sunday September 5

1. Sample wine at Carna Dubai

Élite Sommelier UAE and African + Eastern have teamed up to bring you a series of dinners hosted by top sommeliers. Kicking off at Carna by Dario Cecchini at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences on September 5, head sommelier Florian Strassgurtl will take you through a series of wines from Tenuta di Biserno in Tuscany, Italy.

Carna Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Sunday September 5, Dhs800 per person. Tel: (0)4 607 0761. @carnadubai

Monday September 6

2. Check out an Insta-worthy restaurant

You’ll find upscale Chinese restaurant Hutong Dubai in DIFC. Critically acclaimed in its existing locations in The Shard, London and New York’s Manhattan, the Dubai outpost of Hutong has been welcomed, and it’s proved hugely popular so far. In the centre of the restaurant, you’ll find a wishing tree, created by a Chinese master and imported to Dubai – an homage to the famous Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees in Hong Kong, as well as red lanterns and signature Chinese styling. Guests are invited to write a wish on the red labels and place them as high as possible on the tree in the hope they come true.

Hutong, Gate Building 6, Ground Floor DIFC, Sunday to Thursday 12pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 1am. Tel: (0)4 220 0868. @hutongdubai

Tuesday September 7

3. Spend the day at Nikki Beach

Popular beach club Nikki Beach Dubai has made a welcome return, and a beach day sounds like the ideal way to start your week. A large sun bed for three people starts at Dhs1,000 on weekdays, with credit towards your food and drinks for the day. On weekdays, a single sun lounger is priced Dhs200, with Dhs100 redeemable on food and beverages. On the weekend, it’s Dhs300 with Dhs200 redeemable on food and beverages.

4. Have a laugh

Fancy a night of laughter? VDesi’s weekly Tuesday Laugh-A-Thon sees Dubai-based comedians host an evening of jokes from 8.30pm to 10.30pm at The Eloquent Elephant. Hosted by comedian Rayan Karaky, and the line up includes Rami Salame, Bronwyn Byrnes, Maher Barwany amongst others. There’s a minimum spend of Dhs99 per person, or you can opt for a package from Dhs199.

The Eloquent Elephant, Taj Dubai, Business Bay, Tuesdays, 8.30pm to 10.30pm, from Dhs99. Tel: (0)4 438 3134. 

Wednesday September 8

5. Dig out your best white outfit

Each year, chic Peruvian restaurant Coya Dubai hosts its La Noche Blanca party as summer comes to a close. This year the event will be held on Wednesday September 8. The parties will be themed around Mykonos, aiming to transport guests to the Greek isle for one night only. Attendees can expect sax player Matt West, aerial live performances and resident DJs Rogerio, Alex Twin and Eva Voytko taking over the decks in the Pisco Bar.

Coya Dubai, Four Seasons Resort Jumeira, September 8, 6.30pm onwards. Tel: (0)4 316 9600. @coyadubai

6. Check out the new Amazonico

After a brief hiatus, Amazonico Dubai is about to return with a brand new look. The details have so far been kept under wraps, but we’re very much anticipating the reveal when the venue reopens on Wednesday. The team are already accepting bookings for those keen to be one of the first to see it.

Amazonico Dubai, DIFC, reopens Wednesday September 8. Tel: (0)4 571 3999. @amazonicodubai