8 top things to do in Dubai this week: June 27 to 30
A new meal prep service, Business Bay gets a sleek ladies’ night plus it’s your last chance to try our one-of-a-kind birthday burger…
As we say goodbye to June we’re saying goodbye to the What’s On birthday burger – so get down to Slaw ASAP to try it while you can. Elsewhere, we’ve got a new gallery space, DIFC’s got a cool new bar, and there’s a new venue from top Aussie bloke Tom Arnel to check out. So much newness.
Here are the best things to do in Dubai this week.
Monday June 27
Kickstart your week with a healthy meal plan
Determined to eat healthy this summer but looking for convenience? Say hello to Meals On Me (MOM), a subscription-based meal prep service. The lunch and dinner plan has something for every mood and taste; from wholesome dishes to Keto, to vegan and vegetarian offerings across a wide range of cuisines including Arabic, Indian and international dishes. For those looking to start off on a short-term basis, MOM currently offers weekly lunch and dinner plans from Dhs140 and longer-term monthly lunch and dinner plans for Dhs520.
Check out the new Bidi Bondi, The Byron Bathers Club
Restaurateur and all-round bonzer Aussie bloke Tom Arnel (of Tom & Serg fame) has taken over the space of Bidi Bondi, and is replacing it with a new Aussie-inspired multi-concept called The Byron Bathers Club, which is now in soft opening. The Byron – as it aims to be affectionately known – will be a seafood focused beachside dining destination offering a la carte breakfasts, lunches and late-night dinners. Taking inspiration from Australia’s celebrity hotspot, Byron Bay, the new concept hopes to become a Palm local offering a range of diverse concepts, including Byron’s Bar & Bistro, Ulu’s Oyster bar and Tigerlily’s Beach. It’s not licensed yet, but alcohol service will start soon.
The Byron Bathers Club, Al Manhal Building, Shoreline, Palm Jumeirah (formerly Bidi Bondi). @byronbathersclub
Tuesday June 28
Head into LPM Restaurants & Bar one last time before it closes
…only temporarily, of course. The multi-award-winning LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai is shutting up shop this summer to give way to an exciting refresh after twelve years. Give it the right send-off by booking into the DIFC stalwart on Tuesday June 28 when a French Riviera troubadours band performs live alongside a DJ. Dine on LPM’s award-winning a la carte menu and drink delicious mixes from the inspiring Jean Cocteau signature cocktail menu. LPM Restaurant & Bar is expected to reopen its Dubai location in September.
LPM Dubai, Gate Village No, 8 – DIFC, 12pm to 3.30pm and 6pm to 1am. Tel: (0)4 439 0505, lpmrestaurants.com/dubai
Check out a cool new gallery
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Area Beige is a brand new multi-sensory gallery in the ever-popular Al Wasl. founded by creative Emirati trio – Mohammad Badri, Issa Al Nuaimi, Noora Al Awar, the studio offers a unique experience engaging the senses in a contemporary environment. It features three creative disciplines dedicated to exploring an eclectic and bespoke collection of perfumes, art, and design on one platform – so there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Area Beige, Villa 1067, Al Wasl Road, Al Manara. Tel: (0)4 386 0517, areabeige.com
Wednesday June 29
Check out a top new ladies’ night in Business Bay
There’s a new ladies’ night to check out at Katsuya, offering a curated menu of signature dishes and specially crafted sips. Named Runa, every Wednesday night you can enjoy a three-course menu of Katsuya classics like Wagyu tacos, sweet shrimp shumai and robata salmon cedar, paired with three drinks for Dhs199. To keep you entertained, there’s a live DJ set and saxophonist.
Katsuya at Hyde Hotel Dubai, Business Bay, 7pm to 9pm, Wednesdays, Dhs199. Tel: (0)48 871 1010, sbe.com/restaurants/katsuya/dubai
Thursday June 30
Cinema in style with the What’s On Film Club
Driven by our love for film and food, the What’s On Film Club promises a hand-picked curation of cults, classics and musical soirees, with the next installment dedicated to The Greatest Showman on Thursday June 30 at 7pm. Tickets to the What’s On Film Club costs Dhs220 and include one entry to the luxury cinema, plus a tray of all your favourite cinema snacks, including popcorn, nachos and a beef hot dog. Best of all, you’ll receive three drinks: a welcome drink on arrival and your choice of house drink inside. Once the film has ended, guests are invited to linger on at the resort’s stylish Sola Jazz Lounge, where you can enjoy another free drink and incredible live music from soul duo Salt and Pepper from 9pm.
What’s On Film Club, Thursday June 30, doors open at 7pm (movie starts at 7.15pm), Dhs220 (including movie entry, cinema snacks, two drinks in the cinema, and one free drink at Sola Jazz Lounge). Adults only. Tel: (0)4 248 8888 or email info.thepalm@raffles.com.
It’s your last chance to try the What’s On Birthday burger
What’s On has been celebrating its birthday all June long, and so it’s your last chance to enjoy our birthday burger at cult burger joint, Slaw. The one-of-a-kind birthday burger is plucky fried chicken slathered in special Oh Yeah! sauce, a homemade peanut butter sauce and vanilla ice cream, topped with a lollipop stick and candy floss. It is priced at Dhs43 and available for dine-in at all Slaw branches for the month of June.
Wind into the weekend at a sleek new DIFC bar
You might have dined at DIFC Italian, Marea, before, but did you know that it’s now home to a brand new bar called Tides? Found on the lower floor of Marea, it promises a stylish New York City vibe, and opens every Thursday to Saturday from 10pm to 3am. The center of the bar features a handful of plush blue velvet chairs, low marble tables, and bar stools for an intimate crowd of 40 guests, while the beverage menu is inspired by one of the world’s 7 seas and 5 oceans.
Tides Bar, Lounge Level of Marea, Gate Village 7, DIFC, 10pm to 3am, Thurs to Sat. Tel: (0)4 583 6366, marea.com
