9 non-Valentine's things to do in Dubai this weekend: February 14 to 16

Things to do in Dubai this weekend. That’s it, that’s the post.

Sometimes you just don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any of the fluff that comes along with it and that’s perfectly fine. Here are the best non-Valentine’s things to do in Dubai this weekend so you can turn a blind eye to the love floating around (yuck).

Friday, February 14

Bring the kids to be explorers

Calling all young explorers! OliOli® has launched  Dino Quest, an exciting new experience that invites kids to step into the shoes of paleontologists. It’s a temporary exhibition is set to captivate curious minds and budding scientists alike as they dig into the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Dino Quest is included with PLUS tickets starting from Dhs169 for one child and one adult. Book here.

OliOli®, Al Quoz, Mon 10am to 7pm, Tues 12pm to 7pm, Wed to Fri 10am to 7pm, Sat 9am to 8pm, Sun 9am to 7pm, starting from Dhs69, @olioliuae 

See an up and coming DJ

Ling Ling Ultra Lounge at Atlantis The Royal, from 11pm, minimum spend Dhs5,000 @linglingdubai

Go Greek..brunching

If you didn’t travel to Greece recently but you wish you had, or if you just fancy some delicious Greek food, Ammos has a brunch every Friday from 8pm to 11pm. Think seafood orzo, chicken souvlaki, and beef soutzoukakia. The entertainment is also on point with a live band and DJ so you can get up and dance, if that’s your thing. See you there.

Ammos, Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR, 8pm to 11pm, Dhs295 sof, Dhs355 house, Dhs395 premium, www.ammosgreek.com/dubai @ammosgreekdubai

 Saturday, February 15

Meet a football legend

Real Madrid World, Dubai Parks and Resorts @realmadridworlddubai

Watch the fountains

Even living in Dubai, sometimes you want to watch the fountains but not amongst the hundreds and thousands of tourists standing around outside the Dubai Mall. Head to Third Avenue for an incredible view and some yummy food. Every table outside has direct view of the fountains so you’re not looking over peoples shoulders to try and get a glimpse of the dancing water.

Third Avenue, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, Sun to Wed 10am to 12am, Thurs to Sat 10am to 1am, @thirdavenueboutique

Show the love to yourself

With all of the love floating around at the moment, it’s only right that you show it to yourself too and what better way to do it then with some beauty pampering. Head to the girly haven in JLT,  The British Salon, for a mani, pedi and blowdry. Don’t worry if you’re pushed for time, they can do it all in one go. They do 15 per cent crew and teacher discounts too. Remember self care is a necessity…

The British Salon, Cluster V, JLT  Tel: 058 572 6839 @thebritishsalondubai

Sunday February 16

Go to a foodie festival

From February 14 to 16, Taste of Dubai Festival is coming to Media City Amphitheater. Taste of Dubai will feature 16 of the city’s best restaurants all in one place, there are cooking demos, kids entertainment, live music and much more so it’s set to be a fun day so if you’re looking for something to do in Dubai this weekend. Get tickets here.

Media City Amphitheater, 14 to 16 February, 12pm to 12 am, from Dhs75, children under 12 free, @tasteofdubai

Get the Hype

Grab your bestie, your partner (or your kids, I guess) and head down to House of Hype in Dubai Mall. It’ s just opened and it’s a colourful, fun, charming, bright, interesting world full of magical things to do and see. We’ve been there and you’ll just have to go to see it to understand.  Purchase tickets on house-of-hype.com 

House of Hype, Dubai Mall – Chinatown, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, @houseofhype

Try a new food trend

We love a random food trend in Dubai, and why not try the latest one? Get down to La Serre in City Walk and try the hot chocolate croissant, for Dhs38. It’s a New York Roll with a croissant’s buttery, flaky magic, filled with a dreamy hot chocolate. Delish.

La Serre, Citywalk, Dhs38, 8am to 4pm, @laserre.citywalk www.laserrecitywalk.ae/  

Have a great weekend, whatever you’re doing…