8 wonderful things to do in Dubai this week: July 15 to 18
Have a great week…
Looking for some cool things to do in Dubai this week? There’s plenty to do from checking out a ladies’ night to partying by the pool, a free day pass to a new fitness centre and more…
Here are 8 fun things to do in Dubai this week
Monday, July 15
Treat yourself to dinner at La Dame de Pic
Kickstart your week with La Dame de Pic Dubai – the one Michelin-starred, elevated French fine-dining restaurant at The Link. The Estivale menu features dishes that embrace summer for Dhs695 for five courses and Dhs915 for seven courses. You will be welcome with a complimentary signature cocktail, and you can add on a beverage pairing during your meal, too. The set menu is available from 6pm to 12am.
La Dame De Pic, One&Only One Za’abeel, Za’abeel, open 6pm to 12am daily, set menus start from Dhs695, Tel: (0)4 666 1617, oneandonlyresorts.com
Meet up with the gals at Maria Bonita
Well-loved Mexican eatery, Maria Bonita at Souk Madinat is always a swell place to visit, and all the ladies are invited to head down on their next ‘manic Monday’ and sip on unlimited margaritas and house grapes for three hours. This cheeky deal runs from 8pm to 11pm for only Dhs99.
Maria Bonita, Souk Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai, Mon 8pm to 11pm, Dhs99. Tel: (0)4 263 8029 @mariabonita_dubai
Tuesday, July 16
Get a free day pass at Veo Fitness Centers across Dubai
Haven’t heard of Veo? It’s a community lifestyle fitness centre by Emaar Hospitality Group. And over the summer they are offering a free day pass until September 1, 2024. To claim, all you need to do is provide your name and phone number to the Veo team and they will respond within 24 hours with a booking for your free trial. You can pick from RPM, Body Pump, Pilates, Belly Dance, HIIT, Flow Yoga and more, but do note the class you pick is subject to availability. You can view the class schedule here. At the moment, Veo Hayya Lakes is open. Veo Manzil will open this July and Veo Meadows will open later this summer.
Jump in for a night swim at Maison de la Plage
Maison de la Plage’s new night swim offer is the moonlight dip of your dreams. Think luxurious sunbeds by the pool for Dhs250 with Dhs100 redeemable on the à la carte menu in the restaurant or for drinks by the pool. The deal is available until September 15, 2024.
Maison de la Plage, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, until Sep 15, until 11pm, Dhs250, Tel: (0)4 452 3344, @maisondelaplage_
Wednesday, July 17
Try the new limited-edition sips at Blind Tiger
Jumeirah Al Naseem’s hidden cocktail bar Blind Tiger is teaming up with revered gin maker Monkey 47 to create a limited-edition cocktail menu this summer. Pick from four carefully crafted cocktails, each highlighting a different flavour profile. There’s Tiger’s Paw with pineapple; yuzu and ginger, Forest Mirage with raspberry; black pepper and mint, Zen Monkey with blackberry; Sakura; sake and yuzu, and Samurai Gimlet with Lillet Rose; sake; grapefruit; and tonka. Pair your sips with some appetising bites as you sit back and enjoy Blind Tiger’s live musical acts.
Blind Tiger, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, July 17 to Aug 17, Dhs80 per cocktail, Tel: (800) 323 232. @blindtigerdxb
Enjoy an indoor swim at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
As soon as you step inside the Talise spa, you will teleport back in time and witness Ottoman heritage at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. The serene Thalassotherapy Pool will help you calm your mind and body allowing it to reconnect and get back to the right balance. Pure bliss. What’s more? The ceiling is made to look like a starry night making it feel like you’re swimming under a blanket of stars. If you do plan on floating all your worries away, don’t forget your swimsuit. You can gain access to the pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, snow room, adventure showers and heated marble beds for Dhs350. Want a spa treatment? Check out the menu here.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Talise Spa, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Dhs350 per person, open daily 9am to 9.30pm, Tel: (0)4 453 0456. jumeirah.com
Thursday, July 18
Celebrate World Caviar Day at Above Eleven
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Want to celebrate World Caviar Day? Above Eleven offers some of the finest caviar dishes in the city within their Nikkei cuisine menu. On the menu, pick from the Hokkaido scallops delicately enhanced with lime and caviar, or the tiraditos hamachi truffle ponzu – a fusion of yellowtail, shiso leaves, chilli ponzu, truffle oil and indulgent caviar. Located on the 14th-floor rooftop of Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, you’ll enjoy your meal with stunning views of the Dubai skyline.
Above Eleven Dubai, Rooftop, West Palm Beach, Jumeirah Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 4pm to 2am daily, Tel: (0)4 666 1420, aboveeleven.com
Party poolside at Playa Pacha
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One of the highlights of the all-new Five LUXE is Playa Pacha – a playground for sun-bronzed revellers, a beachfront leisure treasure bathed in glitz, glamour and sparkling enamour. On Thursday, you can party with Balearic Beats which takes place from 1pm packed with beats by lauded deck-master-in-chief DJ Emir, along with the percussive backing of a live drummer. Its Dhs300 for the ladies and Dhs500 gents, fully redeemable against the beach club’s stunning range of food and drink. Read more here.
FIVE LUXE JBR, Thursdays from 1pm, priced from Dhs300. luxejbr.fivehotelsandresorts.com
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