8 fabulous things to do in Dubai this week: Sept 23 to 26

Happy new week, Dubai…

If you’re looking for things to do, there’s plenty happening across the city. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to burn calories, say cheers at sunset or try some new dishes at your favourite restaurant, here are 8 fun things to do in Dubai this week. 

Monday, September 23

Try some tasty new dishes at Riviera by Jean Imbert

Riviera by Jean Imbert at The Lana, Dorchester Collection has a new menu for the upcoming season offering French-Mediterranean delicacies. There’s veal tonnato, snails with parsley butter, roast chicken with ceps and truffle, a traditional French seafood soup and much more. And don’t worry! Your favourites including Jean’s avocado, ratatouille tart and sea bream will still be available. In case you didn’t know, The Lana has recently ranked number 23 in the Top 50 Best Hotels in the world. 

The Lana, Dorchester Collection Business Bay, Dubai, Tel: (0)4 541 7755, dorchestercollection.com

Whip up pancakes with the little ones at Jones the Grocer

Have little ones who love to help out in the kitchen? They’ll love this cooking workshop at Jones the Grocer where they will learn to whip up sweet pancakes with a twist. Led by the restaurant’s chefs, they will learn how to make pancake batter and then turn it into colourful spaghetti. They can then get creative by adding icing sugar, syrup and sprinkles. They will go home with a chef’s hat, apron, and participation certificate as an added treat. The one-hour session will cost Dhs149 per child. Book here.

Jones the Grocer, Makk of the Emirates, SZR, Dubai, Dhs149 per child, jonesthegrocer.com @jonesthegrocer

Tuesday, September 24

Take a break from the desk and head to Ristorante Loren

A three-course menu for just Dhs160 per person awaits from 12pm to 4pm for those craving an Italian lunch. Crafted by Italian Head Chef Giovanni, guests can tuck into a rotating selection of seasonal favourites combining the freshest local ingredients with classic Italian flavours.

Loren, The Club, Palm West Beach, The Palm, Dubai, 12pm to 4pm, Tel:(0)4 5578293. lorenristorantedubai.com / @ristorante.loren

Chill by the pool at Azure Beach

Azure Beach is a hotel pool with an abundance of sun loungers, offering pool and beach-side tanning opportunities. The recently upgraded She by the Sea ladies’ day on Tuesday (and Wednesday) has three packages to pick from, all priced at Dhs150. If you opt for the sunrise soiree, you’ll get to wake up with a trio of breakfast delights at adjacent Greek eatery Ammos, before heading to the pool for three drinks. The ‘Azure Allure’ package just comes with five drinks at the pool, or go for ‘Sunset Splendour,’ where bottomless rose is available from 4pm to 7pm, alongside pool access.

Azure Beach, Rixos Premium, JBR, deal available on Tue and Wed, Dhs150. Tel: (052) 777 9472. azure-beach.com

Wednesday, September 25

Enjoy a lavish Indian dinner at Kitchen6

Craving Indian food? Head to Kitchen6 at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Wednesday evening got an all-new Indian-themed night. Expect a selection of dishes from North and South Indian cuisine from 6.30pm to 11pm for just Dhs225 per adult and Dhs112.5 per child. There’s a chaat station, tandoori chicken shawarma, rotisserie lamb, plus Indo-Chinese dishes and Indian sweets to cool down your palate.  

Kitchen6, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai, every Wed 6.30pm to 11pm, Dhs225 per adult and Dhs112.5 per child (6 to 12), Tel: (0)4 414 0000, marriott.com

Fly over to Spike Bar for Wing Wednesday

Spike Bar is the place to be on Wednesday for chicken wing fans. From 12pm to 12am, you can enjoy unlimited wings slathered in your favourite selection of sauces from Korean Kicker, Banging Buffalo, Melted Lava and more. All yours for a pocket-friendly Dhs75. If you want free-flowing hops to help cool your mouth down, it’s Dhs175. While you indulge, soak in those endless golf course views.

Wing Wednesdays, Spike Bar, Emirates Golf Club, 12pm to 12am, Dhs75 for unlimited wings, Dhs175 for unlimited wings and hops, Tel: (0)4 417 9842, dubaigolf.com

Thursday, September 26

Check out the popular Andy Warhol exhibition

Love Pop Art? Check out the Andy Warhol exhibition at Foundry in Downtown Dubai. Warhol is the American visual artist who painted the famous Campbell Soup Cans and the Marilyn Monroe portrait, and you can see his works in person in Dubai. Ticket prices start from Dhs80. Read more here.

Andy Warhol The Glam Factory, Foundry, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, until Oct 31, Mon to Thurs 10am to 8pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 10pm, closed Sun, ticket prices from Dhs80, Tel: (0)4 367 3696, @foundrydowntown

Burn calories the fun way at Activate

There’s a fun new interactive entertainment experience in Dubai which fuses gaming and fitness – Activate. The concept by Canadian gaming company, Activate Games can be found at City Centre Mirdif. Inside, you will find nine dynamic game rooms where the challenges react in real-time. In other words, you and your mates are set to go on an adrenaline-filled adventure to try and beat the game. The rooms cater to two to five players and are all designed to test your physical and mental agility. Expect to jump, climb, dodge, and problem-solve through 50 games, including TikTok popular Mega Grid. Book here.

Activate, City Centre Mirdif, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Mirdif, Mon to Fri 10am to 10pm Sat and Sun 10am to 12pm, Dhs95 for one hour,  playactivatemena.com, @activategamesuae