8 fabulous things to do in Dubai this week: November 18 to 21
Happy Monday…
Planning out your things to do this week? There’s plenty! From checking out an art festival in a cool neighbourhood to tucking into a soul-warming meal, checking out a Wicked drone show and more…
Here are 8 fun things to do in Dubai this week
Monday, November 18
Pause and recover
Need a refuge from the city’s fast pace? Head to UAE-born PEAQ, Middle East’s first social wellness club, offering a unique space in Dubai where fitness, recovery, and community unite. PEAQ blends traditional communal wellness with modern therapies, emphasizing that wellness is a shared journey. Expect services such as high-intensity Lagree Method, ice baths, contrast therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen treatments, along with classes in breathwork, sound healing, and restorative yoga for holistic rejuvenation. Find out more here.
PEAQ, 25 Goshi Warehouse, Al Quoz 3, from Nov 18. Tel: (0)58 826 9066. @peaqwellness
Art strolls
Alserkal Art Week is back, running until November 25. This year, lose yourself in a week-long programme featuring exhibitions at more than 15 Alserkal galleries, screenings, performances, open studios, symposia, workshops, and slow art walks, all inching a slow, deepening pace towards one thing – making collective sense of presence. Read more here.
Alserkal Art Week, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, until Nov 25. @alserkalavenue
Tuesday, November 19
Wicked drone show
Got your cinema tickets to watch Wicked? There’s an additional treat for you this week on November 19. A drone show will light up the skies against the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa at 7pm. It’s sure to get you excited about the movie when it finally releases in theatres on November 21. Want more? Head to Mall of the Emirates to VOX Cinemas and dine at its Wicked pop-up. What’s Wicked about? The movie follows the story of Glinda – a pretty girl who is blond and very popular, and Elphaba, who has green skin, which means she is immediately judged. The two dislike each other at first, but their relationship changes, and they soon form an unlikely bond following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz. The movie stars Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard.
Wicked drone show, Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Nov 19 at 7pm. @reelcinemas
Sip and dine alfesco
Jara by Martín Berasategui in The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its chic outdoor terrace offering chic vibes with mesmerising views. You can enjoy meals by world-renowned chef, Martín Berasategui while soaking in the cool atmosphere.
Jara by Martín Berasategui, The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Dr, Business Bay, 18th floor, Tues to Sun 7pm to 1am. Tel: (0)4 541 7755. @jarabymartinberasategui
Wednesday, November 20
Hops & Pizza
Award-winning Italian Luigia has launched a new weekly activation in collaboration with Peroni. Taking place every Wednesday, guests can enjoy a Gambero Rosso award-winning pizza of their choice from the a la carte menu, paired with two draught beers for Dhs149. Options include the classic margherita, the indulgent truffaiola topped with burrata stracciata, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh seasonal black truffle, and the burratina featuring red pacchetelle tomato and basil pesto.
Thursday, November 21
A new flamingo-tastic menu
Flamingo Room’s new updated menu introduces new dishes and desserts, all inspired by old-school flavours with a modern twist. There’s succulent prawns with Marie rose sauce and a pepper steak with velvety, twice-baked potatoes. For desserts, there’s a black forest roulade with a sweet cherry compote, perfect for sharing. The new menu is available across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Celebrate cosy season
Nothing warms our soul more than a piping hot meal over the cooler Dubai season. One of our personal favourites – Yoko Sizzlers. Warm, hearty, and just what you need to warm the soul. There’s a new Autumn Winter Festival menu with new flavours such as Yoko special chicken, crispy chicken sizzlers, veg sizzlers with pepper and mushroom sauce and more. The new menu is available across all branches in UAE.
Yoko Sizzlers in Barsha, Al Karama, Al Nahda, prices from Dhs61. @yokodubai
