10 things to do in Dubai this week: May 4 to 7
Your week in Dubai just got upgraded
Dubai is doing what it does best this week, turning everyday plans into something a little more interesting. From wallet-friendly dining deals that make eating out feel like a smart decision to fun paint and play sessions, cool wellness sessions and more, there is plenty happening across the city.
Here are 10 things to do in Dubai this week
Cool down and take a cold-water dunk
Beit Sisu is a private wellness club in Dubai Media City that offers contrast therapy. It is a dedicated space for those seeking to reset, refocus and restart; and features cold plunge baths along with a low-EMF infrared sauna equipped with red light therapy. The water is set to three to eight degrees Celsius which help boost circulation, reduce muscle soreness, improve quality of sleep, and help mental resilience. After the cold plunge, you head to the sauna for a quick warm-up session. And you repeat the process. You can read our review here.
Where: Beit Sisu, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
When: Mon to Thurs 7am to 8pm, Fri 7am to 8.30pm, Sat and Sun 7am to 9pm
Contact: (0)58 596 3805, @beitsisu
UAE residents, get free entry to Dubai Miracle Garden
If you think Dubai is all about desert dunes and palm trees, Dubai Miracle Garden will make you question that theory. Dubai Miracle Garden in Al Barsha South 3 is the city’s most colourful garden, home to over 150 million flowers. But it’s more than just your typical garden. The floral displays come in the form of stunning floral arches, hearts, castles, and even an A380 Emirates plane. The garden remains open only during winter and closes in the summer as the temperature is too warm. The garden has added in new floral displays and exhibits for this season, which means you can always return and see something new.
UAE residents, this month you can get free entry into the garden on weekdays. Just make sure you enter through Gate 3 and show your Emirates ID. Else it’s Dhs30 through Gates 1 and 2 (with your Emirates ID)
Where: Al Barsha South 3, Al Barsha
When: Daily 9am to 9pm
Cost: Dhs100 per adult; children under 12 go free until May 31
Contact: (04) 422 890, dubaimiraclegarden.com, dubaibutterflygarden.com
Cool down with a pint
Alongside all the classic British pub grub you know and love, The Black Sheep British Gastropub is pouring one of the best pint deals in town every Monday. Guinness goes for just Dhs28 – easily one of the cheapest in Dubai. And with the temperatures on the rise, there’s no better excuse to duck inside, cool off, and let an ice-cold pint do the heavy lifting.
Where: B1, Pullman Hotel, Cluster T, JLT
When: All day on Monday
Cost: Dhs28 per pint
Contact: (058) 599 5664, theblacksheepdubai.com
Relax poolside at Riva Beach Club
When: Weekdays (Mon to Fri)
Cost: Dhs99 per adult (receive Dhs89 in food and credit), Dhs90 per child fully redeemable on f&b
Contact: (058) 278 4024, @rivabeachdxb
Take your tastebuds on a journey
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Amelia Restaurant & Lounge at Address Sky View has bought back its popular “First Flight” experience – a curated dining journey through its signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisine with Mediterranean influences. It’s priced at Dhs225 with an optional wine pairing at Dhs425. The menu is neatly split into starters, signatures, mains and desserts – each dish tying into Amelia’s bold, flavour-led approach.
When: Available daily, 7pm to 8pm
Cost: Dhs225 per person for sharing menu, Dhs425 with wine pairing per person
Contact: (04) 328 2805, @amelia.dubai
Tuck into a traditional Emirati menu with a modern twist
Don’t forget, its Dubai Restaurant Week and there’s plenty of restaurants to try in Dubai, however, if you’re craving Emirati-inspired cuisine, Gerbou is the place to be. The restaurant is serving up a set lunch and dinner menu that’s big on flavour and rooted in regional classics. The Dhs125 lunch includes two courses, with dishes like feta and pistachio dip, lamb ragout, chicken machboos and vegetable salona on offer. Dinner, priced at Dhs250, is a more indulgent three-course affair featuring options such as kunafa prawns, meat arayes, chicken margooga and mixed grills. Desserts across both menus keep things traditional, with highlights including date cake, aseeda loaf and logaimat.
Where: Gerbou, Nad Al Sheba 1 Intersection Street
When: Until May 17
Cost: Dhs125 lunch (two courses), Dhs250 dinner (three courses)
Contact: (04) 222 6888, @gerbou
Enjoy a limited-edition afternoon tea at The Lana, Dorchester Collection
The Lana, Dorchester Collection has teamed up with AVANTCHA to host an afternoon tea at The Gallery – the home of the hotel’s signature afternoon tea. You will begin with a refined selection of finger sandwiches, from coronation chicken with vadouvan curry mayonnaise and mango chutney to truffle egg with seasonal black truffle, slow-roasted Wagyu beef with foie gras, and smoked Scottish salmon with caviar. For sweet fans, there’s strawberry pavlova inspired by Rush Hour Berry tea, a rich chocolate fudge cake infused with milk oolong, and an apple tarte tatin enhanced by tropical green tea. All your for Dhs300.
Where: The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay
When: Until August 31
Cost: Dhs300 per person
Contact: (04) 541 7777, @thelanadubai
Go sunset kayaking at Dubai Creek
A different side of the city, seen from the water. You paddle out with a guide, passing the old town before cruising toward the skyline. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, all in view. It’s chill, easy, and the kind of plan that clears your head. Go solo or double up, and catch the city in its best light.
Where: SeaYou Watersports, Dubai Creek
Cost: Dhs230 per person for 1.5 hours
Contact: getyourguide.com
Swap the usual paint and grape for this sporty twist
This paint and grape is much more than just a, well… paint and grape session. The fun team at FoscART work with some of the most coolest attractions in Dubai and pairs them with an art session. Think art with a game of golf at TopGolf Dubai or a game of cricket at Wikit paired with a creative painting session. All the art supplies are provided during the workshop, and the team will help you out if you have questions or need some artistic help. On Thursday, May 7, you can enjoy the three hour creative escape (two hours of painting and one hour of cricket) for just Dhs150 for two. Book here.
Where: Wikit, Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah Third, Emirates Hills
When: May 7, from 7pm
Cost: Dhs150 for two
Contact: (04) 371 9950, @fosc.art
Enjoy sundowners at Bar du Port
A boho-chic bar in Dubai Harbour, we love Bar du Port for its roster of lively ladies’ nights, party brunches, and retro nights. But if you’re looking for something a little more chilled, the BDP sunsets, served up daily except Saturday are the perfect way to toast to the end of the day. Available from 4pm to 9pm, you can sip your favourite drinks from Dhs35 (cocktails start from Dhs45) while soaking up the relaxed harbour vibes.
Where: Bar du Port, Dubai Harbour
When: Sunday to Friday, 4pm to 9pm
Price: Drinks from Dhs35
Book: @barduportdubai
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