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In a city like Dubai, you’re never far from your next plan. Whether you’re in the mood for a one-night-only supper club, a new family-friendly attraction, or a hands-on floral workshop with dinner, there’s something for every pace, every vibe and every group – or even just yourself. Here are 7 things to do in Dubai this week.

Try a floral masterclass and dinner

Swap your usual dinner plans for something a little different at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai. This one-night-only experience starts with a hands-on floral masterclass led by Fine Blooms, where you’ll create your own arrangement to take home, before sitting down to a sharing-style dinner at Yù & Mì. Expect Cantonese and Sichuan favourites, including dim sum, Signature Peking Duck, king prawns and Sichuan glazed beef short ribs, followed by mango sago for dessert. The experience also includes a curated gift bag with a Fine Blooms gift card, a scented candle and a spa voucher.

Where: Yù & Mì, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai
When: Thursday, July 9, 5pm to 9pm
Cost: Dhs1,400 per person
Contact: @mo_downtowndubai

Book a one-night-only Southern Italian supper

If you love the idea of long dinners shared around one table, Jou Jou Brasserie is hosting a one-night-only supper club inspired by Southern Italy. Created in collaboration with Giordana Attilio of Napoli Napoli Supper Club, Sapori del Sud will bring together traditional recipes, family stories and dishes inspired by Naples. Expect comforting plates such as Frittata di Pasta and slow-cooked Ziti alla Genovese, served as part of a communal dining experience.

Where: Jou Jou Brasserie, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
When: Tuesday, July 7, from 7pm
Cost: Dhs490 per person
Contact: (04) 270 7950, @joujoudubai

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Reset your wellness routine at this new health club

If you’re looking to switch up your fitness routine, The Bay Health Club at Al Barari is worth adding to your list. The new wellness destination combines a fully equipped gym with one of Dubai’s longest swimming pools, Reformer Pilates and yoga classes, personal training and recovery facilities, including a sauna, cold plunge, red-light therapy and Normatec compression boots. Day passes are available if you want to try it before committing to a membership, while there are also dedicated classes for children, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and karate.

Where: The Bay Health Club, Al Barari
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 9pm
Cost: Day passes and memberships available
Contact: (050) 899 9643, @thebayhealthclub

Book a midweek dinner deal

If eating out is on the cards this week, FIVE Hotels & Resorts is offering 30 per cent off à la carte dining across a selection of its restaurants. Choose from handmade pasta at Cinque, contemporary Chinese dishes at Maiden Shanghai, Japanese favourites at Ronin, French-inspired dining at Tête-à-Tête, global street food at Soul St. or poolside bites at MiMi’s Pool Club. The offer is available across FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE LUXE JBR and FIVE Jumeirah Village, making it a good excuse to book that dinner you’ve been talking about.

Where: FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE LUXE JBR and FIVE Jumeirah Village
When: Monday to Friday (subject to availability)
Cost: 30% off à la carte dining
Contact: @fivepalmjumeirah

Take the kids to this new indoor adventure park

If you’re looking for a new family day out, Zamania has just opened at Ibn Battuta Mall. Designed for pre-teens, teenagers and younger children alike, the new indoor entertainment park is packed with obstacle courses, giant slides, trampolines, interactive climbing walls, racing simulators and multiplayer games. There’s also a dedicated toddler zone for little ones and an on-site café, making it an easy spot for the whole family to spend a few hours together.

Where: Zamania, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
When: Daily
Cost: Prices vary
Contact: @zamaniauae

Treat yourself to a brasserie classic

Tuesday nights are getting a little more tempting at The Guild. The new brasserie classics menu features steak tartare, steak au poivre and Canadian lobster, with every dish served alongside duck fat fries and a glass of wine.

Where: The Guild, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
When: Every Tuesday
Cost: From Dhs120
Contact: @theguilddubai

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