We promise you a busy weekend of brunches, live jazz and an opportunity to support Arab designers as well as open up on World Mental Health Day.
Jazz night
Love live music and jazz? Well Q’s Bar & Lounge at Palazzo Versace Dubai has just the treat for you. The stylish venue has announced that much-loved Dubai-based singer Layla Kardan will be performing every Thursday for the next three months. The fabulous evening will see you tapping your foot to the beat of smoky jazz and soul melodies and there is even some burlesque dancing to further enhance your evening. Minimum spend is Dhs350.
Support local
In these uncertain times, it has never been more important to support the local talent and this is exactly what Emirati entrepreneur and founder of Symphony, Salama Alabbar, is encouraging this weekend. The chic retail destination in The Dubai Mall will be holding a three-day presentation that highlights a range of luxury kaftans, modern abayas and modest designs exclusively created by established and emerging Middle Eastern designers, along with handpicked jewellery and accessories. At The Showcase you can explore pieces from the likes of Al Mraikn, Diva Closet, Frou Frou, La Bella Jewellery, Niili, Sada Abaya, Tales of Gems, amongst many others.
Cheat day
Black Tap, the cult New York burger and shakes brand, has opened a new flagship outlet on the first floor of Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates. All-American casual dining experience features a dedicated CrazyShake® counter offering a choice of dine-in or ‘To Go’ service including Black Tap’s top three bestselling CrazyShake® milkshakes – the Brooklyn Blackout, Cookies ‘n Cream and the Cookie Shake. As for the food, you can indulge inGreg Norman Burger, the classic All-American Burger, superfood salads, spicy Korean BBQ chicken wings, and a wide selection of vegan dishes.
Taste of Lebanon
An all-day dining destination Al Beiruti has opened on Sheikh Zayed Roadand offers an authentic culinary journey through Beirut. Some of the key signature dishes include Zaatar Hummus, Mustard Ras Aasfour, Al Beiruti Kibbeh, Al Beiruti Fries, and many others. Start your day with a freshly-made Mankoushés straight out of the oven, the perfect cup of Lebanese coffee on Al Beiruti’s terrace. At sunset, long lunches with the family, afternoons with friends complimented by the sounds of Tawlé games, and loungy evenings well spent over a Shisha crafted to perfection by Al Beiruti’s very own Shisha Master.
Al fresco brunching
London is one of the biggest foodie capitals of the world, but why travel to the British capital when you can get the whole experience at London Social with a buzzing Friday Brunch that has now been moved to the great outdoors. Prepare to go on a dining spree from the spices of Brixton and Soho, to the stalls of Chinatown, Little Italy, and Borough Market. Held from 1pm to 4pm, you have a choice of a Jubilee packaged for Dhs395 per person that includes non-alcoholic shandies, mocktails, juices and soft drinks or you can spend Dhs495 on the Victoria option that includes signature summer cups, distinct selection of mixed house beverages, craft hops, wine, spirits and bubbly. Otherwise, splash out on Piccadilly at Dhs650 per person that includes all of the above and premium sparkling. Children below five years dine for free, while kids between 6 to 12 years get 50 per cent off.
Sweet treats
There’s nothing like a box of chocolates to brighten up your weekend or make for a perfect gift for some, especially if it’s from Pierre Marcolini. The celebrated chocolatier has introduced Les Pastel Collection featuring six distinctive fruity recipes. Expect zesty flavours like passion fruit, lemon, mango, yuzu, and lime all coated in Maison dark chocolate made using cocoa from Cuba and Cameroon. The Les Pastel Collection is now available at Maison Pierre Marcolini in The Dubai Mall and is priced at Dhs130 for a small box of 18 chocolates and Dhs245 for a large box of 36 chocolates.
Work the mind
This World Mental Health Day head to the INSTABODY Lifestyle Gym located at FIVE Jumeirah Village Hotel which is inviting Dubai residents to attend its first-ever community open day to raise awareness and spark conversation around physical fitness and mental health. From 9am to 3pm on Saturday 10 October, the lifestyle gym will host mini training sessions including HIIT, Yoga, Meditation and Boxing suitable for anyone to get involved in, as well as offer up world-class trainers to provide free consultation to those looking to embark on their fitness journey.
By the seaside
Stars N Bars at La Mer is back in business with a selection of offers to enhance your weekend. If you want to enjoy an afternoon outside then grab yourself a Beach Picnic Hamper that includes a selection of food, drinks, treats, and fruit from Dhs129. Those in a mood for a Saturday brunch can enjoy a seaside feast thanks to their California Dreamin’ Brunch that offers three courses as well as free flow beverages. Those dining from 1pm to 3pm pay Dhs199 but if you want to stay till 4pm then it will be Dhs249.
Hit the roof
DIFC hotspot Amazónico has re-opened its Copacabana terrace and the tropical inspired space is perfect for post-work sundowners, pre-dinner cocktails or leisurely al-fresco catch ups. Dive into a selection of exciting and unique cocktails, Latin-American snacks with a side of Amazónico’s famous electro-pical tunes. Don’t forget to snap the impressive views from the Instagrammable space.
It’s White Truffles season
If you want to treat your taste buds or impress a date, then there’s nowhere better then the glamorously Italian restaurant Scalini. The venue is making the most of the cooler months by introducing a new menu featuring White Truffles from Alba alongside a sparkling selection of Spritz. Available from daily from midday to 11.30pm, enjoy sampling Aquarello parmesan risotto, clarified butter tagliolini and Burrata di Andria.
