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Your ultimate weekend guide in Dubai, August 23 to 25, 2024.
Experience a cold plunge
Each session at BEIT SISU takes place in a private suite, allowing clients to focus on their well-being without distractions – unless they choose to bring a friend. Rooms are equipped with a tv (Netflix and Prime Video), bluetooth speakers, shower, and Aesop amenities. BEIT SISU’s infrared saunas utilize advanced light therapy to generate heat from within, leading to a deeper and more effective detoxification process. This is a dry sauna. This therapy supports mental health, improves sleep, and boosts the immune system. The studio offers contrast therapy that combines cold plunge baths, infrared saunas and red light therapy towers. Benefits include: burning up to 600+ calories in a 60min session, produces collagen production, reduce inflammation, improves cardiovascular health and boosts focus, motivation and mood. The studio offers contrast therapy that combines cold plunge baths, infrared saunas and red light therapy towers. Benefits include: burning up to 600+ calories in a 60min session, produces collagen production, reduce inflammation, improves cardiovascular health and boosts focus, motivation and mood. It’s located in Arjaan by Rotana. Prices for contrast therapy start from Dhs160 for 30 minutes and for just the cold plunge prices start from Dhs85 for a 15-minute session.
Give your matcha a twist
For an elevated experience, guests can pair their favourite matcha flavour with one of Crème’s freshly baked cookies for a truly delightful and satisfying treat. Guests can enjoy these new beverages with car pickup or dine-in at both locations. For those on the go, the Crème branch at 77 Valley offers a convenient drive-through option, making it easy to pick up and savour the new matcha range wherever you are. This delectable collection features the Blue Milk Matcha, Blue Coconut Matcha, and Blue Green Matcha, each crafted with distinctive ingredients such as blue matcha, vanilla syrup, and coconut water, delivering a refreshing twist on the classic matcha experience. It’s now available at both the Dar Wasl and 77 Valley branches.
Swim under the moon and stars
If golden-hour glamour is your scene, Cloud 22 offers a lavish and extraordinary night experience to round off your summer season. Perched atop Atlantis The Royal, this sky-high hotspot showcases a labyrinth-like of leisure spaces in a sophisticated ambience and sweeping views of The Palm. Taking place every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7pm to 11pm, Moonlight Sessions brings together an after-dark dip, extensive dining and live entertainment where a lineup of DJs and musicians soundtrack a glittering skyline. Whether you’re looking to laze around solo or with a group of friends, this extraordinary venue has something for everyone –from an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, floating beds, air-conditioned cabanas that come with a private plunge pool as well as a two-storey VVIP cabana – which comes with a private pool and floating infinity pool on the second storey. It starts at Dhs300 minimum spend per person for a spot at the Lotus Bar including pool access. For those looking to add a splash of luxury, the Lotus Floating Bed accommodates two persons for Dhs850, while the Infinity Floating Bed for two is Dhs1,500 and includes a choice of either a bottle of bubbles or spirits with mixers. For larger groups, luxury cabanas start from Dhs2,500 for six guests, with a selection of bites and a bottle of bubbles or spirits and mixers.
Indulge in delectable Japanese cuisine
Dubai’s most sought-after Japanese restaurant TakaHisa is collaborating with Chef Tomoyuki Yoshinaga, Chef and Owner of the Michelin-starred Sushi Yoshinaga in Paris, this weekend starting tomorrow. This exclusive Omakase experience will be held from Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25 offering a unique and immersive culinary event. Guests are invited to indulge in a specially crafted multi-course Omakase menu, fusing traditional and modern Japanese cuisine with Parisien flair. Priced at Dhs 3,000 per person, seating is available at 6 pm and 9 pm on all four days of the collaboration, and guests will be seated at either side of the Omakase counter for an intimate experience. Located at Banyan Tree, this experience is one to definitely add to your list.
Hone your artistic skills
Level Shoes has joined forces with GOSHÁ ARTS – the latest concept by luxury interdisciplinary design brand, Goshá – to introduce crafting retail workshop space for immersive experiences and play host to a number of innovative classes throughout the month. Starting in-store in August, this community works through various artistic crafts and forms of expression. It will be bringing a curated list of expert instructors in a month-long timetable of workshops to Level Shoes. Until September 9, 2024, the intimate and one-off workshops, which include terrarium making, flower pressing, bouquet tying, and bag charms, will welcome a series of experts and artists to lead hands-on teaching moments.
Put self-care first
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has an exclusive package taking place until August 30, 2024 for Emirati Women’s Day. Guests can unwind with a two-day access to the serene indoor spa facilities along with an afternoon tea for two at a special price of Dhs700. The afternoon tea takes place from 3pm to 6pm. Visitors can embark on a well-being journey through ancient healing philosophies of the Ottomans with modern techniques. The facilities at Talise Ottoman Spa include Turkish Hammam, Thalassotherapy Pools and Snow Rooms for a relaxing day to unwind.
Visit this nature-inspired haven
Villa Naas is a relaxed Mediterranean dining restaurant set in the green fields of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. Diners can savour the fusion of Lebanese and Pan-Mediterranean flavours in our nature-inspired restaurant and lounge. All the fresh ingredients are showcased in each dish which is inspired by a Pan-Mediterranean culinary culture. It’s open from Sunday to Thursday 12pm to 12am and Friday and Saturday 12pm to 2am.
