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Your ultimate weekend guide in the UAE – October 20 to 22, 2023.
Get innovative with cakes
Experience your own masterclass at Little Venice Cake Company at Atlantis The Royal. This couture service takes edible art to a new level for visitors to experience the art of cake design. Hosted by the British Cake Artist, Penelope d’Arcy Graham. Upon entering the renowned atelier, guests are invited into the Royal Consultation Room, the inner sanctum of Little Venice Cake Company. Here, Cake Artist Penelope will host one-hour design consultations featuring a couture cake-tasting experience, paired with the exquisite blends of Tregothnan Estate teas. Following this, cakes will be meticulously designed in collaboration with each guest, seamlessly blending their ideas and the essence of their celebrations. These designs, adorned with intricate handcrafted details, will encompass hand painting, piping, moulding, and an array of flavours. Penelope and up to five skilled chefs will then masterfully combine these elements with indulgent recipes, resulting in unrivalled, opulent cakes, perfect for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and many other special occasions. It’s available from 10am to 6pm with POA.
Experience a beachside retreat
Visit the new stunning beach restaurant Limonata, inspired by the vibrant nostalgia of 1960s Italian coastal char. With each dish being an outcome of a passionate odyssey through the heart of authentic flavors, guests can expect a myriad of delicious dishes including alluring antipasti, refreshing salads, moreish, which include a symphony of culinary creations that are an ode to Italian coastal culture. Located at Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, it’s open daily from 12pm to 2am.
Take the plunge
This Saturday on October 21, the launch of the Wim Hof Method (WHM) immersive workshop experience begins. Guided by certified WHM instructor Olivia Prescott, the immersive workshop will reveal the incredible potential and transformative effects of the mind, breath, and cold therapy exposure, offering participants a unique opportunity to boost their mental and physical well-being. Registered participants will also enjoy all-day access to Samadhi’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the outdoor pool, sauna, and café. Throughout the workshop, ample time is allocated for reflection and questions, with instructor Olivia Prescott readily available to offer guidance and insights. Located in Jumeirah Street, Jumeirah 3, Villa 491b, this space is a must-visit.
Bask in the sun
With its desirable beachfront location offering sweeping views of the Palm Island and Dubai skyline, Nobu by the Beach features a lagoon pool surrounded by sun loungers, daybeds and a collection of exclusive VIP cabanas, a Nobu restaurant with a brand-new menu concept, as well as an expansive outdoor bar and terrace overlooking the sea. The concise menu of inventive Japanese-Peruvian bites, sharing platters and signature dishes promise to deliver on all culinary needs. Nobu by the Beach pool service is open daily from 9am – 7pm and the restaurant is open daily from 11:30am to 7pm.
For all the coffee aficionados
If you’re a coffee lover, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa have teamed up with BonCafe Middle East to bring an exquisite experience to its guests during the “Ramsa Coffee Festival” on 20-21st October. A celebration of all things coffee, the festival will take place at the island livings resort chic lobby lounge, where guests can explore four distinct coffee origins prepared using four different brewing methods, including Espresso-based, V60, Chemex, and cold brew, in addition to locally roasted single-origin specialty coffees sourced from four regions: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, and Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe).
Give your hair a little TLC
Whether you want a classic, bouncy, or sleek blowout blow dry, Sisters Beauty Lounge will ensure you receive the perfect hair for any occasion. Be it beach waves, pin straight or a bouncy blowout. Customers can indulge in a world of 360-degree pampering from head-to-toe at the hair stations, lash and brow bar, private treatment rooms and an exclusive manicure room, in a tranquil space to unwind as they complete their treatments. So, whether you’re looking for a birthday party, pamper with your girl friends, a hen-do, corporate celebration, product launch or a private event Sisters Beauty Lounge is the perfect venue to book this season to meet all your beauty needs. Starting from Dhs110 for short hair, the services are available at various branches around the UAE which include City Walk, JBR, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdiff City Centre, The Dubai Mall and The Village Mall.
