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With creative activities taking a backseat this year, there’s nothing more exhilarating than an array of showcases, pop-ups and installations displaying the best talent in region. As Dubai Design Week has made a comeback, the 2020 edition is taking place from November 9 to 14 with a wide range of design-related activities for one and all.
While living in a COVID-impacted world, the focus of the theme has been redefined this year to display contextually relevant work engaging the scenario.

The main highlights during the six-day festival will include Abwab which celebrates design from the region. It features a singular landmark pavilion ‘Fata Morgana’, a commissioned project by Iraqi designer Hozan Zangana.
The d3 architectural festival aims to focus on projects under the theme of – Identity, Context and Placemaking in the Gulf.

There were more than 200 submissions from over 35 universities in the MENA region and the exhibition will showcase graduate projects for the MENA Grad Show.
Convertible seating solutions designed for the UAE’s continuously adapting urban environments will also be on display under the Outdoor Installations category.
Guests of all ages can also participate in hands-on workshops and enjoy a series of masterclasses by experts.

The d3 exhibitions and pop-up edit will reflect the diversity of the area’s creative community with regional insights into their communities’ response to the issues caused by the global pandemic.
The downtown design festival will be seen in a different light this year with this year’s theme – The Shape of Things to Come presenting design and architecture concepts of a post-pandemic era.
Keen shoppers need not worry as they can find original fashion, jewellery, homeware, beauty, lifestyle and food products on November 13 and 14.
The programme is free for all to attend, allowing guests to engage in a set of diverse activities while adhering to the strict safety measures.
For more information regarding the schedule of events, visit www.dubaidesignweek.ae. 
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To get a change of scenery from meetings in the office, or if you’re looking to try out a brand new restaurant in Dubai, take advantage of these fabulous business lunch deals.
99 Sushi

Having recently opened its first Dubai brand after being a huge success in Abu Dhabi, if you’ve been thinking about trying 99 Sushi then their business lunch could be the perfect time to do so. Their ‘Omakase’ business lunch – which means “leave it with me” – includes nine courses of incredible Japanese cuisine for Dhs149.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3.30pm. 

Cé La Vi

For a sky-high business lunch, Ce La Vi has to be your go-to. With a fabulous contemporary Asian menu, you’ll get three courses for Dhs140. The package also includes water, tea and coffee as beverages. Alongside an incredible meal, you’ll also be treated to unparalleled views of the Burj Khalifa and the whole of Dubai.

The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
Couqley

Fancy a French feast for lunch and based near JLT? Couqley is the place to go. On weekdays, it’s the perfect spot for a lunch meeting with its two-course deal for Dhs99 – this can consist of two starters, a starter and a main or a main and a dessert. Signature dishes including the grilled portobello to start, salmon for main and chocolate fondant are a must-try.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
Indochine

Infusing French cuisine with Vietnamese, Indochine’s business lunch is the perfect time to try the famous DIFC hotspot for the first time. For Dhs120 you can get one salad, one roll and one main. Popular dishes on the set menu include vegetable summer rolls, amok cambodgien and jungle curry.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12.30-3.30pm.
La Serre

Traditional French restaurant La Serre recently launched a new business lunch deal. The Rendez-vous lunch menu is priced at Dhs110 for two-courses and Dhs130 for three courses. The varied menu includes a choice of red bream ceviche marinated in tiger milk with tomato confit and chilli, grilled prawns with spinach cream, or a cherry tomato salad with goat’s cheese and hazelnut to start. For mains, select from either fish of the day served with crushed potato, asparagus and lobster sauce, chicken breast supreme with mashed potato, green beans and Périgueux sauce, or homemade gnocchi with endive and blue cheese sauce.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-5pm.
LPM Restaurant & Bar

Perfect for lunch meetings, especially if you’re craving some quintessential French cuisine, LPM Restaurant & Bar has an express lunch menu. The two-course menu priced at Dhs135 per person is designed for guests to be served within 60 minutes, making it the ideal location for an out-of-office meeting with clients.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
The Maine Land Brasserie

For a chic and grand setting for a lunch meeting during the week, look no further than the Maine Land Brasserie in Business Bay. With Wagyu beef tataki and tuna tartare on the many for starters and shrimp linguini and roasted eggplant for mains, as well as a sticky toffee pudding for dessert, it’s a deal you can’t pass up. For Dhs130 you get one starter, one main, one dessert, water and coffee.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-4pm.
Roberto’s

For an Italian feast with a new on the menu each week Roberto’s is the place to go. It’s Dhs125 for a starter, main and dessert.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
ROKA

Given that this new Business Bay eatery only launched just before the pandemic, you may have not had a chance to try out the new Japanese Robatayaki restaurant ROKA. Their business lunch deal is the perfect time to visit the new Downtown Dubai hotspot to try some of their signature dishes including the sake teriyaki and gyuhireniku wagyu. For Dhs115 you’ll get four starters and a main course.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
Zuma

For a luxurious and chic lunch setting, Zuma is the place to go. It’s Dhs137 for soup, two starters and one main.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-2pm.
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With many gearing up in fitness mode for the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 season, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council is calling on those in the emirate to take part in a cycle challenge with him.
His Highness made an announcement about Dubai Ride where the entire stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai will be converted to a cycling track on Friday, November 20.

Aligning with the vision of Dubai to transform the emirate into a bicycle-friendly metropolis, this initiative was born.
Dubai residents will be able to cycle along the busy 14-lane highway with two routes; a four-kilometre family ride and a 14km open ride for cyclists of all abilities for those aged 13 or older.

“Dubai endeavours to be among the most active and dynamic cities in the world, and as part of this year’s Dubai Fitness challenge, we’ve launched Dubai Ride on November 20, which will pass through the city’s top landmarks,” Sheikh Hamdan said.
“Join me by registering at dubairide.com.”

Dubai endeavors to be among the most active and dynamic cities in the world, and as part of this year’s @DXBFitChallenge, we’ve launched Dubai Ride on November 20, which will pass through the city’s top landmarks. Join me by registering at https://t.co/NIreOSgrlj pic.twitter.com/oas27tg1Vh
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) November 9, 2020

In regard to the rules for the event, cyclists should be able to complete at least 4km and will need to bring their own bike and helmet to the event. In addition, participants need to register in advance on dubairide.com and comply with the social distancing rules.
The event will also support Education Uninterrupted to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the education of children and youth in the UAE.
For a complete list of events, register via dubaifitnesschallenge.com
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