Bringing you the definitive hotlist of spas, brunches, dining, sporting events, vacations and more across the city and beyond.
Enjoy a Staycation at Movenpick Marjan Island
Get a one night stay in a Deluxe Island Seaview room including breakfast until the end of August and pay starting from AED 799. Take advantage of the natural beauty of the island with your friends and family in this idyllic retreat, with tons on offer including multiple dining outlets, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Rooms are chic, comfortable, and stylish and have stunning sea views, where you can catch other guests enjoying the water sports – or try them out yourself on their 300 metre private beach. If you’re there with the kids you can pack them off to the kids’ club for planting and cooking classes, while you chill by the pool with a cold drink.
Enjoy a Five-Course Lunch at Carvinal by Trèsind for AED 135
If you’re an Indian food lover you should make the most of your workday and get down to Trèsind for their business lunch, which boasts the accolade of being included in the Michelin Guide for 2023. Nestled in the heart of DIFC diners can get a selection of Amuse Bouche, main course, plus dessert, including Pumpkin Kulcha, Podi Idly, Shami Croquette, Soft Shell Crab with Coconut Sambhol, and Gulab Jamun. Available Monday-Friday 12pm-3:30pm.
Enjoy Fisherman’s Basket Breakfast for AED 150 per Couple
Proudly owned by fishermen, Ibn Al Bahr is introducing its coastal-inspired breakfast menu in its new air-conditioned beachside location. Pop by their location on Palm Jumeirah and sample their Breakfast Basket for two people, including Foul Moudamas and Balila, Zaatar Manakish, 3 eggs your way, fresh Labneh, Halloumi, plus Halawa and butter with tea and coffee, all for only AED 150, or choose from the a la carte menu. Served daily 8:30-11:30am.
Get Hitched at Vida
Planning a summer wedding and don’t have your venue yet? Vida Creek Harbour has an enchanting offer for couples with their indoor summer wedding package, complete with picturesque views over the creek waterways. Guests can avail a sharing-style menu plus four hours of unlimited soft beverages for only AED 265 per person. You can also personalise your menu with a minimum spend of just AED 10,000, plus food tasting for the groom and bride, and you can request a wedding cake for an extra AED 250 per KG.
Stay Chill at World Trade Centre’s Ice Cream Festival
Melt DXB is officially happening at WTC this week, and visitors can get scoops of millions of different flavours, while kids can enjoy activities such as slime making and tie-dye. Open from 10am-10pm on weekdays and until midnight on the weekends, this is the perfect place to cool off and take fractious kids over the summer to enjoy the world’s favourite dessert. The festival is on until the end of August.
Soak up some Culture at the Van Gogh Exhibition
At the Theatre of Digital Art there’s a new exhibition dedicated to divisive painter Van Gogh. Highlighting the relationship between the Japanese Ukioya-e style and Van Gogh’s paintings. Tickets are AED 110 for adults and AED 59 for kids aged 3-11, or you can get a family bundle for AED 72 each. The exhibition is on until AED July 31st from 10am-10pm at Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
