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As many will know, there’s no such thing as a quiet weekend in Dubai.
From Karen Wazen’s sun-soaked beach club takeover at Palm Jumeirah to leisurely rosé-fuelled lunches, home-delivered comfort feasts and community-led wellness moments, consider your next 48 hours curated by GRAZIA.
Whether you’re in the mood to dress up and step out or stay in and switch off, these are the plans (and places) setting the tone for the weekend ahead.
A beach day – Karen Wazen style
One of Dubai’s most prolific influencers and entrepreneurs Karen Wazen has unveiled her very own beach club residence at Palm Jumeirah hotspot Bebabel. The Lebanese fashion mogul brings the signature aesthetic of her brand, By Karen Wazen, to the shores of Dubai for a three-month period. You can relax beachside, Karen Wazen branded games including backgammon and padel, and shop the entire By Karen Wazen collection at the pop-up.
Ladies who lunch
The weekend is the perfect time to bring your best girlfriends together for a ladies who lunch extravaganza. And the place to go? La Petit Maison, of course. Having just introduced a Le Menu du Weekend with wine experience, this curated lunch offering is the ideal experience to avail on a Saturday or Sunday and just enjoy time with your loved ones at a leisurely pace. Indulge in classic dishes La Petit Maison is renowned for including the escargots with garlic butter, grilled tiger prawns marinated with green chilli and coriander, marinated baby chicken and more. At the heart of this lunch offering is the wine experience, featuring Cuvée 11 Rosé by Figuière (Provence) and Rouge Clair by M. Chapoutier (Rhône). Both wines are designed for easy enjoyment and are light, fresh, and effortlessly drinkable.
New Balance x BKRY
There’s a new pop-up in Dubai, for this weekend only. Level Shoes and New Balance have transformed homegrown café BKRY in Alserkal Avenue for the exclusive launch of the New Balance 204L. Running until Sunday, April 12, the takeover includes a shoppable product display, with two new styles exclusive to Level Shoes, activations, and a curated menu.
An empowered fashion pop-up
Emirati-founded brand Evada is hosting its first-ever pop-up in The Dubai Mall, starting this Sunday, April 12. In collaboration with EmpowerHer, you’ll be able to explore Evada’s debut collection up close in Dubai Mall’s The District for a 10-day period until April 21. Founded by Dr Moza S, Evada is a Dubai-born label rooted in quiet confidence, refined silhouettes and modern modest elegance, where craftsmanship, thoughtful design and presence speak louder than excess.
SUNDAY ROAST, DELIVERED
Still not 100% on being out and about? The Guild’s famed Sunday roast is now available to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Delivered across Dubai with all the trimmings, order before 12pm on Sunday to secure yours.
GET PAMPERED AT HOME
Picture this: It’s Friday evening and you’ve just wrapped a tiresome week at work. You’re in desperate need of a full body massage, but just the thought of leaving your house is draining enough. Enter The Asha Salon, one of Dubai’s best at-home pampering services, offering all your favourite beauty self-care moments, from blow-dries to mani-pedis, to massages. Book via their WhatsApp on +971 58 896 2980.
A brand new run club
Popular Dubai-based running and wellness community, The Uncommon Club, has introduced a new weekly Saturday morning community run in Business Bay, in collaboration with OMNIYAT. Taking place every Saturday, the run club will commence at 6.45am, gathering at The Lana Hotel. Runners will follow the waterfront around the Business Bay canal – the perfect setting to start your weekend on the right note. Post run, the community is welcomed to gather at Bonbon Café by Angelo Musa at The Lana Promenade, extending the morning into coffee and conversation by the water. Registration is required to join, and all levels are welcome.
