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The weekend has arrived, calling for a well-deserved pause from the work-week hustle. In a city as endlessly bustling as Dubai, a little downtime is best spent with plans that feel just as exciting, whether that means a long brunch with your favourite girlfriends, a beauty reset, or an ice-cold matcha in hand.
From must-try new spots to leisurely afternoons and everything in between, consider your social calendar sorted. GRAZIA has done the planning; all that’s left is to decide where you’re heading first.
Saturday Brunch By The Fore Returns To Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Enjoy a Saturday brunch with your favourite girlfriends at The Fore at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The iconic culinary destination makes its return on October 3, bringing together four of the resort’s hottest dining spots – Umi Kei, Madame Li, Mirabelle and The Bombay Club by Chef Manav Tuli. Enjoy a seamless blend of Mediterranean, modern Indian, Pan-Asian and Japanese cuisine from 1pm to 4pm. Guests are invited to move between live culinary stations, tableside service moments and the four restaurants at their own pace. Enjoy panoramic views across the Marina, with a backdrop of the lavish Dubai skyline and the iconic Burj Al Arab. This weekend, get ready for a lavish brunch that provides the perfect backdrop for your next Instagram post, for just Dhs500 per person, with a premium package available for Dhs750.
A Creative Escape At Jameel Arts Centre
There’s no better way to unwind and reconnect with your creative side – and Jameel Arts Centre is the perfect spot for Dubai’s art lovers. Focused on championing the region’s rich canvas of creatives, the artistic hub’s current exhibition ‘Global Positioning System’ features 40 artists. Showcasing contested projections of belonging by reflecting on the intricate topography and geography of maps, embodying varying worldviews through a range of artistic practices. The exhibition weaves in archival maps and photography with vernacular architecture – repositioning them beyond a set of coordinates, but as living archives of personal and collective experience. Spend the weekend reconnecting with vibrant Dubai’s creative community over poetic, meaningful and deeply personal expressions of art.
Poolside Glamour Returns To Dubai
When summer arrives, the infamous Dubai heat can make a day by the poolside lose its appeal – but as life in Dubai returns to the outdoors, Maison Revka brings you everything you need to celebrate. The iconic spot features private cabanas and a luxurious pool-and-beach experience, so you can get your vitamin D without having to worry too much about SPF. Bringing the allure of Slavic glamour with a thoughtfully curated menu, the destination offers a daily mid-day lunch experience from 12:30pm to 3pm. Featuring a meaningful arrangement of salmon fillet with artichokes, grilled chicken shashlik with truffle and more for Dhs200. This weekend, enjoy a refined lunch by a cosy poolside and unwind in luxurious private cabanas with refined cuisine and more.
Sunset Rallies At Padel Park
October in Dubai means one thing – life is finally moving back outdoors, and there’s no better way to embrace the cooler evenings than with a game of padel at Padel Park. Gather your friends and rally under the setting sun, soaking up the lively atmosphere where sport meets scenic greenery. For those looking to step up their game, expert coaches and players are on hand to help sharpen your skills, before you trade the court for a well-earned coffee at the on-site cafe. Padel Park offers 90 minutes of play and a complimentary cup of coffee for Dhs60, so consider it your cue to swap the sofa for the court.
An Essential Matcha Run At Ores Cafe
The best weekend plans often come with an essential matcha run with your favourite girlfriends – and Ores Cafe has you covered. Whether you’re an iced coffee or matcha person, the spot has you covered, with speciality coffee and artisanal techniques when crafting its signature drinks. Often, the demands of the work week call for coffee on-the-go, but this weekend, enjoy an unhurried cup with a much-needed sweet treat from the cafe’s iconic menu. If you’re looking for a cosy spot that includes the perfect backdrop for your carefully curated Instagram feed, Ores Cafe is the place to go this weekend.
A Reformer Pilates Reset At Arkhe Club
Often, weekday traffic feels like enough of a workout – just not one your body needs. This weekend, get back in touch with your fitness regime with reformer Pilates at Arkhe Club. Enjoy rhythmic, meaningful movements centred on Arkhe Club’s itinerary of recovery and strength-focused Pilates. Upgrade your self-care routine with a week’s worth of workouts in one and challenge yourself to a meaningful session that promotes longevity, wellness and energy. Plus, the session comes with a post-workout cafe run, with the club’s on-site cafe offering a thoughtfully curated menu of protein smoothies and coffee.
A Movie-Going Experience At Cinema Akil
There’s no better way to unwind from the events of the work week than with a relaxing day at the cinema. This week, from October 2 to October 9, Cinema Akil brings ten films to the screen for the Franco Film Festival. From intimate dramas to unexpected thrillers, animations and more, the region’s first arthouse cinema brings an array of award-winning festival discoveries, providing the perfect opportunity to get back in touch with cinema’s rich cultural canvas. Located in Dubai’s cultural hub, Alserkal Avenue, follow up your movie-going experience with a quick bite at Project Chaiwala, or explore Alserkal’s rich variety of art galleries.
