After the grind of a 9-5 every day, it’s time to spend some much-earned leisure time during your Dubai weekend. Luckily, the emirate is abundant with things to do, especially with the cooler weather upon us. In Dubai you always have options. Embark on a culinary adventure or lounge by the pool and so much more. GRAZIA brings another edition of the Dubai weekend guide.
A100-year journey
Grab your friends this weekend and explore the 100-year legacy of the House of Suntory at Honeycomb Hi-Fi, Dubai’s first vinyl listening bar. The speakeasy bar, located in the Pullman Hotel Business Bay, will transform the Honeycomb Hi-Fi garden in celebration of the milestone. The terrace will feature Suntory insignia including bespoke chopstick holders, coasters, noren curtains, and a bottle display gracing the bar. The House of Suntory is known for its popular spirits including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita, Kakubin, Hibiki, Suntory Whisky Toki and Ao, as well as Roku Gin and Haku Vodka. The House of Suntory Bamboo Garden will run from October 10 to November 10, 2023.
Dine Alfresco
The French-Mediterranean brasserie reopens its terrace to guests. Enjoy the amazing weather and views of the Dubai Mall Fountains. Curated by Chef Izu Ani, the menu represents French cuisine with culinary delights for days. The menu features dishes such as ‘Ouefs Neptune’, poached eggs with lobster, kale salad with bresaola, ‘Salade de choux frisé’ and ‘Tarte aux Framboises’, strawberry tart.
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Have a red-carpet facial
A weekend in Dubai calls for unwinding. Spa treatments by internationally renowned Dr. Rita Rakus are provided for wellness seekers at Raffles The Palm. The award-winning Red-Carpet Facial, which uses cutting-edge Vortex technology promises youthful and vibrant skin, at Dhs999. For Dhs300, add a soothing 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage. Visitors can use the cutting-edge gym and the largest pool on the Palm as part of the spa experience.
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Date night at drift
DRIFT Beach, located inside the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel, redefines the dining experience by providing a curated new menu by Chef Sylvian Noel. This unique evening menu is designed to redefine your sunset meal, all against the backdrop of Dubai’s famous skyline. Enjoy delectable menu selections such as lobster tortellini and delicious tuna. Le Vacherin aux Fruits Rouge, is the dessert of choice. A travelling band, live singers and percussionists will be performing. What’s a Dubai weekend without date night?
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Lounge at Boss and Aura Skypool
An incredible three-month experience is being offered by BOSS and AURA Skypool Lounge to commemorate the reopening of the BOSS store at the Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue. Elevated 210 meters above the ground, AURA provides breathtaking vistas of the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah and the eminent Dubai skyline. Immerse yourself in the tallest 360-degree infinity pool in Dubai with this experience. This collaboration offers a curated assortment of clothing and accessories.
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Shop at the Guerlain Boutique
Guerlain’s new flagship boutique in the middle of Dubai Mall is a true luxury beauty experience. With a focus on showcasing the brand’s inventions, from high perfumery to high cosmetics, Guerlain’s new flagship boutique offers an excellent customer experience. In exclusive lounges, customers can explore and test out products. From personalised consultations to masterclasses or customised face treatments, they’ll also be taught the Art of Guerlain gestures.
DINE at fi’lia
Enjoy mouthwatering meals and breathtaking views at the first female-owned restaurant in the region. Enjoy your dining experience with live music that will calm your ears and food that will impress at Fi’lia, where traditional Italian cuisine on the 70th level of the SLS Downtown Dubai is served. The cuisine tells a gastronomic history of women over the years. There are three parts on the menu and many delectable Italian delicacies.
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Embark on a futuristic dining experience at Zenon
Zenon is a cutting-edge restaurant and lounge coming to Dubai’s culinary and nightlife scenes. It is a futuristic vision that is ready to amaze Downtown Dubai dwellers. The food at Zenon showcases the extraordinary talent of its three accomplished chefs, combining Asian precision with Mediterranean flavours, with a backdrop of technological wonder. Guests are sure to be wowed as awe-inspiring visuals emerge. Zenon provides visitors with a dynamic, AI-driven visual tour of the space that changes from one minute to the next. Combine the future and food this weekend in Dubai.
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Indulge in Celebrity-approved back care
After spending the whole week at your desk, you probably need to fix your back. At The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, celebrity back care expert Garry Trainer will lead clients on a journey of holistic healing and chronic pain alleviation. He is available for individualised therapy combinations and private consultations from October 16 to 30. A 15-minute consultation is part of every therapy. Treatments include the 60-minute Body Tune-Up, the 60 minutes of acute or chronic back treatment, 60 minutes of stress relief and an antidote all priced at Dhs1,450.
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