Weekend guide dubai
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This week marked the official end of summer and the beginning of autumn, which means the prime weather season in Dubai is just around the corner.

As the heat dies down, there’s more and more to do in the emirate. Digging through the plethora of options to bring you the premium happenings in fashion, beauty, dining and beyond, this GRAZIA guide gives you all the highs you need for the weekend.

An edgy brunch

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While most brunches tend to follow the same routine, of elevated spaces and delicious dishes, StreetXO adds some unexpected edge and flair to its offerings. From its graffiti space to its retro decor, the captivating post has launched a new brunch menu to offer yet another unique transportive experience. Think sweet & sour hamachi tiradito, Pekinese dumplings, wagyu croquetas and more, paired with a lively ambience, it makes for the ideal Saturday out. We wouldn’t expect anything less from a restaurant by the world’s best chef, Dabiz Muñoz. Located at the One&Only One Za’abeel’s The Link, indulge in this metropolitan spot every Saturday for brunch starting from 1pm.

Bottega’s Newest It Bag Is In The City

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If there were a brand that seemed to have its finger pressed to pulse at all times, most would argue the Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta would take that crown. Consistently securing the earshot of fashion’s most influential dressers, from ASAP Rocky to Kendall Jenner, the artisanal leather leaders have just launched another bag silhouette to their arsenal. Featuring the iconic coaxial loop and velvet-like calf leather the new Liberta crossbody leans unfaltering to the ultra-refined essence of intentional dressing.

Party In Sicily

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Add some Italian cuisine to your Dubai Saturday with Signor Sassi’s first Evviva Brunch this weekend. From cherry tomato burrata to homemade truffle ravioli, sink into a mosaic of Sicilian gourmet goodness amidst the vibrant Italian ambiance. With prices starting at Dhs425 and a live DJ pumping tunes throughout the chandelier adorned space, head to this hotspot at 1pm for an electrifying start to your days off.

Shop KOIBIRD’s Latest Edit

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Dynamic on every respect, this Gen Z fashion platform has been making its way though the region for its showcasing of unapologetically artsy yet wearable brands and pieces. Embodying their ‘never boring’ mentality Koibird’s FW24 edit feature a range of ever-loved and quickly-growing labels that need to be on every cool-girls radar.

Wine Night At Zuma

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A glass of vino is only as good as the company and ambiance its consumed in. Understanding that quality of the experiences in its entirety, DIFC’s Japanese hotspot Zuma has just extended its array of experiences to include a decadent wine side. Dubbed the “Ishigaki Wine Room” indulge in a lavish and private dinning experience filled with 700 labels of the most premium award-wining bottles, over sakes and more.

A Facial Workout

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While of course a sturdy skincare routine and healthy day-to-day is vital for that glass skin look that everyone seems to be after, supple, lifted, firm skin calls for other reinforcements. Debuting in Dubai this weekend, Face Flex is the non-invasive facial fitness studio that promises immense improvement in sculpting and contouring your face with every session. From de-puffing your under-eye bags to chiseling away your cheekbones and jawline, snatch every corner of your face at this DIFC innovative facial gym.

Exploring Arab Artistry

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From Western Europe to the Middle East, Syrian-French artist Bady Dalloul’s latest exhibition is trekking through the world, making an impression across the sphere. Fittingly titled ‘Land Of Dreams‘, the multi-media artists expands on his journey and childhood across the different cultures that raised him. Showcasing at the Jameel Arts Centre, on the coast of Dubai, when that weekend slumber begins to hit, invigorate your day with a creative flurry.

Shop La Prairie’s Latest Refreshing Skincare Magic

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At the pinnacle of premium lavish skincare lives any product under the La Prairie brand, and enhancing that already-extensive list of options is the newest Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream. Demonstrating new leaps in skin health technology, the revitalising cream sets out to return youthful bounce and warmth  to the skin by reducing hard wrinkled lines and increasing elasticity at every layer of the skin cell.