From fashion to fitness to food, find all the new spots and happenings taking place in Dubai this weekend with this sweeping round up.
Complete with a Dior pop up, a new fashion café and a beauty escape, you can spice up your two days off with out insider-events.
Whether you’re looking for a fitness kick-starter or a foodie escape, GRAZIA brings you all the Dubai goodness in abundance for this weekend.
High-Fashion Pop-up
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Centring the region’s love of gold, the heritage French design house has launched a pop up in the city. Located in Dubai Mall, head down to the limited time only Dior spaces in their heart of fashion avenue. Showcasing a stunning Ramadan edit filled with exclusive editions of the Lady Dior and some RTW pieces, sort out your fasting closet with luxury fashion.
Cheesy Expansions
Somewhere between traditional Italian pizza and popular New York “pies” is Pitfire Pizza. One of Dubai’s favourite homely pizza spots, has an exciting opening for its Dubai fans. Launching their first independent dining location, the first Pitfire Pizza spot will be located in Dubai Hills Business Park 1. With outdoor seating and sweeping indoor space, step into the warm rustic booths for some doughy delectables.
Indulgent Evenings
From spicy cucumbers, to wok fire tiger prawns and even some black sesame sorbet, embark in a culinary journey this weekend in Dubai. The coveted Cantonese dining & cocktails, is exploring the delicious Chinese palate through their new menu. Titled “Taste of XU“, each dish is masterfully balanced leaving guests satisfied yet chasing for more. Available this weekend onwards from 6 to 8pm, this tantalising menus is priced at Dhs230.
Fashion café’s Entrance
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The city just expanded their fashion café choices with a legendary edition. Open now at Mall of the Emirates, you can experience the iconic Ralph’s Coffee in Dubai. With New York style interior, guests are invited to enjoy butter patisseries and warm espressos in their forest green space. Chic and luxe, this is an easy start to a weekend morning.
A Healthy Start
Energise your Saturday morning with this fitness pop-up this weekend. Located in Dubai Creek Resort, a CRANK Fitness Studio pop-up brings you a heart-pumping workout class. Intermixing cycling and spinning exercises, the ever-loved Dubai gym offers a 7am and 8am class to get your heart-pumping. Open to families as well, a range of stimulating activities for kids is also offered, in collaboration with Kids Club Team.
Arab Artistry Meets Fashion
Located in Dubai Design District, SVD collaborates with renowned Arab artist Ali Cha’aban to release a new undefeated collection. The Dubai-based artist reinterprets life’s quiet and loud moments on the streetwear line through limited pieces. Fittingly placed in Dubai’s IYKYK shopping spots, stay ahead of the trends with a visit to their in-person space this weekend.
A Holy Month Twist
As we welcome in the fasting month, the award winning 11 Woodfire announces Iftar menu to their offerings. Located at Jumeirah Beach Road, breathe in the open airy and effortlessly laidback space this weekend. Leveraging the region’s and flavourful seasonings, customs and traditions the excellent Chef Akmal Anuar creates a a holistic array of Ramadan dishes to delight in. With standouts like Beef Cheek Sambousek and the layered date cake, marvel at the culinary triumphs here.
The Fusion Lunch
The newest edition to the SUSHISAMBA array of multicultural dishes and menus is the Alegria weekend lunch. Known for blending Brazilian, Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, the city-loved restaurant adds a yet another blend to their offerings. From Sea Bream Seviche to the SAMBA Dubai Maki, this i weekender meal will play out from 1 to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
