Thursday, April 21, 2016

A new restaurant, a wrestling tournament, a cider fest and free fitness. Here's your weekend in Dubai sorted...

What’s On Picks:  7 things to do in Dubai this weekend ?

This weekend a slice of Kite Beach is being turned into a walkway with miniature monuments from across the world as part of Dubai Government’s ‘Good Move’ initiative (which hopes to boost health and fitness across the UAE by 2021). Head down and you’ll find on-site challenges at the beach (and rewards too), download the ‘Good Move Dubai’ app for more information.

Kite Beach, Dubai, Jumeirah. 2pm to 8pm, Thursday, 2pm to 10pm, Friday and 2pm to 10pm Saturday. More info on website.

2. Head to a cider festival
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50 craft brews, many barbecued meats and a live band too – sound like your dream day/night out? Well check out Reform Social & Grill’s Cider & Craft Beer Fest, which starts today and continues on Friday and Saturday.

Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, Dubai. From 6pm on Thursday and 2pm on Friday and Saturday. Free entry, and then Dhs200 for five drink tokens or Dhs350 for 10 drink tokens. Tel: (04) 454 2638. More info here.

3. Dine out for Dhs99

There’s a two week food festival running at Jumeirah Beach Hotel right now which means special offers at all seven of the restaurants. Afternoon tea at Palm Court is Dhs99, or a three-course lunch or dinner at La Veranda, D&A or Waterfront is Dhs99. Or, if all inclusive is more your thing, head to the buffet lunch or dinner at Latitude and Beachcombers for Dhs130 (there’s 50 per cent off all of the prices for children under 12 too).

Until April 30, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Road, various times. Tel: (04) 432 3232. More info on website.

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4. Watch Dubai’s best wrestlers in the ring

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Last week we saw the world’s best wrestlers in action for WWE and tonight those from the Dubai wrestling scene will be getting into the ring in Al Quoz. You’ll see the world’s only female Arab wrestler Joelle Hunter (pictured) in action, as well as wrestlers from the UK, New Zealand, Lebanon, India, Afghanistan and more.

HM Fitness Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai. Doors open 6.30pm, show starts 7pm. More info on website.

5. Go to a free yoga class

There’s a two-hour full moon yoga class on Kite Beach tonight that’s completely free, all you need to do is bring your mat and your willingness to set intentions out to the universe and all that jazz.

Kite Beach, Jumeirah, Dubai, 6pm to 8pm. Free but make sure to register at lifestyleyogadubai.com. More info on Facebook. 

6. See a Shakespearean play

Are you team Capulet or Montague? Romeo+Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s absolute classics (and let’s be honest, it’s one of his more accessible plays), and this weekend the British Council is putting on a production of the tragic romance because it’s the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Thursday and Saturday’s shows are sold out, but there are still tickets for tonight’s late night show.

Ductac, Mall of The Emirates, Barsha. 10.30pm, Dhs100. Tel: (04) 341 4777. Buy tickets here.

7. Try modern Canadian cuisine
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Weslodge Saloon is a new spot on the 68th floor of the JW Marriot Marquis that serves modern Canadian cuisine in a fun and unfussy environment (there’s a Weslodge in Toronto already). The maple-glazed fried chicken is a must as are the inventive salads and smoked drinks. Vibe-wise it’s like a Western-saloon meets a Baroque drawing room (the main picture on this story with all that art? That’s the restaurant).

68th Floor, Tower B, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, daily from 6pm to late. Tel: (04) 560 1700. Taxi: Marriott Marquis. More info on Facebook.


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