As the city cautiously comes alive for the Easter weekend, we look around to see how to spend the next 48 hours with intention. From thought-provoking exhibitions to intimate eateries to a quiet escape to nature, here is our curated guide to celebrating the end of the week in a calmer, cosier mood.
To Shop
Deme by Gabriella
Last-minute Easter plans? Allow Deme by Gabriella to set the tone for your Easter outfit. With drapery doing all the taking within their designs, their pieces are equal parts sass and elegance. We especially love their Suzie Maxi Dress. In a soft periwinkle and asymmetrical drape, it reflects the spring season in its muted tones.
To Dine
Maki & Ramen | Mövenpick Hotel, JVT
Opening this weekend, the maki and ramen house has already made a name for itself in the UK and is now bringing that same flavour and energy to Dubai. With wooden interiors, paper lanterns, and a sakura pink roof, expect steaming bowls of ramen, freshly rolled sushi and hand rolls.
Window | Alserkal Avenue
Recently opened, Window takes comfort food to literal levels. With a 32-seat space, the eatery is intimate, with the scent of smoke defining the place. With an open kitchen concept, you can watch the chefs conduct their art in action, charring vegetables, meat, and dressing up plates. For those looking for some space away from the fire, leather booths by the windows ensure privacy without missing out on the restaurant’s ambience. Expect unpretentious food here, where each ingredient is enhanced by fire, even the salads and cold starters. Speaking of, don’t forget to order their tomato salad, which dresses slices of tomatoes in smoked tomato water, making the dish sweet and punchy.
To Experience
Orskin Aesthetics Clinic | Al Wasl Road
Sitting among a range of villas is the charming Orskin Aesthetics Clinic. Offering a range of aesthetic procedures and cosmetic treatments, if you’re looking to pamper yourself this weekend, then head to the clinic for their Signature Facial. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ treatment here; every aspect of the facial is thoroughly considered depending on skin needs, making it a unique experience for everyone. Some might receive oxygen therapy for luminosity, others will receive radiofrequency for lifting and collagen support or a tailored peel to refine skin texture. Either way, you can expect to leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and with a subtle glow.
The A/P Room | Alserkal Avenue
Currently hosting the exhibition “At First Sight” until May 10, The A/P Room is Dubai’s first collectable design gallery, which showcases one-of-a-kind objects that blur the line between art and functionality. “At First Sight” takes this principle and reflects on how objects carry meaning, presence, and intimacy. Curating a collection of work between international and regional artists and designers, the exhibition brings together perspectives across generations and geographies. Where sculptural pieces sit between abstraction and function, starting a dialogue between art, craftsmanship, and performance.
Anantara Sir Bani | Yas Island
For those looking for a quick escape from the city, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island sits at the midpoint between desert, savannah, and sea, offering a real respite in nature. Some villas feature quaint beachside views overlooking fishing villages, while others are located by the savannah where wildlife roams freely, coming close to private terraces. However, if you don’t catch any animals, you can also go on a wildlife drive that moves from the Arabian Wildlife Park to the coastline. Priced at Dhs 595 per night.
To Watch
Reminders of Him
Based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, Reminders of Him is a romance film following the story of a young mother attempting to reconnect with her daughter after her time in prison. Starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, the film is a touching, endearing watch that tackles the theme of second chances.
Project Hail Mary
A Sci-Fi starring Ryan Gosling, Project Hail Mary is about a science teacher who wakes up alone in a spaceship, on a mission to find out what is killing the Earth’s sun. An unexpected dark comedy with stunning visuals and a heartfelt soundtrack, this film will make you feel every emotion at once.
