With another week done, the weekend comes with new launches and surprisingly good weather to decompress in. And if you’re unsure where to start, let our guide be the cheat sheet you need to have a fun, wholesome weekend.
To Shop
THA SEEN
Dubai-based brand THA SEEN brings forth gorgeous abayas, kaftans, and maxi dresses in splashes of colour, perfect for the spring-summer seasons.
L’AFSHAR
For those looking for a seasonal clutch, don’t forget to stop by L’AFSHAR. In high-quality acrylic, founder Lilian Afshar shapes each piece like its jewellery. Our favourites have got to be their bubble bags, which stand out thanks to their sculptural silhouette.
To Dine
Siena Dubai | A Luxury Collection Hotel, Grosvenor House
Tuscany with a twist, Siena Dubai is the latest chic ristorante to enter Dubai’s vibrant dining scene. With a mix of French influences, expect plates of fresh pizzas and pastas in plush leather seating and warm lighting.
Other | Dar Al Wasl
Recently opened, Other operates as a concept dining space. Focused on the beauty of everyday moments, you can find a fluid rhythm in their menu, offering speciality coffees, mocktails, sharing plates, and individual mains.
To Experience
must i be useful? thoughts as objects | Foundry Downtown
Taking a look at everyday objects that are used and constantly interacted with, sculptural artist sure ok ok sure, breaks them free from their usefulness, reimagining them to be useless by spotlighting their form over function. Steering away from the idea of rampant productivity, this exhibition forces us to take a look at the worth of uselessness and how it can spark curiosity and joy.
Pepperoni Comedy Club | 25 Jump Street
An American-Italian diner and comedy club, Pepperoni Comedy Club serves slices and stories for whoever is willing to hear it. Showcasing both internationally acclaimed and local talent, this comedy club brings humour to decompress from the week.
Level Shoes x New Balance Take Over bkry
Level Shoes and New Balance are taking over bkry at Alserkal Avenue this weekend for the exclusive launch of the New Balance 204L. Running from 9 to 12 April, the four-day pop-up pairs interactive brand moments with limited-edition pastries, desserts, and a lavender butterfly drink, plus special takeaway gifts with purchase.
To Watch
You, Me & Tuscany
Bringing the ‘90s rom-coms to 2026, You, Me & Tuscany is an endearing film where a woman crashes an Italian villa and finds herself in an unexpected romance. Starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, it’s a sweet weekend watch with sweeping Italian countryside views and electric performances from the main leads.
Redux Redux
Following the story of a woman who travels through parallel universes to repeatedly kill her daughter’s murderer, this film is all about grief, vengeance, and how the two intersect. An action thriller with a thought-provoking message, it’s a weekend watch for those who are looking for a film that can fuel an adrenaline rush.
