The weekend is here, and we’re already making plans. Dubai has plenty going on, from an Italian dinner with live music, a new pasta bar and underwater yoga to private cinema screenings and a little beauty treat that comes with your next flower delivery. Whether you’re in the mood to try somewhere new, do something a little out of the ordinary or just have a good excuse to treat yourself, here’s what’s on our weekend radar.
To Shop
YSL Beauty’s Le Vestiaire des Parfums
YSL Beauty’s latest addition to Le Vestiaire des Parfums, Coeur, takes its cue from the house’s iconic heart-shaped Coeur fétiche jewel, first created in 1961. The fragrance turns the talisman into an ambery, spicy scent, with orris butter, raspberry, violet and pepper coming together for a warm, slightly addictive finish.
MAJESTA and Knot Bakehouse
MAJESTA is teaming up with Knot Bakehouse on August 14 for a one-day collaboration bringing fine jewellery and specialty matcha together. Pick up an exclusive MAJESTA fashion charm, personalise your drink at the Bedazzle Your Cup station and browse the limited-edition Knot × MAJESTA T-shirts. There’s even a chance to win a piece of MAJESTA jewellery for the most creative cup.
To Dine
LaFamiglia
Spend your Saturday evening at LaFamiglia for live music, Italian classics and a little la dolce vita. Singer Arianna Bianchi will be performing beloved Italian songs from 7:30pm, alongside a menu of handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood and more. Basically, a little taste of Italy without leaving Dubai.
When: Saturday, 15 August, from 7:30pm.
Price: Dhs: 350 minimum spend per person.
Al Habtoor Polo Resort
Spend the weekend at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and let Horse & Hound handle the food. Saturdays are all about the social brunch, with sharing plates of crispy calamari, pepperoni flatbread, polo wings, brisket sliders and Tuscan baked salmon, plus free-flowing drinks in the air-conditioned Summer Tent. Then, when Sunday rolls around, settle in for a proper beef or lamb roast with all the trimmings. Basically, brunch on Saturday, roast on Sunday and absolutely no cooking required.
Saturday Social Brunch: Saturdays, 1pm–4pm, from Dhs: 229. Sunday Roast: Sundays, 12pm–6pm, Dhs: 145 per person.
Clap of Flour
Say ciao to Clap of Flour, Al Safa’s new pasta spot where the pasta is made right in front of you. Expect handmade pasta, rich sauces, pastries, coffee and a very tempting tiramisu tres leches, all served with views over the canal. It’s cosy, casual and exactly the kind of place where coffee can easily turn into a pasta lunch.
Timings: Friday–Saturday, 8am–midnight.
Celebrate Pakistan and India’s Independence Days with the Khadak x Ravi Collaboration
Khadak and Ravi are joining forces for a two-day collaboration celebrating the shared culinary traditions of Pakistan and India. Expect signature dishes from both restaurants, from mutton seekh kebabs and chicken tikka to nalli nihari, mutton Peshawari and kheer, alongside conversations around heritage, hospitality and the stories behind both institutions.
When: 14–15 August, 7:00pm–9:30pm.
Price: Dhs: 175 per person.
To Visit
At.mosphere Lounge & Bar
Head 442 metres above Dubai to At.mosphere Lounge & Bar for a breakfast with a pretty unbeatable view. The spread includes golden viennoiserie, fresh fruit, charcuterie, European cheeses and indulgent waffles, plus the option to add free-flowing Mimosas. Because nothing says good morning like the city below.
When: 8am–12pm.
Price: Dhs: 450 per person.
Crush Dubai
Crush Dubai is giving us one more reason to book that beauty appointment before summer is officially over. There’s 50% off full hair combos, 40% off Tokio Inkarami, 25% off summer nails and 25% off La Biosthétique treatments. So if your hair, nails or skin have been waiting for some attention, this is your sign.
Offers valid until 31 August. Book via Crush Dubai.
Five Iron Golf
Five Iron Golf Dubai is making a night out a little more fun with food, drinks and three hours of simulator play. Grab casual bites and drinks from AED 30, or go for Sim After Dark, where golf is only the beginning. Swap the clubs for football, basketball, Zombie Dodgeball or even Candy Crush when you feel like mixing things up. Basically, there’s something for everyone in the group chat.
Available daily. Sim After Dark: Sunday–Friday, 8pm–11pm.
Price: From Dhs: 30; Dhs: 349 for three hours of simulator play.
To Experience
The Lost Chambers Aquarium
Take your weekend workout under the sea at The Lost Chambers Aquarium. The early-morning yoga sessions take place surrounded by more than 65,000 marine animals, with sharks and stingrays swimming by as you move through your practice.
When: Saturday–Sunday, 8am–9am.
Price: Dhs: 275.
Talise Spa
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab has launched two new three-month longevity memberships for anyone looking to take their wellness routine up a notch. The programmes combine personalised fitness sessions with spa treatments and advanced therapies, including cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Basically, a three-month reset with a very luxe upgrade.
Price: From Dhs: 36,000.
The H Dubai
If you’re looking for somewhere to slow down this week, The Gallery at The H Dubai is keeping Book Lovers Day going with a week-long Book Week celebration. Browse its antique book collection, bring along a pre-loved read to swap for something new, or settle in for afternoon tea surrounded by books. Basically, an afternoon made for readers.
Until 14 August, 2pm–6pm. Afternoon Tea from Dhs: 129.
Herinox Studios
Spend your Saturday doing yoga with some very cute company. Cats & Yoga brings a ladies-only session to Herinox Studios in Al Quoz, where adoptable cats will wander around the class, because apparently downward dog needed some competition. There’s also a chance to meet your potential new best friend, with part of the experience dedicated to helping cats find their forever homes.
Saturday, 15 August, 12pm. Dhs: 150. Ladies only.
Dishtrict’s Painting × Movie Night
Turn Friday night into a little creative escape at Dishtrict’s Painting × Movie Night. Paint your own canvas before settling in for a cosy screening of ‘Voicemails for Isabelle,’ with bites and coffee included.
Friday, 14 August, 8pm. Dhs: 199. Dishtrict, Al Wasl 51.
To Watch
Roxy Cinemas
Roxy Cinemas has opened a private screening room at JBR, seating up to 12 guests in reclining chairs with in-seat food ordering. Pick your own film, settle in with friends and make an afternoon of it.
Price: Weekends from Dhs: 2,000.
Don’t Say Good Luck
In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler) is ready for her big moment as the lead in her high school musical, until the drama at home starts stealing the spotlight. Starring Melanie Lynskey and Max Greenfield alongside Sandler, Don’t Say Good Luck lands on Netflix on 14 August.
