What’s On has a list of things to do in Dubai this weekend, including brunch, drinks deals, festive events, live entertainment and new openings.
You know that moment on a Thursday afternoon when your work buddy asks what you’re doing this weekend and your mind goes blank? Well worry no more, friends, because What’s On has the perfect solution, whatever mood you are in.
THURSDAY May 14
Attend an Italian Opera Gala
Internationally renowned Italian soprano Monica De Rosa McKay and bass Pierpaolo Palloni will wow crowds with extracts from operas including Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Rossini’s Barber Of Seville, Donizetti’s Elisir D’amore and Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Pianist Ramzi Hakim will provide the music. And if it’s romance you’re after, how about retiring to Segreto for a VIP drinks reception afterwards? We’re sure nobody will ask you to explain the story.
Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat, Dubai, Dhs150, 8pm. Tel: (04) 3666546. Taxi: Souk Madinat. madinatjumeirah.etixdubai.com
Let rip at a karaoke bar
Souk Madinat is reverberating with the sound of power ballads sung by amateurs at a new karaoke bar. K Lounge is an upscale spot that’s just opened. There are no sticky booklets filled with sheets of song titles here; each of K Lounge’s ten tables comes with an iPad offering more than 50,000 song choices. Don’t be shy – a sound engineer will be on hand to make you sound in tune.
klounge.ae
Party with Nicky Romero
Dubai’s biggest sand party organisers end their current season with the internationally acclaimed Producer/DJ Nicky Romero. Gates open at 8pm and Nicky is on set at midnight.
Nasimi Beach, Atlantis, The Palm. Tel: (04) 2771477. facebook.com/events/815284681882530
Grab a free coffee
To celebrate the launch of a new ice coffee, Costa Coffee will be hosting a Free Frostino Day on Thursday, May 14 from 3 pm until midnight. Taking place at all Costa Coffee outlets across the UAE, coffee-lovers can get their caffeine fix for free.
Build an art collection
Would-be art collectors pay attention. Thanks to pioneering art gallery Lumas in DIFC, art is no longer confined to the homes of the rich and famous. With studios open in Berlin, London, Paris and New York, Lumas galleries have paved the way for art lovers to own exceptional art photography for a reasonable price. This month’s Young Collector exhibition shines a light on more than 160 emerging artists from across the globe with hand-signed, limited edition pieces starting at Dhs2,500.
Building 10, DIFC, Gate Village, Dubai, Sun to Thur 10am to 10pm, Sat 10am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 4250400. Metro: Financial Centre. lumas.com
Party with Matthew Koma
Pacha Ibiza Dubai presents Matthew Koma, to perform a live PA / DJ set. Singer and songwriter Matthew Koma, who wrote Zedd’s biggest hit, Clarity, is often known as the man with ‘EDM’s golden touch’.
Pacha Dubai, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 11pm to 3am. Taxi: Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Tel: (050) 8861129.
Become a fashion designer
Young creatives and entrepreneurs looking to be the next avant-garde fashion designer or award winning illustrator should join London College Fashion (LCF) this summer as they bring to Dubai a carefully edited short course programme straight from one of the world’s fashion capitals. Taking place at VIDA Hotel between May 14 to 28, LCF will be offering thirteen innovative courses covering all aspects of fashion.
arts.ac.uk/fashion/courses/short-courses/dubai-short-courses
FRIDAY May 15
Ride the Seabreacher
Strap in for the ride of your life as you’re squeezed into an aquatic watercraft called the Seabreacher. Skim along the sea at speeds of up to 80km/h, and then leap up and out of the water. Sessions are available at Rixos The Palm at Dhs500 for 15 minutes, or you can choose the special pro-surfer package, which includes a bucket of drinks, a burger, paddleboarding, the Seabreacher experience and a private cabana for Dhs725. Good thing too, as you’ll probably need somewhere to lie down.
Rixos The Palm Dubai, daily 9am to 6pm, Dhs500. Tel: (04) 4575555. Taxi: The Palm, west crescent. rixos.com
Yoga at the Cove
Looking to get fit and healthy this summer? Well, this is definitely a step in the right direction. Vita Coco Coconut Water has organised public yoga session at Cove Beach. The beach yoga session takes place on at 7.15am and you’ll even be treated to a healthy breakfast by Cove Beach’s talented team of chefs. For further information follow Vita Coco Coconut Water @vitacocoae
Celebrate at Blue Marlin
Richy Ahmed, the British DJ-producer and Hot Natured stalwart performs at Blue Marlin. He’s Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE’s ambassador and it’s because of the kind of line-up the club boasts this month that he agreed to take the position. “I was one of the original DJs that played there, three years ago, so the collaboration came naturally. There’s a synergy between Blue Marlin Ibiza and myself. I like the style of music the venue plays and we share a similar ethos. Art Department perform alongside Ahmed. Canadians Jonny White and Kenny Glasgow are the DJ-producer duo behind one of the decade’s best electronic albums, 2011’s The Drawing Board. The follow up Natural Selection firmly established the pair as one of dance music’s most exciting outfits. But with Glasgow recently announcing plans to go solo, this may be your last chance to see the duo together.
Golden Tulip Hotel, Al Jazira Resort, Ghantoot, 1pm to 11pm, free. Tel: (056) 1133400 Taxi: Golden Tulip Hotel. bluemarlinibiza-uae.com
Groove On The Grass
Firm believers that “all good music should tell a story”, Tale Of Us lads Matteo Milleri and Karm Conte have continued to chalk up more impressive chapters in their careers since their last visit to the UAE a year ago. In the past few months alone, the producers known for their beautifully emotive music have remixed output from Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman moniker, delivered an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, hit up Miami and California for the Winter Music Conference and Coachella festival respectively, and turned out a remix of Barnt’s Cherry Red, along with Recondite.
The Berlin-based Milanese duo return to Dubai this weekend for the Groove On The Grass season closing party, with their appearance for the GOTG crew last April still talked about. If you missed them that time round, don’t make the same mistake twice. With an eagerly-awaited album due this summer, the lads will no doubt roadtest a few tracks from it here in Dubai, too.
Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, 7pm to 3am, Dhs220. facebook.com/GrooveOnTheGrass
Nike+ Training Club Tour Dubai
The Nike+ Training Club (N+ TC) Tour is giving women athletes a one-of-a-kind, fullday training experience in Dubai at South Ridge Park, Downtown Dubai from 4pm.
www.gonike.me/NTCTourDubai
Tuck into ‘Surf & Turf’ Samba at The Gate
Spanish flavours and a relaxed vibe make up new ‘Surf & Turf’ night at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate. With a focus on all things Latino, you can enjoy mounds of fresh guacamole with mixed salsas, made-to-order fish and meats, and tacos alongside your sushi. A live band keeps the chilled party going.
‘Surf and Turf’ night at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, every Friday until 12th June, 6:30 to 11pm. Dhs199 soft drinks, Dhs299 house beverages. Tel: (04) 444 5613
SATURDAY MAY 16
Get in shape
It’s time to get fit in time for summer with the help of stylish sportswear store Hautletic’s Summer Reboot. Expect a day of fitness, fashion and education from 10am to 7pm at the Hautletic Warehouse in Al Quoz.
facebook.com/hautletic
Wander through Ripe Market – (indoor edition)
The alfresco market experience is coming inside for summer. Shop for arts and crafts, fashion, jewellery, kids items, gifts and homeware. There’s also the usual array organic groceries from Ripe, including fresh organic fruits and veggies, eggs, local honey, superfoods, tea, gluten free items and more.
Times Square Centre, Dubai, Sat 9am to 2pm. Tel: (04) 3790441. ripeme.com
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