10 things to do in Dubai this weekend

on Jul 28, 2016 at 4:34am PDT

W Dubai’s Feed Me Brunch
A new brunch is on the scene, and this one offers something a little different to the standard buffet set-up. W Dubai’s Friday brunch is full of miniature single-serving dishes, such as poached eggs with caviar, beetroot risotto and scallops covered in a creamy sauce. It’s a Mediterranean theme, so expect lots of fresh food. Don’t forget to leave space for the dessert room, which looks like a slice of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. From AED395.
When: Fridays, 12.30-4pm
Where: W Dubai, Al Habtoor City,

on Aug 12, 2016 at 3:36am PDT

Friday Brunch at JW Marriott Dubai
Serving up a huge array of food, JW marriott’s Friday brunch is spread across three different restaurants. Expect Bavarian feasts at Hofbräuhaus, and Asian favourites at Bamboo Lagoon, while The market Place is packed full of international dishes. Live entertainment comes courtesy of the live band playing Polnesian tunes. AED295 with soft drinks and AED395 with house beverages.
When: Fridays, 12.30-4pm
Where: JW Marriott Dubai, Deira, +971 4 262 4444

Urban Hustle at Industrial Avenue
It’s the launch of a brand new night at Industrial Avenue this weekend, as a mixture of R&B, hip hop, dub-step and garage fills the venue. Expect plenty of throwback tunes mixed in with modern hits. Entry is free.
When: Friday, August 19, from 10pm
Where: Industrial Avenue, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi,

The Lords of the Strings
Five of the region’s biggest guitar talents plus a celebrity guitarist from India are coming together for a special night of axe-wielding mayhem at The Music Room. The show’s headliner, VJ Joseph, has travelled the world with his guitar, playing at Womad, Glastonbury Festival and BBC’s Later With Jules Holland programme, and has even shared stage with Robert Plant (Led Zepplin) and Eric Clapton. From the Arab World, there is Tarek Reda (Egypt), co-founder of funk-rock band Carl & The Reda Mafia, Jordan’s Alaa Al Faqir, who has just moved to the UAE and seems to have brought his entire fanbase with him, and Fadi Stanboulieh (Syria), the lead guitarist of metal band Angmar.
Then from India, there is Ashish Shetty, founder of Blood & Iron, and Vivian D’Souza, who plays with The Naser Mestarihi band, Steel and the Vin Sinners, the band of Vin Nair, whose Musicians United is putting on the concert. Tickets are priced at AED100.
When: Friday, August 19
Where: The Music Room, Majestic Hotel,

Cinema – The Shallows
An hour and a half of Blake Lively avoiding an almost comically large great white shark sounds like the plot for a movie that should go straight to DVD. Somewhat surprisingly, though, it’s not terrible. In fact, it’s a pretty good deep sea thriller. Apparently the bloody nose you see in the movie is real, as Lively cracked her nose on a buoy while the cameras were rolling.
In cinemas now

Penn Masala
This a capella group from India have been bridging the East-West musical gap since 1996 – and have even managed to catch the wear of President Obama. The group sing their own compositions, with Hindi and English lyrics. Premium ticketholders can also meet the artists.
When: Saturday, August 20
Where: DUCTAC,

Sapan Verma live
Hit Indian comic Sapan Verma is coming to Dubai with his Obsessive Comedic Disorder show, a personal autobiography that spans his schooling, parents, house hunting and his love of Game of Thrones. Sapan has performed more than 700 shows in the last five years. Tickets from AED150.
When: August 20
Where: Boudoir, Dubai Marine Resort,

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