8 great things to do in Dubai this week

Ramadan Nights with Alserkal Lates
The region’s most recognised art hub, Alserkal Avenue, is hosting a month long community-based festival for Ramadan nights. To foster genius, create dialogue and simply enjoy your time there, the festival boasts a range of great activities, workshops, exhibitions, and screenings. Think Japanese-inspired iftars, curated art trails of contemporary galleries by writer Egerton and films about food evolution. There’s a lot going on. It’s all housed in the specially designed warehouses that the area is known for, and comes with a real sense of togetherness, which is in keeping with this special time of year. Oh, and there are food trucks to help break your fast, too.
When: Until June 15
Where: Alserkal Avenue
Contact: +971 50 556 9797,

Xline Dubai at night
You and a friend can now soar past over the marina at night thanks to this limited time offer. As the world’s longest urban zip-line, you can race at breakneck speeds from 7pm onwards. OK, the AED850 price tag is slightly on the expensive side, but as well as a once in a life time thrill, you’ll also get a warm fuzzy feeling as proceeds go to Al Jalila Foundation medical research.
When: May 30, June 6, June 13
Where: Dubai Marina
Contact: +9714 457 3212,

Dubai Sports World
With summer well and truly here, it’s tough to go out for any physical sporting activity without turning back around to bask in the A/C at home. Here’s an alternative before we all get too lazy and blame the heat, Dubai Sports World is offering an indoor and air-conditioned venue for three-months for everyone who enjoys playing sports. From football to badminton, you can book a pitch or a court with your mates regardless of your skill level. If you’re not quite a team player, you can always pop in and go for a run on the free running track or even have a go on the Ninja Warrior Obstacle course.
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
When: Until September 8
Price: Free entry
Contact: +971 4 306 4000, website

Boutique Le Chocolat
Stir things up a bit with a ladies night at a chocolate boutique. Grab your friends and learn to make chocolate with a masterclass from their in-house connoisseurs. Reserve a spot, and you’ll also get to decorate your chocolates to resemble a designer handbag, some classic jewellery or a pair of sunglasses. It’s a whole other world of fashion, and one that’s deliciously edible.
When: Daily during Ramadan
Where: City Walk
Contact: +9714 590 5075,