The FACT UAE guide to the week ahead: 6 to 12 May
Drink, dine and dance across Dubai this week.
Lunches, brunches and destination dining are all on the cards for a celebration of food, resulting in the best things to do in Dubai this week.
Monday 6 May
Dine omakase-style at Ronin
FIVE LUXE is now open, offering several exciting dining destinations. Amongst them is Ronin, a Japanese hotspot led by Chef Sin Keun. During the omakase experience, you can delight in carefully crafted courses featuring the freshest Japanese ingredients tailored exclusively to your taste. Indulge in signature dishes and limited-edition daily specials, from the crunch of truffle-infused rolls to the decadent allure of foie gras cannelés. Available daily from 7pm to 2am. Prices are from AED 699 (a minimum of two people is required).
GO: Visit https://luxejbr.fivehotelsandresorts.com for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 7 May
Delight in a Japanese afternoon tea
Nestled within a serene Japanese teahouse at Banyan Tree Dubai, the Japanese afternoon tea at Tocha immerses diners in an epicurean ritual that celebrates Japan’s intricate culture. Menu highlights include Chawan-Mushi, a velvety steamed egg custard layered with edamame paste and adorned with soya pearls, and the Beef Sando. Sweet treats abound, including Manju Bun made with nutrient-rich mashed red beans, Matcha Roll Cake and Chocolate Mochi filled with ganache and raspberries. Available daily, from 2pm to 5pm. AED 180 per person (including unlimited tea and coffee) and AED 255 (including one glass of sparkling sake and unlimited tea and coffee) or AED 290 (including one glass of Perrier Jouët Champagne and unlimited tea and coffee).
GO: Call 04 556 6466 for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 8 May
Catch a movie
VOX Cinemas has redefined the luxury cinema experience with the reopening of THEATRE at Mall of the Emirates. This reimagined space, meticulously designed with audiences in mind, boasts an exclusive Private Lounge featuring stylish seating options, a billiards table, and shuffleboard for socialising before or after the show. All four auditoriums have undergone extensive renovations, featuring new large-format cinema screens, 4K Laser Projectors, and Dolby Atmos Sound. Expect group seating configurations with plush blankets and pillows, wireless chargers, swivel tables and privacy screens.
GO: Visit https://uae.voxcinemas.com for tickets and more information.
Thursday 9 May
Tuck into a culinary collab
Moonrise has teamed up with KRASOTA for two dining experiences during the Dubai Food Festival. Renowned chefs Solemann Haddad of Moonrise and Vladimir Mukhin of KRASOTA will collaborate on a series of four-hand degustation dinners, each hosted at their respective venues. The culinary rendezvous is scheduled for 9 May at Moonrise (AED 1,600 food only) and 10 May at KRASOTA (AED 1,830 food and two cocktails). The eight-course menu features both chefs’ signature creations across a series of innovative dishes.
GO: Visit www.moon-rise.xyz for reservations and more information.
Friday 10 May
Reach for the stars
Dubai’s immersive family entertainment destination, AYA Universe, has unveiled its new star pool. Nestled within the venue’s grand cosmic observatory, this celestial star pool encourages guests to swim amidst the stars in Dubai’s largest ball pool. Surrounded by the iridescent beauty of the galaxy, visitors will enjoy a 360-degree spectacle featuring hyper-colour nebulas, celestial phenomena, and a mesmerising journey through a kaleidoscopic wormhole transcending the confines of time and space. AYA Universe is open daily from 10am to 10pm. AED 135 per person of AED 399 for a family pass.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for reservations and more information.
Saturday 11 May
Dance the night away
Join the rhythm revolution as Zero Gravity offers the ultimate haven for lovers of 90s and 00s R&B this weekend. Prepare to be dazzled by a spectacle of glitz, glamour, and confetti alongside nostalgic tracks from Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot and Usher. Whether it’s Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s “Dilemma” that gets you grooving or Ja Rule and Ashanti’s “Always On Time”, the soundtrack for this night is in the hands of DJ Charlsey, DJ Ironik and DJ Volatile. Saturday 11 May, from 8pm. Tickets from AED 150.
Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
Sunday 12 May
Relax and recharge
If you’re looking to treat yourself, The Spa at the Address Grand Creek Harbour’s Psammo (Healing Quartz) Massage is a game-changer. Choose your oil and let the Tibetan singing bowls provide the perfect sound healing journey that’ll make you forget all the worries of the world. As part of this 60-minute treatment, you’ll lie on a moving bed with quartz crystals gently gliding beneath you. Not only does the quartz emit heat to ease tense muscles but it’s also known to calm the nervous system. The skilled expert treating you will make sure that every knot and ache is dissolved, leaving you rejuvenated and satisfied. Available every day, from 10am to 10pm. AED 700 per person.
GO: Visit www.addresshotels.com for more information.
