The best things to do in Dubai this week: November 14 to 20
Celebrity chefs, immersive dining and live music.
Sunday 14 November 2021
Enjoy Dubai’s most exclusive dining experience at Sublimotion
Sublimotion have taken up residence at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, showcasing to the luckiest of Dubai diners why it has been at the top of the world’s culinary rankings since its inception in 2014. The immersive dining experience accommodates only 12 people at a time, ensuring utmost exclusivity. 360-degree screens with imagery are projected onto every surface as ten whimsical courses prepared with the finest ingredients are transformed with every scene and accented with incomparable performances. Sublimotion is open daily with shows at 6.30pm and 9pm. AED 5,000 per person.
GO: Email sublimotiondubai@mohg.com and follow @sublimotiondubai on Instagram for more information.
Monday 15 November 2021
A night of live music with Room84 at Indochine
DIFC hotspot Indochine have launched ROOM 84, a new live music night on Mondays. The format incorporates a stripped-back living room setting for guests to experience and interact with hand-picked local and international talent. The performances feature a weekly rotation of singers, including Sean Lipsey, Shanice Michaels, Hiran Benton, Colin Gordon and Anthony Muthurajah, accompanied by some of the best musicians in the city. The bands will perform during a series of three live sets from 8:30pm until midnight.
GO: Call 04 208 9333 for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 16 November 2021
Dine with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm is hosting the fourth edition of its Culinary Month and invites guests to have dinner presented by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Diners can sample dishes from the nine-course Omakase menu, presented by Nobu Matsuhisa on the night, which will offer a selection of sashimi four ways, Nobu-styled cup sushi, and for those who like to end their meal on a sweet note, the exquisite green tea fondant and mochi ice cream. Available daily until Thursday 18 November, from 6pm to 11pm. AED 950 per person.
GO: Visit www.atlantis.com/dubai or call 04 426 2626 for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Murder Mystery Dinner at Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge, Paramount Hotel Dubai
After two successful sell-out runs, Paramount Hotel Dubai’s Murder Mystery dinner is back with a new cast and narrative. Hidden behind a bookcase in the hotel’s glamorous lobby, diners will enter the Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge and travel back to Spanish Harlem in 1920’s New York City. So put on your investigation hat as you step into a story straight out of a film at this movie-inspired hotel and help to solve a century-old homicide. So come dressed in your favourite 1920’s attire while gathering clues from the characters and hidden rooms. The Murder Mystery Dinner is available every Wednesday, from 7pm. AED 299 (soft beverages), AED 380 (house beverages) and AED 550 (sparkling beverages).
GO: Call 04 246 6641 for reservations and more information.
Thursday 18 November 2021
Head to this new Latin-inspired restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle
Santè Ria, which is open now, has been crafted to invoke the vibrancy of Latino life, at the heart of which is incredible food for friends and family to enjoy. The menu offers a modern take on classic Latino dishes, including trio quinoa salad, tres leches and Brazilian sea bream Moqueca.
GO: Visit www.santeriadubai.ae for reservations and more information.
Friday 19 November 2021
See The Wailers live in concert at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
Brought to the UAE by Blu Blood and BookMyShow, the creators of ‘No Woman No Cry’, ‘Three Little Birds’ and ‘Could You Be Loved’ will perform a live concert at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium this weekend. Formed 58 years ago by singer-songwriter Bob Marley, along with Bunny Walker, Peter Tosh and the Barrett Brothers, the Wailer’s claimed their place in music history as era-defining giants of the reggae scene. Friday 19 November 2021, from 7pm.
GO: Visit www.bookmyshow.com/dubai for tickets and more information.
Saturday 20 November 2021
Social Saturday at Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm
This Saturday sees the launch of Akira Back’s brand-new Saturday lunch experience. Hosted by the man himself, diners can indulge in three starters, with a choice of hot and cold dishes, including creamy spinach salad, eggplant miso, lobster tempura or AB tacos. For mains, foodies can choose one sushi or sashimi dish and one main course, such as miso black cod or 48-hour short tib, served with root vegetables. For those with a sweet tooth, Harumaki or the Spice Souq will hit just the spot. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 395 (soft beverages), AED 495 (house beverages) and AED 695 (bubbly)
GO: Email akirabackdubai@whotels.com or call 04 245 5800 for reservations and more information.
