The best things to do in Dubai this weekend: December 9 to 11
Brunches, lunches, live music and art exhibitions result in a December weekend bursting with excitement.
Thursday 9 December 2021
Enjoy a fancy lunch at Caviar Kaspia
Take in Caviar Kaspia’s unmistakable ambience and outstanding reputation while you sit down for a two or three-course business lunch or the three-course Kaspia lunch. Combining old-world elegance with a contemporary touch, the Kaspia lunch menu showcases the brands signature dishes, with starters that include a Terrine of Foie Gras and delightfully delicate Pan Fried Scallops. Moving onto mains, guests can sample the Spaghettini with Caviar Kaspia, or the unforgettable Lobster Rolls, before indulging in something sweet such as the famous Kaspia Baba or the Caviar de Chocolat. Available Sunday to Thursday. AED 135 (two-course business lunch), AED 155 (three-course business lunch) or AED 375 (three-course Kaspia lunch).
GO: Visit www.kaspiadubai.com for more information.
Join the festivities with the Business Lunch at LPM Restaurant & Bar
The Le Petit Menu is a two-course menu designed to be served within 60 minutes. Given a festive twist for the holiday season, guests can enjoy a selection of starters such as Turkey Caesar Salad, Salmon Carpaccio, Cauliflower Salad or Crispy Squids. For an additional AED 30, guests can also choose the Foie Gras Terrine with toasted brioche. Those with more time can indulge in a leisurely lunch with the La Grand Menu. Savour delectable popular dishes such as Rigatoni with Black Truffle, Slow Cooked Duck Leg with an Orange Glaze, Grilled Sirloin or Sea Bream fillet meunière along with two sides. Available Sunday to Thursday until 30 December. AED 135 (one salad of the day, one starter and one main) or AED 180 (one salad of the day, two starters, one main and one scoop of ice cream).
GO: Visit https://lpmrestaurants.com or call 04 439 0505 for reservations and more information.
Friday 10 December 2021
Dine on the new Friday Brunch at Mura
The colourful Italian trattoria at The Pointe is launching its La Vita e Bella Brunch this weekend. Embark on a journey to the Amalfi Coast, with an array of antipasti, such as the signature cheese arancini, baked Parmesan salad, pepperoni pizza and seabass ceviche. Guests can then choose from three main courses, with the classic cheese tortellini, sea bream fillet or chicken breast, before finishing the meal with a classic Tiramisu. Fridays, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 299 (soft beverages), AED 379 (house beverages) and AED 450 (premium beverages).
GO: Email reservations@murarestaurant.com or call 04 575 5097 for reservations and more information.
Watch Alicia Keys perform at Expo 2020 Dubai
Announced as the first international artist to perform as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s illustrious Infinite Nights series, Alicia Keys will take centre stage at Al Wasl Plaza on Friday, 10 December, as she unlocks her new double album, Keys. Created by the 15-time Grammy Award-winner, the global live-streamed show, held under the world’s largest 360-degree projection dome, celebrates 20 years of outstanding musical success for one exclusive night only. Guests can expect dazzling new arrangements of Keys’ biggest hits, as well as new material from her highly anticipated new double album.
GO: Visit www.expo2020dubai.com for more information.
Saturday 11 December 2021
See the work of contemporary artist Rashid Bin Khalifa at Opera Gallery
This winter, Opera Gallery showcases the latest curations from Rashid Bin Khalifa of the Bahraini royal family. The work explores the myriad dynamics of light and colours that are characteristic of Bahrain’s geographical and cultural diversity across three different series – Spectrum, Parametrics and Hybrids.
GO: Visit www.operagallery.com for more information.
Visit the new Lolita Pool Bar & Lounge at Pullman Dubai Downtown
Nestled on the third floor of the Pullman Dubai Downtown and boasting unrivalled views of Burj Khalifa, Lolita Pool Bar & Lounge looks set to be the newest hot spot in Business Bay for food, cocktails and live entertainment. Lolitas’ menu features dishes bursting with colours and flavours, including orange-glazed crispy chicken wings sprinkled and the Piña colada dessert. Lolita morphs into a vibrant rooftop bar with rotating guest DJs as the sun sets on Dubai.
GO: Whatsapp 050 213 6000 for reservations and more information.
