The best things to do in Dubai this week: 14 to 20 March
From theme nights to business lunches and the best restaurants in Dubai, get planning!
Monday 14 March 2022
Enjoy an outdoor family movie night
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah invites families to enjoy outdoor family movies on Monday evenings. Entry is free and guests will enjoy cosy sofa seating, blankets and family movie classics on the big screen next to the beach. For those feeling hungry, Wavebreaker offers a selection of healthy salads, sandwiches, supersized burgers and a dedicated menu for the little ones. Monday 14 March will see Hotel Transylvania shown at 7pm, followed by La La Land at 7:30pm.
GO: Email restaurant.jbr@hilton.com or call 04 318 2319 for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 15 March 2022
Try an Indian-inspired Business Lunch
Take a break from the office and treat your taste buds to this new business lunch at Roobaru on Burj Khalifa Boulevard. Expect a fresh perspective on Indian cuisine, featuring Sharjah sambusa (cheddar cheese and onion samosa), spicy-sweet butter chicken, Keema roti, Aslam’s chicken (old Delhi style chicken tikka in a buttery kebab dressing), Gulab Jamun and ice cream. The venue also doubles up as a chai room, perfect for a soothing cup of tea before heading back to the office. Available weekdays, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 69 (two courses) or AED 79 (three courses).
GO: Call 054 776 6384 for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Visit the first-ever Monkey 47 pop-up
The first-ever Monkey 47 pop-up bar has taken over the terrace of Bull & Bear at Waldorf Astoria DIFC. Here, guest bartenders take diners on a sensory exploration of juniper concoctions on a journey to the black forest and beyond. The evening is accompanied by a three-course meal featuring Bull & Bear signature dishes, paired with Monkey 47 cocktails. Wednesday 16 March, from 7pm to 11:30pm. AED 350 per person.
GO: Email bullandbear.difc@waldorfastoria.com or call 04 515 9888 for reservations and more information.
Thursday 17 March 2022
Tuck into unlimited crab at Blue Seafood Asia
It’s time to grab your seafood mallets! The crab festival at Blue Seafood Asia in DIFC presents fresh from the sea crab prepared in Singaporean chilli, Szechwan or black pepper sauces. In addition, diners can enjoy an array of trimmings, including grilled sweet corn, spiced crisp potato, steamed rice or vegetable fried rice to complete the meal. Thursdays from 12pm to 1am. AED 175 per person.
GO: Visit Email info@blueseafoodasia.com or call 04 432 2300 for reservations and more information.
Friday 18 March 2022
Visit the Mélange pop-up at Bloomingdale’s
Home-grown small-batch bakery Mélange constantly fills our Instagram feed with pictures of extravagant cakes, gooey cookies and delightful tarts. So head down to Bloomingdale’s Fashion in The Dubai Mall to indulge in truffle pretzels, coffee or a slice of your favourite Mélange cakes. Priding themselves on nostalgic flavours, high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, Mélange’s cheat worthy desserts are quite literally the stuff of dreams.
GO: Visit www.melangeme.com or follow @melangedubai on Instagram for more information.
Saturday 19 March 2022
Party at the Ocean Club Marbella pop-up
Globally renowned beach club, Ocean Club Marbella, will be returning to DRIFT Beach Dubai this weekend. Building on the success of the club’s previous parties, the day will be filled with glamour and fun, complemented by a dance troupe and live entertainment. Guests can enjoy the sounds of the renowned band The Troubadors, DRIFT’s resident DJ, saxophonist and violinist. From 5pm, expect breathtaking sunset views and beats spun by New York City’s DJ Newman, who will keep the party going at the pool bar where guests can indulge in handcrafted cocktails and delicious bites.
GO: Email info@driftbeachdubai.com or call 04 315 2200 for reservations and more information.
Sunday 20 March 2022
Ring in Persian New Year at Palazzo Versace Dubai
Celebrate Nowruz and the official beginning of spring with a concert and gala dinner at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Guests will be transported into ancient Persia for an evening of spectacular indulgence and festivity. Guests will be greeted by ancient Persian soldiers and escorted to the uniquely Persepolis-themed “Haft Sin” table, where they will enjoy a Nowruz dinner while listening to a DJ playing modern and classic Persian songs. Patrons are then invited to immerse themselves in historical storytelling, culminating in an unforgettable performance by Behnam Bani and Aron Afshar. Sunday 20 March, from 7:30pm. AED 3,500 (Platinum package), AED 2,800 (Diamond package), AED 1,500 (Gold Package) and AED 400 (Silver Package).
GO: Email enigma@palazzoversace.ae or call 04 556 8830 for reservations and more information.
