Your Dubai Weekend Guide: 3 to 5 June
Leisurely breakfasts, bombastic brunches and weekend pool parties are all on the agenda for a fantastic weekend in Dubai.
Friday 3 June 2022
Relish an afternoon of gold, caviar and fizz
Soaring high above the Dubai skyline at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, the FACT award-winning Ciel Spa is the starting point for this experiential afternoon tea. Here, guests can enjoy The Gold Dust treatment for 90-minutes, featuring a 24k gold body exfoliation, followed by a golden massage with Argan oil and gold dust. Guests then make their way to the 71st floor for an Afternoon Tea featuring caviar from 12 Chairs and bar bites from SBar, accompanied by a bottle of premium bubbles. Available daily from 10am. AED 2,400 per couple.
GO: Call 04 607 0654 for reservations and more information.
Party with S Club at Bongo’s Bingo
For those that have not heard of Bongo’s Bingo before, the sell-out event isn’t your average game of bingo, with incredible music in-between rounds (think Mariah Carey and the Spice Girls) and prizes such as a Henry Hoover and cardboard cut-out of Philip Schofield up for grabs, it’s no wonder this event is highly anticipated. However, don’t be alarmed if the game of Bingo is interrupted by a dance party from special guests S Club. This party at Atlantis, The Palm’s Asateer Tent is one for those who like the unexpected! Friday 3 June. AED 150.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for reservations and more information.
Saturday 4 June 2022
Have a leisurely breakfast at Yamanote Atelier
Yamanote’s expert bakers have gathered unique Japanese delicacies and filled them with imagination to create a breakfast that will put a spring in your step even on the busiest mornings. So whether you’re looking for healthy toast or sweet that makes breakfast taste like dessert, Yamanote Atelier have you covered with shakshuka flatbread (AED 49), breakfast croissants (AED 45), French toast (AED 59) and oranji castella pancakes (AED 50).
GO: Visit www.yamanoteatelier.com for reservations and more information.
Take in the views at the Panorama Brunch
Discover a new perspective on Saturday brunch with the Panorama Brunch at the newly-opened Taj Exotica Resort & Spa The Palm, Dubai. Enjoy unmatched vibes from the resident DJ, lively entertainment, a sensational set menu of contemporary Middle Eastern flavours, and stunning views of Palm Jumeirah. Saturdays, from 1pm to 4:30pm. AED 300 (soft beverages), AED 450 (house beverages) and AED 600 (Champagne).
GO: Visit www.tajexoticapalmdubai.com for reservations and more information.
Sunday 5 June 2022
Enjoy a Caribbean pool party
25hours Hotel One Central has launched a weekly “Cool Runnings” rooftop pool party. Enjoy a selection of Caribbean-inspired dishes and drinks, including Jamaican BBQ, beef patties, skewers, slushies and cocktails, as you soak up the sun and drift into the evening. DJ Crown Prince & Friends will be on the decks spinning a mix of dancehall, reggae and Afrobeats to keep the party going as the sun goes down. Sundays, from 2pm to 8pm.
GO: Email dubai@monkeybardubai.com or call 056 508 9855 for reservations and more information.
Celebrate summer with a Tropical Poolside Brunch
Meliá Desert Palm will embrace the summer months with a Tropical Poolside Brunch on Sunday afternoons. Extensive brunch fare will be served at the picturesque equestrian resort, overlooking the polo fields and crystal-clear waters of the infinity pool. Expect sushi rolls, tacos, wings, fish and chips, beef tataki and pad Thai, whilst the libations will include jugs of margaritas, daiquiris, rosé sangria, and buckets of iced hops. Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. AED 195 (soft beverages), AED 295 (house beverages) and AED 375 (bubbles).
GO: Email eat.dp@melia.com or call 04 602 9323 for reservations and more information.
