The FACT UAE guide to the week ahead: 8 to 14 July
Prepare for luxurious lunches, marvellous meals, and perfect pool days this week.
For those sticking around for the summer, there’s plenty to keep you occupied despite the scorching heat. Retreat indoors and read on for our picks of the best things to do in the UAE this week.
Monday 8 July
Take a dip at The Lana – Dorchester Collection
High Society is a sight to behold. So much so, we challenge you not to take a photo when you enter the rooftop on the 30th floor of The Lana – Dorchester Collection. The sky-high setting has mastered a minimalist and modern design, offering a contemporary chic look across white furniture, tables, and sparkling infinity pools. Take a dip in the waters, dine on a menu developed by chef Jean Imbert, or sip on the largest selection of premium champagne in Dubai, which has a record number of 118 labels. Available until 31 August, from 10am to 6:30pm. AED 750 per person (fully redeemable on food and beverages).
GO: Visit www.dorchestercollection.com for reservations and more information.
Tuesday 9 July
Find your Chi
Located in Alserkal Avenue, The Chi Room is a luxury wellness space dedicated to helping guests find their ‘Chi’—the vital life force that flows through all living things according to traditional Chinese medicine. The Chi Room features the UAE’s only acoustically designed sound healing studio. The impressive eight-meter ceiling enhances the auditory experience, making it a unique wellness sanctuary built with the utmost attention to detail. Notable instructors include Master Can, a 34th-generation Shaolin monk specializing in Qi Gong Meditation, and Prem Amit, a sound healer trained by Sound Master Shri from Kathmandu, Nepal. Available daily from 9am to 8pm. Group classes start from AED 80, while private classes start from AED 550.
GO: Visit https://thechiroom.ae for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 10 July
Grab the girls
Nestled on Saadiyat Island, Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi is a luxurious escape that blends world-class dining, nightlife, and beachside relaxation. As evening arrives, the energy transforms, with Buddha-Bar’s renowned music and mixology taking centre stage. During Goddess Night, revellers can enjoy exclusive beverage specials, beautiful bites, and captivating beats from the resident DJ. Available on Wednesdays from 7pm to 11pm.
GO: Call 02 498 8443 for reservations and more information.
Thursday 11 July
Dine underwater at Ossiano
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience at Ossiano, where stingrays, sharks, and fish gracefully swim by your table. Located at Atlantis, The Palm, Ossiano promises an unforgettable meal featuring caviar and innovative dishes in an enchanting underwater ambience. Ossiano in Atlantis, The Palm has been impressing not just Dubai but the world with its seafood. Not only is it a multiple FACT Award winner, but it is MICHELIN Star-quality. You may be next to a floor-to-ceiling aquarium, but the dishes are so dazzling they will steal your attention away from the marine life. Chef Grégoire Berger’s menu is inspired by the ocean and includes unique ingredients that you rarely find in a restaurant.
GO: Visit www.atlantis.com for reservations and more information.
Friday 12 July
Try the new menu at CÉ LA VI Dubai
Masterfully crafted by Chef Howard Ko, CÉ LA VI Dubai has introduced a new summer tasting menu focusing on seasonal selections such as Black Truffle’ Sushi Rice’ Risotto, Fried Tuna Rice, Grilled Salmon, Kaluga Caviar and Wagyu Beef Tartare, Tomato Mozzarella Mousse. Desserts include Chocolate Fondant and Lemon Yuzu Sorbet. The five-course summer tasting menu is available Sunday to Thursday from 6pm to 11pm. AED 375 per person.
GO: Visit https://linktr.ee/celavimenus for reservations and more information.
Saturday 13 July
Try Reif Othman’s Soju Gogi Weekends
Hoe Lee Kow, the latest dining venture by Chef Reif Othman, has launched Soju Gogi Weekends, which involve unlimited soju, cocktails, beers, and a platter of Hoe Lee Kow’s finest grills. Soju (a Korean alcoholic drink made from rice) and Gogi (meaning meat in Korean) Weekends blends the vibrant flavours of Korean BBQ with the creativity and flair of Chef Reif Othman across a menu of beef bulgogi, chicken bulgogi, grilled mushrooms, and Sut Bul Gui (charcoal-grilled beef). Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 11pm. AED 288 per person (two-hour package).
GO: Call 04 255 5142 for reservations and more information.
Sunday 14 July
Celebrate Bastille Day
Eugène Eugène has opened its doors within the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and will celebrate France’s national day with a special brunch featuring entertainment with a French touch and mini French market stations. Helmed by Head Chef Yannis Sgard, guests are treated to a menu featuring Mediterranean favourites. Available on Sunday, July 14, from 12pm to 4pm, prices start at AED 310.
GO: Email book@eugeneeugene.ae for reservations and more information.
