7 Awesome Things Happening In Dubai This Weekend That You Need To Check Out

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Despite humidity reaching 100% in the UAE this week, residents in Dubai are positively buzzing!

Why?

Because the Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for both the public and the private sector and we’re all getting minimum THREE days holidays.

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That’s a lot of days off over the coming two weeks, but fortunately there’s always much to do in Dubai. Here’s what’s happening….

1. Head to The Junction to catch the theatre production of Nick Payne’s Constellations

Another intriguing production coming to The Junction this summer, an unusual love story relayed by the region’s largest community theatre group, H72 Productions. Definitely worth a look.

Where? The Junction, Alserkal Avenue

When? August 24 and August 25 from 7.30pm

Tickets at Platinum List, call +971 4 3388 525 or visit The Junction for info

Here’s a sneak peek for what’s in store

2. Buy One Get One Free At Modhesh World until August 25

The end is near but there’s still time to check out Modhesh World, one of the region’s largest indoor entertainment and amusement facilities.

The venue is partnering with ‘Smiles by Etisalat’ to give visitors the BOGOF offer!

How to avail? You need to Download ‘Smiles by Etisalat’ on iOs or Android (this is only open to Etisalat subscribers)

Modhesh World will run until 25 August – open daily from 10am to 11pm on weekdays and 10am to 12am on weekends.

General admission is AED25 and children under three, senior citizens and people of determination are welcome free of charge. Pay separately for rides.

More info here.

3. Try the world’s first 270° cinema experience at Dubai Mall

The world’s first multi-projection system gives viewers an epic panoramic film experience within a movie theatre has arrived to Dubai.

It’s called Screen X and you’ll find it at Reel Cinemas, Dubai Mall. Covering every angle, it’s a viewing experience unlike you’ve seen before.

ANNNNND it’s already open! Get more info and book your tickets at www.reelcinemas.ae

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4. Get a discount on your meal – depending on the temperature!

Finally, this is one sure reason to be glad for the temperature rise!

Rooftop JBR spot Pure Sky Lounge will give you a discount based on the current temperature when you ask for the bill.

So if the temperature reads 45degrees, you’ll get 45% off your bill. Summer goals!

(This deal marks the National Day’s of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; it’s only applicable to dishes originating from the country celebrating on the given day)

  • 31st August (Malaysia)

5. Order a burger, put yourself in the running to win AED5,000!

The big competition on everyone’s lips: Deliveroo and Five Guys have teamed up to give out AED25k over the next two weeks.

So FIVE winners will each get AED5k and a golden burger.

How to enter? Simples. Just order a Five Guys burger on Deliveroo RIGHT NOW!

More details about the Golden Burger competition here

6. Eat at over 150 restos in Dubai with a 30% discount

Simply click here to get started; it takes you to MIcravings – where you can get to know the ton of restaurants and bars offering 30% discounts across Dubai.

This fabulous deal is ONLY for Marriott Reward, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty members (register for your card on site). Also, the 30% discount is valid only for a limited time (until September 15). Smash that ‘become a member button’ to get involved!

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7. Free tai chi, coding workshops, art and more at Alserkal Avenue

A whole host of summer activities are being pushed at Alserkal Avenue during the summer months. Check the full itinerary here.

Included is a series of creative workshops, lectures and performances you can take part in, sensory art classes that include meditation techniques and more. This is a two hour free-class ‘designed to help you find the deeply rooted messages in your subconscious mind, such as memories, feelings, thoughts and ideas’.

To register, email rsvp@alserkalavenue.ae, with the subject line ‘Intuitive creativity workshop’. (Max 15 per class, get your name down fast!)


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