SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
Is this the week to start a new fitness regime? How about taking up Latinfit? Featuring an aerobic fitness program using movements of Latin American dance and music, Zumba Factory at Times Square Centre is a first-of-its-kind studio that offers guests a chance to get active in a unique, energetic way. Whether it’s to learn Latin dancing whilst shaping up or work up a sweat with a HIIT workout, Latinfit offers a super-fun way for individuals of every fitness level to buff up their body while they get their groove on. Featuring every dance floor diva’s favourite, Zumba®️, along with Strong Nation™️, the studio provides personalised coaching sessions along with group classes to those seeking a unique way to burn calories.
For more information, visit www.timessquarecenter.ae.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
There’s always time for afternoon tea – especially when there are some serious outfits involved. Paying homage to the original Marie-Antoinette Afternoon Tea in France, The Meydan Hotel’s Millennium Lounge and Parisian teahouse NINA’s Marie-Antoinette have joined forces to launch an immersive new afternoon tea experience hosted by your very own Marie-Antoinette. Guiding you through the art of the tea ceremony in classic Versailles style, this royal experience promises an array of the most fabulous blends from the historic tea makers, perfectly paired with beautifully crafted mini sandwiches and delicate cakes that are literally fit for a queen.
From AED 129 per person, every Monday and Wednesday from 3-6pm, call 04 381 3111 or e-mail [email protected].
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
Get through hump day by tipping your toe into the future of art appreciation. Opening tonight at 7pm at Firetti Contemporary, NFT/IRL is a revolutionary art exhibition that merges both digital and physical worlds with the aim of building bridges between crypto and IRL art. Presented by Firetti Contemporary and MORROW collective, this group exhibition is the first-of-its-kind in the region, displaying digital NFT artworks and their physical counterparts side by side, with visitors offered access to both augmented and virtual reality through innovative tech platforms installed throughout the gallery.
Marking the beginning of their journey into crypto art, works from artists such as Ahmed Emad, Kadara Enyeasi, Irvin Pascal, Josh Rowell, Helidon Xhixha, and Fatiha Zemmouri will be on display, covering themes ranging from war and conflict to freedom and social change in styles that span from abstract to figurative. With the future the key focus, the exhibition will operate at net zero carbon, with all emissions offset through the Offsetra website. The exhibition will run until September 15.
For more information, call 04 546 2276 or e-mail [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
We love the fab food and chilled-out vibe of The Pangolin at The Els Club and, to celebrate Summer Restaurant Week, we’ll be heading over to take advantage of three brilliantly priced menus for a day of delish dining. With breakfast of a hot drink, juice, and eggs with a side dish for AED 69; a two-course lunch with water for AED 95, and a three-course dinner for AED 150, we’re genuinely considering setting up here for the rest of the week.
To book, call 058 573 2594.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
If you love Vietnamese food, this is one weekend dinner date you simply can’t miss. Kicking off tonight is the launches of The Saigon Social brunch at Blue Jade, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai in JBR. Featuring a sharing-style menu comprising Blue Jade’s signature dishes, succulent street food, and a modern take on classic Vietnamese cuisine – all accented by a gorgeous Saigon-inspired setting and live entertainment – it’s a delicious way to start the weekend.
Priced AED 249 per person inclusive of soft beverages and AED 398 per person inclusive of soft beverages, Asian cocktails, house spirits, hops, grape, and sparkling. Call 04 399 4000 or e-mail [email protected] to book.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
In need of some pampering? We hear you! Make your way to AWAY Spa at W The Palm Dubai for a glorious, 90-minute hammam treatment complete with a Knesko gold mask and fabulous hair and lip treatment. Once you’re done, prepare to strut out looking gorgeous and smelling fabulous with a layer of AWAY Spa’s special gold pearlescent body oil to complete your full-body treat.
Priced AED 800, call 04 245 5533 to book.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
Dubai-based conscious publisher The Dreamwork Collective is inviting anyone and everyone to its second annual Digital Summit, mindfully curated for those with a calling to be more creative, impactful, and free. Taking place online, the Digital Summit 2021 brings together some of the collective’s most inspiring authors alongside fascinating speakers and a few literary surprises for a day of learning, connection, and finding purpose.
Priced AED 172 per person, visit www.thedreamworkcollective.com for more information.
