One way or another, sometimes our social batteries aren’t charged enough for a group hangout. And you’re totally not in the wrong for that.
Some days spending a little “just me, myself, and I” can be a total refresher for your lost energy. Trust me, as a major introvert who’d rather spend the day cooped up on my bed and blasting the AC at its maximum, a little solo date would do justice.
There’s nothing wrong with having dinner at a French restaurant or a solo spa day. You need to treat yourself to some love and spend the day going solo.
From cute coffee breaks, maybe some window shopping if that’s your cup of tea or some cute workshops, COSMO me brings you the *ultimate *solo date guide in Dubai.
Take your brekkie at Bartartine
Who said you need to start your morning brekkie from scratch? Take a trip down to Dubai Hills Mall for the quietest ambience and have an amazing French-style breakfast at Barbartine. The best spot for bread and pastries, from pancakes covered in honey to a fresh croissant and more. Start the morning right with a good ol’ cup of the Morning Sunshine for the booster you need to face the day.
Self-care day at Sisters Beauty Lounge
Imagine getting massaged by a top-rated masseur in JBR, all the while getting pampered from head to toe to look gorgeous. If you’re a girlie who loves to get your locks fresh and ready, and your nails trimmed for the cutest press-ons, then you need to visit any of the Sisters Beauty Lounge locations to get the crème de la crème of luxury self-care.
Grab a cup of coffee at Cotti
If you haven’t had a chance to taste the viral Dhs10 then you’re missing out. A lot. Cotti Coffee is quite literally known worldwide with over 7,000 stores and climbing. And we happen to have quite a few branches here in Dubai (slay). Stroll down to any of the store locations to get all the blends you want for a fixed 10 bucks. But you need to run girlie, summer is almost over.
Brunch at Yingji Dim Sum
In the mood for Chinese? Then you need to know the Dubai Mall's secret spot, Yingji Dim Sum. We're talking top-notch dishes and handmade on-the-spot dim sum, and of course their signature hand-pulled noodles for mains *yumm*.
Abaya shopping spree
A quick stop for a shopping spree is definitely a priority for a solo date. Just ask Amal, the Abaya girlie who knows all the spots in the UAE for the best Abaya finds. From designer pieces in Al Quoz to the best on-trend finds around JBR, she knows all the places to go.
Lunch at Cassette
We may have a teeny tiny fixation on French cuisine. I mean, who doesn't in Dubai? It's a Parisian haven! But, in case you have yet to try Cassette's aesthetic ambience and food then you need to head over, STAT. For all food and music lovers, Cassette is the only place you need to be to dine and chill. Have a plate of the Steak Au Poivre AND listen to the best playlist, the most real vibe, genuinely.
Thriftin' and driftin'
Okay, while buying first-hand is perfect, getting your hands on some vintage finds at thrift stores is like finding gold. And with Dubai's endless thrift stores, you'll find yourself lost (in a good way) with all the unique shenanigans. If you don't know where to go read this!
A long, long drive
Ah, yes. You know those scenes when the main character has her hand on the steering wheel with her head out the window and just being in the moment? Yup, exactly that. You can do the same if you visit the Marina beach and just unwind by the sea. Totally a vibe.