Yes, I know it’s the peak of the summer and the heat is just the absolute worst (hello awful sandstorm). But it looks like the dust is behind us just in time for the weekend. Here are fun ways to make the most of your two days of bliss:
1) Watch free movies at Riverland Dubai
Calling all action movie buffs! Picture yourself sitting riverside with your friends or family and enjoying a good movie screening or two for absolutely free. Well, this weekend, you can do exactly this. Just head over to Encore at Riverland on Thursday night (August 2) to watch the epic bank heist film and it’s sequel Ocean’s 11 and Ocean’s 12, followed by the Bourne Supremacy & Ultimatum on Friday (August 3) ! Find out more here.
2) Get your Zen on with Tai Chi
What sounds more inviting than a free Tai Chi class after five intense week days? As part of its Sensing Memory summer programme, Al Serkal Avenue offers free Tai Chi classes every Saturday at 11am. Release all your stress and anxiety and allow your body and rejuvenate your body and mind with this amazing workout. Don’t forget to wear comfy clothes as there will be a lot of stretching. Sign up now! More information here.
3) Bring out you inner child at Flip Out Dubai
If you want some good indoor fun with your friends or family, then Flip Out is the place you need to be at. It’s an actual trampoline heaven. For the price of one hour (Dhs 80), you get an additional hour of flippin’. Trust me, this is all the workout you need this weekend. Read more about this offer here.
4) Shop till you drop on the last weekend of DSS
Get your wallets and credit cards at the ready because we promise you, you’re going to be shopping A LOT this weekend. If you’ve been regretting not getting that cute top or those really cool sneakers you saw at a store once, well this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The final sale of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) has kicked off and all your favourite stores are offering discounts upto 75 per cent. Get to the mall NOW!
5) Enjoy live music and pizza with your S.O
If you’re a fan of pizza and live music (umm who isn’t), then head to Pizza Express Live this weekend. From R&B and Soul to Latin beats, there’s something for every kind of music lover. This is what’s on their agenda this weekend.
Thursday: Soul and Beats night with DJ Liutik and Abri & Funk Radius at 8pm.
Friday: Latin music night with Cuban band Sincopa Ti who will be playing salsa and bachata all night long.
6) Dance Away Ibiza Style at Soho Garden
Why book a ticket to Ibiza when you can literally bring Ibiza to Dubai ? Local favourite, Soho Graden is holding an Ibiza-themed party in an air conditioned tent this Friday, including a special summer edition of their weekly Cafe Mambo event. Glasgow based duo, Illyus & Barrientos kicks off this weekend alongside various international acts and the resident DJ’s. Find out more here.