Porsche and Villa 515 open a Ramadan experience in Dubai
Porsche and Villa 515 offer cooking, calligraphy and cars.
Porsche and Villa 515 have teamed up for a Ramadan experience. Running from 20 March to 3 April 3, the experience offers cars, classes and cooking. If you'd like to join, it's open all day and for a special iftar meal. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, here's what to expect.
Porsche and Villa 515 offers visitors a chance for diners to slow down and reflect. The venue is transformed into a serene spot, especially at sunset. During the day, House of Porsche offers calmness and a place to pause. By night, it awakens with lights and sounds.
The venue includes different spaces, which offer different experiences. Spanning indoors and outdoors, the spaces decorated in oranges, terracotta and yellows, and glows at sunset. The potted plants and traditional carpets add a touch of colour.
Guests have the opportunity to test drive cars and participate in workshops. The classes cover Arabic calligraphy, chocolate making and perfume making. Each experience is designed to celebrate craftsmanship and showcase different traditions. Plus, there is a flower shop and photo zone, where you can take home a unique souvenir. Look out for the Porsche logo throughout the walls, napkins and cushions, and a Porsche car on show. Plus, we spotted drinks that come topped with the Porsche name.
House of Porsche x Villa 515 is open from 10am to 1am, and the iftar set menu is served from 6.30am to 1am. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Dubai.
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