Celebrate Father's Day Weekend with Gillette at Dubai Festival City Mall
This Father's Day weekend, Gillette is inviting families to celebrate the dads and role models who shape our lives, with a fun activation.
While many in the UAE may not know that Father's Day falls on June 21, Gillette is on a mission to change that, by shining a spotlight on the importance of fatherhood and mentorship in all its forms. You're invited to celebrate Father's Day this weekend at Dubai Festival City Mall.
As a global leader in men's grooming for over a century, Gillette has always helped men look and feel their best. Now, we're extending that mission to ensure every father and role model feels seen, appreciated, and celebrated.
Join us for the activation during Father's Day weekend, from Friday, June 20th to Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at Dubai Festival City Mall– Festival Square (Ground Floor), from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
What to Expect:
Photo moments celebrating loved ones
Complimentary giveaways in celebration of Father's Day
A chance to recognize your role model in a big way
This Father's Day weekend, bring your father or role model and celebrate the people who've helped shape your journey, with Gillette.
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3 hours ago
- Web Release
Celebrate Father's Day Weekend with Gillette at Dubai Festival City Mall
This Father's Day weekend, Gillette is inviting families to celebrate the dads and role models who shape our lives, with a fun activation. While many in the UAE may not know that Father's Day falls on June 21, Gillette is on a mission to change that, by shining a spotlight on the importance of fatherhood and mentorship in all its forms. You're invited to celebrate Father's Day this weekend at Dubai Festival City Mall. As a global leader in men's grooming for over a century, Gillette has always helped men look and feel their best. Now, we're extending that mission to ensure every father and role model feels seen, appreciated, and celebrated. Join us for the activation during Father's Day weekend, from Friday, June 20th to Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at Dubai Festival City Mall– Festival Square (Ground Floor), from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. What to Expect: Photo moments celebrating loved ones Complimentary giveaways in celebration of Father's Day A chance to recognize your role model in a big way This Father's Day weekend, bring your father or role model and celebrate the people who've helped shape your journey, with Gillette.
Time Out Abu Dhabi
15 hours ago
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Things to do for Father's Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi
Father's Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi is almost here. Wondering what to do with dad on the big day? We're rounding up all the best things to do with dads in the capital. UAE Father's Day is Saturday June 21 and European Father's Day was Sunday June 15, but whichever day you observe, there are plenty of things to do in celebration of the big guy. Whether it's your children's father you're celebrating or your own Pops – it's time to start making some plans to celebrate the man of the house. Get ready for these wicked activities, meals and deals for Dads in the capital. Top meals out for Dads Gents' night at Lock Stock & Barrel Want to take dad out for a drink or meal over the weekend? Head there on a Friday from 8pm to 11pm and get unlimited food and drinks for only Dhs200. A perfect excuse to take papa out on the town and boogie to some live music. Dhs200. Weds 8pm-11pm. Yas Bay Waterfront. (04 423 8308). Give him a real treat at Ryba Looking for a simply delicious restaurant to try with dad? Ryba is the Time Out Abu Dhabi 2025 award-winning brainchild of Faisal Emirati chef Mohamed Alharmoodi and it is not one to miss. Having opened its doors towards the tail end of last year, this no-frills eatery at Souq al Mina is an oceanic extravaganza of the freshest catch, from succulent shrimp and crab to flaky fish and lobster cooked to your liking. Take Pops, it's giving The Old Man and the Sea. Unlicensed. Mina Zayed, @ (02 584 5645). Get fancy at Butcher & Still Credit: Butcher & Still If your dad has been a particularly good boy this year, treat him to an absolutely scrumptious steak. It was our top pick for the best steakhouse in Abu Dhabi last year. you'll find this swanky steakhouse – which is inspired by 1920s steakhouses in Chicago – at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, so be sure to dress up for dinner. Licensed. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, @butcherandstill (02 333 2444). Father's Day 2024 activities Bowling at Khalifa International Bowling Centre This bowling alley at Zayed Sports City has a monster 40 lanes, making it the perfect place to get the whole family together for Father's Day. You'll never have long to wait to throw down a strike (or slam one into the gutter). The bowling alley is used by the national team, and it has even hosted the World Bowling Championship in days past, so the facilities are excellent. There are also ping pong tables and arcade games to hop on to if the pins aren't falling your way. Open daily noon-midnight. Zayed Sports City (02 403 4200). Jump around together at BOUNCE Some papas are really just big kids, so if that sounds like your dad, you could think about going to BOUNCE for Father's Day. This trampoline park is ideal for anyone who can't sit still. Plot a course through the springy arena and have a family competition to see who can bounce the highest. From Dhs90. Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight. Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, Padel tennis at Lets Padel Academy Padel is really popular right now and it's the perfect sport to play with Dad on Father's Day in Abu Dhabi as it's pretty accommodating to all levels. Lets Padel Academy is located out in Mussafah and is a massive indoor padel facility. Grab a racket and get ready to crush the competition (Dads, look out). From Dhs215. Open daily, 7am-1am. Mussaffah, (02 666 2241). Pool Day at Al Maya Island Jump on board a boat and head to this gorgeous island for Father's Day. It's just a ten-minute jaunt from the mainland and is the ideal place to take dad for a soak in the sun, dance to some DJ beats and fun by the pool. Dhs200 (weekdays), Dhs250 (weekends and public holidays, Dhs100 redeemable), free for ladies before 3pm. Open Sun-Fri, 10am-8pm, (02 667 7777). Have a Father's Day wellcation Credit: Al Raha Beach Hotel Treat Dad to a full day of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation with the exclusive Father's Day WellCation by Wellbeings Holistic Healing. Available all June long, this luxurious wellness experience includes a 30-minute massage, traditional hammam ritual, oxygen therapy, infrared sauna, and full access to steam, sauna, jacuzzi, and the hydra massage pool. After some deep relaxation, Dad can refuel with a hearty buffet lunch at Sevilla and enjoy access to the beach and pool. Dhs599. Available daily throughout June. Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, (058 583 0457). Treats for Father's Day 2024 Want to take dad out to dinner somewhere new? There are plenty of new restaurant openings for you to explore with your favourite guy. Did you enjoy finding things to do for Father's day 2024? You might also like… You might also like… 11 best date night ideas in Abu Dhabi (and they're not all dinner) Think outside the box (yes, helicopters are involved) 21 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF, because it's time to tan Abu Dhabi's best restaurants 2024: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 12 fantastic road trips across the GCC Fill up the tank and go
Campaign ME
19 hours ago
- Campaign ME
The MENA shortlists at Cannes Lions 2025
The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity is in full swing for its 2025 iteration, with thousands of creatives and advertising flocking to the city's Palais des Festivals et des Congrès for a week of celebrating creativity within the advertising industry. The Middle East has shown up in full force, with strong entries to the Festival's broad range of categories. 43 campaigns from regional shops have made it to the shortlists across 17 categories. Here's a breakdown of the campaigns up for a chance of walking away with a metal cat: This campaign for the UK's Waterstones has collected two shortlists for the Festival's Digital Craft – Data Storytelling and Design Lions – Books categories. HungerStation's The Shaded Route has picked up two shortlists in the Digital category – for Data Storytelling and Real-time Usage & Targeting. The campaign was also shortlisted Health category, shortlisted under Health & Wellness Tech and a Brand Experience & Activation Lions for Tech-Led Brand Experience. Publicis Middle East stands a chance to win a Digital Craft Lion under the Personalised Storytelling & Experience category for its work for KitKat. This work from Impact BBDO has been shortlisted for the Festival's Digital Craft – AI Storytelling category. It's also been shortlisted for two Creative Strategy Lions: Media/Entertainment and Brave Brands. This work from Billboard Arabia by SRMG Labs is up for three metal cats under the Audio & Radio category. The work has been shortlisted for the Use of Audio and Radio as a Medium, Single-Market Campaign and Social Behaviour. In the Entertainment category, the campaign has been shortlisted under Diversity & Inclusion in Entertainment and Audio Content. VML Riyadh is up for two Audio & Radio Lions for its Speak My Language campaign for stc. The campaign stands a chance to win in the Voice Activation category and Use of Audio & Radio Technology. This traditional radio spot by FP7 McCann, Dubai and McCann Health Dubai for Harley Davidson is shortlisted for a Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility Audio & Radio Lion. The campaign is also shortlisted for a Media Lion under the Audience Insights category. This spot by FP7 McCann, Dubai for McDonald's is up for an Outdoor Lion under the Social Behaviour category. This campaign from FP7 McCann, Dubai forTesticular Cancer Society is shortlisted for three Lions. Under the PR Lions category the campaign is up for the Use of Events & Stunts and Breakthrough on a Budget. It also stands a chance to win an Outdoor Lion under the Use of Humour category. LEO Dubai has collected four shortlists for its work for NBA India across its isolated campaigns named after prominent professional NBA basketballers. The work stands a chance to win a Print & Publishing Lion under the Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast-food Chains category. This work for UN Women by Impact BBDO, Dubai is up for a Cultural Engagement Lion under the Print & Publishing category. This work from Saatchi & Saatchi Middle East for Nana has been shortlisted for a Design Lion under the Books category. Digitas Dubai's work for Salam has earned a shortlist for the Design for Behavioural Change category under the Design Lions. This campaign from Billboard Arabia by SRMG Labs is shortlisted for Design Lion under the Promotional Items/Promotional Printed Media. Riyadh Season's Everything or Nothing by BigTime Creative Shop is up for a Film Craft Lion under the Production Design/Art Direction category. This spot from Riyadh Season is up for a Film Craft Lion under the Use of Licensed/Adapted Music category. Saudi Arabia's BigTime Creative Shop is the entrant company. 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The campaign also bagged a shortlist for a Creative Business Transformation Lions. This work from HungerStation by VML in Dubai has picked up five shortlists at Cannes Lions 2025. In the Engagement category the campaign was shortlisted for a Creative B2B Lions under the Targeting & Engagement sub-category. The work also picked up a shortlist for a Creative Data Lions under Data-Driven Targeting, and Data-Driven Consumer Product. Adding to this, the campaign was shortlisted for a Brand Experience & Activation Lions under the Social Engagement & Integration for Live Experience category and the Creative Commerce Lions under the Social Behaviour category. This work from Saatchi & Saatchi Middle East in Dubai for ItsHerWay is shortlisted for a Creative B2B Lions under the Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility Category. It's also shortlisted for a PR Lions under the Consumer Services/Business to Business category. This work for OMO picked up a Direct Lions shortlist under the Consumer Goods category. VML, Dubai adds to its list with this campaign for Dubai Tourism which is shortlisted for a Direct Lions under the Use of Mobile category. Impact BBDO's work for Easypaisa picked up a Media Lions shortlist under the Healthcare category. This work from Saatchi & Saatchi Middle East / Publicis One Touch, Dubai is shortlisted for a Creative Data Lions under the Use of Events & Stunts. This campaign for Pizza Hut by Publicis Middle East is shortlisted for two subcategories under the Media Lions for the Use of Social Platforms and the Innovative Use of Influencers/Creators. This work is shortlisted for a PR Lions for the Use of Events & Stunts. This work by VML Riyadh for KUDU has been shortlisted for a Social & Creator Lions under the Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants, & Fast-Food Chains category. This work from TBWA\RAAD for KFC has been shortlisted for an Entertainment Lions for Gaming for the Use of Gaming/Streaming Platforms. This spot from BigTime Creative Shop for The Ring has been shortlisted in three categories for an Entertainment Lions for Sport: Brand Storytelling, Sports Live Experience and Innovation in Sport. Another spot from BigTime Creative Shop for Riyadh Season has been shortlisted for an Entertainment Lions for Sport under Fan Engagement/Distribution Strategy This work for AnNahar from Impact BBDO has been shortlisted for a Creative Strategy Lions and a Creative Business Transformation Lions under Long-Term Brand Platform. This work for EBM from Impact BBDO is shortlisted for a Film Lions under the Local Brand subcategory. This work from Saatchi & Saatchi ME for Carrefour has been shortlisted for a Brand Experience & Activations Lions under Cultural Engagement. This work from LEO, Jeddah/ Saatchi & Saatchi Middle East, Dubai for Saudia Airlines is shortlisted for a Brand Experience & Activations Lions under Social Behaviour. This work for Arabian Automobiles Company from TBWA\RAAD has been shortlisted for two Creative Business Transformation Lions under New Relationship Models and Venture Models & Corporate Innovation. This campaign from UN Women by Impact BBDO has been shortlisted for three Creative Effectiveness Lions under Creative Effectiveness for Good, Not-For-Profit/Charity/Government and Breakthrough on a Budget. See all the shorlisted and winning work from Cannes Lions this year here.
