The FACT UAE Weekend Guide: 4 to 6 April 2025
As we venture into the first week of April, live music and culinary surprises take hold in Dubai. Start planning your weekend of dining, nightlife and entertainment – you can thank us later.
Friday 4 April
It's time to hop on board. Blume has created a luxurious meal on wheels, which includes a beautiful Christian Dior-themed restaurant in Dubai Mall. If you want to add some drama to your dinner, then jump onto one of the train carriages, which look like they are part of the Orient Express. Dior bags are prettily piled up by the entrance, and Dior cushions are on the seats. Blume's menu showcases a fusion of flavours that covers the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.
GO: Visit https://blumedubai.com for more information.
Chef Robin Höfer has been making a name for himself in the dining world. He previously worked at the MICHELIN-starred restaurant Ossiano and was nominated for Gault&Millau UAE's Future Great of the Year 2025. Now, he has created a superb supper club in Dubai with the opening of Robz' Chef's Table. Robz' Chef's Table draws inspiration from his life and career, showcasing Asian flavours for just eight guests per sitting. Expect Käse Spätzle elevated with black truffle, The Golden Egg stuffed with lobster and tapioca pearls and Tom Kha Soup, which blends French techniques with Thai flavours. Prices start from AED 750 per person.
GO: Follow @chefrobinhoefer on Instagram for more information.
French Montana will light up FIVE Palm Jumeirah's Bohemia Beach Club. Get ready to party as the rapper promises an epic night of music, glamour, and vibes that will get you grooving. For those unversed, French Montana, originally Karim Kharbouch, is a global music sensation hailing from Morocco. He moved to the US when he was 13 and soon, burst into the music scene with his mixtapes and hit single, Choppa Choppa Down. Blending rap and hip-hop, his work soon started resonating with audiences. His hit tracks include Unforgettable, Pop That, and No Stylist. Tickets start from AED 150.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for more information.
Saturday 5 April
Taking place at Ain Dubai, AfroLOUD is the biggest Afro festival of its kind in the region and will be headlined by CKAY and Young Stunna. The event includes artists, a live band, food stalls and fashion pop-ups. The event will bring together a star-studded lineup of stars from the Afrobeats, Afro house, and Afro Desi genres. Expect the sounds of drums and sights of a lively dancefloor. And, if you're after an Insta-worthy experience, you can dance the day and night away under the world's tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
On your marks, get set, race. The Dubai World Cup will attract trainers and jockeys from all over the world. As one of the most prestigious horse racing tournaments in the world, the Dubai World Cup was launched by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in 1996, and continues to be one of the most exciting events in the UAE's sporting calendar and includes $12 million at stake in the title contest. We'll see you on race day.
GO: Visit www.dubairacingclub.com for reservations and more information.
Adriatique is a legendary DJ duo of Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer, who have dominated the electronic music realm since meeting in 2008. Their performances and productions are long and meditative affairs, constantly surprising the listener with subtle twists interrupting their hypnotic groove. Known for their hits such as 'Home', 'Miracle', and 'With You', Adriatique have transformed the way electronic music is produced and experienced. The dynamic duo will take over the desert dancefloor at Terra Solis this weekend. Saturday 5 April. AED 250 per person.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
Sunday 6 April
TAAMA restaurant has opened in Sohum Wellness Sanctuary, and prides itself on offering mindful eating. The concept celebrates nature and aims to encourage relaxation. At TAAMA, guests can enjoy plant-based dining, which is rooted in wellness at its core. Executive Chef Fabienne Saroufim is behind the menu, drawing inspiration from her molecular gastronomy studies. Highlight dishes include Artichoke Spread with spices, Hibachi Grilled Skewer and Lion's Mane, which is slow-roasted over the open fire to create a smoky richness.
GO: Visit https://sohumwellness.ae for more information.
If you're a petrolhead, it's time to buckle up because OFFSET is making its return to the city. Here, it's all about exclusive and custom builds. From classic Japanese beasts and European icons to sleek modern performance machines, these cars will line up and rev to showcase their quality – and of course, flex. But cars are not the only stars of the show. OFFSET 2025 turns the energy up with live graffiti by Graffiti Dubai, a street dance session by GrandStyle, DJ sets and live entertainment.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for more information.
Celebrate the Sakura Festival at Armani/Hashi
Mark the arrival of cherry blossom season with an elegant culinary tribute at Armani Hotel Dubai, where the hotel's Japanese fine-dining restaurant will be serving a six-course Sakura-inspired menu set against stunning views of the Dubai skyline. Inspired by Japan's cherished Hanami tradition, the menu features dishes like Japanese Crispy Tuna with Truffle & Caviar, a delicate Sushi & Sashimi Platter, Sakura Ebi Kaki-age, Hokkaido Scallop Robata, and Saroma Wagyu MB 9+ Striploin, finishing with a refreshing Yuzu Granita and a signature Sakura Cherry Blossom Cake. Available daily until 15 April from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. AED 790 per person.
GO: Visit www.armanihotels.com for reservations and more information.
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