8 lovely things to do in Dubai this week: June 9 to 12
Things to do in Dubai: sorted…
Looking for some things to do in Dubai this week? There's plenty, from a delicious business lunch to a unique art exhibition, a daycation deal you can't skip, and more…
Here are 8 fun things to do in Dubai this week. Monday, June 9 Steak Monday s
Beat the Monday blues away at Girl & the Goose with its cool new Nicaraguan Steak offer. For just Dhs399 for two, you and mate will tuck into a 400g striploin steak board (sliced, so there's no battle) with chimichurri, roasted garlic, tomato, and sweet pepper. Your sides include sweet plantains, wild corn salad, and your choice of gallo pinto or crispy ancho fries. And there's more… it includes a bottle of grape and a sweet treat – churros de la Casa.
Cost: Dhs399 for tw0
Timing: every Mon, lunch and dinner
Location: Girl & the Goose, Anantara Downtown Hotel
Contact: 04 575 3760
girlandthegoose.com Treat yourself
Need an escape? One & Only Royal Mirage is calling out your name. Its summer daycation package is designed for pure rejuvenation. You will begin your day at Olives, unwind at the Palace pool and private beach before a luxurious 60-minute spa (or salon) treatment. Pick from a massage, facial, a hammam ritual, and beauty services. All yours for just Dhs750 per person. Book your spots in advance here.
Cost: Dhs750 daycation pass
Timing: 7am to 5pm until Sept 30
Location: One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Marina
Contact: 04 399 9999
oneandonlyresorts.com/royal-mirage
Tuesday, June 10 Taste of Ireland
This summer, Bord Bia – the Irish Food Board, is teaming up with Mama Shelter to take diners on a journey to the Emerald Isle. The limited-edition Taste of Ireland menu starts from Dhs175 per person and infuses premium Irish ingredients into its dishes. Options include salmon ceviche, Irish duck leg salad, and a wood grill platter with Irish duck and smoked brisket plus silky mashed potato. You will end your three-course meal with pistachio ice cream and dehydrated coconut and an Irish cheese platter. The menu is only available until the end of June.
Cost: From Dhs175 per person (three-course menu)
Timing: daily until June 30
Location: Mama Restaurant, Mama Shelter, Business Bay
Contact: 04 527 0888
mamashelter.com Last chance: A one-of-a-kind a rchitectural exhibition
But this isn't just any architectural exhibition. It's one brought to life by children ages six to 16. Running only until June 10 at Alserkal Avenue, this first-of-its-kind exhibition showcases work developed over a year. It's an interactive journey where visitors can explore design principles, spatial awareness, and creative problem-solving, through engaging stories and immersive displays. Both children and adults are welcome to visit. Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from 11am to 5pm on June 10.
Cost: free admission
Timing: 11am to 8pm on June 9, 11am to 5pm on June 10
Location: Warehouse 67, Alserkal Avenue
@b.a.s_architecture_school Wednesday, June 11 Work hard, play harder
Looking for a refined yet relaxed business lunch? Head to Leen's at Emirates Towers. For Dhs115, indulge in a three-course menu including a starter, a main, and dessert. There's chicken gyoza, avocado hoso maki, roasted chicken, beef tagliata salad, salmon poke bowl, and plenty more options to choose from. For dessert options, there's coconut matcha cheesecake, sticky date pudding and vanilla crème brûlée
Cost: Dhs115 per person for a three-course menu
Timing: daily 12pm to 3pm
Location: Leen's Emirates Towers, DIFC
Contact: 04 388 0553
@leens_ae Swim under the stars
Barasti Beach Bar's pool is welcoming guests to enjoy tropical summer vibes, ice-cold drinks and delicious bar bites. This night swim is priced at Dhs150 on weekdays and Dhs200 on weekends, fully redeemable, and goes from 9pm to 2am. For entertainment, you can watch live games from the pool, and of course, the DJ will be spinning live beats all night.
Cost: Dhs150 on weekdays and Dhs200 on weekends
Timing: daily 9pm to 2am
Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, Dubai Marina
Contact: 04 511 7373
@barastibeach
PS. Here are 12 other spots to enjoy night swims in Dubai this summer Thursday, June 12 Oysters and champagne
Love oysters? Did you know you can pair it with champagne at RARE Brasserie & Bar for just Dhs80? Yes, really. The award-winning brasserie has an all-new Champagne Happy Hour where you can enjoy a glass of premium champagne along with an oyster for a total of Dhs80 every day from 4.30pm to 7pm. The perfect way to unwind after a long day.
Offer: Dhs80
Timings: Daily, 4.30pm to 7pm
Location: RARE Brasserie & Bar, City Walk
@theraredxb Try a new ladies' night
Need to catch up on the latest from the gals? Head to StreetXO for its all-new Girls Gone XO deal. From 8pm to 10pm every Thursday, pay just Dhs199 for three drinks and a tasting menu of experimental street food.
Cost: Dhs199 for three drinks and a tasting menu for the ladies
Timing: every Thurs, 8pm to 10pm
Location: StreetXO at The Link
Contact: 04 666 1617
@streetxodubai
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And you can try it for less with this brilliant business lunch in Abu Dhabi's The Galleria Al Maryah Island. For Dhs135, you can enjoy a four-course set menu along with water, tea and coffee. For Dhs175 you can enjoy the same with a carafe of select grape. And don't forget to grab a loyalty card – your 10th lunch is on the house. Mon-Friday, 12-4pm. Dhs135 (with water, tea and coffee), Dhs175 (with water, tea, coffee and grape). Mon-Thu noon-4pm. Antonia Chic, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, (02 667 2554). Barbossa Credit: Barbossa Looking to spice up your workday routine? Barbossa at Yas Bay Waterfront has got you covered with their Business Lunch that's sure to impress. For just Dhs80, you can indulge in a delightful three-course meal, or go all out with a four-course feast for Dhs99. Mon-Fri, noon-4pm. Dhs80 (three-course meal), Dhs99 (four-course meal). Yas Bay Waterfront, 050 185 8068. 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Central Grounds The pocket-friendly business lunch at Central Grounds includes a main course with either a salad or dessert, with water or a soft drink, for Dhs65. Dhs65. Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777). COYA Found at The Galleria Al Maryah Island just moments away from Abu Dhabi Global Market, COYA has proven to be a popular choice for business lunches in Abu Dhabi. You'll indulge in a culinary adventure of Peruvian delights, from succulent tuna maki to wagyu beef gyoza and COYA's traditional churros. From Dhs140 (three courses). Mon-Fri 12.30pm-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, (02 306 7000). Cyan Brasserie If you're looking to impress a client, you can't go far wrong with a business lunch at the top of the world's farthest-leaning man-made building. With beautiful views over Abu Dhabi, you can enjoy two courses for Dhs135 or three courses for Dhs150. Dhs135 (two courses), Dhs150 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. 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Grand Beirut For a grand business lunch, head to Grand Beirut between 12.30pm and 5pm from Monday to Friday. For Dhs99, you'll enjoy three cold and two hot mezze dishes, a mixed grill platter and dessert. Dhs99 minimum of two. Mon-Fri 12.30pm-5pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (056 216 1001). Graphos Social Kitchen Office on Yas Island? Get yourself down to Graphos Social Kitchen for a laid-back lunch. The menu includes two courses, with options such as pad Thai, burgers and pasta, and will set you back just Dhs89. Dhs89. Mon-Fri 12.30pm-3.30pm. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, @graphossocialkitchen (02 208 6906). Hawksbill Restaurant A lunchtime treat doesn't get more idyllic than a midweek lunch at Hawksbill Restaurant. Set inside Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, you'll get a specially curated menu where you can pick from two or three courses, featuring dishes like rosemary-kissed roast chicken, eternal flame steak & chips, and a vegan pie. Dhs109 (two-course meal), Dhs139 (three-course meal). 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Surf Abu Dhabi, Hudayriat Island. @ (02 419 8508). Les Dangereux Turn your lunch hour into a treat with a classic two-course meal paired with beverages for just Dhs85. Feeling indulgent? Go for the three-course option for only Dhs110. Whether you choose the two or three-course delight, it's a fab way to elevate your midday break in a stunning seaside setting. We're certainly sold. Dhs85 (2 courses), Dhs110 (3 courses). Sun-Thu 12pm-4pm. Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. @ (052 677 2947). L'ETO Popular café L'ETO doesn't restrict you to a set menu with its business lunch, offering up your choice of two or three courses from the à la carte menu alongside tea or coffee. That means you can dig into favourites like the beef stroganoff or club sandwich followed by French toast or ricotta pancakes for Dhs95 with two courses, or Dhs120 with three courses. Yum. Dhs110 (two courses including coffee and tea), Dhs130 (two courses including selected house beverages, Dhs135 (three courses including coffee and tea), Dhs155 (three courses including selected house beverages). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 679 4222). Loca The price of this business lunch at The Galleria certainly won't drive you loca, with two courses for Dhs95. You'll enjoy a selection of appetisers followed by your choice of main, including fajitas, burritos or tostada salads. Dhs95. Mon-Thu noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, (02 582 3639). La Petite Maison We're sure many of you have La Petite Maison on your must-try list. And if you want to give it a go for less, you can do so by checking out the business lunch menu. Priced at Dhs135 with one starter and one main, or Dhs180 with either two starters and a main course or one starter, one main and one dessert, it's a great way to explore the menu, with LPM favourites like the beef carpaccio and marinated chicken included. Dhs135 (one starter, one main course), Dhs180 (two starters and one main course, or one starter, one main course and one dessert). Mon-Fri noon-3.30pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, (02 692 9600). Market Kitchen The three-course set menu at Market Kitchen, which changes weekly, includes your choice of starter, main course and dessert for Dhs99, as well as a soft drink or mocktail followed by coffee or tea to finish. Dhs95. Sun-Fri noon-4pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Danah (800 101 101). Mika Credit: Mika We highly recommend stopping by for Mika's business lunch offer. With two courses for Dhs95 or three courses for Dhs125, you can enjoy Mika's European delicacies every weekday from 12pm to 3pm. Dhs95 (two courses), Dhs125 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Yas Marina (056 433 1422). NIRI Restaurant & Bar There are lots of reasons to visit Niri, from the super sashimi and stunning views to the mixed drinks. And this business lunch offer means you have absolutely no excuse to have not tried the plates on offer here. Priced at Dhs99, you'll enjoy miso soup, one starter, a main course, and a mocktail, with the option to add an extra starter for Dhs20. The menu features signature sushi like ebi tempura maki and spicy salmon maki, sizzling skewers, and vegetarian delights. Mains include unagi don and beef katsu don, with premium upgrades like sashimi sets available for Dhs20. Dhs99 per person. Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm. Masha Beach, Abu Dhabi. (02 546 8886). NURI Grill & Bar Located inside Hilton Yas Island, you can pick from two options for business lunch a NURI (which, FYI, won best Korean restaurant at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards). For Dhs109, you can get one starter, one main, one dessert and five side dishes; for Dhs199, you can go for their BBQ set menu, which also includes dessert. From Dhs109 per person. Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm. Hilton Yas Island. @nurigrillbar (054 211 5151). Paradiso Looking for the perfect way to end the week? Then you might just want to check out Paradiso's business menu. Available from noon from Monday to Friday, you can expect a taste of Italy, with starters such as tuna tartare or bruschetta pomodoro, mains including chicken Milanese or grilled beef ribeye steak, and tiramisu or panna cotta for dessert. Dhs110 (two courses), Dhs130 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, (050 437 2869). PizzaExpress There's no better way to bond with your coworkers or make new friends than over a slice of pizza, and you can do just that at PizzaExpress. The business lunch deal, which runs from noon until 4pm from Monday to Friday, includes either a main and a soft drink for Dhs58, or a starter, main, and soft drink for Dhs68, or a starter, main, dessert and soft drink from for Dhs80. Meaning you can spend as long (or as little) out of the office as you like. Dhs58 (starter, main and soft drink), Dhs68 (starter, main, and soft drink), Dhs80 (starter, main, dessert and soft drink). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Reem Island, (02 666 0068). Punjab Grill Punjab Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi is serving up serious summer flavours with a five-course sharing-style business lunch for Dhs99. Available weekdays from 12.30pm to 4pm throughout April, May and June, the spot is blending fine dining flair with incredible value. As for food, you can expect rich Indian classics like butter chicken and mutton rogan josh, tandoor yums including punjabi chicken tikka and zaffrani jhinga, plus desserts like chenna poda pie and bebinca. Dhs99. Mon-Fri 11.30am-4pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta, @punjabgrillabudhabi (02 449 9839). SOLE Ristorante If your office is along the Corniche, you should definitely be heading over to Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers for a top business lunch in Abu Dhabi. Running between Monday to Friday from noon until 3pm, you'll enjoy two courses for Dhs140, with starters such as eggplant parmigiana and calamari, as well as mains like ragu tagliatelle pasta. You can upgrade your main to options such as capodimonte pizza or grilled sea bass for an additional fee ranging between Dhs15 and Dhs30, or add on a dessert like tiramisu for Dhs15. Dhs140 (two courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche Road West, @ (028 11 5666). Sushi Art Sushi lovers, this one's for you. You can grab a lunch box from Sushi Art, with a range of options at different price points including dishes such as dynamite rolls, crab avocado rolls and cucumber sesame maki, along with two free sides, from Dhs69 between 11am and 4pm from Sunday to Thursday. Sushi for less? How could we say no. From Dhs69. Daily 11am-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Tiki Pacifico Dining & Lounge Swap your desk for a dose of island life with Tiki Pacifico's Polynesian-style business lunch. Expect a three-course menu bursting with tropical flavour, all served with breezy marina views that'll have you feeling like you're on holiday – even if it's just your lunch break. Dhs115 (three courses). Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm. Al Bandar Marina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. @tikipacifico. Villa Toscana Looking for a lighter option? You can book a table over at Villa Toscana, where you can enjoy antipasti, including aged European cheeses, fresh salads and charcuterie, followed by desserts such as Italian chocolates, fresh fruits, and tiramisu for Dhs120. And if you do want something more hearty, you can add on mains including pasta and charcoal-grilled lamb chops. Dhs120 (antipasti and dessert), Dhs145 (antipasti, main and dessert). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road West, (02 694 4553). Zeera by Buddha-Bar You can try one of the best Indian restaurants in the capital for less with this business lunch in Abu Dhabi. Available from Monday to Friday, the curry in a hurry lunch offer includes a two-course set menu and a choice of either house beverage, coffee or tea for Dhs99. Dhs99. Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, (050 601 1193). Zuma Last but never least, Zuma offers up sensational Japanese food every day of the week, but if you want to try it for less, opt for the business lunch menu between noon and 2pm from Monday to Friday. For Dhs149, you'll enjoy miso soup, two starters and one main course, with options including avocado tempura, prawn and black cod gyoza and salmon sashimi donburi. Now that's a cracking deal. Dhs149. Mon-Fri noon-2pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, (02 401 5900). You might also like… Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 20 incredibly fun ways to explore Abu Dhabi after dark The city is at its most fascinating once the sun goes down The hottest new restaurants and bars in Abu Dhabi right now The best new openings you should have on your radar
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Evaristo wins accolades for breaking literary boundaries
Bernardine Evaristo doesn't like boundaries. For the Booker Prize-winning novelist, rules about genre, grammar or what a working-class biracial woman can achieve are all to be challenged and swept away. Evaristo was announced on Wednesday as recipient of the 100,000-pound ($135,000) Women's Prize Outstanding Contribution Award for her 'transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under-represented voices.' Evaristo, 66, received the prize both for her work to help promote women and writers of colour, and for writing that takes in poetry, a memoir and seven novels including the Booker-winning 'Girl, Woman, Other.' 'I just go wherever my imagination takes me,' she said. 'I didn't want to write the kind of novels that would take you on a predictable emotional or moral journey.' Evaristo had already explored autobiographical fiction, historical settings and alternate realities when she won the Booker in 2019 for 'Girl Woman, Other,' a polyphonic novel told from the point of view of a dozen characters, largely Black women, with widely varying ages, experiences and sexualities. She was the first woman of African heritage to be awarded the prize, which was founded in 1969 and has a reputation for transforming writers' careers. When she won, Evaristo was 60 and had been a writer for decades. She says the recognition 'came at the right time for me.' 'Maybe I wouldn't have handled it so well if I was younger,' she told The Associated Press at her London home. 'It changed my career — in terms of book sales, foreign rights, translation, the way in which I was viewed as a writer. Various other opportunities came my way. And I felt that I had the foundations to handle that.' Evaristo's house on a quiet suburban street is bright and comfortable, with wooden floors, vibrant textiles and a large wooden writing desk by the front window. Large photos of her Nigerian paternal grandparents hang on one wall. Her work often draws on her roots as the London-born child of a Nigerian father and white British mother. Like much of Evaristo's work, 'Girl, Woman, Other' eludes classification. She calls it 'fusion fiction' for its melding of poetry and prose into a novel that relishes the texture and rhythm of language. 'I kind of dispense with the rules of grammar,' she said. 'I think I have 12 full stops in the novel.' If that sounds dauntingly experimental, readers didn't think so. 'Girl, Woman, Other' has sold more than 1 million copies and was chosen as one of Barack Obama's books of the year. Evaristo traces her love of poetry to the church services of her Catholic childhood, where she soaked up the rhythms of the Bible and sermons, 'without realizing I was absorbing poetry.' When she started writing novels, the love of poetry remained, along with a desire to tell stories of the African diaspora. One of her first major successes, 'The Emperor's Babe,' is a verse novel set in Roman Britain. 'Most people think the Black history of Britain only began in the 20th century,' Evaristo said. 'I wanted to write about a Black presence in Roman Britain — because there was a Black presence in Roman Britain 1,800 years ago.' Another novel, 'Blonde Roots,' is set in an alternative historical timeline in which Africans have enslaved Europeans, and was nominated for a major science-fiction award. 'Mr Loverman,' was an attempt to move beyond cliched images of Britain's postwar Caribbean immigrants. It was recently made into a BBC television series starring Lennie James and Sharon D. Clarke. Her latest award is a one-off accolade marking the 30th anniversary of the annual Women's Prizes for English-language fiction and nonfiction. Women's Prize founder Kate Mosse said Evaristo's 'dazzling skill and imagination, and her courage to take risks and offer readers a pathway into diverse and multifarious worlds over a 40-year career made her the ideal recipient.' Evaristo, who teaches creative writing at Brunel University of London, plans to use the prize money to help other women writers through an as-yet undisclosed project. She has long been involved with projects to level the playing field for under-represented writers, and is especially proud of Complete Works, a mentoring program for poets of color that she ran for a decade. Associated Press
