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Time Out Dubai
2 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
10 creative ways to enjoy Dubai summer indoors (yes, including yoga under the sea)
Over the next few months, you'll likely be seeking cooler activities as the summer sun kicks in. AC-friendly options get an extra gold star. You might think this means bidding adieu to your favourite outdoor attractions, but we've found a way to get your fix whilst beating the heat. Dubai is a city that's well and truly prepped for summer, with some impressive indoor activities that give you a taste of your favourite outdoor hobbies. If you like reading this: 6 incredible UAE resorts that feel like you're abroad Get in and amongst nature, have a picnic date-night indoors and even play a round of golf without stepping one foot outside. Here are some of the best Dubai summer alternatives for being outdoors. Can't do yoga on the beach? Try yoga under the water (Credit: Supplied) Get your wellbeing nature fix indoors this summer, by swapping yoga by the beach for yoga under the sea, with a soothing session at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis the Palm. Surrounded by calming blue lights and more than 65,000 marine animals, focus on your breathing and move through some sequences as sharks and stingrays sidle by. Running early morning on the weekends, book in for sessions until it's cool enough to resurface outdoors again. Dhs175. Sat-Sun, 8am-9am. The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 1000). Desperate for a nature walk? Try Green Planet (Credit: Supplied) A little tropical oasis in the middle of the desert, this indoor zoo and garden is packed with over 3,000 species of plants and animals, offering the perfect summer swap for nature-lovers. While it's not quite a mountain hike, the experience will weave you through a vertical rainforest, where you can get up close with some sleepy sloths, or if you're feeling brave, opt in for the reptile encounter. The accompanying birdsong and light sprays of water will make you feel like you're outdoors even when you're not. To finish off, grab a pizza or some churros in the jungle-themed Green Planet Café before heading back home. From Dhs129 (resident offer). Open daily 10am-6pm. City Walk, Al Wasl, (800 2629464). Missing Dubai Garden Glow? Head to Museum of Illusions (Credit: Supplied) Got an eye for visual art? If you enjoy the light-filled spectacle of Dubai Garden Glow in the winter, for summer you can swap illuminations for optical illusions with a visit to Museum of Illusions — you won't believe your eyes! One of the most curious venues in Dubai, it's the perfect place for some reality-shifting selfies, as you explore the museum's clever trickery visual trickery. Take a deep breath as you trundle through the vortex tunnel — it's sure to leave your head spinning! Dhs90 (adult), Dhs30 (kids aged 3-15). Open Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Al Seef, Dubai Creek, (04 357 3999). Missing alfresco Pilates classes? Try Studio14 Work on your technique under the clouds (kind of). A boutique wellness space with a community- focused approach, the studios are some of the best spots in the city for an elevated workout. Dedicated solely to reformer Pilates, you can expect expert-led classes designed to get the most out of the equipment. Located both in Jumeirah and Motor City, the two branches offer easy access no matter which side of the city you live on. Jumeirah and Motor City, Can't go to Global Village? Try Souk Madinat Jumeirah Haven't been able to haggle in a while? If you're missing getting lost in the stalls, take yourself to the market in Souk Madinat Jumeirah and get a flavour of Arabic culture. Whether it's a trinket for the house or a new fragrance you're after, once the retail therapy is over reward yourself and dine out at one of the restaurants nestled in the souk – for the authentic Middle Eastern experience, try one of the platters from Al Makan. Open daily 10am-11pm. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, (04 366 8888). Kids desperate for the playground? Try KidZania (Credit: Supplied) If your little ones are desperate to let off a little steam over the summer months, swap an outdoor playground for an indoor play town, and let them go crazy at KidZania. Here, they can try their hand at all sorts of career options, be it a firefighter or radio presenter, a pilot or even a surgeon! There are all sorts of other cool grown-up roles for them to test their skills at too, so a few hours here should burn off plenty of energy. From Dhs195 (kids aged 4-16), Dhs90 (adult). Open daily 10am-11pm. Dubai Mall, (04 448 5222). Feeling like a round of golf? Give a simulator a go (Credit: Supplied) It might not be nine holes at Emirates Golf Club, but it's as close as you can get indoors. So switch trundling around the course in the heat for a simulator at Five Iron Golf. To get a real taste of the action, choose from a selection of simulator courses, where you can even play back your shot on the fake grass and measure everything from club speed to spin axis. Or if that's a bit too technical and you'll simply be happy if you can hit the ball, opt for a good old-fashioned game of putt putt instead. From Dhs90 (30 minutes). Open Tue-Thu 7am-1am; Fri-Sat 7am-2am; Sun-Mon 7am-midnight. The Westin, Dubai Marina, (04 396 6867). Love roller-skating at Kite Beach? Try Roll DXB (Credit: Supplied) Swap the beach path for the retro rink and whizz around to your heart's content. Ideal for a cool Instagram pic, hire a pair of light up skates at RollDXB and strike a pose next to the neon signs. If you're really a beginner, there are newbie classes every Saturday morning so you can practice before showing off to your friends. From Dhs90 (own skates), Dhs105 (skate hire). Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri noon-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. Marina Cubes St, Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, (055 800 6868). Can't plan a picnic in the park? Try lunch at Eugène Eugène (Credit: Supplied) The main part of a picnic is being surrounded by nature and eating great food, right? Luckily that's exactly what you can do at the Eugène Eugène, where the entire venue is covered in plants and leafy greenery. Tucked away next to Mall of the Emirates, step inside the air-conditioned greenhouse and get someone else to prepare the picnic for you. Graze away on oysters Gillardeu and burrata, or try the grilled beef tenderloin for something a bit more filling. Open daily noon-11.30am. Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, (04 379 8963). Missing wildlife? Swap Ras Al Khor for Dubai Butterfly Garden (Credit: Instagram/dubaibutterflygarden) There are no birds here, but there are 15,000 other creatures with wings that you can admire. Swap out the Ras Al Khor outdoor wildlife sanctuary for the enclosed garden, where you can watch the fluttering bugs and even have a few land on you, if you're lucky. Showing you the lifecycle from start to finish, the guides may even be able to let you watch some butterflies hatching from their pupa right in front of your eyes. From Dhs60 (adult), Dhs55 (child). Open daily 9am-6pm. Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand Area, (04 422 8902). Looking for things to do in Dubai? 50 cool things to do in Dubai for less than Dhs50 Record-breaking attractions, cheap drinks and bargain days out 69 brilliant pool day passes and deals for 2025 Have some well-earned fun in the sun 51 brilliant family days out in the UAE For you and the little ones
Time Out Dubai
2 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
Indoor activities in Dubai that feel like outdoors
Over the next few months, you'll likely be seeking cooler activities as the summer sun kicks in. AC-friendly options get an extra gold star. You might think this means bidding adieu to your favourite outdoor attractions, but we've found a way to get your fix whilst beating the heat. Dubai is a city that's well and truly prepped for summer, with some impressive indoor activities that give you a taste of your favourite outdoor hobbies. If you like reading this: 6 incredible UAE resorts that feel like you're abroad Get in and amongst nature, have a picnic date-night indoors and even play a round of golf without stepping one foot outside. Here are some of the best Dubai summer alternatives for being outdoors. Can't do yoga on the beach? Try yoga under the water (Credit: Supplied) Get your wellbeing nature fix indoors this summer, by swapping yoga by the beach for yoga under the sea, with a soothing session at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis the Palm. Surrounded by calming blue lights and more than 65,000 marine animals, focus on your breathing and move through some sequences as sharks and stingrays sidle by. Running early morning on the weekends, book in for sessions until it's cool enough to resurface outdoors again. Dhs175. Sat-Sun, 8am-9am. The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 1000). Desperate for a nature walk? Try Green Planet (Credit: Supplied) A little tropical oasis in the middle of the desert, this indoor zoo and garden is packed with over 3,000 species of plants and animals, offering the perfect summer swap for nature-lovers. While it's not quite a mountain hike, the experience will weave you through a vertical rainforest, where you can get up close with some sleepy sloths, or if you're feeling brave, opt in for the reptile encounter. The accompanying birdsong and light sprays of water will make you feel like you're outdoors even when you're not. To finish off, grab a pizza or some churros in the jungle-themed Green Planet Café before heading back home. From Dhs129 (resident offer). Open daily 10am-6pm. City Walk, Al Wasl, (800 2629464). Missing Dubai Garden Glow? Head to Museum of Illusions (Credit: Supplied) Got an eye for visual art? If you enjoy the light-filled spectacle of Dubai Garden Glow in the winter, for summer you can swap illuminations for optical illusions with a visit to Museum of Illusions — you won't believe your eyes! One of the most curious venues in Dubai, it's the perfect place for some reality-shifting selfies, as you explore the museum's clever trickery visual trickery. Take a deep breath as you trundle through the vortex tunnel — it's sure to leave your head spinning! Dhs90 (adult), Dhs30 (kids aged 3-15). Open Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Al Seef, Dubai Creek, (04 357 3999). Missing alfresco Pilates classes? Try Studio14 Work on your technique under the clouds (kind of). A boutique wellness space with a community- focused approach, the studios are some of the best spots in the city for an elevated workout. Dedicated solely to reformer Pilates, you can expect expert-led classes designed to get the most out of the equipment. Located both in Jumeirah and Motor City, the two branches offer easy access no matter which side of the city you live on. Jumeirah and Motor City, Can't go to Global Village? Try Souk Madinat Jumeirah Haven't been able to haggle in a while? If you're missing getting lost in the stalls, take yourself to the market in Souk Madinat Jumeirah and get a flavour of Arabic culture. Whether it's a trinket for the house or a new fragrance you're after, once the retail therapy is over reward yourself and dine out at one of the restaurants nestled in the souk – for the authentic Middle Eastern experience, try one of the platters from Al Makan. Open daily 10am-11pm. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, (04 366 8888). Kids desperate for the playground? Try KidZania (Credit: Supplied) If your little ones are desperate to let off a little steam over the summer months, swap an outdoor playground for an indoor play town, and let them go crazy at KidZania. Here, they can try their hand at all sorts of career options, be it a firefighter or radio presenter, a pilot or even a surgeon! There are all sorts of other cool grown-up roles for them to test their skills at too, so a few hours here should burn off plenty of energy. From Dhs195 (kids aged 4-16), Dhs90 (adult). Open daily 10am-11pm. Dubai Mall, (04 448 5222). Feeling like a round of golf? Give a simulator a go (Credit: Supplied) It might not be nine holes at Emirates Golf Club, but it's as close as you can get indoors. So switch trundling around the course in the heat for a simulator at Five Iron Golf. To get a real taste of the action, choose from a selection of simulator courses, where you can even play back your shot on the fake grass and measure everything from club speed to spin axis. Or if that's a bit too technical and you'll simply be happy if you can hit the ball, opt for a good old-fashioned game of putt putt instead. From Dhs90 (30 minutes). Open Tue-Thu 7am-1am; Fri-Sat 7am-2am; Sun-Mon 7am-midnight. The Westin, Dubai Marina, (04 396 6867). Love roller-skating at Kite Beach? Try Roll DXB (Credit: Supplied) Swap the beach path for the retro rink and whizz around to your heart's content. Ideal for a cool Instagram pic, hire a pair of light up skates at RollDXB and strike a pose next to the neon signs. If you're really a beginner, there are newbie classes every Saturday morning so you can practice before showing off to your friends. From Dhs90 (own skates), Dhs105 (skate hire). Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri noon-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. Marina Cubes St, Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, (055 800 6868). Can't plan a picnic in the park? Try lunch at Eugène Eugène (Credit: Supplied) The main part of a picnic is being surrounded by nature and eating great food, right? Luckily that's exactly what you can do at the Eugène Eugène, where the entire venue is covered in plants and leafy greenery. Tucked away next to Mall of the Emirates, step inside the air-conditioned greenhouse and get someone else to prepare the picnic for you. Graze away on oysters Gillardeu and burrata, or try the grilled beef tenderloin for something a bit more filling. Open daily noon-11.30am. Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, (04 379 8963). Missing wildlife? Swap Ras Al Khor for Dubai Butterfly Garden (Credit: Instagram/dubaibutterflygarden) There are no birds here, but there are 15,000 other creatures with wings that you can admire. Swap out the Ras Al Khor outdoor wildlife sanctuary for the enclosed garden, where you can watch the fluttering bugs and even have a few land on you, if you're lucky. Showing you the lifecycle from start to finish, the guides may even be able to let you watch some butterflies hatching from their pupa right in front of your eyes. From Dhs60 (adult), Dhs55 (child). Open daily 9am-6pm. Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand Area, (04 422 8902). Looking for things to do in Dubai? 50 cool things to do in Dubai for less than Dhs50 Record-breaking attractions, cheap drinks and bargain days out 69 brilliant pool day passes and deals for 2025 Have some well-earned fun in the sun 51 brilliant family days out in the UAE For you and the little ones
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi court dismisses lawsuit over Dhs90,000 debt due to lack of evidence
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man against his friend, demanding repayment of a Dhs90,000 debt, the plaintiff claimed he had given as a loan to the appellee. The court rejected the case, citing that the plaintiff failed to provide evidence proving the debt or the reason for the financial transfer. In the case details, the plaintiff alleged that the appellee requested a loan, and he gave him Dhs45,000 in cash and an additional amount via a cheque, which he gave to the appellee's landlord. However, when the plaintiff demanded repayment, the appellee allegedly stalled. The court ruled that the plaintiff's claim was unsubstantiated, as no evidence was presented to prove the debt or that the cheque was a part of the debt.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Gulf Today
Father fined after son riding electric bike jumps red light and collides with woman's car
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a father to pay Dhs2,380 in compensation to a woman who sustained a traffic accident caused by his son. The son, riding an electric bike, jumped a red light and collided with the woman's vehicle, owned by her sister, resulting in material and moral damages. The woman filed a lawsuit demanding Dhs25,592 for vehicle repair costs and additional Dhs26,592 as compensation for damages, along with 12% legal interest from the date of the lawsuit until full payment. The court reviewed an expert report, which stated that the vehicle repairs took three days, with a daily rental cost of Dhs90 for a replacement car, totaling Dhs270, and repair costs amounted to Dhs1,850, and towing expenses from the accident site to the workshop were Dhs157, with additional fees bringing the total to Dhs2,380. The court consequently ruled that the father, as the guardian, is liable for his son's actions and ordered him to pay the total amount of Dhs2,380 to the plaintiff.
What's On
17-05-2025
- What's On
Is this the best restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah?
There's much discussion surrounding the transformation of Ras Al Khaimah's hotel landscape, spearheaded by the upcoming Wynn Marjan Island. But a quieter revolution is also happening in the emirate's restaurant scene. And leading the way is Farmhouse by Syrco, where acclaimed Dutch chef Syrco Bakker is now at the helm of The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert's signature restaurant. The rustic-luxe restaurant, overlooking a watering hole where Arabian oryx and gazelles regularly stop by, is lovely and serene – a fitting destination for an elevated farm-to-table concept. Inside, wooden beams, oversized vases filled with pampas and shelves laden with jars lean into the farmhouse theme. Outside, the terrace features a firepit, a bar, and lots of seating. The menu is concise and focuses heavily on locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. As well as the regular a la carte, there's a special menu for meats and another one for seasonal specials. The heirloom tomato salad (Dhs90) uses juicy local tomatoes and pairs them with creamy burrata and a zesty vinaigrette to make a simple dish sing. From the specials, the BBQ grilled prawns (Dhs110) are a dish we wish could make it onto the permanent menu – full of flavour, deliciously meaty, and simply served in a punchy harissa. From the steaks, we venture further afield with a Wagyu striploin from New South Wales (Dhs350), Australia, an example of Syrco's commitment to the highest quality – responsibly sourced – ingredients. It arrives perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, although the side of beef parmentier, a rich stew topped with mashed potato foam, feels unnecessary. We're glad to have ordered a side of fries (Dhs45) that feels more like a natural pairing. For dessert, the light and prettily plated berries (Dhs65) features crunchy meringue, creamy citrus mousse and a sweet berry compote and makes for a refreshing end to the meal. Verdict: Local flavours get an innovative upgrade in a unique desert setting. Farmhouse by Syrco, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, 5.30pm to 11pm, Mon to Fri and Sun, 1pm to 4pm and 5.30pm to 11pm Sat. @farmhousebysyrco > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
