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3 days ago
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Ultimate girl gang guide: things to do with your girlies in Dubai
Send this to the groupchat, we've gathered the cutest things to do in Dubai with the girlies this month. Try the new ladies night at Clap The DIFC hotspot's new ladies' night has kicked off on Thursday nights and it's in Ongaku, the hidden bar inside of Clap. Grab your gals and head down from 8pm til late. You'll get three hours of free-flowing beverages and three dishes per person for Dhs240. @ongakubyclap 'Mani-Pedi please?' Is there anything better than catching up with your bestie while you're both getting your nails done? No. Head down to WeNails on JBR, grab a seat, grab a complimentary coffee and chat until your hearts content, or your nails are done… @wenailsdubai Do a fancy spa and pool day Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has a gorgeous summer deal for you to treat yourself and yap to the girls by the pool. For Dhs800 on weekdays or Dhs900 on weekends, you can enjoy a 60-minute massage at The Pearl Spa, full pool and beach access and you'll get Dhs150 dining credit to use in the resort. @fsdubai Get into So Much Trouble So Much Trouble, the iconic vintage and designer boutique has a new location and it's in Atlantis the Palm. Think of a gorgeous, girly space filled to the brim with clothes, shoes, and accessories. Is there anything better? @somuchtroubledubai Make your own scent In Dubai Design District lies Oo La Lab, a space where you can explore your creativity through scent. There are lots of workshops for you and your girls to learn about fragrance design and even design your own perfume. Workshops start at Dhs250 per person. @ Get Linked Is there anything that says bonding more than getting matching permanent bracelets? We think not. Choose from lots of designs, add charms and make it last forever. @linkedbyjewelry Yap over a fancy business lunch Mimi Mei Fair, a newer addition to Dubai's downtown area, looks over the Burj Khalifa and now it's offering a gorgeous business lunch, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm. The Asian culinary journey starts from Dhs98 for two courses, Dhs118 for three courses and if you want to go all out, it's four courses for Dhs138. @ > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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03-08-2025
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3 wellness staycations in Dubai for a summer reset
Wellness isn't one-size-fits-all. For some, it's sunrise yoga and green juice. For others, it's solitude, a good massage, or just lying in a soft robe for as long as possible. It could also mean camel rides through nature, sound healing, or a quiet meditation. Whatever your version of reset looks like, wellness sits at the core of how we care for ourselves, especially when we're trying to switch off. And the good news? A few hotels across the city are getting wellness staycations in Dubai right, with all-in spaces where rest, movement, and calm come together. If you're craving space to breathe this summer, these wellness staycations in Dubai are worth checking into. SIRO Images: SIRO Instagram If fitness is your go-to for wellness, SIRO in One Za'abeel is built around that idea. The gym and health facilities here are designed with input from world-class athletes, offering everything from personal training and group workouts to recovery treatments like assisted stretching, dry needling, and cold plunges. The hotel even has a dedicated Fitness Suite and a Recovery Suite where the latter focused on features that optimise sleep. Plus, some rooms come with their own active workout spaces. More than a hotel, SIRO is a wellness hub for those who want to move, rest, and recover without leaving the city. And when you're ready for a break, Dubai's top restaurants at The Link are just an elevator ride away. Location: SIRO, One Za'abeel Tower, Zaa'beel Street, Za'abeel 1, Dubai Cost: GCC Urban Retreat package – 20% off rooms and dining, plus unlimited access to the Garden pool and all SIRO workout classes. Contact: (0)4 666 1717 | @siroonezaabeel Bab Al Shams A desert escape that feels worlds away but sits just outside the city, Bab Al Shams blends quiet luxury with raw Arabian beauty. The spa and hammam are at the heart of its wellness offering, where treatments are paired with stillness, guided yoga, and meditation sessions. You can cool off in the infinity pool, or spend your time between nourishing rituals and laid-back dining. With everything from refined restaurants to curated outdoor experiences through ROAM Dubai, Bab Al Shams keeps things rooted in both calm and culture, a place to breathe and fully reset. Location: Bab Al Shams, Al Marmoom Desert, Dubai Cost: Up to 25% off stays, 30% off dining, and Dhs250 daily resort credit, with rates starting from Dhs900. Contact: (0)4 809 6100 | @babalshamshotel Meliá Desert Palm Built on a 64-hectare polo estate just 20km from downtown Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm is a quiet wellness sanctuary with an equestrian soul. The resort's spacious suites and private-pool villas are designed in a modern Arabian style, with views over the grounds and active polo fields. Horses are part of daily life here, whether you're riding, watching a match, or just walking by the stables. There's also a wellness area made for slowing down, with treatments, quiet corners, and space to reconnect. You'll find curated art throughout the property, and fine dining spots that overlook the field and skyline, everything tuned to a slower pace. Location: Meliá Desert Palm, Al Awir Road, Warisan, Dubai Contact: (0)4 323 8888 | @meliadesertpalm Reservations: > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Time Out Dubai
20-05-2025
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- Time Out Dubai
11 wonderfully quirky things to do in Dubai
So you've climbed the Burj Khalifa, shopped till you dropped at Dubai Mall and snapped some gorgeous pics circling around Ain Dubai. You've bronzed at the beach clubs and even tried a brunch or two but how about all the quirky things to do in Dubai? The city's main attractions are some of the world's best, but if you fancy something a little different, here are some of the wonderfully weird activities to try instead. 11 quirky things to do in Dubai Camp in the rainforest (Credit: Supplied) For an overnight adventure, pack your bags and head to The Green Planet Dubai biodome, where you'll stay on the indoor rainforest floor. Starting with a nocturnal animal tour, you'll enjoy a scavenger hunt, dinner and a marshmallow or two before getting cosy in your tent. In the morning, you'll be up to feed the animals bright and early before tucking into a jungle brekkie. Dhs900 (two people), Dhs1,700 (four people). Select dates, from 7pm. City Walk, (800 2629464). Float your stresses away Float it out. For a slightly less conventional way of de-stressing, you can hop on an inflatable lilo surrounded by flickering candles and take part in an outdoor sound healing session. Close your eyes or stare up at the stars as you listen to the spa-like sounds and enjoy an hour switching off in style. Dhs299. Timings and locations vary, snaptolink/beyondwellness Go pottery painting It's time to unleash your creative side, as your transform a plate, mug, coaster, bowl (you choose) into a masterpiece. Held at Pots and Paints in Jumeirah, you can switch off and get crafty while enjoying a few slices of pizza and a mint lemonade at the same time. Let the team glaze your work in the kiln and you can pick it up around a week later. Prices vary. Open Mon-Thu 9am-10pm; Fri-Sun 9am-11pm. Town Centre, Jumeirah, (04 282 0011). Play chess underwater Credit: Deep Dive Ever played a board game 60 metres underwater? It's not every afternoon that you'll strap on your oxygen tank at Deep Dive Dubai and go exploring in the sunken city. Open to all levels, you can check out the weird and wonderful structures on every floor, play basketball, hop on a motorcycle or have a deep sea sleepover. From Dhs1,250. Open daily 9am-6pm. Nad Al Sheba, (04 501 9444). Run around as Pac-Man If this was one of your favourites as a kid, then you need to step inside the game and experience real-life Pac-Man. Now at Active Games, the 45-minute maze will even get your heart rate up as you dodge hungry ghosts, collect power pellets and chase a high score. From Dhs160. Open Mon-Wed 1pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. Al Quoz, (04 324 2344). Solve a puzzle at SENSAS The new multi-sensory experience has recently landed in Dubai, putting together a selection of experiences and puzzles that you will work your way around. From wacky taste tests to challenges in pitch darkness, you'll get to make the most of some awesome photo opportunities too. From Dhs140. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Al Quoz, (050 856 4990). Try a kangoo jump class If you want to switch up how you get your steps in, then strap on a pair of boots at Bodify and get bouncing. Helping improve your flexibility and burning up to 800 calories per session, expect to sweat and have a tonne of fun. From Dhs59 (trial class). Class timings vary. Bodify, Business Central Towers, Dubai Internet City, (050 337 0188). Visit House of Hype One of the latest additions to Dubai Mall, House of Hype oozes quirky out of every crevice. Every room you walk through is a different world, where you can try everything from making your own music video to creating your own avatar and designing trainers with your voice. If you need a pick-me-up, try a cheesy taiyaki fish or start a treasure hunt to find the hidden sushi restaurant inside. Happy exploring. Dhs149. Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight. Chinatown, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, (04 268 3611). Whizz into the air on a flyboard This isn't your everyday mode of transport when it comes from getting from A to B. Strap your feet in and try to keep your balance as the water jets carry you up into the air. Whizzing above the waves next to Palm Jumeirah, sessions start from 30 minutes and you can even try a trick or two (if you're brave enough). From Dhs450. Sessions available daily 9am-4.30pm. Hydro Water Sports, Palm Jumeirah, (050 277 2648). Work it out at TEP factor Grab your mates, put together a team and get down to TEP factor to test your skills. The adventure park will let you take on 21 different challenges inside a cave, where you'll need everything from brain power to balance. Expect the unexpected, as these tasks are very out of the box. From Dhs129 (adult), Dhs99 (kids aged eight-11). Open Mon-Thu noon-10pm, Fri-Sun noon-midnight. Bahar Plaza, JBR, (056 404 0802). Zip over Dubai Marina ITP Images It's not everyday that you fly over one of the city's most popular neighbourhoods head first. This activity requires climbing to the roof of a tower in JBR, before you're strapped in and sent flying along the X-Line zipline. First passing through the skyscrapers, you'll then glide above the water before landing safely at Marina Mall. From Dhs699. Open daily 9.45am-12.20pm, 1.45pm-5pm. Dubai Marina Mall, (056 507 6366). Looking for things to do in Dubai? The 70 best things to do indoors in Dubai Your ultimate guide 33 brilliantly-unique date ideas in Dubai (that go way beyond dinner) Thank us later Where to eat and drink in Dubai with incredible Burj Khalifa views Officially, the best views in the city
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24-04-2025
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The longest dining table in the city returns for one night only this weekend
Looking for a unique way to dine this weekend? We have some brilliant news as the longest dining table in the city returns to the city this weekend. The iconic dining table has been set a few times over the past two years or so, and now Pierchic at Jumeirah Al Qasr is bringing it back for one night only, with an Italian twist. La Notte Italiana takes place on Thursday, 24 April 2025, on the stunning Pierchic pier where you can dine on delicious food and soak in the uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf and Burj Al Arab. On the night, you will enjoy a four-course award-winning menu crafted by Chef Beatrice Segoni. It will showcase the finest flavours of Italy's culinary heritage. You can keep the night a surprise, else you can view the menu here. Before you pull out your chair to take a seat on the night, you will enjoy a champagne reception and be serenaded by classic Italian melodies performed by a live big band. This romantic and fun dinner under the stars begins at 6.30pm, so you're also guaranteed some stunning sunset views. Dinner will begin at 7.30pm. Don't forget to come with cameras fully charged as you will also dine under the glow of chandeliers. The dinner will cost you Dhs900 per person which includes a selection of wine. You can make your purchase here. Now, it may be the longest dining table in Dubai, but there is still (obviously) a capacity and the dinner will only be able to cater to 100 guests. So best cement your plans with your loved one quickly and make that booking. You can find out more here. Pierchic, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, April 24 from 6.30pm, Dhs900 per person. Tel: (800) 323 232, @pierchicdubai Images: Pierchic > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Emirates Woman
22-04-2025
- Emirates Woman
Earth Day: 10 eco-friendly luxury staycations to book in the UAE
With more awareness surrounding being sustainable, various properties in Dubai have adapted an eco-friendly system for the conscious guest. Today, April 22, 2025, the world celebrates Earth Day. To mark this occasion we look at the most sustainable resorts that cater to the eco-conscious traveller. As the UAE continues to be a growing hub of biodegradable initiatives and climate change, especially after COP28, why not contribute accordingly and make your next staycation a sustainable one. Overall, the UAE offers several sustainable staycation options for those looking to minimize their environmental impact while enjoying a luxurious and eco-friendly getaway. Each of these staycations are a mix of luxury and eco-friendly practices, allowing you to enjoy nature and culture while reducing your environmental impact. So what are the main elements that make these resorts stand-out? Eco-Friendly Design The resort is built using locally sourced, natural, or recycled materials to reduce the environmental impact of construction. Energy Efficiency The use of solar, wind, or geothermal energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Many eco-friendly resorts install solar panels, wind turbines, or other renewable energy sources. Locally Sourced Food With the Farm-to-table dining, many sustainable resorts emphasize serving food that is locally grown and organic. It's sustainably sourced, reducing the carbon footprint associated with food transport. From plastic-free bottles to eco-conscious packaging of amenities, these hotels, glamping spots and resorts have carefully thought about each element that contributes to being environmentally friendly. So, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of properties that are sure to promise a memorable stay with minimum wastage. The Chedi Al Bait To embark on a traditional Emirati cultural journey, guests can book a getaway at this ultimate summer retreat. In the midst of the cultural renaissance in the emirate, this luxurious property offers an inspiring contemporary scene where Islamic heritage with modern features provides an escape bringing the best of old comforts to a new age world. The hotel is nestled within the fulcrum of the UAE's vibrant landscape starting at Dhs900 for one night subject to availability. For more information visit Moon Retreat Discover a stay under serene skies and stunning surroundings with a dome or tent of choice. Developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the eco-friendly destination will be the ideal place for a unique overnight stay. This experience comes fully equipped with private pools and a majority of lodgings to choose from. As for activities, guests can enjoy stargazing at night and during the day hikes through the incredible landscapes of Mleiha or visit the Mleiha Archaeological Centre. Prices start at Dhs1,350 inclusive of breakfast with pristine mountain views. For more information visit Mysk Al Faya Retreat Explore the true beauty of the Mleiha region at this sophisticated gem. Experience Middle Eastern luxury with amenities such as the herbal room, the salt pool, the tropical shower walk and the hands-free spa that makes the desert camping experience in the UAE unique. Away from the city, this desert retreat is the place to be. For more information visit Jebel Hafit Desert Park For a complete wellness experience, this bespoke retreat lies in Jebel Hafit with a multitude of outdoor activities surrounding nature. There are also several options for your camping experience, such as individual camping, serviced camping, and luxury camping. With minimalist chic domes with neutral hues and a hands-on active camping experience in the tents, guests can wander amid nature in utmost tranquility. The domes with breakfast start at Dhs1,750 for the packages and are not to be missed out on. For more information visit: Instagram @ jebelhafitdesertpark Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort You can lose yourself to nature's beauty as you embark on this wonderful journey in a wildlife sanctuary as you explore this distinct escape from the world inspired by the sights of Africa. Seclude yourself in the utmost privacy in the resort with one-of-a-kind facilities and you also dine in a secluded villa beneath the stars on your terrace. For more information visit Anantara The Palm Escape to Thailand without having to venture too far from your UAE home at this Dubai resort. Thai-inspired beach haven Anantara The Palm Dubai offers a luxurious getaway for the whole family to soak up the sun and sea breeze away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With 400 metres of pristine private beach and three pools across its resort located on Palm Jumeriah, guests can relax and soak up the sun in pure peace. With recycling, waste reduction, responsible leisure at the property, the resort has carefully amended various aspects including single-use plastic, sustainable soap bars and even a food digester machine to process food waste. For more information visit Bedouin Oasis, RAK You can live like a bedouin for a day with luxury in the middle of nowhere with thrilling desert experiences, traditional hospitality at its best all set in the dunes of Ras Al Khaimah with a traditional style setting offering a host of exciting activities as you witness a touch of the Arabian culture with beautiful landscapes on the trip starting at Dhs750 for three adults. For more information visit Hatta Sedr Trailers While now being home to the region's first trailer hotel, guests can camp alongside the banks of Hatta Dam with these innovative trailers to have a truly memorable experience. With luxurious facilities on board, it's all set to feel like a thrilling adventure with all the necessary amenities provided. You'll be nestled in the heart of the mountains starting at Dhs986 with prices varying. For more information visit Longbeach Campground, RAK This is the perfect getaway to get close to nature. With various recreational facilities such as beach yoga, sea view aerobics, kite flying and exhilarating water sports. If you're looking for a fun-filled camp, kids will be far from bored with all the host of onboard activities for them to try out during the stay. There's also a pleasant site of farm animals for kids to interact with at the petting zoo. Starting at Dhs249 for the authentic deluxe tent with a comfortable setting, this will make the perfect home for your next camping trip in Ras Al Khaimah. For more information visit Sonara Camp For a more luxe experience, book a glamping at Sonara's Desert Nesting. Nesting offers a peaceful and innovative sleeping concept designed by award-winning Architect Gianni Ranaulo, for an unforgettable stay. The 14 nests are designed for utmost comfort. With an ensuite bathroom and private terrace equipped with one double bed and an extra bed for a total of two adults and two children to stay in. Guests can also embark on a culinary journey with a specially curated menu and an evening filled with entertainment. For more information visit – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
