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What's On
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
6 fun things to do in Dubai this weekend: May 23 to 25
Busy, busy… The summer might be coming but there are still so many things to do in Dubai this weekend, night swims are being announced every week, indoor activities are getting busier and some cute new concepts are popping up around the city. Friday, May 23, Try the newest night swim Night swims are starting to become popular as the weather heats up and now there's a new one on the block. Tropézienne Nights at Twiggy are now going to be every Friday and Saturday, starting May 23. Dive into the magic of the French Riviera right here in Dubai with this glamorous night swim experience. The iconic Twiggy lagoon transforms after dark every Friday and Saturday with moonlit swims, a curated Riviera-inspired menu, and live DJ entertainment that sets the tone for unforgettable evenings, even as it gets hotter. Bookings recommended. Offer: Dhs250 per person with Dhs150 redeemable Timings: Friday and Saturdays from 7pm Location: Twiggy, Dubai Creek Club Street, Port Saeed Contact: +971 04 602 1105 @twiggydubai Take a selfie Get snap-happy at Dubai's largest 3D trick art museum. There are tons of different artworks that, when you pose for a picture with them, create a cool optical illusion. Go with phone batteries fully charged as these snaps will be a star on your 'Gram. Purchase tickets here. Location: 3D World Selfie Museum Dubai, Behind Mashreq Bank, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz 4 Timings: Open daily 10am to 8pm Offer: Dhs65 per child and Dhs89 per adult, Contact: Tel: (0)50 987 6511. @3dworlddxb Saturday, May 24 Try out a homegrown bakery treat Saturday's calories done't count right? That sourdough sauce though – the pastries at Maha's Bakehouse are enough to induce a serious pang of craving in you. A homegrown venture by Maha-Morley Kirk, they offer buns, breads, croissants, cookies and brownies. Offer: Pastries start at Dhs22, boxes at Dhs84 Timings: Daily, closes 3pm Location: Delivery only, order on Talabat, Deliveroo, Noonfood and Careem Contact: @ Sunday, May 25 Have a Ripe Roast Ripe Market moves inside for the summer it has a new home, with a twist. From May 25 to September 28, you'll be able to find the market at The Roast by Bubbalicious every Sunday. The Roast takes place from 1pm to 4pm at Mina's Kitchen, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina however the market will be there for an extra hour for you to browse as you please. Offer: Kids under 6 go free, Dhs175 kids under 12, Dhs295 soft, Dhs350 house, Dhs450 bubbly Timings: every Sunday, May 25 to September 28, 1pm to 5pm Location: Mina's Kitchen, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Contact: 04 511 7373 Get wine for only Dhs19 all day If your idea of Sunday plans involves a crisp rosé, a glass of bubbly, or maybe something rich and red, Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen might be your new favourite spot – at least for this weekend. In celebration of National Wine Day, they're pouring wines for just Dhs19 a glass all day long on Sunday, May 25. Offer: white, red, rosé and sparkling wine for Dhs19 Timings: Sunday, May 25, all day long Location: Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen, Souk Madinat Jumeirah Contact: (0)58 599 4659. Reservations@ @mezzaninedubai Learn more about women's health There's a super useful event happening in folly Brasserie in Emirates Hills this Sunday and if you're a woman, you should consider attending. CLO Women, the female-led wellness platform, is teaming up with BUFARMA, the Italian skincare brand rooted in sustainability and known for its ultra-hydrating buffalo milk formulations, to host an intimate Women's Health Event at folly Brasserie in Emirates Hills. Set in folly's dreamy glasshouse space, the evening is designed to explore the connection between skincare, hormones and confidence. There's a botanical mocktail workshop using hormone-balancing ingredients, a self-confidence session with neurolinguistic tools like reframing and a panel talk with an integrative doctor diving into the skin-hormone link. Guests will be treated to canapés, wellness-driven sips by folly, and leave with a luxe BUFARMA skincare gift bag. Offer: from Dhs149 per person Timings: Sunday, May 25, from 5pm to 7pm Location: folly Brasserie in Emirates Hills Contact: Book here
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Manhoos, drunkard' Kunal Kamra gets mercilessly roasted by fellow comics: ‘His favourite position is opposition'
Comedian Kunal Kamra is no stranger to controversy; his latest special caused a stir among a certain section of the audience, who took offence to jokes he made about some politicians. They destroyed the venue where the special was shot, and Kamra was hit with several FIRs. The comic splits his time between Himachal Pradesh and Puducherry, and has been put on the no-fly list by several airlines after an altercation that he had with TV journalist Arnab Goswami. He appeared on the latest episode of Ashish Solanki's Roast show on YouTube, where a panel of comics joked about Kamra's edgy comedy, growing 'irrelevance', and his 'saviour' attitude. Kamra was seen laughing along as his friends and colleagues took aim at him in the roast, a format of stand-up comedy where people poke fun at a person, no holds barred. Solanki described Kamra has 'manhoos', citing his appearance on Samay Raina's equally controversial series India's Got Latent. The first comic to take shots at Kamra was Sumaira Shaikh, also implied that he is a drunk. 'Kamra has become a farmer, the first farmer who gives alcohol to his plants,' she joked. 'Saviour ban ke ghoomta hai, Muslim comics and female comics ka. Apne baal toh bacha nahi paaya,' she continued. Sumaira finished her set with another reference at the India's Got Latent controversy. 'Let's send him to jail, would you rather…' Also read – Kunal Kamra says he'd rather 'check into a mental hospital' than do Bigg Boss, shares screenshot of offer The second comic, Shashwat Maheshwari, said that he wishes 'Modi ji would lose just so that Kamra shuts up'. He continued, 'Kamra sunta sabki hai lekin karta Congress ki hai.' He finished with, 'Kamra has been doing political comedy for years, but he has converted nobody. sleeper cells are more active than him. As an aware citizen, I don't want him on my team.' The biggest laugh came for a joke by comic Onkar Yadav, who joked, 'Kamra thinks Latent is Balraj's show, kyunki Kashmiri Pandit toh isse dikhte nahi.' This was another reference at India's Got Latent; the show was filmed at The Habitat, owned by Balraj Ghai, and hosted by Samay Raina, whose Pandit culture is a big part of his artistry. Comic Daahab Chishti took the centrestage next, and shot off a series of jokes: 'Kamra is my favourite comic because I lost my taste after Covid. Kamra's favourite position is opposition. Kamra thinks spanking means lathi charge.' Kamra's childhood friend, Siddharth Dudeja, called him a 'drug addict, drunkard, and cigarette smoker.' He joked, 'They sent murders after him, but even they gave up. They thought let's focus our energy on Ravish, this guy will kill himself with that lifestyle.' The show ended with Kamra taking the centrestage and, as he did in his controversial recent special, held up the Constitution of India. 'Let me say something while I'm still relevant. if anybody has an issue with comedy, you can file a case within the framework of the constitution, and we can respond,' he said.
What's On
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Ripe Market has a new home this summer
Ooh this sounds fun… Ripe Market is a gorgeous spot for residents and tourist's alike. During the winter, you'll find it at its home in Academy Park, however now as the summer is heating up, and quick, Ripe Market moves inside, this summer it has a new home. From May 25 to September 28, you'll be able to find the market at The Roast by Bubbalicious every Sunday. The Roast takes place from 1pm to 4pm at Mina's Kitchen, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina however the market will be there for an extra hour for you to browse as you please. Away from the heat, the collaboration will be hosted indoors and guests can enjoy browsing a curated lineup of homegrown brands, offering everything from jewelry, home décor, and beachwear to kids' fashion, accessories, and more. As an added treat, anyone who books The Roast by Bubbalicious and quotes 'The Ripe Market' will receive a free upgrade from the soft beverage package to the house beverage package. You can book online here. This summer, you can also find the Ripe Market at Times Square Centre on Sunday's from 10am to 7pm and at Festival Plaza Jebel Ali, on May 24 to 25 May, June, 7 to 8, and June 21 to 22. The Roast by Bubbalicious x The Ripe Market, Mina's Kitchen, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, every Sunday, May 25 to September 28, 1pm to 5pm, kids under 6 go free, Dhs175 kids under 12, Dhs295 soft, Dhs350 house, Dhs450 bubbly, @ripemarket > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
TimesLIVE
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
JJ Tabane, Londie London and more talk about Helen Zille's Roast
Whether it is her hard-hitting journalism or the indelible mark she has left in South Africa's politics, DA federal chair Helen Zille has become known for her approach to public affairs and media. Never afraid to jump in front of the camera with viral stars and meme kings and queens, May 16 will see her survive her first Comedy Central Roast. From Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff to US President Donald Trump, the Roasts have been a popular stage for big-name Hollywood figures and has-beens alike, who are honoured for their achievements through insult comedy. Speaking to Zille on the event's red carpet, TimesLIVE asked whether this was her downplaying some of the contentious and divisive remarks made in the past that have offended many in and out of politics. Zille said she was more than keen to leave people feeling hot under the collar. 'I'm here to ruffle some more feathers. I'm here to take feather-ruffling to the next level,' she said. We spoke to a stars who will take to the stage to find out what they think about Zille's upcoming Roast. NAMBITHA BEN-MAZWI I think this is a smart rebrand. We get to see a side of her that is more likeable for the target audience, which is us, the youth. Politics is very serious and there's a lot we can get into, but I try not to get into it publicly. These are my dinner-party conversations. However, I think it's a very smart strategy and after tonight I think there will be a huge audience that follows her and sees her in a different light. I see the Martha Stewart strategy here. It will be a rebrand and you won't see it coming. JJ TABANE She has to account for the things she's said. My view is that her tongue is a double-edged sword. That's what I'll be taking the Mickey out of. PRINCE DUBE Tumi Morake on the red carpet at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival in Sandton. Image: Thapelo Morebudi If Donald Trump or Justin Bieber can be roasted, who is Helen? You know what? After this, can we get Cyril [Ramaphosa]? Even Jacob Zuma, we are here for it. TUMI MORAKE What makes it great — and we've watched a lot of American ones — we want somebody who is on top of people's minds and they've affected people one way or another. They have a large body of work and with Helen we had to cut down on the things we want to talk about. She is the perfect fit for this. LONDIE LONDON All I can say is you guys need to look out for this Roast. Nothing is going to be downplayed. Everything about Helen is out there, so she can be roasted about it. That auntie has a lot of issues, from the things she did in the 2010s to her issues with Zuma. It will be an interesting Roast.
The Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Helen Zille says she wouldn't have done Showmax Roast if her mother was still alive
Zille faced a panel of comedians, musicians, and politicians, including Tumi Morake, Trevor Gumbi, Loyiso Gola and Patricia de Lille. 'I think they're all interesting,' Zille said. 'They've all made a mark in our society, they're good at what they do, and they're provocative. They can give a jab and take a jab, so they'll be good sparring partners.' She said she had no clue about The Real Housewives — Mel Viljoen and Londie London. 'I don't know if they're from Desperate Housewives or The Real Housewives. I know nothing about that world, so that'll be new for me. But the rest I know, and I think they'll handle this kind of exchange well.' She explained that when she told her sons she was doing the Roast they were shocked. 'When I told my sons, they said, 'Ma, do you even know what a Roast is?' And I had to admit, 'No, I don't. What is it?' 'They were like, 'Ma, are you crazy? You're putting yourself out there for a toasting! You're going to be chewed up.' I said, 'That's fine. I get chewed up every day.' 'Then they sent me a few Roasts to watch, and honestly I couldn't even understand them. I didn't know what was funny about them! I thought, 'I can never be like this — I don't even get the jokes.' But eventually they said, 'Well, Ma, if you want to do mad things, go ahead.'' As a seasoned politician, Zille said she's no stranger to being roasted in her daily life and isn't fazed by it. 'So much has happened in my life. I've been battered from every angle, cancelled countless times. If you look at my social media timeline, people are constantly being rude and carrying on. It just doesn't bother me any more.' TimesLIVE
