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Time Out Dubai
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Eid weekend in Dubai: Fun things to do
Is your Eid break in Dubai sorted yet? The latest moon sighting has confirmed that Arafat Day will fall on Thursday June 5, with the first day of Eid Al Adha to follow on Friday June 6. This means we're in for a four-day long weekend, so what are you going to do with the time off? If you're in need of some inspo, here are some of the best things to get up to over the next few days. What to do during the long Eid weekend in Dubai Be dazzled at a DREAM show (Credit: supplied) The dinner show will be running a special selection of acts for two weeks spanning from Wednesday June 4 to Sunday June 15 and you need to be in the front row. While you watch the powerhouse singers and incredible acrobats commandeer the stage, you'll get to tuck into dishes from truffle beef tartare to seared salmon or steak. From Dhs800 per person. Jun 4-15, 8pm-late. Address Beach Resort, JBR, (04 220 0224). Explore Green Planet (Credit: The Green Planet) The indoor rainforest is hone to over 3,000 plants and animals, so try and count them all while you enjoy the Eid Al Adha celebrations. As well as complimentary henna and face painting, there will also be a live Oud player and an arts and crafts station for the little ones to try after they've had a meet and greet with a millipede or two. From Dhs129. Open 10pm-7pm (Eid hours only). City Walk, (800 2629464). Feast at Walima (Credit: Supplied) The buffet-style restaurant at the Grand Mercure Dubai City is throwing quite the feast on Friday June 6, where you can fill your plate for only Dhs175. Fill up on fresh seafood, hot and cold mezze, freshly cooked pasta and hot shawarmas cut from the grill in front of you. Dhs175 (adult), Dhs45 (kids aged 6-12). Fri Jun 6, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Grand Mercure Dubai City, grand-mercure-dubai-city (052 267 0398). Have a Bali-inspired dinner on the beach Head down to Koko Bay for sunset, and enjoy the Sound of Bali dinner experience, complete with three themed courses, free-flowing drinks and live entertainment surrounded by a flame-lit beachfront. Dhs295. Thu 7pm-11pm. West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, (04 572 3444). Take the family to Times Square Centre (Credit: Times Square Centre) From Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, the community mall will be packed with free events for the little ones, including a live show from Magic Phil, teddy bear workshops, face painting, storytelling and even a sing-along or two. June 6-8. Times Square Centre, Al Quoz, (04 341 8020). Try a brand new box of cookies Credit: Blueprint The Floridian favourite, Blueprint, is coming to Dubai all the way from the US with its chunky, gooey treats. Expect some drool-worthy flavours to hit the shelves, from 'Mom's apple pie' to salted caramel pretzel and New York cheesecake. Opening Fri Jun 6. Mall of the Emirates, Visit RIVERLAND Dubai The entertainment attraction is offering up all-day entertainment, from a ride along the Riverland boat, archery and axe throwing or even a dinosaur parade. Stick around for the evening, where you'll be treated to three eco-friendly laser shows before a dazzling fireworks display at 9.30pm. From Dhs25. Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm. Sheikh Zayed Road, (800 2629464). Visit a Kayali pop-up If you're looking for the perfect Insta moment this month, we've found it. Sky-high infinity pool Alto 54 has teamed up with Kayali fragrances for a vacay-themed pop-up until Thursday June 19. Letting you travel around the world all in one place, you can try a special menu, use the sample vending machine and explore the four 'destinations' – Marrakesh, Capri, Maui and the Maldives. Dhs600 (Dhs300 redeemable). Until Thu Jun 19, 9am-sunset. Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai, (04 873 8888). Have a pamper day Credit: Mare by Bussola The popular salon and spa has recently opened in a new location in Dubai Marina, where you can enjoy a full pamper day for Dhs795. Starting with a 60-minute massage, you'll then enjoy a two-course lunch at Mare by Bussola, two mixed drinks and beach access for the rest of the day. Dhs795 (Mon-Thu), Dhs895 (Fri-Sun). Spa open daily 10am-10pm. W Dubai Mina Seyahi, (04 423 8313). Spending Eid Al Adha in Dubai? Eid Al Adha 2025: When it is, where to go and what to do The celebrations start here This is how much time off Dubai will get for Eid Al Adha 2025 What you need to know about the upcoming holiday We've found the best Eid Al Adha staycation deals in Dubai Celebrate Eid in style
Metro
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Don't ever call David Attenborough a national treasure – even if he is one'
In almost 100 years on this planet, Sir David Attenborough has made an incomparable impact on the world that he loves to marvel at with wonder. The natural historian and broadcaster – who turns 99 today – has played a pivotal role in educating the masses about the animal and plant kingdoms, and is widely regarded as one of Britain's most cherished stars. However, according to Mike Gunton, who worked as an executive producer on the acclaimed Planet Earth III, there's one thing you should never call Sir David, he told Metro. And if there's anyone who should know what to call the legendary broadcaster, it's Mike. His collaborations with Sir David date all the way back to the late 1980s, when he came on board to help make the BBC documentary The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Behaviour. According to the producer, the programme was supposed to be Sir David's last series… but of course, we know that prediction turned out to be absolutely, incredibly wrong To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Mike's since served as an executive producer on documentaries including The Green Planet, Dynasties, Planet Earth II and Africa, all of which featured Sir David's calm and knowledgeable narration. While chatting to Metro in 2024 ahead of the Planet Earth III Live in Concert event, we spoke about their work together, and couldn't help but point out that the biologist is frequently recognised as a 'national treasure' in the UK. However, the creative director of BBC Studios' Natural History Unit, stressed that Sir David is not particularly fond of that label. 'He hates it, by the way,' Mike revealed. 'I say hates it… If anybody says he's a national treasure, he sort of slightly raises his eyebrows and says, 'Really?' That's a generational thing.' Available on BBC iPlayer: Planet Earth trilogy Blue Planet I and II Frozen Planet I and II Africa Asia Life (of Birds, on Earth) Zoo Quest in Colour Dynasties I and II The full collection can be found here. Available on Netflix: David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Secret Lives of Orangutans Life in Colour Our Planet I and II Available on Disney+: Ocean with David Attenborough (from May 8) Secrets of Wild India We then noted that Sir David's work is of far greater importance than a title, to which Mike responded: 'You've hit the nail on the head.' Over the years of working together, there are countless fond memories that could take up several hours of discussion. One of Mike's highlights went back to their first collaboration on The Trials of Life, which came out in 1990 after taking more than three years to make. 'One of the reasons why I was hired was to go on location with him and come up with all these crazy things of getting him climbing termite mounds and all the rest of it,' he recollected. 'So lots of the things that I've done with him have been saying, 'I'd like you to do this, David, I'd like to climb up the top of this tree.' On the Private Life of Plants, when he was 94, 'I'd like you to row across this lake.' He's always been completely up for that.' The producer continued: 'The thing that he brings when he's on camera, on-screen is – and it goes back to what you're saying about the national treasure – he's not interested in himself at all. 'He's just interested in telling you, in the most interesting and joyful and intense way, what's exciting and interesting about this piece of natural history. That's unfakeable – that only comes from fantastic knowledge and fantastic passion.' More Trending Mike hailed the 'unbridled curiosity' that Sir David exhibits, adding that 'at 98, he's still absorbing science, absorbing knowledge'. In Planet Earth III, which was released in 2023, the team behind the nature documentary pushed the boat out even further with the scale of the production and the technology they used. They filming in 43 countries and several world firsts, gathering rare footage of blue sharks and humpback whales. A previous version of this article was published on July 30, 2024 Planet Earth III is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Race Across The World stars reveal 'weird mystery' of being separated as children MORE: Race Across The World fans fuming over 'injustice' of first couple eliminated MORE: I'm begging Stacey Solomon to put an end to her reality show
Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The 16 best David Attenborough documentaries and movies, ranked
David Attenborough has spoken candidly about nearing 'the end of my life' in a new documentary set to premiere this month. Ocean, which will arrive in cinemas on May 8 — to coincide with the naturalist's 99th birthday — dives deep into the planet's underwater ecosystems and examines the impact of industrial bottom trawling. Reflecting on his lifelong relationship with the sea, the celebrated broadcaster said: 'When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. 'Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.' He added: 'Today, it is in such poor health I would find it hard not to lose hope were it not for the most remarkable discovery of all.' As the film prepares to make waves, we revisit the presenter's best episodes. Our critic shares her top picks below — let us know whether you agree in the comments below. Some countries found this show's final episode about climate change 'controversial'. Just as well it captured stunning footage of hungry wolf cubs and tiny sea creatures while possible, then — although the polar bear birth was safely filmed in a zoo. Firsts for this series included Komodo dragons hunting a water buffalo and bottlenose dolphins tricking mullet into their mouths. It was a small creature who stole this grand Darwin-saluting show, however: the pebble toad with its unusual rolling escape tactic. A riot of time-lapse photography, this precursor to The Green Planet tried to catch the unexpected drama of plant life. Who would have thought, for example, that a bramble could be so aggressive? Attenborough travelled nearly a quarter of a million miles for this series – partly to cram himself into a termite mound. Elsewhere, killer whales tormented sea lions and 120 million Christmas Island red crabs spawned – nature red in tooth and claw. This wildly expensive series promised wildernesses away from human encroachment. Infrared shots of night-hunting lions offered big five thrills, but it was the bat guano mountain from the episode on caves that stuck disgustingly in the mind. Underground salt-mining elephants, wading chimpanzees and grizzly bears are among the stars of this warm-blooded series. Most enchanting scene, though, might be Attenborough creeping up on a sloth ('a mobile compost heap') and saying 'boo!' From bowerbirds to chimpanzees, this series explored the survival challenges faced by different animals across their lives. Ultimate heart-in-mouth moment: 'resilient' — but not unbreakable — barnacle goose chicks jumping off 400ft cliffs to join their parents. Deserts, volcanoes, snow, ice: this study of how life adapts to often hostile surroundings demanded a lot of its cameramen. Attenborough even headed into space in a hot air balloon to experience 'the ultimate frontier of life on earth'. For all its remarkable footage of dolphins feasting on anchovy and sea turtles laying their eggs, the most important episode of this series became the final consciousness-raising look at how plastic pollution threatens the oceans. The astonishing mimicry of a superb lyrebird or a lammergeier smashing bones on rock were highlights of this high-flying series – although it might be best remembered for Attenborough's fractious encounter with a lusty capercaillie. Who needed the Marvel Cinematic Universe when heroic marine iguanas outran evil racer snakes in one of natural history TV's most gripping action sequences? This sequel to 2006's Planet Earth used its new technology to stunning close-up effect. The young Attenborough became TV's ace naturalist by accompanying London Zoo staff on specimen-catching expeditions. Ignore the outmoded methods: the footage remains remarkable, not least the Komodo dragon's film debut in 1956's Zoo Quest for a Dragon. Antarctica might be 'the loneliest and coldest place on earth, the place that is most hostile to life' but Attenborough's survey was rich in memorable creatures. Villain of the piece? The leopard seal, enemy of cute penguins. Hares, crabs, monitor lizards, bears: over three decades, this flagship series found space for the great and small. 1987's Meerkats United displayed its star-making power, however, turning the Kalahari's adorably alert mongoose into a household name. A proper deep dive, this oceanic series turned bait balls and submersibles into water-cooler chat. New discoveries such as the Dumbo octopus pulsed into view, but the wonder was matched by horror when orcas slaughtered a grey whale calf. A bright-and-beautiful overview of evolution, this blockbusting series gave molluscs and mammals equal care. It was Attenborough's joyful encounter with Rwandan mountain gorillas, however, that stands as an eternal expression of the connection between man and beast. Love TV? Discover the best shows on Netflix, the best Prime Video TV shows, the best Disney+ shows , the best Apple TV+ shows, the best shows on BBC iPlayer , the best shows on Sky and Now, the best shows on ITVX, the best shows on Channel 4 streaming, the best shows on Paramount+ and our favourite hidden gem TV shows. Don't forget to check our critics' choices to what to watch this week and browse our comprehensive TV guide
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sir David Attenborough, 98, makes heartbreaking admission in haunting scene of new Disney+ show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DESPITE being an old man for as long as most of us can remember, Sir David Attenborough hasn't spent much time dwelling on his mortality - until now. The national treasure turns 99 next week, and as he prepares to celebrate the milestone birthday, he's finally stated that he is: 'nearing the end of his life.' 1 Sir David Attenborough will celebrate his 99th birthday next week Credit: Silverback Films Sir David, whose career spans eight decades, makes the admission in his new show, Ocean, in which he looks at how important aquatic life is to our planet. The feature length film sees him on a shoreline looking out to sea in what is widely expected to be his last location shoot for a TV show. A TV insider said: 'They're two major moments but despite being associated with the BBC for most of his working life, they both feature in the documentary which is set to drop on Disney+.' In the documentary, which airs on the streaming giant later this year, he is seen saying: 'When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. 'Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. 'After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.' The film shows Attenborough looking back at footage from 1957 of his first attempt at scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Although he says we are 'almost out of time', Attenborough remains optimistic. He tells how creating protected marine reserves where fishing is banned allows the ocean's eco-system to recover. Sir David is expected to make a rare public appearance at a London premiere of the film next week. The Green Planet viewers 'in tears' as David Attenborough issues bleak warning in series finale ALISON HAMMOND will be interviewing celebs in some wacky locations on her new BBC One show, Big Weekend. She takes a rollercoaster ride with Mel B and chats to Jimmy Carr in an ice bath. She said: 'This is all about me getting celebs to have the juiciest, funniest and emotional chats.' JOSH IS BEYOND REACH A FIRST-LOOK at the upcoming finale of Beyond Paradise will delight fans – as it shows Chris Jenks' much-loved character Josh is back, and already causing trouble. The last episode of series three, which airs on Friday night at 8pm on BBC One, sees Josh back in town and running from the police. Hot on his tail is Dylan Llewellyn's PC Kelby Hartford in a tense on-foot pursuit. Josh, the stepson of Sirine Saba's Sally Woods, was last seen in the 2023 Christmas special where he was questioned by Kris Marshall and Zahra Ahmadi's Humphrey and Esther, for stealing cars. It comes as sister show Death In Paradise has been confirmed for a 15th series, with filming starting this week. U.S. wish granted THE tenth series of Grantchester will be shown in the US before the UK. Vicar Alphy – actor Rishi Nair – is looking for love, while ex-curate Leonard Finch, played by Al Weaver, turns to booze to cope with the split from his boyfriend. But UK fans may not see the action until next year. The ITV drama, starring Robson Green, airs in the US in June.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sir David Attenborough, 98, makes heartbreaking admission in haunting scene of new Disney+ show
DESPITE being an old man for as long as most of us can remember, Sir David Attenborough hasn't spent much time dwelling on his mortality - until now. The national treasure turns 99 next week, and as he prepares to celebrate the milestone birthday, he's finally stated that he is: 'nearing the end of his life.' 1 Sir David Attenborough will celebrate his 99th birthday next week Credit: Silverback Films The feature length film sees him on a shoreline looking out to sea in what is widely expected to be his last location shoot for a TV show. A TV insider said: 'They're two major moments but despite being associated with the BBC for most of his working life, they both feature in the documentary which is set to drop on Disney+.' In the documentary, which airs on the streaming giant later this year, he is seen saying: 'When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. Read More on TV 'Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. 'After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.' The film shows Although he says we are 'almost out of time', Attenborough remains optimistic. Most read in News TV He tells how creating protected marine reserves where fishing is banned allows the ocean's eco-system to recover. The Green Planet viewers 'in tears' as David Attenborough issues bleak warning in series finale She takes a rollercoaster ride with Mel B and chats to Jimmy Carr in an ice bath. She said: 'This is all about me getting celebs to have the juiciest, funniest and emotional chats.' JOSH IS BEYOND REACH A FIRST-LOOK at the upcoming finale of The last episode of series three, which airs on Friday night at 8pm on BBC One, sees Josh back in town and running from the police. Hot on his tail is Dylan Llewellyn's PC Kelby Hartford in a tense on-foot pursuit. Josh, the stepson of Sirine Saba's Sally Woods, was last seen in the 2023 Christmas special where he was questioned by It comes as sister show Death In Paradise has been confirmed for a 15th series, with filming starting this week. U.S. wish granted THE tenth series of Grantchester will be shown in the US before the UK. Vicar Alphy – actor But UK fans may not see the action until next year. The ITV drama, starring
