Something for the weekend: Dubai 9-11th March

Natalie Hanson   |   09-03-2017

If you’re thinking of some interesting and different things to do this weekend, read on for inspiration to help you make the most of all the things going on in Dubai.

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VISIT THE DIOR POP UP SHOP

To mark the arrival of the spring-summer 2017 ready-to-wear collection, the first designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior, the House is opening a series of pop-up stores around the world and also presenting its most emblematic pieces in a selection of concept stores. The Dior heritage is revisited in a contemporary spirit, these ephemeral spaces reinventing the House codes with modernity, notably through an association with the artists Tracey Emin and Maripol.

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Outfits inspired by fencing uniforms, embroidered tulle dresses evoking Monsieur Dior’s superstitious nature, the revisited Bar suits, t-shirts bearing the manifesto-like inscription “We should all be feminists” and the iconic accessories designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for today’s women are presented in a pared-down and graphic setting. For this new era in the House’s history, the Dior codes have been reinterpreted with modernity: the white and gray shades, signatures of the emblematic 30 Avenue Montaigne address, are associated with pieces of contemporary furniture and a raw look in wood, brass and concrete.

The pop-up in Dubai will run from the 1st of March until the 25th of March and will be located inside Level Shoes in the Dubai Mall.

TASTE OF DUBAI RETURNS

Taste of Dubai, the UAE’s favourite food, drink and music festival, returns from Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th March with an extravaganza of food, music, attractions and celebrity personalities ready to ignite a memorable 10-year anniversary weekend for the whole family.

During the opening night, legendary soul and motown singer Billy Ocean will be performing all of his top hits from 9.30pm on the main entertainment stage.

A fiery-hot line-up of international celebrity heavy-weights is set to wow the crowds with live demonstrations and cooking classes to satisfy all cravings. International celebrity chefs include Michel Roux Jr, Gary Rhodes, Aldo Zilli and Paolo Pettenuzzo.

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My Gym UAE Kids Zone will keep the children entertained with lots of exciting and creative activities as well as many games and treasure hunts which will keep the little ones engaged and having lots of fun.

Taste of Dubai will showcase a tantalising array of flavours from Dubai’s cosmopolitan gastro-scene, from around 24 of the city’s hottest restaurants for as little as AED15 per plate. This year sees the return of some of the festival favourites as well as a number of new eateries including Ramusake, Weslodge, Big Easy Bar and Grill, Burger and Lobster, Carnival by Tresind, Catch, Namu, The Gramercy, Lucky Voice, and Spice&Ice.

Electrolux is continuing its partnership with Taste of Dubai in its 10th anniversary.  This year, the new ‘Make life delicious’ programme will give visitors the opportunity to both learn, share and be inspired to try new ways to bring food to life. The Electrolux Chef’s Theatre in association with Etihad Airways will host live demonstrations from a selection of the world’s best chefs, including Tim Anderson and alongside Zahra Abdalla who will be sharing her insights into family gatherings with a twist on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.

Tickets are on sale via www.tasteofdubaifestival.com or www.platinumlist.net

Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

Timing: 4pm – 12am on Thursday, 12pm – 12am on Friday and 12pm – 11pm on Saturday.

Pricing: Standard tickets start from AED49.50, VIP tickets start from AED199.50 and kids under 12 can enter for free.

PARTY AND BRUNCH AT BLUE MARLIN

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE is the place to be on Fridays and Saturdays and has some really cool events on this weekend. Whether you are keen on sun-lounging, beach bedding, dining, grooving or taking a dip in the waters, this is your one-stop Balearic destination in the UAE.

Friday – Live set by Stephan Bodzin and Oliver Huntemann 

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A live set will be played by Stephan Bodzin on Friday March 10th, a hugely influential figure within the global techno scene is an impressive live specialist who creates mesmerizing, high impact soundtracks on the fly. 2015 saw this Bremen mastermind release his second full length, “Powers of Ten”, as well as a new single on DJ Tennis’ and Tale of Us’ focusing on melody and rhythm, on fat bass and vivid sound design and is a truly captivating journey through the mind, music, body and soul of one of dance music’s truly modern greats. On this night, the Hamburg native, Oliver Huntemann brings his inspiration from the north of Germany to the dancefloor. Shards of German Engineering glimmer in his music, laced with persuasive logic. This is where he produces his music and it is from here that he sets out into the world, thrilling the populous with his DJ sets. His successful series PLAY! is an accurate representation of the music Oliver is currently playing at his DJ gigs, and the selection reminds us why he has remained relevant for more than two decades.

Timings: 1pm – 11pm

Price: Free (Reservation or Guestlist advised) 

Saturday – Tropical brunch with Ipanema 

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On Saturday March 11th Blue Marlin team up yet again with the world’s favourite boho beachwear brand, Ipanema, for a beach brunch inspired by coconuts and palm trees, with inflatable “sandals” for people to float on and two giant beach balls for some fun in the sun.

Timings: 1pm – 11pm

Price:  Restaurant AED 249 – 1st seating: 1pm to 3pm, 2nd seating: 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Terrace & Beach brunch AED 295, Moët Ice Imperial Brunch AED 550, 2pm to 4pm.

Location: Ghantoot Al Jazira Hotel

Contact: For reservations, contact 056 113 3400 or email reservation@bluemarlinibiza-uae.com