Eat all you want, or go for a run: Plan your Dubai weekend
By Staff Report
Published: Thu 16 Feb 2017, 12:28 PM
Last updated: Thu 16 Feb 2017, 6:46 PM
How to make the most of your Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Khaleej Times recommends...
Jazzattak
Now this is what you call real jazz! The Irish Village is marking the 25
th year of DDF Tennis Championships tomorrow with an impressive line-up of acts like Mica Paris, Mud Morganfield (son of legend Muddy Waters), El Trio, The Diablos and Sannie Fox who will pay tribute to Miles Davis. Free entry. Visit
www.jazzattak.com Foodie's day out
Enjoy the cool weather while you gorge on the choicest food at TruckersDXB that's taking place on Saturday at Dubai Creek & Golf Club.
A line-up of trucks will dish out some mouth-watering fare, while a live band belts out hits! Kids too can have fun with exciting activities including a craft market. Entry is free. Visit #truckersdxb
Goan Comedy
Konkani-speaking expats are in a for a hilarious time when one of Goa's top comic stars Prince Jacob, and Supremo Humbert take to the stage in Padri Munis Nhoim (Priests are Not Human) tomorrow at Al Nasr Leisureland. Saby Moraes and his Jolly Boys will provide the music.
Call 050-4582968West Side Story
Provocative finger snapping of street gangs, howling police sirens, Puerto Rican girls' whirling skirts on New York City's flat roofs, everlasting love and fateful conflict playing out across derelict West Side backyards, experience this and more in the hit Broadway musical West Side Story that's playing at Dubai Opera tomorrow.
Listen to timeless songs like Tonight, Maria, America and Somewhere composed by Leonard Bernstein and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Visit dubaiopera.com
Bollywood designs?
Go ethnic, Bollywood style! Vikram Phadnis, known to have dressed the who's who of the Indian film industry, is presenting his pret collection on Saturday at Araaish taking place at Al Yassat Ballroom, Roda Al Murooj Downtown.
Actress-turned-designer Roshini Chopra will also be showcasing her collection.
Entry free. Visit www.araaish.com Laugh riot!
YouTube sensation and comedian Kanan Gill returns to Dubai with his second stand-up comedy tour All Correct Opinions which promises hilarious and uncensored foot-in-mouth humour at DUCTAC tomorrow. Gill plans on sharing his silly and enlightened thoughts in his latest sketches. Tickets Dhs500-150.
Visit ductac.org, platinumlist.net or call 04-3148222Get aqua fit
For a change, how about trying out a new way to keep fit ! But this one's for women only. For one week only, starting Saturday, L'Atelier Aquafitness will be offering five free Aquabiking classes to new clients - no matter what their fitness levels, and without any obligation to sign up in the future.
The classes include aqua aerobics and high resistance training.
Call 04-3388323.MTV Unplugged!
Anyone for a sombre session of unplugged music? Indian actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana and singer Lucky Ali will present an evening of lilting acoustic songs at The Great Ballroom, Le Meridian Hotel, Dubai on Friday. This is the first time Khurrana wil be performing unplugged for MTV here, and he promises his set will be like no other as he gives a new spin to old Bollywood songs. Lucky Ali is known for his independent music sung in his trademark voice.
Tickets from Dhs600-100. Call 055-5524484. www. www.ductac.etixdubai.comTerry Fox Run
No matter what your physical ability, age, or mode of participation, The Dubai Terry Fox Run (DTFR) welcomes all to join in a race for a noble cause on Saturday. You don't have to run, you can walk, bicycle, roller blade or use a wheelchair.
There are no limitations. No minimum entrance fees here. You can donate whatever you wish towards cancer research in the UAE. The run will start at 9am at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City.
To register visit terryfoxdubai.com Get aqua fit
For a change, how about trying out a new way to keep fit ! But this one's for women only. For one week only, starting Saturday, L'Atelier Aquafitness will be offering five free Aquabiking classes to new clients - no matter what their fitness levels, and without any obligation to sign up in the future. The classes include aqua aerobics and high resistance training.
Call 04-3388323. Cancel all your clubbing plans, we've got you covered:
Get in
Groove on the Grass returns to the Emirates Golf Club this Friday from 7.30pm onwards and guess who's playing a DJ set - Royksopp! The Norwegian electronic music duo are some of the best known players on the scene and you get to see them up close along with acts including Dewalta and Marc Houle.
Where:
Em Golf CourseSassy mixGet into gear after this bistro's amazing Saturday brunch as the in-house DJ rolls out the tunes. Who said brunch was strictly reserved for Friday? Sass is providing all the usual mayhem from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday followed by a huge party until 10pm. What else are you going to do, watch the football?
Where: DIFC Beach vibe
Sasha, one of the most legendary house music DJs of all time will make a return to the UAE on Friday, showcasing his Grammy Award nominated musical talents. Another addition to this epic night is SKREAM, a.k.a Ollie Jones. Both will be tearing up Blue Marlin all day from 1pm to 11pm.
Where: Blue Marlin Snap it
Snap's 1990 debut album World Power has sold more than seven million copies and is one of the most successful dance albums ever. With vocals from Penny Ford, Rhythm Is A Dancer was the best selling single of 1992 in both Germany and the UK. Snap will be playing Billionaire Mansion on Friday night.
Where: Biz Bay