7 great things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: September 23-25

We have a feeling that this weekend might be a great weekend…

Thursday, September 23

New in cinemas this weekend

One word, dunes. This philosophical science fiction drama is director Dennis Villeneuve’s interpretation of the classic Frank Herbert science fiction novel of the same name, and it serves as a relaunch of the 1984 film. This version of the cast is led by the talented Timothée Chalamet, who works with Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, and Zendaya. Starred with Jason Momoa. The story tells the story of Paul Atredes (Chalamet), a young man who is involved in a power struggle on the distant planet Alakis. The galaxy’s most precious resource, a kind of enhanced performance called Melange spices”. But can this version satisfy notoriously picky Herbert fans? As can be seen from the trailer, the required epic and dismal quotas are catching up, the cast seems absolutely inspired, and it does leave us with the expected lingering situation of goosebumps.

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Fire and brick stone

We love the sunset brunch in the evening, and the rooftop party at Aloft Abu Dhabi’s Brick will return this Thursday after the summer vacation. It is set to the sound of live acoustic music, held every Thursday, and all dishes come directly from the venue’s iconic brick oven. The brunch lineup includes delicacies such as slow-cooked ribeye, four cheese pizzas, cedar plank boiled salmon and other delicacies, and the last boom-bonfire s’mores.

Brick, Aloft Abu Dhabi, National Exhibition Center, Thursday from 7pm to 10pm, soft Dhs235, house Dhs305, bubble Dhs375. Phone: (052) 837 0047, @brick.abudhabi

Friday, September 24

Hello, good barbecue

This weekend PJ O’Reilly’s will host a special Braai Day Brunch in South Africa. From 3pm, singer Mark Laffan will provide live entertainment. You will find flaming grilled meats on the barbecue, such as boerewors, chicken wings, veal steaks, ribs, non-halal sausages and meats, vetkoek (traditional South African fried dough bread) with curry minced, and chakalaka (a kind of corn or corn Dishes made of flour, topped with tomatoes, onions and garlic). The Braai Day brunch will be held on Friday, September 24 from 1pm to 4pm, and it costs AED 225 per person, including home drinks.

Break the loop

The popular Dubai bike studio Motion recently opened a branch on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The brand’s success is partly based on the fact that it can burn up to 1,000 calories per ride. Intense workouts include candlelight courses (sounds tempting), women-only options, and R&B-supported courses, all courses are led by a team of experts focused on keeping you motivated and working harder. As part of their launch celebration, they will host a mini “temporary” pop-up market over the weekend. When you browse Beldi Bazaar, The Sisters Dubai, Carmela, Arie Art Studio, Yadawwyyy, Prickly Pear, Gypsy Rose Holistic, Kulture House and Doobs, you can enjoy free coffee.

Office 461, 4th floor of Wafra Square building, Al Reem Island, pop-up from September 24th to 26th, bicycle course 50 dirhams (first ride). Phone: (055) 8530 0836, Exercise bike.ae

Brunch to another sayad

Sayad’s nine-course set menu brunch is a coast-to-coast event that winds through a series of fair cities, all cooking the same. Including dishes such as oysters, tuna ceviche, burrata, porcini ravioli, paella, mixed grilled meat and salami.You can read Our full online review, But it’s safe to say that this is one of the best packages in the city.

Sayad, Emirates Palace, W Corniche Rd, Friday 1pm to 4pm, soft price 295 dirhams, house 375 dirhams, premium price 475 dirhams. Phone: (02) 690 7999, mandarinoriental.com

Saturday, September 25

for love pain

Bread, not a feeling of extreme discomfort. The Khalifa City branch in La Brioche has been closed for a three-month renovation, but we are now happy to confirm-they are back. In addition to delicious coffee (and brioche of course), this French-themed cafe is also a gourmet pastry shop that offers the most fragrant butter-baked carbohydrates.

16th St, Khalifa CitySector 12, 8 am to 11 pm. Phone: (02) 556 7076, @labriocheuae

Watch double

US To try the new Duo brunch At the Intercontinental Hotel, I was immediately fascinated. It is held in their two flagship restaurants-the popular Pan-Asian restaurant Cho Gao and the world-class Churrascaria Chamas. Fill it with flame-cooked meat, delicious dim sum, seafood salad and some other exciting curveballs (yelling at chicken and rice stalls with chili sauce).

InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen, Saturday from 12.30 pm to 4 pm, soft price 249 dirhams, house 349 dirhams. Phone: (056) 680 2161, abudhabi.intercontinental.com

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