6 things to do in Dubai this week: August 1st to 4th

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The weekend is a wonderful memory, and we look forward to the week ahead. There are many interesting things on the cards this week. Here are our top picks for things to do in Dubai.

1. Hang out with furry little animals

Dubai’s indoor tropical rainforest “Green Planet” ushered in the largest animal so far. A two-year-old male panda named Fluffy. This cute animal got its name due to its cute and furry appearance and has moved into the attraction to give visitors the opportunity to meet and interact with him. Visitors can meet and interact with Fluffy at the price of a Green Planet ticket.

The Green Planet, City Walk, Dubai, daily from 10 am to 6 pm, 120 dirhams. thegreenplanetdubai.com

2. Check out a cool new pop-up window

Focus on all “wild” things, Not space The next few months will be spent at the mangrove beach in Umm Al Quwain. Guests can enjoy kayaking, windsurfing and other water sports in the mangrove forest on the coast of the UAE. Pets are welcome on the beach, and you can even enjoy swimming. Not A Space is open every day from 5pm to midnight throughout the summer.You can find The exact location is here.

Not A Space, Mangrove Beach, Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates, no reservations. @notaspace

3. Free hot drinks

It’s no secret that Dubai has been heating up recently. However, it is not all bad news, because Kcal provides a refreshing enjoyment, that is, mercury continues to soar. If the temperature reaches 50 degrees Celsius, customers can enjoy free drinks at its Motor City, JLT, Business Bay, Mildiv and Dubai Medical City branches. From now until the end of August, you can sip the soaking water flavored with cucumber lemon and ginger, orange basil or watermelon mint.

Kcal, different locations, conditions apply. kcallife.com/restaurants

4. View Barasti’s new activation

Barasti has become a colorful new world because its huge summer tent has been remodeled and there are some amazing deals. Say hello to “BarastiLand”, this is a fun and lively playground that is said to take you to the “summer feast of childhood dreams”. Happy hour is open from Saturday to Thursday, buy one get one free for some drinks. A new evening brunch will be launched on Tuesday, offering three hours of free-flowing drinks and French fries with toppings. The price is 99 dirhams for women and 199 dirhams for men.

BarastiLand, Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai, open from Sunday to Thursday from 3pm to 2am, Friday from 11am to 2am, and Saturday from 1pm to 2am. Phone: (0)4 318 1313. barastibeach.com

5. Try a new cocktail or two

The luxurious late-night lounge Galaxy Bar will launch a brand new cocktail menu this week. With the constellation concept as the theme, the’out of this world’ menu will offer 12 new signature cocktails designed to adapt to various shades. The new menu will be launched on August 3 and will include drinks such as “Venus You Got Me”, including white tequila, mezcal, campari, vermouth, cassis and red cherry liquor.

6. Look at the new dinner and show concept

Weslodge Saloon has become the latest venue for dinners and performances. This North American restaurant located on the 68th floor of JW Marriott Marquis collaborated with entertainment company White Rabbit to create a new show. From August 2nd, it will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8pm to 10:30pm; the show promises to “combine live music, hypnotic dancing and exciting performances throughout the night.”

Weslodge Saloon, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, every Monday to Wednesday from August 2nd. Phone: (0)4 560 1700. weslodge.ae

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