Wonderful things to do this weekend in Dubai

Looking for fun activities to make the most of the weekend with your loved ones? Here are our suggestions.

Free wellness class at L’Couture

Every Saturday in February, from 8.30 am to 9.15 am, L’Couture will host a series of free wellness sessions for women only at their store on The Beach in JBR.

Enjoy Gentle Morning Flow with Barakah Studio or feel the burn with Platform Studios for a fiery Booty & Core Burner. You will feel rejuvenated and prepared for the upcoming week. After the lesson, check through L’Couture’s most recent collections, such as Club LC or Serenity Seamless, to buy a set to look the part at your following class!

3103-A The Beach, opposite JBR. To secure your class RSVP to katie@lcouture.com. Visit the website or Instagram

Valentine’s Day-themed Sunday market brunch at Le Gourmet at Galeries Lafayette

Le Gourmet at Galeries Lafayette will serve a special Sunday Market Brunch with a Valentine’s Day theme on February 12 from 12:30 to 4 pm.

The lavish buffet honours global flavours with dishes influenced by the foods of love that are sure to excite tastebuds and warm stomachs and hearts. For an added kick, consider lemons, pomegranates, chocolate, almonds, and chillies!

AED225 per person. Kids under 12 can enjoy the meal and one-hour complimentary Treasure Island experience for AED125. Call +9715 6545 2558 and visit the website or Instagram

Kids cooking classes at Carluccio’s

The small ones love to learn by doing, especially if you have a budding cook in the house! Every month, Carluccio’s offers cooking workshops for kids, including master classes in making pizza and pasta as well as classes in decorating cupcakes, cookies, and gingerbread.

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The M1Run at Media One Hotel

Join the annual M1Run to kick off your New Year’s resolution to become healthy! The vertical run, which will be held on February 11 at the Media One Hotel, consists of a 1.2 km incline run, followed by almost 700 stairs on the staircase leading from the 7th to the 42nd floors of the Media One Hotel & Tower.

This challenge offers you the chance to win fantastic prizes worth up to AED10,000 (including fantastic cash prizes), goody bags filled with lots of sports goodies, a raffle draw, and medals to commemorate your success.

Bib collection at office tower lobby on the ground floor and registration in Ciao Bella at 7:30 am (in Media One Hotel, ground floor). Race starts at 9am. AED125 per person for individual entries. AED 375 for a group of 4. Visit the website or book via this link

Salon spree sale at Urban Company

For Valentine’s Day, Urban Company is returning with its signature sale, “Salon Spree”, providing up to 60% off on all beauty services in addition to a daily surprise deal.

Valid from February 8 to February 20, Salon Spree provides customers with services like free waxing, alluring facial packages, and other discounts for women who wish to treat themselves to high-quality services from the comfort of their homes. Their selection of at-home beauty services includes mani-pedis, spa treatments, hair services and lashes.

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Exclusive boat ride at Cha Cha Boats

Bring your special someone along for a fantastic adventure with Cha Cha boats. These meticulously restored, traditional fishing boats which departed from the Amalfi Coast and are now docked in the open waters of Dubai and provide the ideal fusion of coastal charm and carefree luxury.

Cha Cha boats depart from three distinctive marinas: Al Seef Marina, Jumeirah I Harbour, and Marasi Drive Business Bay, and they go throughout the canals and beaches of Dubai.

February 10 to 19. Any boat ride from any location for a minimum of one hour will include a specially curated picnic package. Packages from AED460. Call +9715 2102 224 or email info@chachaboats.com. Visit the website or Instagram