From Euro 2020 deals and jazzy nights out to underwater theatre and Time Out Market Dubai, there is no time for idle hands in this city.
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We still don’t know if football is coming home this July but what we can confirm is the city is bursting with Euro 2020 deals. On Wednesday evening, eat and drink your nerves away with a combo menu for Dhs79 at The Exit Sport Bar and should you spend Dhs250 during the game, you can spin the prize wheel to win big. More interested in the grub than the football? At Makar, score yourself a platter of food for Dhs649 with drinks starting at Dhs30. Makar: From Dhs30 (selected house drinks), Dhs649 (platter). Business Bay, makar.dubai.waterfront@radissonblu.com (052 9743270).
The Exit Sport Bar: Dhs79 (combo deal).
Mercure Hotel Dubai, Barsha Heights (04 381 8888).
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Discover the work of Dubai based artist Cathy Nunez at the Radisson Red. The exhibition is showcasing Nunez’ portfolio of striking caricatures, cartoons, calligraphy and murals throughout July. Free. Daily. Radisson RED, Dubai Silicon Oasis (04 571 4343).
Who doesn’t love a good food challenge and at the High Joint, the rules are simple. Devour The Haute Chick burger without touching a glass of cold milk, ice cream and water for five minutes and the grub is on the house. Easy? Did we mention it is laced with habanero? Fiery. Dhs38. Thu Jul 1-Sat Jul 10. Al Manara (04 268 1586).
Forget about the microwave. Educate yourself in the world of great cooking with lessons from the team at folly by Nick & Scott this Tuesday from Dhs495. From Dhs495. Tue Jul 6,13, 20 and 27 1pm-3pm. Souk Madinat Jumeirah (04 430 8535).
Enjoy your Japanese fare? Then put a visit to IKIGAI into the diary on Monday July 5 as the Japanese restaurant launches its Omakase experience where for Dhs300, you can learn all you need to know about prepping, cooking and dishing out Japanese grub. Dhs300 (per person). Mon Jul 5 starts 8pm. Millennium Place Hotel, Dubai Marina (04 550 8114).
The most glorious day of the year is on Wednesday July 7 and for World Chocolate Day, we suggest a visit to Mirzam Chocolate Makers Factory and Store, where you can tour the factory while biting into yummy chocolate is most certainly called for. Dhs60. Wed Jul 7 10am-5pm. Al Quoz (050 724 2411).
Looking to switch up your exercise routine or just fancy trying out something different, the CF Academy has you covered with all things tennis from cardio tennis, club nights and private lessons from Dhs375. Time to swing by. Prices vary. Dubai Sports City, cftennisacademy.com.
Kick-back and listen to the smooth sound of jazz as Off The Wall launches its Sip and Jazz night on Tuesday at the Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, where you can enjoy unlimited bites and house drinks for Dhs410. Dhs300 (house drinks), Dhs410 (food and house drinks). Tue 7pm-10pm. Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 210 2222).
Want to make the perfect pot of coffee? Then head to the ROR Roastery which has launched four different courses to help you become a brilliant barista or simply make a better cuppa. Nice Dhs1,000 (excluding VAT). Dates and times vary. Al Quoz (050 349 7553).
Ever seen a real life mermaid? Well you can for the next ten days as Underwater Wonders puts on an aquatic performance featuring underwater effects, choreographed dancers and ballerinas, music and mermaids that Ariel and Co. would struggle to match. Free entry. Thu Jul 1- Sat Jul 10, starts 3pm, 5pm, 7pm. The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai (04 448 5200).
Infinity Des Lumières has opened and every aesthete or curious cat can explore and enjoy the works of Van Gogh, Danny Rose and Hokusai through a variety of tech driven platforms. Dhs125 (adults), Dhs75 (kids). Sun-Wed 10am-9pm, Thu-Sat 10am-11pm. The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, infinitylumieres.com.
Stop messing about with boil up pasta. Get down to Trattoria on Tuesday July 6 where you can learn how to make the most delicious Italian cuisine with head chef Antonio Iacovelli and after the classes, you will get fed as well. Dhs165. Tue Jul 6 9.30am-10.30am, 11.30pm-12.30pm. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim (800 666 353).
Pound a pancake for US Independence Day at Denny’s
Plans for the fourth of July? Tuck into an American pancake for breakfast, lunch and dinner where two fluffy pancakes are topped with blueberries, strawberries and whipped cream and served with eggs, bacon and hash browns. Dhs48. Sun Jul 4. Various locations including Al Ghurair Center, Deira City Center, Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Festival Plaza.
Get the brain cells firing with a Monday night quiz at this popular bar where should you prove yourselves to be the biggest eggheads, you can win a Dhs500 voucher for food and bevvies. Mon 8.30pm-10pm. Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT (04 438 0000).
We all love a big juicy burger and fortunately thanks to the gifted chefs of the world, veggies can also have the pleasure of tickling their taste buds with a delicious patty. At Time Out Market Dubai, green friends can munch away on the scrumptious beyond burger at Pickl from Dhs42. You might even convert your carnivore friends. Dhs42 (single). Dhs64 (double). Open Sat-Wed noon-midnight, Thu-Fri noon-1am. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai.
Liam Neeson is back to show off a particular set of skills but this time instead of beating up bad guys, the hardman actor is in a race against time to save trapped miners in Canada. Curiosity piqued? Have a gander at Time Out’s preview here.
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