Make the most of the week with these fun events.
Get through that midweek slump with plans to catch up with friends, enjoy a movie night or simply try something new. To save you the hassle of searching for things to do, we’ve rounded up a few options for you. Whether you’re looking to blow off some steam or celebrate the good things in life, there’s something for everyone. Happy exploring!
Let off some steam at The Smash Room
Sometimes, talking through your feelings helps. Other times, you just need to channel your inner Harley Quinn and smash something. Thankfully, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have you covered with The Smash Room, where you can let out your frustrations by breaking things in a safe, controlled environment. Scream, smash and blow off some steam — no Harley Quinn make-up required.
Price: From Dh199
When: Daily
Where: Al Quoz, Mirdif and Abu Dhabi
Make the most of a pool day
Make a splash with the kids at Riva Beach Club, where your pool entry fee is almost entirely redeemable on food and drinks. With back-to-school season just around the corner, there’s still time to squeeze in one more fun-filled pool day.
Price: Dh99 for adults, with Dh98 redeemable on food and drinks; Dh99 for kids, fully redeemable on food and drinks.
When: Weekdays
Where: Riva Beach Club, Shoreline East 7 & 8, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Catch the latest films
Calling all movie fans! If you love catching classics on the big screen — and snapping a few cute pics with the little ones — Cinema Akil has you covered. This week’s line-up features a great mix of much-loved favourites, including Spirited Away (through August), Fantastic Mr Fox (August 11–29), The Grand Budapest Hotel (August 12–29), The Killing of a Sacred Deer (August 11–30), Groundhog Day (August 12–30) and Taxi Driver (August 14–29). So grab the popcorn and settle in for some serious screen time.
Price: From Dh113
When: All week
Where: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue
Enjoy a ladies’ night with a goodie bag
If you’re looking to unwind with your friends, this ladies’ night is worth checking out. Son of a Fish has launched its four-week “Drunk in Love” Ladies Night, serving up Greek bites including two starters, unlimited fries and dessert, alongside unlimited beverages for two hours. To make the evening even sweeter, guests can take home Drunk Elephant’s O-Bloos Rosi Drops, a rosy-tinted serum. Midweek blues? Consider them officially cancelled.
Price: Dh210 per person
When: Wednesdays, until September 16, from 8pm
Where: Dubai Marina
Tuck into a Dh10 feast
The end of the month is in sight, but if you’re watching your spending — or simply love a good bargain — you can tuck into a Dh10 dish at participating Dubai Summer Surprises outlets. At The Daily, options include a Rove vegetarian poke bowl, a chicken burger with fries or a beef burger with fries. Now that’s a wallet-friendly feast!
Price: Dh10 per dish
When: Ongoing, until August 30
Where: Participating The Daily restaurants across Rove Hotels in Dubai
