A few of our favourite things to do in & around Dubai this week
Get your calendar ready, mama! From Wafi Bazaar, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons at Dubai Opera to Gourmet Style 10/10 at Aramani Hotel – there’s lots happening in and around Dubai!
Wafi Bazaar
Shop til’ you drop at Wafi Bazaar, mamas! Expect local entities featuring an assortment of merchandise including fashion, art, accessories, handicrafts, and much more! Carefully selected items are available every Saturday on the 1st floor near Marks & Spencer. Bring the fam over for a true bazaar experience like no other!
When: Every Saturday from 1 October to 26 November (10am-8pm)
Where: Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard
How much: Free entry!
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons at Dubai Opera
Even if you’re not familiar with classical music, you must have heard of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Italian violinist Fabio Biondi and his talented ensemble, Europa Galante, will make you feel as though you’re hearing it for the first time with this imaginative and fresh approach. The night will include five performances from Adagio in G minor to Canon in D major finishing off with the acclaimed Four Seasons performance. Don’t miss out this amazing performance at Dubai Opera!
When: Tuesday, 11 October (8pm)
Where: Dubai Opera, Dubai
How much: AED 200 – AED 800
Gourmet Style 10/10 at Armani Hotel
Take the fam for a treat at Armani Hotel Dubai as they reprise their annual gourmet showcase this October with a 10-day celebration of all things epicurean. Choose from a selection of signature four-course set menus at Armani/Amal, Armani/Deli, Armani/Hashi and Armani/Ristorante and be part of the 2016 #GOURMET1010 experience. Make sure you don’t miss out this fab dining experience!
When: Saturday, 1 October – Monday, 10 October (7pm to 11pm)
Where: Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard
How much: AED 350 per person; 4-course set menu only
The Ripe Market at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Hotel Grounds in Dubai Marina
The Ripe Market has always been a Sassy Mama favourite and this UAE’s leading provider of fresh, local organic fruits and vegetables is launching an exciting new market at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Hotel grounds in Dubai Marina every Wednesday starting from 12 October! The new market at the Mina Seyahi will offer a whole new Ripe experience, featuring everything from unique hand crafted items for the home, boutique fashion for adults and children, bespoke jewellery and entertainment, as well as a variety of food options from the Mina Seyahi culinary team!
When: Every Wednesday from 12 October 2016 to 31 May 2017 (2-9pm)
Where: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai
How much: Free entry!
INKED hosts Tawlet Souk El Tayeb’s Kitchen
Head over to INKED from 10-15 October where you’ll find the Cooks of Tawlet hosting a series of dinners, brunches and workshops and telling their stories with recipes from the South, the North and from Armenia, all freshly prepared in INKED’s kitchens. A generous offering of familiar Lebanese favourites will be served in a buffet of salads, appetisers, tabkhats and delicious desserts.
When: Monday, 10 October – Saturday, 15 October
Where: INKED at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
How much: Dinners and brunches – AED 275 per person for adults / AED 120 for kiddies under 12
Have a fab week, mama!