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13 relaxing things to plan in the UAE for next week's long weekend
A long weekend is coming soon, which means more time to do the things you've been putting off. If you're a culture crawler, art enthusiast or just generally want a relaxed, slow weekend. there is no shortage of experiences across the UAE. Take your pick. For the art aficionados Catch an art exhibition at The Third Line Sunrise At The Vortex, the second solo exhibition by artist Nima Nabavi on display at The Third Line, features a selection of new works made by the artist between 2022 and 2025. The pieces are rooted in his travels to sites across the world considered to be energy centers by different communities. Offer: Free entry Location: The Third Line, Alserkal Avenue Times: Until July 27, daily, 11am to 7pm Contact: ( 0) 4 341 1367 @thethirdlinedxb Discover stunning art for less at The Louvre Louvre Abu Dhabi is welcoming visitors for less this summer season. UAE residents can get a 30% discount on tickets for the summer season when booking online. Valid until September 30. One ticket gives you access to the museum galleries, exhibitions, outdoor plazas underneath the dome, museum café, Fouquet's Abu Dhabi and boutique. Book your spot here. Offer: Residents get 30% off Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island Timings: Until September 30 Contact: (600) 565566 @louvreabudhabi Do a pottery workshop at The Workshop The Workshop is hosting a coil pottery workshop, hosted by Shahid Malik. At the workshop, you'll learn everything it is you need to know about making coil pots, one of the oldest forms of pottery dating back 10,000 years. All materials to be provided by the workshop. Offer: Dhs294 per person Location: The Workshop Dubai, Jumeirah Timings: Sunday, June 29, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Contact: (0) 4 341 2595 @louvreabudhabi For the culture crawlers Discover the Silk Road at Bait Elowal Bait Elowal in Sharjah is a cultural hotspot, if there ever was one. The restaurant cum concept store cum library marries the rich trading legacy of Sharjah with the colourful past of the Silk Road, a concept awakened with Emirati identity, values and customs. Read all about it here. Location: Bait Elowal, Al Marija, Sharjah Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 11pm, Friday, 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 11pm Contact: (0) 6 509 0666 @baitelowal Explore a heritage village at Al Jazeera Al Hamra This stunning heritage village is the only remaining historical pearling village in the entire Gulf region; the rest were demolished with the discovery of oil. The neighbourhood is incredibly quintessential, with all the elements like a fort and watchtowers, mosque, souq and extensive courtyard houses of various designs. Location: Jazeera Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Contact: @visitrasalkhaimah Get lost in a library at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library This is one structure you won't miss when you drive by it. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is located by the Al Jaddaf Waterfront and is designed to look like a book on a giant rehl, which is the wooden stand that holds the Quran when it is read– quite appropriate for a library. Location: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Al Jaddaf Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 9pm, Friday, 7pm to 9pm, closed on Sundays Contact: ( 800) 627523 @mbrlae For the beach babies Do a night swim at DRIFT Beach For the first time ever, guests can take a dip in the stunning infinity pool and stroll the beach after dark. Running every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to midnight, this elegant evening experience comes with chilled beats, upscale vibes, and a fully redeemable Dhs200 entry on food and drinks. Offer: Dhs200 Location: DRIFT Beach, Dubai Marina Timings: Friday and Saturday, 7pm to 12am Contact: (0) 4 315 2200 @driftbeachdubai Go boundless swimming at Nessnass Beach Jumeirah Public Beach, also lovingly known by locals as Nessnass Beach, is a serene stretch of sand and pristine waters, and the hotspot for watersports in Dubai. It's one of the few beaches in the city that allows night swimming, with powerful floodlights and lifeguards watching out at all times making this possible. Do an ice bath workshop at AURA Skypool AURA Skypool is hosting an ice bath workshop every Saturday morning, perfect to relax and recharge. Immerse yourself in the power of breathwork and meditation to cultivate inner calm and clarity followed by a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Offer: Dhs475 per person Location: AURA Skypool, The Palm Tower Timings: Saturdays, 7.45am to 9am Contact: (0) 4 566 2121 @ For the wellness fiends Have a dreamy spa day at Talise Spa Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is offering a weekend spa day pass – think a 60-minute bespoke aromatherapy massage and complimentary access to all spa facilities including sauna, steam room, warm and cold plunge pools and adult only spa swimming pool. For that much needed TLC. Offer: Dhs980 per person Location: Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah Timings: Saturdays and Sundays Contact: (0) 4 366 6818 @talisespa Take a sound healing class at SOHUM Wellness SOHUM Wellness is offering Pyramid Sound Healing and Journaling classes for those who want to try something new and connect with their deepest chakras. Inside the pyramid, crystal frequencies and guided meditation will help guests realign their chakras, while deep journaling uncovers the emotional layers within. Offer: Dhs210 per person Location: SOHUM Wellness, Al Quoz Timings: Saturdays Contact: (0) 4 397 0271 @ For the movie and theatre buffs Catch a movie at Cinema Akil Everyone's favourite independent arthouse cinema and the go-to spot for alternative watching is bringing a curation that's hot like the summer we're in right now – big, bold and bizarre films that will make you feel more deeply than you ever have, from heady trips to moody flicks and a mind-bending, mind-boggling sci-fi flick. Offer: Dhs56.70 per ticket Location: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue Timings: Find the schedule here Contact: (0) 56 995 1225 @cinemaakil Catch a play at The Junction Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector is a razor-sharp satire that skewers corruption, exposes absurdity, and delivers laughs in every scene. The plot follows a case of mistaken identity and a town full of corrupt, greedy officials. Comedy and satire combined – what more do you need. Offer: Dhs120 per ticket Location: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue Timings: June 27 to 29, 7pm to 10pm Contact: (0) 4 338 8525 @cinemaakil Images: Socials
Axios
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Burlesque troupe brings empowerment, "Coyote Ugly" to the stage
Make some noise for the ladies of House of BurlesCLE. State of play: The local burlesque group will perform twice Saturday at Globe Iron on the Flats West Bank. The show is inspired by the movie "Coyote Ugly" and features sensual dance routines performed on and around a 20-foot-long bar. Fun fact: They'll be accompanied by a movie playing in the background. Copyright issues prevent showing "Coyote Ugly," so the troupe shot a similar, original film featuring the House of BurlesCLE members as actresses. The vibe: Saturday's show features, among other things, women drenching themselves in water to Kid Rock's "Cowboy." There's also a standout solo to Rihanna's "Rockstar 101" performed by former Cavaliers Dance Team member Haleigh Sigwalt. Flashback: House of BurlesCLE was born two years ago at The Workshop Dance + Fitness Studio in Westlake. "One of our members, Emily Rose, put on a similar show with roughly 10 women when she lived in Pittsburgh," Kailin Vedda, co-owner of The Workshop, tells Axios. "Ours has grown to include 35 women. We've performed at places like House of Blues and The Agora." The intrigue: The members range from professional dancers and choreographers to women who are coming off their first run of dance classes. There are doctors, teachers and business owners among them. Rose works full-time as a pilot. The big picture: Vedda says House of BurlesCLE is an extension of The Workshop's overall mission to uplift women.
BBC News
29-01-2025
- Business
- BBC News
King's Lynn Carnegie library building gets new arts custodian
An arts organisation has been chosen as the new custodian of a library building in the hope it will continue the "cultural legacy" of the ornate brick structure. The Garage Trust has been selected and will move from The Workshop at the Vancouver Quarter in King's Lynn to the Carnegie Library building on London Road. A replacement library and community hub is currently being built in the town as part of a regeneration project funded by the government and Norfolk County Council. Adam Taylor, chief executive of The Garage Trust, said: "We hope to continue the cultural legacy of the Carnegie by continuing to provide meaningful and engaging cultural experiences for the community." The arts organisation was established in 2002 and operates in Norwich and King's Lynn aiming to transform lives through the arts by offering a range of music, theatre, dance classes and community activities. Leslie Judd, treasurer of the King's Lynn Players theatre group, hopes the space will encourage more people into the arts. "We are lucky to have such a building here... it's good that its going to be taken over by an arts organisation and hopefully they may put some small performances on in there," he said. A new library and community hub is being built in the town centre on the site of the former Argos with funding from the King's Lynn Town is expected to open later in 2025. Jane James, Conservative county councillor and cabinet member for corporate services and innovation, said: "We know that this building is important to many people in the town, so it was equally important that we took the time to find the best custodian. "This decision comes after a thorough and competitive application process and The Garage Trust provides an opportunity to continue the cultural legacy of this historic building." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
