August may be drawing to a close, but the calendar still has plenty left in it.
Put Your Knowledge to the Test at Aprons & Hammers
Quizbiz™ is bringing its Saturday Night Quiz to Aprons & Hammers on Palm Jumeirah for an evening of SpeedQuizzing and music bingo. Hosted by Quizzy Rascal, the free competition comes with an extended happy hour and some worthwhile prizes. The winning team receives brunch for four, while second place takes home a Sunday roast for two and third wins two backstage passes to Family Affair. The beachfront venue is also dog-friendly, so four-legged team members can come too.
Where: Aprons & Hammers, Shoreline 10, Palm Jumeirah
When: Saturday 22 August, from 7.30pm
Price: Free
Register: queueapp.me/event/Saturday-Night-Quiz
Learn to Play Padel at Erth Abu Dhabi
Erth Abu Dhabi’s ladies-only padel programme offers beginners and D-level players the chance to work on their game under the guidance of certified coach Sara Ben Thami. Held on a private indoor court, each two-hour session covers technique, positioning, movement and strategy. Rackets and balls are included, so participants only need to turn up ready to play.
Where: Erth Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta
When: Saturday 22 and Saturday 29 August, 10am to 12pm
Price: AED 180 per session
Bookings: 02 497 5831
Catch Piehaus and Pure Harvest’s Limited-Edition Menu
Piehaus and 21grams have joined forces with UAE produce company Pure Harvest for the fourth edition of Counter Culture. The collaboration has produced two seasonal dishes: a Summer Basket Phyllo Pie layered with brown butter cream cheese, strawberries, blackberries and edible flowers, and a Spanakopita Salad combining roasted beetroot, spinach, goat cheese, candied pecans and strawberry dressing. Both leave the menu after Sunday.
Where: Piehaus, Alserkal Avenue, and 21grams, Meyan Mall
When: Until Sunday 23 August
Price: AED 54 for the Summer Basket Phyllo Pie; AED 58 for the Spanakopita Salad
Paint, Swap and Create at Riina
Riina and We Love Art are inviting guests to share the canvas at Paint & Swap. Each participant begins with a pre-sketched canvas and has 10 minutes to add something before passing it to the next person. The paintings continue around the table, collecting new colours, brushstrokes and interpretations until they return to their original owners.
The guided session includes a canvas, paints, brushes, canapés and one beverage. Spaces are limited and advance registration is required.
Where: Riina, Meadows Village
When: Sunday 23 August, 4pm to 6pm
Price: AED 290 per person
Bookings: We Love Art
Take on Sim After Dark at Five Iron Golf
Five Iron Golf gives groups of up to eight three hours inside one of its simulators with Sim After Dark. Golf is only part of the line-up. Players can also compete in interactive football, basketball, Zombie Dodgeball and Candy Crush, opening the floor to friends who have never picked up a club. The package costs AED 349 per group, while the new All Day Every Day menu offers drinks from AED 30 and bites from AED 35.
Where: Five Iron Golf at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi and Business Bay
When: Sunday to Friday, 8pm to 11pm
Price: AED 349 per group of up to eight
Explore Three Takes on the Whiskey Sour at Zenon
Zenon is dedicating an entire week to the Whiskey Sour, serving the original cocktail with two limited-edition interpretations created for the occasion. The trio brings classic and contemporary mixology together inside the restaurant’s digital, AI-led setting at Kempinski Central Avenue. Guests can work their way through the collection over dinner or make the cocktails the focus of the evening.
Where: Zenon, Kempinski Central Avenue, Downtown Dubai
When: Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August, from 6pm
Reservations: 04 837 7222 or reservations@zenonrestaurant.com
Try Amelia Dubai’s One-Night Whiskey Sour
Amelia Dubai is also marking Whiskey Sour Day, but its creation will be served for one night only. Named Keep Going, the cocktail combines Johnnie Walker Black Ruby and Lagavulin with blackcurrant and citrus. The smoky, fruit-led variation can be ordered as an aperitif or paired with Amelia’s Japanese-Peruvian dishes.
Where: Amelia Dubai, Address Sky View
When: Tuesday 25 August, from 7pm
Price: AED 69
Reservations: 04 328 2805
Gather the Girls for Pizza and Prosecco at Pitfire
Tuesday at Pitfire Pizza’s Dubai Hills Business Park branch comes with pizza, pasta and free-flowing drinks. The Ladies’ Night package includes a choice of one 10-inch pizza or pasta dish with unlimited prosecco or wine for AED 199. Those who prefer an afternoon meet-up can visit during Ladies Who Lunch from 12pm to 3pm.
Where: Pitfire Pizza, Dubai Hills Business Park
When: Tuesday 25 August; lunch from 12pm to 3pm and Ladies’ Night from 7pm to 10pm
Price: AED 199 per person
Cool Down with SLRP’s Ice-Cream Sandwiches
SLRP Ramen & Rolls Bar has introduced three ice-cream sandwiches for summer. Vanilla with Red Berries pairs vanilla ice cream and house-made strawberry and raspberry jam with shortbread cookies. Banana Peanut Butter combines banana ice cream, homemade peanut butter and graham crackers, while Dulce de Leche places creamy ice cream between crisp spiced cookies. The collection is available for a limited time at branches across three emirates.
Where: SLRP at Dubai Mall, Yas Mall and 06 Mall
When: Available for a limited time this summer
Price: From AED 33
Spend a Day Beside the Lagoon at Vida Creek Beach
Lagoon Beach Lounge offers daily access to its lagoon-style pool, with the full admission price redeemable on food and drinks. Beverages are available from 10am, with the food menu beginning at 12.30pm. Children enter free, although families should confirm the applicable age policy when reserving.
Where: Lagoon Beach Lounge, Vida Creek Beach
When: Daily, 10am to 7pm
Price: AED 99 on weekdays and AED 140 on weekends, fully redeemable on food and beverages
Reservations: 04 542 8888 or hithere.creekbeach@vidahotels.com
Paint Dubai’s Skyline on a Cake at Rove City Walk
SNA’AP by Chef Nouel, Rove City Walk and foscART are turning cake into a canvas for an afternoon inspired by Dubai. During the guided workshop, participants will use edible materials to decorate their own cake with references to landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
Each ticket includes the cake to decorate and take home, SNA’AP chocolate and flavour tastings, one beverage and the chance to meet Chef Nouel Catis. Giveaways will also take place during the event, with prizes including hotel stays. Children under eight can participate free when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.
Where: Rove City Walk
When: Sunday 30 August, 2pm to 7pm, with two sessions of approximately 90 minutes each
Price: AED 99 per person
Bookings: Advance booking required
Enquiries: 04 561 9999 or WhatsApp 050 517 6833
The title becomes 13 Things to Do in the UAE Before August Ends. I’d place these two staycations near the end, before the Rove cake-painting workshop.
Book an Island Stay at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
UAE residents can close out the summer with a night beside Saadiyat Island’s white-sand beach. The resident staycation includes breakfast, early check-in and late checkout, as well as access to the resort’s private beach, swimming pools and wellness facilities. Guests also receive savings on selected dining and spa experiences during their stay.
Where: The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
When: Available throughout summer
Price: From AED 900+ per night
Includes: Breakfast, early check-in, late checkout and access to the beach, pools and wellness facilities
Reservations: 02 498 8443
Escape to the Desert at Al Wathba
Al Wathba’s All-Inclusive Desert Retreat combines a night among the dunes with full-board dining and beverages throughout the day. The package covers every room category, including suites and private-pool villas, while children under 12 stay and dine free.
Guests receive access to Saray Spa and the fitness centre, with the resort’s desert-edge pool providing a scenic base between meals. Camel riding and archery are also available for those who want to explore beyond the pool.
Where: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
When: Available throughout summer
Price: From AED 750++ per night
Includes: Full-board dining, beverages and access to Saray Spa and the fitness centre
Reservations: 02 204 4444 or reservations.alwathba@luxurycollection.com
Escape the Heat on Le Trottoir de Paloma’s Enclosed Terrace
Outdoor dining during a Dubai summer usually requires considerable commitment to the cause. Le Trottoir de Paloma has found a far cooler solution, transforming its plant-filled terrace into a glass-enclosed, air-conditioned retreat at 25 Jump Street, One Central.
The new enclosure retains the terrace’s natural light and city views while keeping the heat firmly outside. Guests can settle in for a leisurely lunch, meet friends after work or enjoy the French-inspired bistro’s sharing plates and celebratory desserts in comfortably chilled surroundings.
Where: Le Trottoir de Paloma, 25 Jump Street, One Central, Dubai
When: Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 4pm
Contact: 052 133 3017
