Top 8 Things To Do This Weekend
Enjoy Slow Mornings at L'ETO Restaurant
Slow breakfasts, a ten-course tasting menu, golden-hour cocktails, red light therapy and a beach house back in session — nine ways to spend the weekend.
Mornings at L’ETO Restaurant begin at an easy pace, with a breakfast menu that balances light, fresh plates with comforting sweet and savoury dishes — the Alphonso Mango Bowl, Tahini Oat Porridge, Wagyu Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bun, Truffle Brie and Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast and Ricotta Pancakes, among many more.
Diners can also savour L’ETO’s own take on familiar breakfast favourites such as Avocado on Sourdough Toast, Scrambled Eggs and Shakshuka served with herbed labneh and grilled bread, alongside fresh juices, matcha lattes, teas and coffees, and breakfast cocktails for a slower start to the day.
| Where | L’ETO Restaurant, Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Breakfast | Saturday – Sunday, 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| More | letorestaurant.com |
Try Jun's New 10-Course Tasting Menu
Jun’s, the multi-award-winning restaurant in Downtown Dubai, introduces a new 10-course tasting menu by Chef Kelvin Cheung. Rooted in his Third Culture Cooking, the experience draws on his Chinese heritage, North American upbringing, classical training and life in the Middle East, telling personal stories through food.
Highlights include Lobster Pani Puri, Pequod’s Deep Dish Pizza inspired by his Chicago childhood, Mama’s Dolma Elotes honouring his wife’s Christmas tamales, and Mapo Tofu recalling his mother’s family meals. Keri Chaat connects summer memories of Bombay and Chicago, while Palestinian Olive Oil ice cream and a nostalgic selection of petit fours bring the experience to a close. Available daily, the menu is a journey through Chef Kelvin’s memories.
| When | Daily, from 12pm till 1am |
| Price | AED 560 per person (10-course tasting menu) AED 490 per person (10-course vegetarian tasting menu) |
| Where | Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai |
| To book | Call +971 4 457 6035 or WhatsApp +971 50 938 9099 |
Take Your Time with the Golden Hour at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi
Make the most of your weekend over great conversation and even better cocktails at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi’s Golden Hour. Available daily from 12pm to 7pm, guests can enjoy signature creations and timeless classics for AED 45 each — the perfect excuse to gather for a leisurely afternoon or an early evening catch-up.
Set within The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Golden Hour pairs expertly crafted cocktails with Mediterranean-inspired dishes including Tuna Tartare, Angus Beef Tartare, Stracciatella Radiatori, Grilled Octopus and Flat Iron Angus.
| When | Daily, 12pm to 7pm |
| Price | AED 45 per cocktail |
| Where | Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island |
Heal and Recover at The Bay Health Club
At The Bay Health Club, weekends are all about wellness and recovery. Harnessing the restorative power of infrared light, this gentle treatment penetrates deep beneath the skin to support the body’s natural healing response. By stimulating circulation, reducing inflammation and promoting cellular repair, Infrared Light Therapy helps accelerate recovery while easing muscular tension and encouraging relaxation — a deeply restorative experience that revitalises both body and mind.
| Where | The Bay Health Club |
| Offer | Membership packages available |
| Enquiries | +971 50 899 9643 or info@thebayhealthclub.com |
Make Summer Last Longer with Gerbou's Seasonal Menu
Gerbou, one of the city’s most beloved homegrown dining destinations, invites guests to savour the flavours of summer with a seasonal selection of beverages and desserts — from the nostalgic Awar Qalb fruit cocktail and delicate Lychee Rose Iced Tea to the Mango Falooda and traditional Booza Ashta.
Whether catching up with friends, enjoying a leisurely family meal or planning a weekend gathering, Gerbou offers an inviting setting where every visit feels like a celebration of the season, accompanied by warm Emirati hospitality.
| Where | Gerbou, Nad Al Sheba |
| When | Open daily, 8:00am to 11:00pm |
| Reservations | +971 4 2222 6888 |
| Website | gerbou.com |
Visit TRIO's Newest Café this Weekend
Opening on 1 October 2026, TRIO’s newest café in Jumeirah prepares every cup to the highest international standards. Guests can choose their origin across the espresso menu and a V60 bar of single-origin pour-overs, served hot or cold, alongside signature lattes such as the Spanish Latte, Cortado and Crème Macchiato — each complemented by freshly baked pastries, croissants and viennoiseries from the in-house bakery.
| Where | 22nd Street, Umm Suqeim 2 |
| When | Open daily from 1 October 2026 |
Visit La Plage by La Maison Ani for Its First Weekend Back in Session
Make plans for a weekend by the sea as La Plage by La Maison Ani celebrates its opening weekend at The Club on Palm Jumeirah’s West Beach, following its return on 1 October. Previously known as Maison de la Plage, the beachside destination brings Chef Izu Ani’s French and Mediterranean cooking to a setting inspired by the French Riviera. Gather for Salad Niçoise, Escargot in garlic butter with anchovies and the Izu Burger, then stay for sunset drinks as the relaxed daytime atmosphere gives way to livelier evenings.
| Where | La Plage by La Maison Ani, West Beach, Palm Jumeirah |
| When | 11:30am to midnight |
Enjoy a Sip & Paint Experience at Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Resort
Set against a serene waterfront backdrop, with Dubai’s skyline reflected across the Creek, Boardwalk invites guests to unleash their creativity with Sip & Paint. Channel your inner artist and bring your own masterpiece to life while sipping on a refreshing drink and soaking up the laid-back atmosphere — whether you’re an experienced painter or simply looking to unwind before easing into the week ahead.
| When | Every Sunday, 5:00 – 7:00pm |
| Where | Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Resort |
| Price | AED 95 per person, including a drink from a selected menu, canvas and all painting materials |
Mark Pinktober with Ginori Terrace at The St. Regis Downtown's Afternoon Tea
This October, Ginori Terrace at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai turns its Afternoon Tea pink. Set against the Dubai Water Canal, the Pinktober Afternoon Tea is served daily from 2pm to 6pm, with every sweet and savoury creation named after a woman whose story still inspires.
A contribution from each Afternoon Tea goes to Al Jalila Foundation’s #PINKtober initiative, supporting breast cancer research and treatment in the UAE. The menu draws on a simple line — “In every shade of pink, there is a story of strength” — opening with Mrs Caroline Astor, the Gilded Age society doyenne and muse of the St. Regis brand.
| Where | Ginori Terrace at The St. Regis, Downtown Dubai |
| Time | Daily, 2:00pm to 6:00pm |
| Offer | AED 295 per person, including coffee and tea |
| Reservations | +971 4 512 5555 or stregisdowntowndubai.com |
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