Following a long and exciting holiday break, everyone has returned to work. Though there's a sense of accomplishment in clearing overflowing inboxes, the weekend is more than welcome. Whether you’re looking for a day off from unpacking after the holidays or an opportunity to enjoy the cooler temperatures of January, here’s everything you need to know.
What To Do
e& MOTB returns to Dubai Design District for its 12th edition featuring everything from the city’s favourite eateries to a mix of regional and international clothing and jewellery brands. If you haven’t had the chance to check it out yet, this is the last weekend to catch it — the perfect excuse to step out of the house and enjoy a bit of shopping and socialising. This year, e& MOTB opted for a vibrant neo-vintage theme that offers plenty of photo-ops.
Where To Eat
From 10 to 12 January, indulge in the flavours of 3Fils at The Market at Edition in Abu Dhabi. This exclusive three-day pop-up brings the renowned restaurant's signature Japanese cuisine with a modern twist to the capital. Savour dishes like wagyu with caviar and octopus in a creamy potato and leek puree, the ideal finale for a week of hard work.
Where To Go
We Saw An Endless Cycle is a group exhibition showing at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Portraying their perception of the metropolis through photographs, paintings and sculptures, artists showcase a range of artworks that echo different understandings and express different relationships with the cityscape. The exhibition presents several popular urbanscapes including Guangzhou, Cairo and New York, as well as the evolving maps of Jerusalem and Jeddah among several other cities. We Saw An Endless Cycle is on show at Hayy Jameel until 17 April. Learn more
What To Watch
The Egyptian film Seeking Haven for Mr Rambo is being screened at Cinema Akil after its successful round in the film festival circuit, including Venice Film Festival and Red Sea Film Festival, last year. Directed by Mohamed Hefzy, the movie has garnered attention among regional and international film enthusiasts and is considered one of the most captivating releases from the Arab region in the last year. Seeking Haven for Mr Rambo will be screened at Cinema Akil in Alserkal Avenue from 10 January until 23 January. Book now
What To Shop
Add a touch of colour to your wardrobe with a Louis Vuitton X Murakami scarf if your winter layers are in need of some oomph. The collection, a re-edition of the signature collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, is one of the most covetable to own at the moment thanks to the 20-year history between the brand and artist. The scarf is the ideal pick-me-up for a monotonous winter outfit and a more considered purchase after the indulgences of December. Shop here
