W Dubai – The Palm’s Torno Subito
THE LUNCH
Introduced by Chef Massimo Bottura, every Saturday W Dubai – The Palm’s Torno Subito hosts a laid-back afternoon of Italian Riviera-style dining. Named Torno Sabato, the delectable lunch offers sharing dishes such as gourmet calzones, slow cooked wagyu beef cheek, and the Instagrammable Cacio and Pepe, made in a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel. Diners can choose to sit in an outdoor beach cabana or in the cool, colourful restaurant. Drinks and desserts are also included, with prices starting from Dhs349. Saturday from 1pm to 4pm; +971 4 245 5800
The Farm in Al Barari’s Nature Reserve
THE RETREAT
This weekend global rights leader Manal Omar will host a two, women-only workshops in the beautiful grounds of Al Barari’s Nature Reserve in Dubai. The workshops will focus on how to ‘Build Your Tribe,’ offering a two-day programme which helps women to grow their network community, understand rejuvenation and self-awareness, and learn the skills needed to make brave conversations, and deal with conflict and negativity. January 30 to 31, Dhs1000 for one day or Dhs1500 for both; Acrossredlines.com
Bootkamp at StudioRepublik
THE FITNESS FOCUS
Continuing to celebrate the launch of its newly opened fitness and wellness facility on Sheikh Zayed Road, StudioRepublik is hosting The Big Weekend. Showcasing what the wellness destination has to offer, the fun-filled weekend features a variety of free classes from dance, music and drama to bootcamp, cycling, pilates and yoga, alongside live performances in ROH restaurant. From January 31 to February 1, 9am to 5pm; Studio-republik.com
Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival
THE ARTS FESTIVAL
This weekend, the sleepy and serene 17th century pearl fishing town of Al Jazirah Al Hamra will be transformed into an outdoor gallery for the grand opening of the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival. The heritage village will exhibit local and international artistic talent; from painters, sculptors, designers, filmmakers and photographers. Over the course of the festival you can also expect film screenings, workshops and insightful talks on creativity in the region. From January 31 to March 31; Rakfinearts.ae
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