Dubai
National Brow Day
Benefit Cosmetics are celebrating the day dedicated to all-things-brows. Pamper your brows at the nearest Benefit Brow Bar at Sephora, while enjoying special goodies.
Diva Ladies Nights
DJs G2 and Happy play the best music from Bollywood, every Tuesday, at Spree The Club, Royal Ascot Hotel. Free entry for women and couples, free beverages for women until 2am. 50 per cent off for hoteliers, bankers and cabin crew. Doors open at 10.30pm. Call 050-7773365.
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Les Gouters Philo
Philosophy and snacks for budding philosophers aged 8-11, led by Monique Thiard. It begins with meditation for focussing, then, the moderator launches the theme of the day (friendship, fear, war, happiness, etc) and invites the children to give their opinion, to listen to each other and to share. At Alliance Francaise Oud Metha, 3.30pm. Dh35 for members, Dh45 for non-members inclusive of a snack. Register by emailing mediatheque@afdubai.org
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Space Themed Activities
Fascinated with the planetary world, moon and spaceships? Head to Dubai Marina Mall and let your kids immerse in the terrestrial ecosphere. The space themed playground will have fun climbing and sliding activities, a soft play area for toddlers up to four years has also been installed. The upside-down room will transported children to a topsy-turvy world inside a spaceship. From 10am to 10pm, until October 26. Free entry.
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Oktoberfest
A true German experience where one can feast on Munchener Weisswurste (white sausages), and Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) just to name a few and most popular brands of German beverages on offer, at bakery-bistro Brothaus in Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay. Saturday to Wednesday, 6-11pm and Thursday and Friday 6pm-1am. Dress code smart/casual or the traditional German/ Austrian dirndl and lederhosen. Food and drink packages starting from Dh35, sharing platters from Dh85 AED and beverage buckets from Dh150, until October 31.
Call 04-369000
Coffee Festival
Intersect by Lexus in DIFC is offering free samples of the variety of coffees available such as rocket fuel, syphon, aero press and cold brew, guiding you through an aromatic journey with visuals, face sheets and live demonstrations. From 8-11am. Call 04-3559524.
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Oktoberfest
The annual fiesta will run at Biggles, Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, offering revellers traditional German brews, along with a selection of specialties. From today until Thursday. Call 04-7028888
Destiny Ladies Night
Ladies can beat the clock with free beverages and dance to tracks from the 80s, 90s and 00s from resident DJs. The glitter girls will also be on hand to accessorise you with a touch of sparkle. At Zero Gravity, 8pm onwards. Free entry all night and those who arrive before 9pm receive six beverage vouchers, and for those who arrive before 10pm receive five beverage vouchers, and so on until late. Call 04-3990009
Queen Elizabeth 2 Ladies Night
Step on board with your girlfriends and enjoy unlimited
beverages for Dh95, from 9pm to midnight. The resident DJ will be spinning the latest hits. At The Yacht Club, QE2, every Tuesday. Call 04-5268888.
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For the Loaf of Bread
French eatery La Serre Boulangerie is now serving pastries and breads at 50 per cent off from 6-8pm, daily. Stack up on French baguettes for a Parisian dinner (and breakfast) everyday. At Vida Hotel Downtown Dubai.
Call 04-4286969