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Experience Dubai Summer Surprises 2024

by BTM

Wed, 07 August 2024

Experience Dubai Summer Surprises 2024

Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 brings all-round entertainment and non-stop adventures for everyone. Bahrain This Month’s Muna ‘Mimi’ Yousef experienced it firsthand with the finest of Dubai’s hotel stays, gastronomy experiences and activities.

Curating an exceptional line-up of thousands of offers and sensational things to do, see and explore, Dubai is gearing up to transform this summer with pocket-friendly prices and great value for all . Until September 1, the iconic Dubai Summer Surprises offers you an opportunity to enjoy electrifying events, incredible shopping experiences, alongside prizes, diverse gastronomy and hotel and attraction offers.

Here are my top-recommended experiences:

Anantara The Palm DubaiAnantara The Palm
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort offers travellers an urban escape in Thai-inspired surrounds on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. With lush greenery, extensive pools, beautiful beaches and warm hospitality, this was a slice of paradise.

Guests can retreat to 293 elegantly designed rooms and villas, including the only Over Water Villas in the United Arab Emirates. All rooms overlook serene lagoons and beautifully landscaped gardens. For uninterrupted ocean views and access, 15 Beach Pool Villas boast private infinity pools and rich, earthy décor reflecting the desert location. I stayed at the villas with direct beach access and to step out of your villa and take a dip in the sea was an experience on its own.

Co Chocolat UAECo Chocolat
Chocolate lovers will love this experience. It was here that I, too, got to be a chocolatier! Co-founders Luchie and Iman are certified ‘Cacao Doctors’ who continue to empower farmers through healthy chocolates with their farm-to-table factory is in Warsan 3, Dubai. 

Co Chocolat offers interactive factory tours and chocolate-making experiences specialised for kids, adults, and would-be chocolatiers. These experiences allow attendees to go home with chocolate creations that they have chosen the ingredients for, designed the package of and named. Co Chocolat also offers several healthy chocolates with very low sugar content and vegan chocolates too!

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort Anantara World Islands
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort offers a true private island experience just offshore and, naturally, required a speedboat ride from its sister property, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.  

70 guest rooms, suites and villas unfold across 13 different categories, all marrying island luxury with contemporary comforts, and the guest-only private beach is just steps away.

The unique setting of the World Islands lends itself to dramatic dining moments, and the culinary team are dedicated to impress. The pristine island offers fantastic opportunities for enjoyment on sand or in sea. Luxurious spa treatments and the harmony of nature make this private experience one to remember.

The lana world’s best pastry chefThe Lana
Recognised as the world’s best pastry chef, Angelo Musa is bringing his award-winning creations all the way from France to Dubai with his F&B concept, The Gallery located in Dorchester Collection’s newest property, The Lana. 
Drawing inspiration from the timeless practice of British culture, The Gallery also offers an ever-sophisticated Afternoon Tea experience which we truly enjoyed. This fantastic spread included a wide range of pastries, delicious scones and clotted cream from England aside from soothing teas brewed by tea sommeliers. It was practically a banquet feast that we enjoyed in a time of tranquility.

The Dubai MallDubai Mall
How can one visit Dubai without a visit to this retail landmark? Dubai Mall is the world’s largest destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure, located next to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Featuring over 1,200 retail stores, two major department stores and hundreds of food and beverage outlets, Dubai Mall covers more than one million sqm – an area equivalent to 200 football pitches. For lovers of high fashion, over 70 signature outlets beckon your attention, including retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette, the first in the Middle East.

RollDXB indoor roller-skating UAERoll DXB
As someone with a love for all things sports, I truly enjoyed this adrenaline-pumping experience. RollDXB is the first indoor roller-skating rink in the country and is inspired by the American skating rinks of the past. The skate floor with a capacity of 120 skaters at a time with referees insuring everyone’s safety. 
You can try your hand at rollerblading while listening to upbeat music. Skilled instructors will show you the ropes and even can take videos of you while you skate. 

Flamingo Room by TashaFlamingo Room by Tasha’s
An elevated dining destination that blends elegance and vibrancy, Flamingo Room by tashas invites diners to experience a world of playful sophistication where African Glamour meets the Arabian Sea. The restaurant’s contemporary menu features elevated flavours and reimagined dishes, inspired by classic and long-standing restaurants in London, Monaco, New York and Paris.

Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
The debut award-winning restaurant and female-led concept by celebrity Iranian-American chef Ariana Bundy is a fresh, modern take on Iranian cuisine, serving Persian classics spun with a refreshingly modern twist. 
Colourful, stunningly complex flavours in a stunningly beautiful setting designed to replicate Ariana’s actual home in Kashan. During Dubai’s second edition of its Michelin Guide, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen was named Opening of the Year and awarded an honourable mention in the 2023 guide.

21grams
If you had the opportunity to dine at just one restaurant in Dubai, it would have to be 21grams. Located in the heart of Dubai, 21grams offers a unique dining experience that combines the rich culinary traditions of the Balkans with a contemporary twist. The bistro is known for its warm and generous hospitality, where guests can savor a variety of authentic dishes made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. From hearty breakfasts to delectable dinners, 21grams continues to set the standard for affordable excellence in the culinary scene.
21grams has also retained the prestigious Bib Gourmand recognition from the Michelin Guide for the second consecutive year which is awarded to establishments offering exceptional food at moderate prices. The unique flavours, soulful preparation and warm hospitality of 21grams made the experience truly unforgettable.

The Retreat Palm Dubai
Finally, the bustle of an exciting Dubai getaway requires some calm. The Retreat Palm Dubai is Dubai’s first five-star family-friendly wellness resort. Nestled on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the tranquil haven offers an all-inclusive wellness 24-Hour Retreat. It was here that we experienced a relaxing sound meditation session followed by a relaxing massage.

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