Things to do in Dubai this week including: Wood-Fired Duck, Witty Shakespeare, and a Family Escape Mission!

Good morning, Dubai! The AC is humming, the iced coffees are flowing, and we’ve got theatre, escape rooms, and comedy stacked back-to-back — all before the weekend even hits.

In today’s Local Scoop Dubai:

• Shakespeare gets roasted

• A flower shop that makes blooms last years

• Fine dining with a side of surrealism

• Live shows, quizzes, markets & more

Shall we?

— Local Scoop Dubai

THE DUBAI DIGEST

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FIX Chocolate returns to Duty Free 🍫
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SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🎨 Maison Dali — Where Art Gets Plated

What happens when a three-Michelin-starred chef decides to go full Dali? You get a surrealist Mediterranean-Japanese brasserie where every dish is a trip — and the cocktails are basically edible art.

Led by Chef Tristin Farmer, Maison Dali is all moody lighting, velvet surrealism and plates that make you pause before eating (out of respect, not confusion).

🍽️ Must-Trys:

• King Crab Ceviche with fermented pineapple

• Wood-Fired Duck with hoisin + plum kosho

• Potato Mochi with black truffle

• Hokkaido Milk Gelato with candied black truffle

Hidden in the back, the Dali Supper Club spins Japanese street food into elegant tapas with live DJ sets and cocktails that belong in a gallery.

Come for the food. Stay for the drama. Pretend you understand the art. Everyone else is too.

📍 - Ground Floor, The Opus Residences by OMNIYAT
📅 - Open Monday to Saturday
⏰ - Lunch: 12 PM – 2:30 PM
⏰ - Dinner: 6 PM – 10:30 PM
⏰ - Supper Club: 6 PM – 12 AM
📷 - @maisondali_dubai

DUBAI BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

💐 - Home Blooms – Dried Flowers That Stay Beautiful for Years

If you're after flowers that look amazing and last, Home Blooms has cracked the code. This Dubai-based gem creates elegant dried and preserved floral arrangements that make stunning gifts, home decor, or just a little treat for yourself.

From pastel glass domes to bold wrapped bouquets, every arrangement is crafted with care and designed to last. No watering. No stress. Just timeless blooms in every shade and style.

Launched in 2020, Home Blooms has quickly grown into one of the UAE’s go-to spots for unique, long-lasting flowers with flair.

📍 - Order online (Dubai & Sharjah delivery available)
🛍️ - Dried. Preserved. Always on point.
📷 - @homeblooms

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎭 - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

97 minutes. 37 plays. 3 actors. And Shakespeare as you've never seen it before.

Back in Dubai by demand, this globally acclaimed, fast-paced comedy tears through every one of the Bard’s plays with zero chill and maximum chaos. Expect Othello as a rap, Titus as a cooking show, and Hamlet backwards in under 60 seconds.

Critics called it “Comic Madness,” “Absolutely brilliant,” and “Outstanding from start to finish.” And honestly… they weren’t wrong.

Show your ticket on the night and you’ll get 20% off food and drinks across the Zabeel Saray’s restaurants and lounges.

📍 - Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
📅 - Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th May
⏰ - Various showtimes (doors open 30 mins before)
📷 - @westendworldwide, @artforalluae

FRESH EXPERIENCES

🕵️‍♀️ Game Over Escape Rooms — Can Your Family Escape in Time?

This isn’t Monopoly night. This is family bonding with a ticking clock and a locked door. Game Over Escape Rooms is where you’ll find Dubai’s most immersive escape adventures — each one like stepping into a movie set.

Every room is packed with riddles, hidden clues, and surprises that’ll make even the grown-ups sweat. Ideal for family weekends, birthdays, or just escaping the mall for an hour.

Escape the heat. Escape the room. Just don’t forget to work together… or it’s Game Over.

📍- Jumeirah Town Centre
📅 - Open Daily
⏰ - 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ - From AED 120 per person
📷 - @game_over_dubai

📅- WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

Monday

📚 – Mums Book Club
📍 – Bluewaters Island
⏰ – 10:00 AM – More Info

🍽️ – Dubai Restaurant Week
📍 – Jumeirah Golf Estates
⏰ – 2:00 PM – More Info

🎭 – Monday Night Comedy: This Is Improv
📍 – The Courtyard, Al Quoz
⏰ – 5:00 PM – More Info

Wednesday

🧠 – Wednesday Quiz Night
📍 – McCafferty's JVC
⏰ – 8:00 PM – More Info

Thursday

🗣️ – Bla Bla Language Exchange Meet
📍 – Nomad Day Bar
⏰ – 4:00 PM – More Info

🎭 – Music, Poetry and Comedy
📍 – RAW Coffee Company
⏰ – 7:00 PM – More Info

🎶 – Nikos Vertis: The Journey of Sound and Soul
📍 – Coca-Cola Arena
⏰ – 8:00 PM – More Info

Friday

🧘 – Silent Movement & Dance
📍 – Just Be Wellbeing Center, Jumeirah
⏰ – 7:00 PM – More Info

💃 – Bossa Nova Ladies Night
📍 – The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence
⏰ – 8:00 PM – More Info

Saturday

🏃‍♂️ – Coffee Run Club
📍 – Business Bay
⏰ – 7:45 AM – More Info

🛍️ – Artisan Market
📍 – Times Square Centre
⏰ – 10:00 AM – More Info

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 – Saturday Family Brunch
📍 – Jebel Ali Recreation Club
⏰ – 1:00 PM – More Info

🎤 – Jim Jefferies Live
📍 – Coca-Cola Arena
⏰ – 7:30 PM – More Info

🛍️ – Trendz Summer Edition
📍 – Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers Hotel
⏰ – 8:00 AM – More Info

☁️ LOCAL SCOOP DUBAI WEATHER

Friday
41°C 🌡️ 30°C | Very hot with long periods of sunshine.

Saturday
41°C 🌡️ 29°C | Very hot with long periods of sunshine.

Sunday
40°C 🌡️ 32°C | Very warm with sunny spells
Temperature readings taken the night before publication

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