Things to do this week: Dubai Run Returns, A Ladies Wellness Retreat at Sea and a Murder Mystery!

Morning! The city is gearing up for one of those weeks where the calendar looks full before you even open it.

Dubai Run is about to turn an entire highway into a giant morning workout, murder mysteries are popping up in ballrooms and Italian restaurants, Ronan Keating is warming up his vocal cords and there is even a tribute night for anyone who knows every Taylor Swift lyric without meaning to.

Add bingo, glow parties, fancy polo and dinner shows that refuse to behave quietly and you end up with seven days that reward anyone who steps outside.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

🏃‍♂️ - Dubai Run Returns and Suddenly Everyone Owns Running Shoes
📍 - Sheikh Zayed Road
📅 - Sun 23rd November
⏰ - Early Morning Slots | Free Entry
📷 - @dubaifitnesschallenge

Dubai Run is back and once again turning Sheikh Zayed Road into the world’s fanciest treadmill. This is the one morning a year when thousands of people willingly wake up before sunrise just to jog past towers they usually complain about driving to. You get two routes, a 5km warm hug for casual humans and a 10km emotional challenge for people who enjoy suffering in public. The atmosphere is loud, the energy is wild and the bragging rights last for weeks. If you ever wanted to feel like the city shut down traffic just for you, here is your moment.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

TOTO Baby Murder Mystery Dinner Show - La Camera by TOTO, Downtown
Thu 20th Nov | 8:00 PM | More Info

Polo Xperience by Monte Carlo Polo Team - Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club
Fri 21st Nov | 3:00 PM | More Info

Ronan Keating Live In Concert - Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Fri 21st Nov | From 6:00 PM | More Info

Taylor Swift Tribute - Jumeirah Beach Hotel Theatre
Fri 21st Nov | 8:00 PM | More Info

Bollywood Beatdown - Vice, Ramee Dream Hotel
Fri 21st Nov | 10:00 PM | More Info

Bongo’s Bingo Dubai - Bla Bla Dubai, JBR
Sat 22nd Nov | 8:00 PM | More Info

Dinner With A Clue Murder Mystery - Jumeirah Golf Estates Ballroom
Sat 22nd Nov | 8:00 PM | More Info

DREAM Dinner Show Dubai - Dubai Marina
Sat 22nd Nov | 10:00 PM | More Info

SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍰 - Le Fournil: Paris Without The Jet Lag
📍 - Panoramic Tower, Dubai Marina
⏰ - Sun Thu 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Fri 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Sat Closed
📷 - @le_fournil
📞 - +971 58 200 2007

Le Fournil is what happens when French baking decides your life needs improvement. You walk in planning to be sensible. You walk out holding enough pastries to feed a small village. The croissants are so flaky they should come with a warning label for your clothes. The baguettes could start an argument in the street. Even the coffee has an attitude that says it knows it is better than you. It is charming, it is indulgent and it is the only place where eating three desserts before noon feels completely reasonable.

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🧸 - Leo and Loona Kids Park - The One Park Your Kids Will Beg to Visit Again
📍 - Yas Mall, Dalma Mall and Dubai Festival City
📅 - Open Daily
📷 - @leo.loona

Leo and Loona is the kind of place that lights kids up the second they walk in. Giant play zones, colourful attractions, craft workshops and a full family restaurant mean you can make an afternoon of it without searching for backup plans. The team runs parties, school trips and seasonal events with the sort of organisation that keeps parents calm and children bouncing with excitement. Each park has its own mix of activities so you get something fresh whether you visit Yas Mall, Dalma or Dubai Festival City. It is loud, cheerful and perfect for any family day out.

FRESH EXPERIENCES

💆‍♀️ - Glow Deck x Blended: Ladies Wellness Retreat at Sea
📍 - Ultra Luxury Glow Deck Yacht
📅 - Sat 22nd Nov
⏰ - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🎟️ - 695 AED Per Person
📷 - @glowdeckme

Glow Deck and Blended are taking wellness out to sea with a four hour retreat built for reset mode. Pilates on deck, a manifestation workshop, a jacuzzi session, time to swim and an afternoon that slowly rolls into golden hour. The yacht feels calm, social and ideal for anyone who wants to unwind without the usual noise. Food, drinks, towels and every small detail are handled for you so you can switch off properly. It is limited to twenty five women which keeps it personal, and the goodie bags from Benefit Cosmetics seal the deal.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

🏡 - Belair Damac Hills - The Villa That Makes Your Other Villa Feel Insecure
📍 - Damac Hills, Golf Course Community
💰 - $3,675,370 USD
🛏️ - 7 Bedrooms | 🛁 7 Bathrooms
📷 - @dubai_sothebys_realty

Here is a home that does not try to impress you. It simply assumes you are already impressed. Seven bedrooms, towering glass, sunlight flooding in like it pays rent and a garden that flows straight toward the golf course. The interiors are crisp and confident with enough space to host guests, hide from guests and run a small government. You get a private pool, balconies with smug views and a layout that feels built for someone who enjoys a life of calm and convenience. This place is not subtle but subtlety is overrated anyway.

LOCAL SCOOP DUBAI WEATHER

Friday
42°C 🌡️ 32°C | Sunny.

Saturday
41°C 🌡️ 31°C | Sunny.

Sunday
42°C 🌡️ 32°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken the night before publication

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