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30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
8 amazing things to do in Dubai this week: June 30 to July 3
Looking for things to do in Dubai this week? From a healthy afternoon tea to a digital art experience to a new bar with a lads night, there's just so many cool things to experience. Here are 8 fun things to do in Dubai this week: Monday, June 30 Soak up golden hour at Burj Al Arab The Burj Al Arab is something you probably pass by often here in Dubai, but have you ever had a chance to see what it looks like on the inside? Now you can, and you don't have to have a restaurant booking or a room booked. Opt for the Burj Al Arab Tour where you can explore this iconic landmark, including the opulent Royal Suite and immersive Experience Suite. After the tour, you can enjoy a complimentary drink at either UMA Lounge – a chic outdoor sanctuary with panoramic sunset views, or Observation Lounge on the 25th floor where you'll be treated to sweeping vistas of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai's glittering skyline. The 60 to 90-minute experience will cost you Dhs249, and is available daily from 5pm onwards. Enjoying yourself? Stay for longer and pay just Dhs50 per drink. Location: Burj Al Arab, Umm Suqeim Cost: Dhs249 per person Times: Daily from 5pm Website: This cafe is wheely good Prefer cafes over restaurants? You have plenty of options around Dubai. And if you love cars, too, there are a number of cafes where coffee and fast cars come together. And one spot to try is the amgkaffeehausdxb. Named after the Mercedes-Benz founders (Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach), there are two locations in Dubai – in City Walk and Dubai Design District, and it is the place to be for AMG devotees. You can unwind with your favorite brew, dine on delectable cuisine and talk your heart out about cars. They even do their own afternoon tea at Dubai Design District which you can enjoy with views of two iconic Mercedes-Benz models on display. And yes, the cafe even sells AMG merch. PS. If you love Formula 1, they will screen the races, and this weekend, the race takes place at Silverstone. Location: City Walk on Happiness Street and Dubai Design District in the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center, Times: open daily from 8am. @amgkaffeehausdxb Tuesday, July 1 Theatre of Digital Art You don't need to have an art history degree to recognise the masterpieces by some of the greatest painters that have walked our earth. And if you love the well-known works of art such as Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, the Waterlilies by Monet, and The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, then the Art Masters Night experience at Theatre of Digital Art is one you don't want to miss. You will go on a 360-degree digital journey through the works of these popular artists and many more. You will walk out with plenty of photos, new favourite paintings, and you may even learn a thing or two. Book your show here. Location: Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah Contact: (0) 4 277 4044. @todadubai It's happy hour at the Circus Bar StreetXO Life's a circus at times, so why not enjoy a drink while the show goes on? At the Cirus Bar, your evenings take a wild turn with inventive cocktails starting from Dhs50 and tapas from Dhs35. Besides the enjoyable treats, you will get an energetic atmosphere you are sure to enjoy. It's perfect for a post-work get-together with colleagues or loved ones. Location: Circus Bar, StreetXO Dubai, The Garden, Za'abeel 1 Offer: Tapas from Dhs35, drinks from Dhs50 Times: Mon to Fri, 5pm to 7pm Contact: ( 0)4 666 1617. @ Wednesday, July 2 The art of guilt-free indulgence Penrose Lounge Love an afternoon tea but find yourself heading back home trying to count calories? Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre has the solution. The stylish hotel has launched a new sugar-free afternoon tea which has been curated to celebrate wellness and mindful eating. 'How?' you ask. The desserts and pastries have been crafted using naturally derived sugar alternatives, including white crystalline date sugar, extracted through an all-natural process, and coconut sugar, an eco-friendly favourite known for its lower glycemic index. You can expect the same dainty bites on the tiers, with zero guilt. There's even an alcohol-free mocktail selection you can opt for. Location: Penrose Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC Cost: Dhs290 for two with coffee or tea or Dhs325 with champagne Times: Daily 2pm to 6pm Contact: (0)4 506 0000. @fsdubaidifc Early dining done right Mott 32 Award-winning Mott 32 has launched a new offer that early diners are just going to love. A Taste of Mott is an early evening dining session running from 6pm to 8pm daily, offering a three-course set menu for Dhs250 (minimum two-guest booking). It serves up some of the best dishes from Mott 32, including its Peking duck salad, king prawn har gow, braised eggplant with chili, wok-fried Angus beef, and more. For dessert, there's the delicate yet indulgent oolong tea, almond and chocolate xiao long bao. If you want to pair it with sips, ask for the pairing menu and tailor your experience to your own taste. Location: Al Mamsha Street, Dubai Marina Cost: Dhs 250 per person (minimum two bookings required) Times: Daily 6pm to 8pm Contact: ( 0) 4 278 4832 . @mott32dubai Thursday, July 3 Ladies, plan your midweek escape Virgin Izakaya If you're seeking some catch-up time with your friends, make plans to visit Virgin Izakaya. On Thursday, Joshi Kai 2.0 offers up three hours of free-flowing drinks and two gourmet Japanese bites for Dhs150. You can pair your night with views of Ain Dubai and the stunning skyline, plus a live DJ. Location: B luewaters Island Cost: Dhs150 for two bites and unlimited drinks Times: From 7pm every Thursday Contact: ( 0)4 589 8689. @ This one is for the boys Yes, gents, we haven't forgotten about you. The Sports Bar Dubai is a newly opened spot at La Mezcaleria at Pavilion at The Beach, and on Thursday, all the lads can enjoy some pretty cool pocket-friendly deals. For Dhs99, you can enjoy a beer bucket (four beers), or if you want to enjoy some bites with your sips, pay Dhs149 and get two starters and a beer bucket, or if you want a bigger meal, pay Dhs199 and get a starter, a main, and a beer bucket. While you're there, you can enjoy the conversation with your mates, watch live sporting action, or get a little competitive yourself with a game of pool. Get this in the group chat and book your spots. Location: The Sports Bar Dubai, La Mezcaleria at Pavilion at The Beach Cost: Deals from Dhs99 Times: Every Thursday Contact: @thesportsbardubai Images: Supplied
What's On
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
8 coffee and cars combine at these cool cafes in Dubai
Everyone loves a good combination. Burgers and fries, cookies and milk, wine and cheese…the list can go on and on. For fans of coffee and cars in Dubai, these two distinct elements come magically together in the form of unique cafes. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just love your coffee, these cafes in Dubai are sure to get your heart racing. Here are 6 cool cafes in Dubai where coffee and cars combine 6.8 Cafe If a cafe is named after the Mercedes-Benz founders (Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach), it's definitely not going to be floral themed. With two locations in City Walk and Dubai Design District, this is the place to be for AMG devotees. Unwind with your favorite brew, dine on delectable cuisine and talk your heart out about cars. During the cooler season, the serene courtyard outdoors is the spot to nab. They even do their own afternoon tea at Dubai Design District which you can enjoy with views of two iconic Mercedes-Benz models on display. And yes, the cafe even sells AMG merch. Location: City Walk on Happiness Street and Dubai Design District in the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center, Operating hours: open daily from 8am. @amgkaffeehausdxb If you love your fast cars and coffee, you'll love DRVN by Porsche. This homegrown cafe on Bluewaters Island serves up specialty coffee and authentic Neapolitan pizza, and you can enjoy it all while surrounded by some pretty cool cars. What's special about this cafe is that it celebrates how cars, art, coffee and quality food are designed to bring us together. Oh, speaking of art, admire the steel beauties around you as much as you want, but don't forget to check out the art on the walls, too. Location: Bluewaters Island, Operating hours: Sun to Thurs 8am to 12am, Fri and Sat 8am to 1am. Contact: (0)4 243 8127 . Want to catch up with friends over a coffee and some good vibes? Flat12 Cafe is a great pit stop, and its even better if you love cars. You can enjoy your coffee in a lovely, industrially chic space, which combines a bistro, boutique, and gallery under one roof. The cafe rotates the classic models on display, and it even offers up a comfy workspace if you want a change of scene. On the menu, you can find pizzas, burgers, truffle fries, burrata flatbread, and more. Pair it with one of their speciality coffees. Location: Rashid, Dubai, Operating hours: Sun to Thur 8am to 11pm, Fri to Sat 8am to 12am Contact: (0)4 228 7123, @flat.12 Mille Miglia Gallery & Cafe Ferrari fans will most likely have visited, or at least heard of Mille Miglia Gallery & Cafe in Al Quoz. It's hard not to deem it a Ferrari-themed café, but the second you step in, this is the first thought you'd have. On that note, it looks more than a gallery for motorheads. Expect to find all sorts of treasures here, from limited and certified automotive memorabilia to luxurious cars. Wander around the store to spot various treasures before you sip on that specialty coffee and enjoy a pastry. The cafe also has an online store where you can purchase some pretty cool items like a Ferrari hat signed by Charles Leclerc (a top Formula 1 driver), figurines, bag charms, glasses, signed posters, perfumes, and more. Location: Al Shafar Investment Bldg, Al Quoz, Dubai, Operating hours: open daily 10am to 9pm. Contact: (0)4 295 0878. @ *Your ultimate guide to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025* SuperCars Majlis Cafe SuperCars Majlis Cafe on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah 2 serves up speciality coffee, sandwiches, and desserts which diners can enjoy while sitting next to a supercar. The cars change fairly often, which is great news if you plan on visiting often. In the past, the cafe has had a Pagani, Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg (CCXR Edition), Rimac Nevera R, and more. Location: Jumeirah 2, Al Wasl Road, Dubai, Operating hours: open daily 10am to 12am. Contact: (0)50 888 9883. @scmcafe The Car Cafe If you're heading to the Dubai Autodrome Cafe, the fun continues off the track at the automotive community cafe in the paddock. Here, you feast your eyes on real cars and bikes on display. In the past, guests have dined with an Aston Martin Valkyrie, a Carrera RS, a Koenigsegg CCXR edition (one of 4 cars ever made), a Ferrari F40, even a Mclaren P1. Besides sipping on coffee and tucking into a meal, you can go shopping for some cool merch. It's a perfect spot for petrolheads, racing enthusiasts, and travel lovers to come together. Location: Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, Operating hours: open daily 8am to 8.30pm. Contact: (0)54 400 1803. @thecarscafe
7NEWS
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Blake Lively drops ‘emotional distress' claim in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Celebrity lawyer Christopher Melcher has said Blake Lively has 'gutted,' her lawsuit against It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, after she dropped the 'emotional distress' component of the legal action. Lively claims she was sexually harassed by Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath on the set of the film before being subjected to a smear campaign. Baldoni has always denied these claims. Baldoni launched a defamation lawsuit for $US400 million ($619 million) against Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds, claiming she attempted to extort him and defame him. Lively withdrew her claims against Justin Baldoni after his lawyers requested the actress sign a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) release, forcing her to disclose therapy notes on her mental health. On Wednesday, Melcher said the claims were central to Lively's overall claim. 'Blake has withdrawn her emotional distress claims because Justin wanted access to her therapy records to see if she was really that distraught, as she claimed in her lawsuit,' Melcher told Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington on Sunrise. 'So, she clearly placed that at issue, made it fair game, he wanted to see the records. In response, she dropped the claim.' Melcher was pressed on what it would do to her claim. 'It's really gutting it because that was one of the hallmarks to it,' Melcher replied. 'She was saying that all these things that allegedly happened to her made her extremely distraught, and, sure, she wants to keep that stuff private, but she can't also sue for damages in court while doing so. 'So, she had to make that difficult choice. Now, that it's dropped, there's other parts of her claim, but really the centrepiece of it was the embarrassment and humiliation and distress that she claims she suffered.' Melcher explained Lively was probably advised this would happen by her lawyers. 'This is something us as lawyers talk to the client about (before the case),' she said. 'Any kind of litigation, (we ask) do you really want to go through this? This is very difficult for anyone to do. You put yourself out there in public court. So, it is surprising that she's just realising this now.' Despite the controversy, the 2024 domestic violence drama, which became a box-office hit, earned $351 million at the box office worldwide from a budget of $25 million. According to Variety, Lively is attempting to withdraw without prejudice, which Baldoni's lawyers have argued against. A withdrawal without prejudice would mean Lively could refile the claims at a later date. Melcher gave his legal opinion. 'I think that it's very easy to type up a complaint and file it in court, but it is difficult to establish it,' he said. 'She came out as the victim and a lot of people supported her at the beginning, but then the information that we're seeing is that she might have actually been the bully in this story. '(But) of course, only a jury will tell.' Stream free on
Express Tribune
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Woman divorces husband for booing Taylor Swift at Super Bowl
Louisa Melcher, a 28-year-old woman, recently filed for divorce after her husband booed Taylor Swift during the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025. The incident occurred when cameras focused on Swift, who was supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during the game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. As Swift was booed by the crowd, Melcher's husband joined in, leading her to make the drastic decision to end their marriage. In a viral video filmed after allegedly filing her divorce paperwork, Melcher explained that her decision was not solely based on the booing itself, but on the deeper issues it revealed about their relationship. 'I'm not just doing this because of the action of booing; I am doing this because of everything that it represents in our relationship,' she said. This guy is dodging a NUKE — internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) February 20, 2025 Melcher elaborated that she had been a long-time Swift fan, and her husband, who had grown to enjoy her music, had always supported Swift. The act of booing, according to Melcher, exposed a profound lack of respect for her feelings. She expressed disappointment that her husband, instead of standing by her, chose to fit in with his friends by booing Swift. 'He just wanted to fit in with his boys. He didn't care that it would hurt my feelings,' she said. For Melcher, the incident exposed her husband's immaturity. 'That's not a man, that's a boy,' she remarked, adding that it was a character flaw she could no longer ignore. Reactions to Melcher's decision have been mixed. Some expressed support, while others criticized the decision as an overreaction, suggesting that her husband's behavior was a result of peer pressure rather than genuine disdain for Swift. Regardless, Melcher confirmed she would retain her assets, thanks to a prenup she had in place.
