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What's On
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Supporting local? Check out these homegrown happenings in Dubai this week
From indie food brands and locally brewed coffee to creative workshops, boutique fitness, and thoughtful design, there's no shortage of talent being built right here, by the people who call this city home. These aren't just businesses, they're reflections of culture, community, and hustle. So this week, we're celebrating the best of local: bites to try, products to shop, things to do, and brands to support. Odeon Two local names, one epic collaboration. Beloved French spot Odeon has a brand new dish on their menu, and it's a collaboration so cool you don't want to miss it. Sample the brand new French onion soup burger – the first of a series created by Hani AlMalki, more popularly known as Bedouin Foodie on social media, of his own special dishes on select Dubai menus. A crazy cool fusion of two classics. Location: Odeon, Jumeirah Cost: Dhs145 Times: Daily, 8am to 10pm Contact: (0) 4 340 2272 @odeondubai, @bedouinfoodie Maiz Tacos Maiz Tacos, serving Mexican food made with love, has a brand new line of hot sauces that you won't be able to get enough of. The small-batch range is made in-house, with only the most fresh, premium ingredients, and comes in four varieties – matcha chili oil, verde, picante and a Habanero árbol blend. In the spirit of sustainability, customers can bring their empty bottles for in-store for discounted refills. Location: Maiz Tacos Dubai Hills and JLT, on Talabat and Deliveroo Cost: Bottles start at Dhs50 Contact: @maizdxb Aglaiia Permanent Jewellery x Villa515 Two local brands, Villa515 and The Charm Bar, come together for a sweet pop-up shop. The Charm and Aglaiia Permanent Jewelry are making a new home inside perfumery Villa515, for a limited time only. Discover, customise and shop some of the most niche, exclusive fragrances, and then get some bling to deck yourself out. Location: Villa515, Jumeirah 3 Times: Until July 18, 8am to 11pm Contact: (0) 52 515 2515 @aglaiiapermanentjewellery, @villa515 Project Chaiwala Project Chaiwala is all about karak, a cultural cornerstone that is the diaspora of Dubai (which you can read all about here) and this UAE-born brand is putting summer-ready spin on it. Pick up one of their brand new range of iced chai and iced tea drinks, available at ENOC petrol stations. Choose from four different flavours – lemon and hibiscus peach in the iced tea, and cocoa and saffron in iced chai. Location: Available across all ENOC outlets Cost: Bottles start at Dhs50 Contact: @projectchaiwala Ronnie's Doughnuts From the world of Rascal's Deli, sandwich shop professionals, comes Ronnie's Doughnuts, an offshoot of the Rascal's Bakehouse, available exclusively online. Think 12 flavours of pillowy soft doughnuts, designed with nostalgia and craftsmanship in mind. Boston, strawberry jam, lemon pie, cinnamon rolls, cereal frosties…you're spoilt for choice. Location: Available on Deliveroo Cost: Box of six starts at Dhs96 Contact: @ronniesdoughnuts Kutubna Cultural Centre For a spot of art, join master calligrapher Ali Pasandideh for a two-session journey into Nastaliq calligraphy, where you'll go from your first concept to a finished signed artwork. Sessions will take place over days, and this is a great indoor activity to keep yourself busy in this sweltering summer heat. Get artsy. Location: Kutubna Cultural Centre Cost: Dhs70 for one session and Dhs120 for both Times: Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, July 12, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Contact: (0) 4 447 4050 @kutubnadubai Tokri by Kishmish Beloved Afghan restaurant Kishmish is expanding beyond the plate with the launch of Tokri, a new retail concept bringing the authentic flavours of Afghanistan into your home. It features handcrafted Afghan spice mixes, chutneys, saffron, torshi (pickles), and limited-edition baskets, all inspired by traditional recipes and personal memories. Location: Kishmish, Al Wasl & Mirdif Contact: kishmishdubai
FACT
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- FACT
Porsche and Villa 515 open a Ramadan experience in Dubai
Porsche and Villa 515 offer cooking, calligraphy and cars. Porsche and Villa 515 have teamed up for a Ramadan experience. Running from 20 March to 3 April 3, the experience offers cars, classes and cooking. If you'd like to join, it's open all day and for a special iftar meal. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, here's what to expect. Porsche and Villa 515 offers visitors a chance for diners to slow down and reflect. The venue is transformed into a serene spot, especially at sunset. During the day, House of Porsche offers calmness and a place to pause. By night, it awakens with lights and sounds. The venue includes different spaces, which offer different experiences. Spanning indoors and outdoors, the spaces decorated in oranges, terracotta and yellows, and glows at sunset. The potted plants and traditional carpets add a touch of colour. Guests have the opportunity to test drive cars and participate in workshops. The classes cover Arabic calligraphy, chocolate making and perfume making. Each experience is designed to celebrate craftsmanship and showcase different traditions. Plus, there is a flower shop and photo zone, where you can take home a unique souvenir. Look out for the Porsche logo throughout the walls, napkins and cushions, and a Porsche car on show. Plus, we spotted drinks that come topped with the Porsche name. House of Porsche x Villa 515 is open from 10am to 1am, and the iftar set menu is served from 6.30am to 1am. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Dubai. GO: Follow for more information.
CairoScene
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Miu Miu Ramadan Pop-Up Lands at Villa 515 Until March 16th
The pop-up features Chef Sara Aqel's suhoor menu, live performances and Miu Miu's Ramadan Collection. Mar 05, 2025 Dubai's suhoor scene just got a Miu Miu makeover. The Italian fashion house has transformed Villa 515 into a Ramadan rendezvous where conviviality meets couture, whisking the people of Dubai into a stylish suhoor groove until March 16th. Palestinian-Jordanian Chef Sara Aqel - of Michelin Bib Gourmand fame - is behind the menu, pairing regional flavours with modern finesse through dishes like seabream wrapped in vine leaf, creamy risotto and olive oil cake, as well as rose lattes to cut the evening chill. The pop-up also has botanical workshops and live sets, which already featured Iraqi singer Rahma Riadh, mingled with Miu Miu's pared-back Ramadan collection draped over the venue's minimalist-chic terraces. Snag your reservation via OpenTable. Just don't forget your polos and bombers - this crowd dresses and dines.
FACT
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Miu Miu's Ramadan pop-up takes over Villa 515
Dubai, known for its flair for luxury and innovation, never fails to surprise with the latest in designer pop-ups. From fashion takeovers to culinary experiences, the city constantly evolves its offerings to meet the demands of Dubai diners. A new Miu Miu Villa 515 collaboration brings together the epitome of fashion and culture in a unique Ramadan setting from 3 to 16 March. With a menu by Chef Sara Aqel, the brains behind Dara Dining by Sara Aqel (currently ranked at No. 18 on MENA's 50 Best Restaurants), this partnership promises a memorable meal focusing on fashion and food, amidst a stunning setting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Villa 515 (@villa515) Upon entering, you'll be greeted with a warm and inviting ambience adorned with wood furnishings and green hues. The minimalist decor, featuring Miu Miu branding on fabrics and over cushioned chairs, exudes an elegance that perfectly complements the spirit of Ramadan. Marble tabletops, parasols and subtle details add to the allure of the space. The atmosphere becomes even more enchanting as the sun sets, with a menu of hot beverages featuring Coffee Brûlée (AED 35) and Rose Latte (AED 29) to ward off the evening chill. Running throughout the Holy Month, the Miu Miu Villa 515 pop-up is set to tantalise your taste buds with a specially curated Ramadan menu. Expect Gnocchi Rishta (AED 66), Seabass Tabbouleh Ceviche (AED 79), Seabream in Vine Leaf (AED 71), Sweet Potato Pancakes (AED 55) and Tenderloin and Balsamic Mutabal (AED 123). Dessert offerings include Olive Oil Cake (AED 30), Pavlova Baklava (AED 62) and Teta's Rice Pudding (AED 40). View this post on Instagram A post shared by UAE BLOG 🇦🇪 (@prjuae) Named Michelin Bib Gourmand Chef in 2022, Chef Sara Aqel has showcased her culinary talents across the globe working as the Executive Chef for popular Italian-Mediterranean eatery Fi'lia in Dubai, Miami, Paris and The Bahamas. The 28-year-old is no stranger to the UAE food scene either, having worked at Al Muntaha in Burh Al Arab and Torno Subito at W Dubai – The Palm. So, if you're looking for a unique Ramadan experience that combines fashion, culture, and culinary delights, look no further than the Miu Miu Villa 515 pop-up. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or a culinary connoisseur, this one is for you. GO: Vist for reservations and more information.
