Ryba is teaming up with gourmet burger spot Lento for three dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours. Photo: Ryba
Ryba is teaming up with gourmet burger spot Lento for three dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours. Photo: Ryba
Ryba is teaming up with gourmet burger spot Lento for three dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours. Photo: Ryba
Ryba is teaming up with gourmet burger spot Lento for three dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours. Photo: Ryba

Things to do in the UAE this week, from an outdoor market to a jazz lounge


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The UAE's cooler months are here, which means outdoor fun is back, including attractions and events such as Global Village in Dubai and Park Market in Abu Dhabi. Foodies can also take advantage of new restaurant offerings this week and there's also something for fitness enthusiasts and art lovers.

Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from October 14 to October 20.

Monday, October 14

Emirati chef and entrepreneur Faisal Mohamed Alharmoodi at Ryba has collaborated with Lento, the gourmet burger spot of chef Faisal Naser, to create three seafood dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours.

Diners can sample the fish sando (Dh65) featuring Lento's battered fish in a milk bun, or opt for the fish tacos (Dh65) with Ryba's famed mayo. The fragrant spiced shrimp hamsa dish (Dh75) is also available, served with Ryba's flatbread and pan-fried with tomato confit and Emirati ghee.

Daily, noon-midnight; until October 24; Al Mina, Abu Dhabi; 02 584 5645

Tuesday, October 15

The Fridge Concert Series at Alserkal Avenue is back. On Tuesday, the soulful vocals of American singer Chinua Hawk will take over The Fridge Warehouse. Hawk is known for his collaborations with international stars such as Celine Dion and Kanye West.

The event aims to showcase the local music scene with weekly performances by artists from and living in the region. On October 22, Molham and Habiba will take to the stage to fuse Khaleeji and Arabic pop in an electric performance.

Tuesday; doors open at 7.30pm; from Dh60; Al Quoz, Dubai; thefridge.me

Wednesday, October 16

Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi. Photo: Kinokuniya
Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi. Photo: Kinokuniya

Head to Zabeel Theatre to learn more about the art of manifesting, with a session by self-development coach and inspirational speaker Roxie Nafousi. She will discuss the contents of her debut book, Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life. Visitors can expect to learn practical tools and actionable steps to unlocking their potential as the manifestation expert shares her tips.

Wednesday; from 7.30pm; from Dh400; Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai; dubai.platinumlist.net

Thursday, October 17

Dance meets cinema and theatre in the adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, set to Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev’s scores, at Dubai Opera from Thursday.

Benjamin Millepied, choreographer of the Oscar-winning film Black Swan, created the show, which will be performed by the LA Dance Project. The innovative ballet production brings the classic tale to life in a contemporary setting. The Dubai production follows packed shows in Paris, Los Angeles and Sydney. Guests can expect live dance blended with cinematic elements.

Thursday to Saturday, from 8pm; from Dh330; Dubai Opera; dubaiopera.com

Friday, October 18

The Park Market returns to Abu Dhabi on Friday. Photo: Umm Al Emarat Park
The Park Market returns to Abu Dhabi on Friday. Photo: Umm Al Emarat Park

Park Market at Umm Al Emarat Park will return on Friday. The seasonal weekend market brings together an array of local vendors selling artisanal crafts and foods in the lush green spaces of the Abu Dhabi park. Food trucks will also be on-site to make it a fun day out with family and friends.

More than 40 participating retailers are on the line-up this year, selling everything from fashion pieces to home decor. New this year is a daily sunset falcon show between 5pm and 6pm, offering children the chance to learn more about the rich Emirati tradition. Outdoor film screenings are also returning, as well as an animal barn with goats, ponies, rabbits and more.

The first weekend also features Pink October activities, such as free mammograms until Saturday.

Fridays and Saturdays, 4pm-10pm; until March 29; Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi; ummalemaratpark.ae

Saturday, October 19

The Pods on Bluewaters recently launched a jazz lounge. Photo: The Pods
The Pods on Bluewaters recently launched a jazz lounge. Photo: The Pods

Creative restaurant The Pods, where diners eat in a glass dome, has a new jazz lounge just a few steps away from the main venue. The small speakeasy-style bar aims to keep the intimate feel of the dining experience but with a little more collective effervescence.

Inside, visitors can choose from nibbles and a range of drinks while being serenaded by a sax player, guitarist and singer donned in flapper style. Guests can leave with a new addition for their fridge galleries, as Polaroid pictures are taken tableside.

Saturdays, 9pm to 1am; The Pods, Bluewaters, Dubai, thepods.ae

Sunday, October 20

The Miral Pink Run is taking place on Sunday at Yas Island. Open to all ages, the free run will start at Warner Bros World with three different race options – 1km, 3km and 5km. Runners can collect their race pack and bib near the starting area between 5.30am and 7.15am on race day. Finishers will be awarded a medal, while everyone can enjoy post-race refreshments with food trucks on hand.

Sunday; from 5.30am; free; Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; premieronline.com

RESULT

Brazil 2 Croatia 0
Brazil: 
Neymar (69'), Firmino (90' 3)    

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
RESULT

Esperance de Tunis 1 Guadalajara 1 
(Esperance won 6-5 on penalties)
Esperance: Belaili 38’
Guadalajara: Sandoval 5’

Specs

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor

Range: 400km

Power: 134bhp

Torque: 175Nm

Price: From Dh98,800

Available: Now

Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

Fixtures (6pm UAE unless stated)

Saturday Bournemouth v Leicester City, Chelsea v Manchester City (8.30pm), Huddersfield v Tottenham Hotspur (3.30pm), Manchester United v Crystal Palace, Stoke City v Southampton, West Bromwich Albion v Watford, West Ham United v Swansea City

Sunday Arsenal v Brighton (3pm), Everton v Burnley (5.15pm), Newcastle United v Liverpool (6.30pm)

Retail gloom

Online grocer Ocado revealed retail sales fell 5.7 per cen in its first quarter as customers switched back to pre-pandemic shopping patterns.

It was a tough comparison from a year earlier, when the UK was in lockdown, but on a two-year basis its retail division, a joint venture with Marks&Spencer, rose 31.7 per cent over the quarter.

The group added that a 15 per cent drop in customer basket size offset an 11.6. per cent rise in the number of customer transactions.

Company profile

Company name: Suraasa

Started: 2018

Founders: Rishabh Khanna, Ankit Khanna and Sahil Makker

Based: India, UAE and the UK

Industry: EdTech

Initial investment: More than $200,000 in seed funding

About Takalam

Date started: early 2020

Founders: Khawla Hammad and Inas Abu Shashieh

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: HealthTech and wellness

Number of staff: 4

Funding to date: Bootstrapped

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Company Fact Box

Company name/date started: Abwaab Technologies / September 2019

Founders: Hamdi Tabbaa, co-founder and CEO. Hussein Alsarabi, co-founder and CTO

Based: Amman, Jordan

Sector: Education Technology

Size (employees/revenue): Total team size: 65. Full-time employees: 25. Revenue undisclosed

Stage: early-stage startup 

Investors: Adam Tech Ventures, Endure Capital, Equitrust, the World Bank-backed Innovative Startups SMEs Fund, a London investment fund, a number of former and current executives from Uber and Netflix, among others.

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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
Updated: October 15, 2024, 7:20 AM`