10 things to do in Dubai this week: May 4 to 7

Tuck into a traditional Emirati menu with a modern twist

Don’t forget, its Dubai Restaurant Week and there’s plenty of restaurants to try in Dubai, however, if you’re craving Emirati-inspired cuisine, Gerbou is the place to be. The restaurant is serving up a set lunch and dinner menu that’s big on flavour and rooted in regional classics. The Dhs125 lunch includes two courses, with dishes like feta and pistachio dip, lamb ragout, chicken machboos and vegetable salona on offer. Dinner, priced at Dhs250, is a more indulgent three-course affair featuring options such as kunafa prawns, meat arayes, chicken margooga and mixed grills. Desserts across both menus keep things traditional, with highlights including date cake, aseeda loaf and logaimat.

Where: Gerbou, Nad Al Sheba 1 Intersection Street
When: Until May 17
Cost: Dhs125 lunch (two courses), Dhs250 dinner (three courses)
Contact: (04) 222 6888, @gerbou

Enjoy a limited-edition afternoon tea at The Lana, Dorchester Collection

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has teamed up with AVANTCHA to host an afternoon tea at The Gallery – the home of the hotel’s signature afternoon tea. You will begin with a refined selection of finger sandwiches, from coronation chicken with vadouvan curry mayonnaise and mango chutney to truffle egg with seasonal black truffle, slow-roasted Wagyu beef with foie gras, and smoked Scottish salmon with caviar. For sweet fans, there’s strawberry pavlova inspired by Rush Hour Berry tea, a rich chocolate fudge cake infused with milk oolong, and an apple tarte tatin enhanced by tropical green tea. All your for Dhs300.

Where: The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay
When: Until August 31
Cost: Dhs300 per person
Contact: (04) 541 7777, @thelanadubai

Go sunset kayaking at Dubai Creek

A different side of the city, seen from the water. You paddle out with a guide, passing the old town before cruising toward the skyline. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, all in view. It’s chill, easy, and the kind of plan that clears your head. Go solo or double up, and catch the city in its best light.

Where: SeaYou Watersports, Dubai Creek
Cost: Dhs230 per person for 1.5 hours
Contact: getyourguide.com

Swap the usual paint and grape for this sporty twist

This paint and grape is much more than just a, well… paint and grape session. The fun team at FoscART work with some of the most coolest attractions in Dubai and pairs them with an art session. Think art with a game of golf at TopGolf Dubai or a game of cricket at Wikit paired with a creative painting session. All the art supplies are provided during the workshop, and the team will help you out if you have questions or need some artistic help. On Thursday, May 7, you can enjoy the three hour creative escape (two hours of painting and one hour of cricket) for just Dhs150 for two. Book here.

Where: Wikit, Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah Third, Emirates Hills
When: May 7, from 7pm
Cost: Dhs150 for two
Contact: (04) 371 9950, @fosc.art