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What’s The Craic In Dubai This Week?

March 7, 2023

How about celebrating International Womens Day with a gorgeous Mediterranean food and wine pairing? This week, we’ve also got Dubai’s best chipper night, a night run with amazing views of Downtown Dubai and a night of comedy gold!

The Axis of Insanity Tour

The Selfdrive Laughter Factory has got yet another stellar lineup of comedians for you this week! After a groundbreaking season at Selfdrive, this week’s edition will feature the co-founder of Axis of Evil, Ahmed Ahmed. The hilarious Egyptian-American actor and comedian will take to the stage with his incredible act that has been described as the comedic link between the East and the West.

Ahmed will be joined on stage by four-time ‘Scottish Comedy Award’ winner Chris Forbes and the brilliantly funny Japanese-American comedian Rick Kieswetter. Get ready for yet another side-splitting night of comedy from Selfdrive!

Movenpick Hotel, JBR. Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th from 8.30pm. Tickets start from AED 160 and can be purchased here

Beachside Wine Dinner With The Tasting Class

Love wine? Love Meditteranean food? If so, we’ve got the perfect midweek night out for you! This sophisticated dinner on the beach will give you the chance to enjoy a specially-curated four-course meal of delicious food expertly paired with Mediterranean wines. The mouth-watering food menu includes lobster three ways with salmon and seabass carpaccio, Greek salad, grilled swordfish and Greek pastries to finish.

When it comes to wine, you’ll be in great hands! Lindsay Trivers, the founding sommelier of The Tasting Class, will be on hand to present the perfect wine pairing for each of your dishes and to explain the inspiration behind each pairing. Get ready for a night of great food, incredible grape and some wine selection tips to take home with you!

Laguna Taverna & Lounge, Sofitel The Palm. Wednesday, March 8th from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are AED 350 per person. For tickets and more information, click here

Sketchers Performance Night Run

Looking for something active to do with your Wednesday evening? Grab your trainers and head to the iconic Meydan Royal Bridge for a gentle (or intense) night run! Take in the city lights and stunning views of the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline, The Burj Khalifa and Business Bay. Get your friends together and wear your brightest neon colours for a 3k, 5k or 10k night run around this beautiful part of the city! Or, why not get the ladies together and celebrate International Womens Day in style? Hurry, there’s not much time left to sign up, so get in there while you can!

The Track Golf Clubhouse, Meydan. Wednesday, March 8th at 7.30pm. Tickets start from AED 125. For tickets and more information, click here

Chipper Tuesdays at McCafferty’s

What’s better than a chipper night just like back home? Add some cheap drinks to the menu and winner-winner, chicken dinner! Sample some traditional fish and chips and a pure taste of home at McCafferty’s Al Furjan this Tuesday. The menu is full of all the things you miss from home, including the 4 in 1 Tray with chicken balls, egg fried rice, chipper chips and curry sauce. The drinks menu is equally as enticing with an extended happy hour with drinks starting from just AED 32!

McCafferty’s Al Furjan. Every Tuesday from 3pm to 10pm. For more information, visit https://mccaffertysalfurjan.com/events/