Holi is a Hindu Spring festival, also known as the festival of love or the festival of color. This year, it begins on Wednesday, March 20 to Thursday, March 21 but several events are taking place in Dubai over the weekend to celebrate the festival.
From hip hop singers and Bollywood legends, to a sit down three-course dinner meal, one thing’s for sure… no matter what you do, if you’re celebrating Holi, expect there to be plenty of color!
Here are 6 places for you to celebrate a colorful Holi festival in Dubai this weekend.
Celebrate the festival of color with a live performance by Neha Kakkar at the Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre on Friday, March 22. Headlining the event, the Indian Idol contestant and judge will be performing her hit Bollywood numbers, alongside performances by DJ Pierre Ferns, DJ Ricky, DJ Chirag and DJ Praveen Nair and DJ Essam. The day-long family event will have plenty of dancing, food and drinks and a dedicated kids arena.
Holi Masti, Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre, doors open at 10am, Friday, March 22, prices start from Dhs79.20, under 5s free, Tel: (055) 362 6267. facebook.com/HoliMastiDubai
Bollywood singer, Sukhwinder Singh will be performing live in Dubai at IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai on Friday March 22. The pop star will be performing his hit singles such as Chaiyya Chaiyya (thankfully, not on a moving train), Jai Ho, and Zinda. Doors open at 10am, and you can spend the day at the park as the ticket includes access to all major attractions. You can also expect dhol and bhangara troops and a rain dance to keep you entertained. Food, drinks and color will also be available.
Let’s Holi at IMG, E311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, doors open at 10am, Friday, March 22, Dhs79 general admission, under 1.05m enter free, Tel: (04) 457 3212 imgworlds.com
If rap is more your style, then this event is for you. Hip hop and rap singer, Babu Haabi is coming to Dubai this weekend, and you can catch him live at Color Bash, which takes place at Dukes Dubai on Palm Jumeirah. A line up of DJs including DJ Zubair, DJ Sid and DJ Bharat will also be performing. There will also be a kids arena available, VIP cabanas, food trolleys, and a ‘Color Bomb Splash’ (which we’re pretty sure means you’re going to get covered in a lot of colored powder)
Color Bash, Dukes Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 10am, Friday, March 22, prices start from Dhs75, group bookings available, Tel: (055) 409 1990 facebook.com/ColorBashDubai
Deemed as one of Middle East’s biggest Holi celebrations, Rang Day Holi is held at Wonderland Gate Number 7. A bit different from the norm, the event uses water balloons filled with colored liquid so expect to get drenched if you celebrate here. The festival also has food stalls if you want to regain your strength before getting back into the action, and also has a flea market and a kids arena and entertainment for the little ones. Performing live are Shalmali Kholgade, Nakash Aziz, Manj Musik and Nindy Kaur.
Rang Day Holi, Wonderland Gate Number 7, close to Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai, 10am, Friday, March 22, prices start from Dhs45, couple and group tickets are available, under 12s free, Tel: (04) 352 2271 facebook.com/rangday2019
Celebrate the spring festival with your loved ones at Estrellas Rooftop Lounge at The Canvas Hotel Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, where a colorful culinary food experience awaits. Using organic colors, the restaurant will prepare a range of delicious festive treats including mewa gujiya, biryani and mutton seekh kababs while you soak in the sun poolside. If a culinary feast is more to your liking, dine at the hotel restaurant, Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor. Owned by Indian celebrity chef, Sanjeev Kapoor, the restaurant will be serving classic Indian dishes from the interactive kitchen, or you can also have your picks from the Chaat counter.
The Canvas Hotel Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, Kuwait Street, Dubai, 1pm to 4pm, Friday, March 22, prices vary, Tel: (04) 386 8111 accorhotels.com
Khyber is offering a three-course set menu this Holi with a variety of dishes from the Mughal era. The price is Dhs160, and includes welcome drinks, starters such as dahi vada, pakora, berfi, and bhajia plus main and dessert. You will also find live counters serving piping hot chai, and plenty of vegetarian options too.
Khyber, Dukes Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 5pm to 11pm, March 20 to 21, Dhs160 per person, Tel: (04) 455 1111 dukesdubai.com/khyber
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It is impossible to know whether this post at Al-Emirati.com on the victims of the recent Air India disaster is intended to be some appalling attempt at humour or satire, but by every single measure it is absolutely beyond the pale:
Not really. Not only do I not care if the victims "rest in peace" but it seems to me that they are, rather, resting in pieces!
I am of course talking about flight IX 812 from Dubai to Balglapour (or some other hell hole, they're all the same) that recently crashed (click here)
I know I know. Mean, blah blah. The way I see it is as follows. The UAE is (about) 50% Indians, Something that I, and 90% of all other Emaratis see as a bad thing.
This plane, carrying Indians who live and work here, means that 160 indians that clog up the roads, cause accidents, fail code inspections at Indian restaurants, speak like this guy, and are a general drag on the security of the UAE, wont be coming back. That is a very GOOD thing!
I can only pray that this happens every week!
Sadly, we'll probably have 160 new VISAs for 160 new Indians issued in 3 hours... And the authority in charge of this will flaunt that, as if it's a good thing.
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The What’s On Nightlife Awards in association with Titan Drinks are back at Barasti Beach on Wednesday April 17 where we’ll be revealing the top movers and shakers from across the nightlife industry.
Having spent the last year rating and reviewing the city’s best beach clubs, brunches and nights out, the categories recognise all the top people and places that make Dubai’s nightlife scene one of the best in the world.
But, while all the best bits of our brilliant beach party remain, there’s plenty of new things for you to look forward too as well. And here they are…
This year, we’ll be awarding the city’s top movers and shakers across 19 categories, bringing in two brand new categories to our nightlife awards.
For the first time ever, we’ll be awarding the city’s Best Evening Brunch and Best Ladies’ Day on April 17, alongside our 17 returning categories.
Best of all, you’re able to crown the winners. Both categories are open to public vote, alongside Best Ladies’ Night and Best Party Brunch, all of which you can vote for right here. You’ll need to be quick though, as voting closes on Sunday March 31.
Check out the full list of nominees here.
New to 2019 will be our ‘Highly Commended’ awards, which have been introduced to publicly recognized more or the industry on the night of the event. As well as the winners, we’ll also be crowning a second place, ‘Highly Commended’ in each category.
We’ve teaming up with Inside Lifestyle to give one lucky winner at the awards a one-year supply of hotel stays, VIP tables, beach club cabanas, shows, brunches, dinners worth a staggering Dhs50,000.
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Want to get involved?
We’ll be offering two all inclusive packages on the night, which are open to the public and can be purchased on the door. From 7.30pm to 11pm, guests can enjoy a three and a half hour BBQ and free flowing drinks priced at Dhs150 for girls and Dhs250 for guys.
Feel like partying like a VIP? Table packages in our VIP area are priced at Dhs5,000 for ten guests. Table bookings can be made here.
Titan Drinks will be back at the awards this year where you’ll be able to taste the latest flavours of the premium energy drink, mix up your own Titan cocktails and get your hands on a goodie bag.
Revival Shots provide rapid superior re-hydration and is packed with vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, meaning no more headaches, drowsiness or nausea after a big night. On the night, Revival Shots will be occupying two different spots at Barasti where they will be offering guests free tastes to ensure you wake up headache free, and and giving guests samples to take away too.
So be sure to clear your schedule on Wednesday April 17, and check out everything you need to know about the What’s On Nightlife Awards right here.
Barasti Beach, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, 7.30pm to 3am, Wednesday April 17 2018. Facebook.com/WhatsOnNightlifeAwards
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