If you’re looking for plans this weekend then look no further as we have put together an Instagrammable list of things to do, including celebrations for Chinese New Year.
Friday 20th January
Attend a Burns Night Supper at Hilton JBR
There’s an early Burns Night celebration happening at the Hilton JBR on Friday night. For Dhs495 you’ll get a traditional three-course meal including gravlax of salmon, braised beef short rib with haggis, and a Scottish Cranachan cheesecake, along with four hours of free-flow house drinks. Setting the mood for the jig, there will be a live Ceilidh band from Glasgow, Bahookie playing throughout the evening.
Akon’s performing at SLS
If you’re a fan of award-winning artist Akon, he will be performing his major hits just for you at SLS 75th floor in Business Bay. What a start to the new years right?
Saturday 21st January
Theatre of Digital Art
Dive into the New Year with an orchestral soiree led by Sher Oston and 22 exceptional musicians who will perform a one-of-a-kind show. What a Wonderful Jazz will be an eclectic expression of jazz, pop, and classical hits reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Amy Winehouse. Join Theatre of Digital Art on January 21st at 8 p.m. to get your fingers clicking, toes tapping, and heart pounding!
Legoland Dubai for Chinese New Year
Youngsters (and adults) will explore a LEGO Dragon Hunt, decorate Rabbit cookies and take part in the Chinese New Year wishing wall and Chinese New Year LEGO® Mosaic activities at MINILAND. They can join the daily characters parade and take awesome selfies at the instragrammable Chinese surroundings with hundreds of Chinese lanterns spread along Factory Street. Foodies will enjoy limited-time Chinese New Year snacks and treats at Market Restaurant and The Café.
Sunday 22nd January
In several Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is seen as a chance to leave the troubles of the past year behind and usher in positivity. Some of the most common festivities include decorating with red to bring good luck, enjoying grand feasts with friends and family to foster unity and watching lion and dragon dances to bring prosperity and good luck. 2023 is the year of the Rabbit and Rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. This Lunar New Year, Mogao is hosting a brunch with a traditional New Year menu and entertainment that will help you put some luck in your corner as you welcome 2023’s Year of the Rabbit.Â
Mogao’s Year of the Rabbit Brunch
Celebrate this Lunar New Year with the modern Pan-Asian Restaurant – Mogao at Dubai Digital Park with its specially curated Year of the Rabbit Brunch on Sunday, 22nd January.Â
The highlights of the 5 course Brunch Menu with 12 different dishes include; Pepper Squid and Stir-fried Beef with Kai Lan in appetisers, a Savoury Tang Yuan soup, delicious dim sum, Hainanese Chicken & Rice or Steamed Fish for mains, and traditional Sesame Balls and homemade fortune cookies for dessert.
China Bistro Launches a Limited Period Menu For Lunar New YearÂ
Looking to celebrate the Lunar New Year of Rabbit in Dubai? Look no further, China Bistro, a Pan Asian Restaurant, is located at multiple locations across UAE, and Sharjah invites its patrons to celebrate this Lunar New Year with its Chinese New Year festive menu. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit which is said to bring in prosperity, love, longevity, and hope. The menu will feature traditional Chinese delicacies denoting good luck and prosperity. Some of the dishes you can expect areÂ
Stir-fried Prawns with Sambal and Holy Basil (60),
Radish Cake with Burnt Garlic (40),
Charcoal Prawn Dumplings (44),
Thai-style Phat Kaph Rao Gai (50),
Asparagus Fried Rice, Truffle & Edamame Garlic Fried Rice (37),
Fruity Berry Sushi (30)Â and much more!Â
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