{
  "id": 4809244,
  "title": "Dh39 Emirati breakfast, Dh50 water park, free cinema: 7 things to do mid-week in Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dh39-emirati-breakfast-dh50-water-park-free-cinema-7-things-to-do-mid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T07:21:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/things-to-do/dh39-emirati-breakfast-dh50-water-park-free-cinema-7-things-to-do-mid-week-in-dubai-1.500659008"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. For a budget-friendly Emirati breakfast, IKEA UAE is offering a limited-time menu from September 1 to 6. Breakfast for two costs Dh39 and includes dishes like chebab, dango, foul medames, hummus, lentil soup, chicken machboos, thareed, foga samak, beef salona, and meat shank. The menu ends on Saturday.\n\n2. Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk is hosting the Concept Big Brands Carnival warehouse sale from September 2 to 6. Visitors can enjoy up to 80% off fashion, footwear, accessories, and lifestyle brands from renowned labels such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Gucci, Givenchy, Fendi, Versace, Burberry, Acne Studios, Palm Angels, and Dolce & Gabbana. The sale opens at 11am and remains open until 11pm daily.\n\n3. The Bull & Bear restaurant at Waldorf Astoria DIFC is hosting Wellington night every Wednesday. For Dh300, diners can enjoy a 250g slice of prime Angus beef Wellington with truffle jus, caramelized onion, and two sides of choice. The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking and a curated drinks list for an elevated dining experience with a view of the Burj Khalifa and DIFC skyline.\n\n4. Splash 'n Party in Dubai Hills has opened a new water park branch featuring slides, splash pads, water guns, and a temperature-controlled pool for younger swimmers. Tickets are Dh50 per person until September 15, making it an affordable option for a fun-filled day of aquatic activities.\n\n5. The Greek restaurant Son of a Fish at Dubai Harbour is partnering with Drunk Elephant for a ladies' night event every Wednesday. The ticket price of Dh210 includes two starters, unlimited Greek fries, dessert, a signature mixed drink, and two hours of free-flowing drinks, plus a complimentary full-size Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops to take home. The event runs from 8pm to midnight.\n\n6. Guests staying at the QE2 hotel in Dubai can enjoy free movie screenings at The Theatre by QE2 from September 2 to 6. The cinema shows a mix of family-friendly films, including Inside Out, Shrek, Toy Story, Ice Age, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, The Matrix, and The Dark Knight. No additional cost is required for guests staying at the hotel, making it a convenient and budget-friendly entertainment option.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The weekend gets all the attention, but the stretch between Monday and Thursday is the better time to do most things in this city. Shorter queues, cheaper covers, and the restaurants that are impossible to book on a Saturday will happily seat you on a Wednesday. Here is what's happening over the next few days in Dubai. 1. Emirati food at IKEA IKEA has put an Emirati menu into all its UAE…",
  "key_points": [
    "IKEA UAE offers limited-time Emirati breakfast from Dh39 for two, September 1-6",
    "Coca-Cola Arena's Concept Big Brands Carnival sale gives up to 80% off luxury brands September 2-6",
    "QE2 hotel guests get free movie screenings at The Theatre by QE2 September 2-6"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mid-week events and promotions in Dubai are offering affordable entertainment options, including budget-friendly Emirati breakfasts, discounted shopping, and free cinema screenings for hotel guests, making leisure activities more accessible.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}