And so concludes the first full week of the return to school in the UAE – early mornings, after-school activities and being present for your loved ones all while balancing work commitments can leave little time for yourself. The MOJEH Weekend encourages you to engage in activities that fill your cup, whether that’s designating time to keep-up with your fitness goals at Sharjah’s newly renovated gym, meandering through halls of contemplative artworks in Alserkal Avenue or spending an afternoon with friends at Abu Dhabi’s latest opening. Discover your editor-approved weekend plans below.
Where To Work Out
Altitude Ladies Gym has reopened after undergoing an extensive renovation, and it is the stuff of fitness-loving dreams. The two-storey gym at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club is filled with state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment and features designated zones for strength training, movement and recovery, as well as a juice bar for post-workout refreshments. Altitude tackles wellness with intention, helping women achieve their fitness goals in a space that is both functional and empowering. Book now
Where To Eat
Isabel Mayfair makes its international debut at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island. The Mediterranean-influenced restaurant is led by Chef Vincent Visinet and combines the signature dishes from the London outpost with regional exclusives – think beef wellington, carabineros with kaffir lime and red berry pavlova. The space echoes its origins with glamorous, Art Deco-inspired interiors that see bespoke calacatta viola marble, blue velvet and hand-embroidered silk wall coverings throughout. Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi opens with The Welcome Lunch – a three-course menu designed to introduce diners to the restaurant. With zesty tuna tartare, octopus radiatori in spicy tomato sauce and a traditional tropézienne amongst the dishes, Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi is set to make a stellar first impression. Book now
What To Shop
A 10-step skincare routine, weekly hair treatments and 8 hours of shut-eye every night may be non-negotiables for healthy skin and hair, but Slip’s latest sports-themed launches are going the extra mile to ensure you look and feel your best. Slip’s beloved silk pillowcases protect your skin by preventing creasing, while the contour eye masks provide darkness without resting on your eyes (perfect for those with delicate lash extensions). The highlight? A collection of preppy scrunchies that maintain your up-do without causing breakage, whether you’re on or off the court. Shop now
What To See
Déjà Vu, a multi-gallery selling exhibition conceptualised by Alserkal Avenue, takes place at the cultural hub this weekend, bringing together over 50 artists from 20 of the UAE’s leading contemporary art galleries. The exhibition is an exploration of the absurdity of repetition and the delirium that accompanies it; how memories of moments begin to slip and blur into one another, the sensation of an experience seemingly lived twice. Déjà Vu, curated by Kevin Jones, Nada Raza and Zaina Zaarour, also delves into current events – recession, economic growth, population swells, environmental disasters – and the feeling of living in a recycled historical cycle. Learn more
