Autumn officially commenced on 23 September. Morning temperatures are beginning to feel bearable, the sun is setting earlier and the bustle is well and truly back. A new season brings plenty to look forward to and The MOJEH Weekend warms up for the season ahead with an itinerary that will have you refreshed and ready to tackle a full calendar. From an artistic pop-up ahead of an anticipated opening to the release of a viral Holiday Collection and a celebratory dinner that marks autumn’s arrival, here is what you should shop and see this weekend.
What To Do
Tickets to Guggenheim Abu Dhabi have gone on sale ahead of its official opening on 11 December. In the lead-up, the museum is taking over Manarat Al Saadiyat to host a weekend dedicated to renowned Egyptian artist Chant Avedissian. The pop-up series celebrates his life, practice and legacy, and allows participants to immerse themselves into his works, from their inspirations to their impact. Manarat Al Saadiyat will also host Network of Answers – an interactive installation by Agatha Gothe-Snape that invites guests to share personal reflections through a phone booth, resulting in an archive of Abu Dhabi voices. Art Appears: Chant Avedissian is on show until 27 September at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Buy tickets
Where To Eat
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Yù & Mi this weekend and experience an elevated take on tradition. Towering above Sheikh Zayed Road on the 36th floor of Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, Yù & Mi marks the Chinese celebration with a three-course set menu that marries Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines. A selection of sharing plates – including Shanghainese King Crab Xiao Long Bao and Wagyu Beef Taro Puffs – is followed by fiery wok-fried mains, with a traditional mooncake rounding-out the evening. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for togetherness and gathering with loved ones; the mooncake is a traditional red bean-filled dessert that symbolises prosperity. Until 27 September, Dhs388 per couple inclusive of a bottle of grape. Book now
What To Shop
There is one announcement beauty lovers wait all year for: Hourglass’ Holiday Collection. More specifically, the Ambient Lighting Palette. The limited-edition palette flies off shelves around the world; it features new and best-selling blushers, bronzers, finishing powders and highlighters to achieve the brand’s signature lit-from-within glow. This year, Hourglass debuts four Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked palettes – hope, wish, luck and love – created in collaboration with French jewellery designer Lauren Rubinski. Each palette is finished with a design inspired by her emblematic pendants and echoes the shades inside. Hope, marked with a heart-shaped key, features delicate rose hues while the Wish palette carries the theme through a horseshoe pendant and luminous highlighters. Shop now
Where To Unwind
Sound, breathwork and brainwave entrainment come together at Mind Oasis. The recently opened space is powered by Rituals and offers two treatments: The brain massage and the hydro massage. The former is a multisensory experience that combines the weightlessness of a zero-gravity chair with synchronised haptic vibrations to guide brainwave frequencies into a meditative state and provide two hours of rest in only 30 minutes. The latter sees guests rest atop a waterbed equipped with hydro-jets to soothe tension while red-light therapy supports collagen production and cellular regeneration. Book now
News To Know
People from around the world flock to Dubai for New Year’s Eve. Drawn in by fireworks shows, world-class performances and an extravagance that only the UAE can pull off, it is one of the busiest seasons faced by the city. One such event is Atlantis The Palm’s annual New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. This year, Katy Perry will headline the opulent event, following in the footsteps of musicians including Maroon 5 and Lionel Richie. Expect an evening of hits from Perry’s award-winning repertoire, from Roar to Dark Horse and (the rather apt) Firework. The black-tie event promises panoramic views, free-flowing beverages, private suites and – of course – a fireworks display like no other. Starting from Dhs8,500 per person. Book now
