Get some Time Inspiration Tune in for unmissable ways to make the most of staying at home youtube.com/TimeOutGCC GCC TOD_2012_HOUSE AD - YOUTUBE_11273951.indd 121/04/2020 14:40:30timeoutdubai.com April 22 – May 19 2020 3 PAGE 12 PAGE 20 PAGE 32PAGE 26 Inside This week’s Time Out in no time at all Ramadan Kareem Ramadan is set to be a little different this year. We bring you the essential guide to Ramadan in Dubai Looking for some light-hearted, fun entertainment in your front room? Check out these feel-good films to get you grinning Feeling good If you’ve already exhausted your recipe books, we bring you top meals to cook at home that are perfect for iftar with your household What’s cooking? Take a break from the TV or computer and get lost in a book. We bring you 33 bestsellers to get stuck into, from fiction to self-improvement Page turners FEATURES AND REGULARS 6 City life 10 Things to do 12 Ramadan in Dubai 20 Must-watch feel-good movies 26 Bestselling books 32 Food 40 Music & Nightlife 42 Art & Culture 44 On Screen 48 Sport & Wellbeing 50 #thebackpage 03_TOD_2012_CONTENTS_11196932.indd 321/04/2020 17:38:074 April 22 – May 19 2020 timeoutdubai.com JOIN THE CONVERSATION Ramadan is all about sharing, family and reflection – and where better to embrace those values than at home? Although 2020 will be unlike any other Ramadan we’ve experienced before, it doesn’t mean you can’t get in the spirit of the season from your own house. You might not be able to go out for iftar but you can still break fast with your household, cook a special meal together or order in tasty dishes, though this time the washing up is on you. Social distancing alone? Download a video calling app and get together online, you might even see more of your friends and family around the world this year. Ramadan Kareem. facebook.com/ timeoutdubai timeoutdubai timeoutdubai_food @timeoutdubaiyoutube.com/ timeoutgcc Hello, Dubai Amy Mathieson Acting Editor Published by ITP MEDIA GROUP FZ-LLC © 2020 Time Out Group Ltd, London, UK. 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Time Out Dubai regular news-stand retail price is £3.50/Dhs12.00. 04_TOD_2012_EDS LETTER_11196921.indd 421/04/2020 14:49:47DO SOMETHING AMAZING TODAY Help building a better world for every child. https://help.unicef.org ©UNICEF/Noorani Children perform theatre as a part of their curriculum in grade 3 at Boufaroua Primary School on the outskirts of Sbeitla in Tunisia. Untitled-3 122/03/2020 12:48:106 April 22 – May 19 2020 timeoutdubai.com WE LOVE SEEING the UAE on screen, whether it’s as the backdrop to Hollywood blockbusters or in stunning documentaries. Showcasing the UAE’s intriguing history and culture, a new TV series has been released exploring the roots of the nation. Image Nation Abu Dhabi has released the documentary series History of the Emirates alongside a new virtual reality mobile app. Both the new television series and app were produced by Emmy and BAFTA award- winning Atlantic Productions, one of the world’s leading factual and immersive production companies, whose documentary series include Sir David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef and The Coronation with HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Explore the history of the Emirates Free to watch, the stunning documentary series is narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons and explores the UAE’s past. Covering a massive 125,000 years of local history, the series follows the UAE’s development from the earliest human inhabitants up until the national union in 1971. Accompanying the series, the 7 Mysteries of the UAE mobile app has also been launched. The app uses virtual reality and gaming techniques to teach children about the UAE using self-guided learning and support kids and teachers while learning from home. “During this difficult period, it is more important than ever to celebrate our community and its shared strength. History of the Emirates presents an inspirational story and we are very pleased to release the international edit of this pioneering series for the very first time in the region,” said Mohamed Al Mubarak, chairman of Image Nation Abu Dhabi. “This is a show of solidarity with the community from Image Nation, and we hope that our documentary will bring families and friends together in a time of isolation.” O historyoftheemirates.com. “It covers a massive 125,000 years of history” City life 06 - 09_TOD_2012_CITY LIFE_11196934.indd 621/04/2020 12:59:49timeoutdubai.com April 22 – May 19 2020 7 Under the sea TRAVELLING MAY BE off the cards at the moment but that doesn’t stop our wanderlust having us dreaming of exploring destinations both near and far. Encouraging our natural curiosity and helping us to explore the world, Sir David Attenborough has been a fixture on our screens and our home for decades with astonishing documentaries. A multi-sensory online tool, exploring the Great Barrier Reef is now available online and Sir David will be your guide. You can log on to see what amazing things lurk under the waves and learn all about the amazing ecosystems. O www.attenboroughsreef.com. Learn with Yale Want to keep your grey matter working? Ivy League university Yale is offering one of its most popular courses online for free to people all over the world. You can take on The Science of Well-Being course and learn from Yale psychologist Laurie Santos. The ten-week seminar series will teach you how to increase you happiness, debunk myths and find out what makes us happy and how to create better habits. Ready to get happy and get learning? O www.coursera.org. Hit the (online) shops Mall of the Emirates has launched a new online shopping platform called ‘Trends at Your Doorstep’, which offers all of the latest arrivals from the mall’s fashion, beauty and luxury brands. As an added bonus, delivery is free, contactless, and offers bonus SHARE points. O www.malloftheemirates.com. Time Inspiration Staying at home and looking for a bit of inspiration? Well, if you’re anything like us, you’re ready to begin cooking up a storm. We bring you top ideas to try at home – from SALT barbecue boxes to pro tips for smoking meat from The Mattar Farm over on our YouTube channel. O www.youtube.com/timeoutgcc. 06 - 09_TOD_2012_CITY LIFE_11196934.indd 721/04/2020 13:00:00City life 8 April 22 – May 19 2020 timeoutdubai.com Pro cooking If you’re missing dining at Dubai’s best restaurants you’re not alone. But we’re here to help – as you can now whip up a restaurant- worthy dinner in your own kitchen. We’ve teamed up with Time Out Dubai’s award- winning restaurants to bring you recipes from the city’s very best eateries to cook at home such as gemista from Mythos Kouzina & Grill, two-cheese pide from RÜYA and this crispy hen’s egg from folly by Nick & Scott. O timeoutdubai.com/topics/recipes. THE MINISTRY OF Climate Change and Environment has released figures of its 2018-2019 agricultural plan, showing that the UAE has produced 70 different types of vegetable and fruits locally, which puts the country on the map to compete globally. 29 new organic farms were registered in the first half of 2019, while the production of organic products increased by 60 percent. Many leading agricultural projects in the UAE use hydroponics or agriculture without soil. UAE hits a milestone Travel the world Fancy a trip to South Africa to visit the Tembe Elephant Park? How about catching the Northern Lights live from Canada? All this and more is possible, without leaving the house thanks to Explore.org – the world’s leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel. It’s time for adventure. O www.explore.org/livecams. 06 - 09_TOD_2012_CITY LIFE_11196934.indd 821/04/2020 13:00:18City life timeoutdubai.com April 22 – May 19 2020 9 LPM to your door Famed for its French-Mediterranean dishes, LPM Restaurant & Bar is partnering with InterContinental Dubai Marina to delivery to diners in Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JLT, JBR, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Park, Emirates Hills, The Lakes, Meadows, The Springs, The Greens and more. O Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm. 7pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12.30pm- 4pm, 7pm-1am. Via Deliveroo. www.lpmlondon.co.uk/dubai (04 439 0505). WANT TO GET in shape? Using your own bodyweight as resistance, Physique 57 promises a high-energy, effective workout not that not only builds, tone and strengthen the muscles, it also promises visible results. And if there was ever a time to try one out, it’s now, as its live-streaming classes via Zoom, with classes starting at just Dhs50. Why not give it a go? O From Dhs50. Sun, Tue, Thu 9am, noon & 5pm; Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9am & 5pm. www.physique57.com/ studio-dubai. Get active at home Explore art online Missing your arty fix? Louvre Abu Dhabi is expanding its digital offering with virtual tours, audio and video content, and downloadable activities for children, so even though the museum and gallery might be shut for now, you can still explore the capital’s culture hub. O www.louvreabudhabi.ae. 06 - 09_TOD_2012_CITY LIFE_11196934.indd 921/04/2020 13:00:29Next >