Love celebrating the festival of colours? Here are a few places to definitely check out in the emirate.
Be it a dinner with the family or a crazy party with the friends, the festival of colours definitely promises a lot of exuberance and energy. With Holi traditionally marking the start of spring (and in this country, the onset of summer), make the most of the weather while it lasts and book yourselves a spot at any of these places now!
Restaurants
Bombay Brasserie
Level up the Holi festivities with a fantastic brunch at Bombay Brasserie on 4 March. Starting 1pm all the way to 4pm, indulge in live cooking stations such as Mutton seekh kathi rolls, Paneer kathi rolls, Chicken biryani, Paneer sirka pyaz and more. The experience is further enhanced with refreshing Saffron thandai, live entertainment from a colour counter and a DJ spinning Bollywood beats on the decks.
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Hotel. Packages AED 195 with soft drinks, AED 345 with house beverages, and AED 499 with bubbles. For more information, call 04 438 3100 or visit tajhotels.com
Aloft Mina
A three-course menu awaits for a gastronomically delightful Holi at High Note Pool & Sky Lounge. Running from 8 – 11 March, indulge in a myriad of delectable Indian classics from noon until midnight. Gather the family for an impressive spread including the likes of Rogan Josh, Dal Tadka, Chicken taar korma and round off the meal on a sweet note with some gulab jamun. And for a nominal additional amount, savour unlimited pani puri short drinks. Talk about a delicious Holi!
High Note Pool & Sky Lounge, Aloft Al Mina Hotel. Packages AED 299 with a set menu, AED 50 additional with unlimited pani puri short drinks. For more information, call 058 591 8153.
Rang Mahal
Looking for a Holi that isn’t all things party and colour? This one’s perfect for the entire family to celebrate the festival in style. Rang Mahal is pulling out all the stops with an elaborate six-course meal. Unlike the usual North Indian fare, this meal represents all four corners of India, with the menu featuring dishes like chilli prawn bao, spiced lamb cutlet and cassata kulfi. For vegetarians, check out the chilli tofu bao and cottage cheese masala among other sumptuous offerings.
Rang Mahal, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Packages AED 225 with soft drinks, AED 335 with house drinks for two hours. For more information, call 04 414 3000.
Varq
Exotic views only further enhance this super special thali menu from 8-10 March. Thalis will forever be the best way to celebrate any festival, and Holi is no exception. Except this time around, the food goes up several culinary notches with the promise of an evening to remember!
Varq, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm. Packages AED 275 with a set menu, AED 125 with three house beverages, and AED 75 with three soft drinks. For more information, call 04 275 4444.
Events
Color Beach, LaMer North Beach
Can’t keep calm when it’s Holi season! In keeping the festive spirit at its peak, a colour wave is set to drench Dubai on 11 March at the gorgeous LaMer North Beach. With its picturesque ambience, the sandy stretch offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable beach party experience.
The massive celebration will feature some of the top-notch renowned DJs in the business, including Bollywood’s top DJ Aqeel, renowned Indian DJ Paroma, and Dubai’s high-energy DJs Shadow, Zubair, Karan, Ziya, Sarpanch. And there’s a special highlight you wouldn’t want to miss!
For more information, call 050 676 5563 or visit dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/86272/color-beach-party-at-la-mer-north-beach
Colour Mela, Zabeel Park
Holi doesn’t need to end on 8 March, with this mega party scheduled for 12 March! Aptly titled Holi Hai, a ticket priced for AED 30 gets you complete access to all the fun in the park. From an array of food stalls to some pumped-up live music and a lot of colour – here’s a celebration you can get the entire family together for! Kids under three get free entry, while A VIP Ticket for AED 60 gets you access to a specially covered seating area.
Packages AED 30, AED 60 with special seating. For more information and tickets, visit allevents.in/dubai.
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