On 23 September, the UAE officially marked the start of autumn, and if the temperature has not caught up yet, everything else has. The light sits differently in the evening, the city exhales a little and the general reluctance to be outdoors starts to lift. This MOJEH Men Weekend makes the most of that shift, from a two Michelin-starred dinner that unfolds across three acts to a functional fitness challenge that makes good use of the cooler hours.
Where To Eat
At Row on 45, the dinner is a production in the most literal sense. The two Michelin-starred restaurant at Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina seats only 22 people and takes them through three acts across three different spaces: a champagne lounge to open, the kitchen counter for the main event and the chef’s library to close. The current 12-course menu is built around British culinary heritage with Akkeshi oysters, Amaebi, Saroma Wagyu A5 and Hokkaido scallop among the many highlights. The 12-course experience is Dhs 845 per person. Book Now
Where To Stay
Autumn is a good argument for staying longer, and Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has made that case straightforward this season. Their current offer gives you a complimentary night when booking three or four consecutive nights, with the Suite and Club Room guests also receiving access to the exclusive Club Lounge. As the weather begins to find its footing between the heat of summer and the cooler months ahead, it is the right time to make use of a beachfront property that earns the extended stay. Book Now.
What To Shop
As the season changes, the wardrobe tends to need one reliable piece that bridges the gap between summer and what comes after. Dior’s Sweater with Dior Embroidery, in blue wool and alpaca knit with the House’s embroidery on the front, is that piece. It sits well over tailored trousers and equally well with something less structured, which is precisely why it earns its keep through the transitional months. Shop Now.
What To Do
If the arrival of autumn is the right moment to push things physically, DEKA FIT at Coca-Cola Arena on 26 September is where to do it. The global functional fitness challenge takes over the arena for a full day from 7am to 8pm, transforming the City Walk venue into a competitive fitness environment. The format is ten zones, each preceded by a 500-metre run, totalling 5km of running across the course, with stations ranging from a 500-metre row and Farmer’s Carry to Sled Push/Pull and RAM Burpees.
Participants compete individually or in two-person teams, and the format is open to all levels. With the worst of the summer heat behind us, the timing is deliberate and the effort, for once, will not be working against the weather. Book Now.
