Let it never be said you’re bored this summer. Not under d3’s watch. The Dubai Design District (d3) has made it their mission to make summer 2022 a fun season for those of us who choose to stay (willingly or unwillingly) back in Dubai instead of jetting off on exotic holidays. The creative space that’s a hub for all this fashion, arts, and creativity is hosting a summer festival called Rethink Summer.
From July 20 to August 26, the creative arts hub is hosting a series of masterclasses, workshops, and entertaining pop-ups that covers interests across the board. So whether you’re an artsy creative or a fashionista, there’s something here for you.
Makes sense, right? Summer is a time to live and laugh and learn, not wilt away at home.
We’ve created a list of all the cool activities you can sign up for and events you can attend at Rethink Summer based on interests.
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For the fashionistas
1. Fashion pop-up by Reborn
Home-grown upcycled fashion store Reborn is hosting a pop-up to introduce their Summer Mix collection. You spruce up your wardrobe for the summer with fresh colours and be proud of the fact that you’re not giving your money to fast fashion – the collection is made from recycled materials that are 100% cotton.
For every item you purchase, AED 11 is donated to the UNHCR. Socially responsible fashion FTW!
When: July 20- August 26
Where: d3 Summer Hub, building 6
2. Summer glow masterclass by Kiko Milano
What’s the best beauty blender? How do you achieve the no-makeup makeup look? Contouring hacks for amateurs? All these questions and more will be answered and pro tips will be shared in this makeup masterclass by Italian makeup brand Kiko Milano’s regional artist. So much better than YouTube tutorials.
When: July 28, 2022
Where: d3, building 6
Register here for details
3. Schwarzkopf summer hairstyle and hair braiding masterclasses
Dubai’s humidity is infamous for destroying many a blowdry. Experts from 120-year-old German haircare brand Schwarzkopf – the same stuff your salon uses – will brief you on what are the best hairstyles for summer and how to protect your tresses on August 5. They’ll hold a second workshop on August 19 that will cover hair braiding because honestly, what’s the difference between a fishtail braid and a waterfall braid? Men have a special hairstyling masterclass on August 12.
Timing: 1pm-2pm both classes
Where: d3 Summer Hub, building 6
For the fitness and dance enthusiasts
1. Bootcamp by CAMP
Fitness club CAMP will host a series of bootcamp every Sunday from July 24 to August 26. The full-body workout will include body weight sessions and functional movement exercises set to the beat of music.
Timings: 7pm-7:50pm
Where: d3, The Block
2. Hip-Hop dance workshops
Hip-hop classes for adults and kids will be conducted by members of the Dance It Forward initiative who have participated in some of the UAE’s most-recognised dance events. Choreography in the classes will include street dances such as hip-hop, whaacking, locking & popping, freestyle and others.
When: Every Tuesday and Friday for adults and Saturdays for kids
Timings: 6pm-7pm for adults and 5pm-6pm for kids
Where: d3 Summer Hub, building 6
For the crafty ones
1. Candle-making workshop
Local home fragrance and candle brand From The Arabs are conducting candle-making workshops throughout the Rethink Summer event. Instead of the commonplace floral fragrances, you’ll be working with infusing traditional scents found in Emirati homes in the candles like bokhour and incense. The workshop covers design your own candle scent and creating a candle from scratch.
When: August 23; 2pm-4pm
Where: d3 Summer Hub, building 6
Contact: Call 050 353 5299 for details
2. Flower arrangement workshop
Florists from Maison des Fleurs will teach you how to create the brightest and most cheerful flower arrangement of summer blooms to liven up your life and home. The bouquets you create will be professional looking-enough to even gift!
When: August 6; 5pm-6pm
Where: d3, Maison Des Fleurs
Register by emailing mail@maisondesfleurs.com
3. Organic plant-care workshop
Develop a green thumb and learn to take care of your indoor (and outdoor) leafy green friends without nasty chemicals. If your food can be organic why shouldn’t that apply to your houseplants?
When: August 7; 3pm-4pm
Where: d3 Summer Hub, building 6
Register by emailing support@greene-hands.com
For the techy kids
Sustainable robotics workshop by Junkbot
Dubai-based DIY robotics kit service Junkbot will teach kids how to turn scrap materials and junk into robots. The two-hour sessions will be a crash course in for kids helping them transform trash into trusted cyborgs they can control through a smart TV remote or mobile phone. They’ll learn the basics of robotics, build a design and connect parts and then program it to move. Little inventors can then ask all their burning STEM questions during a 30-minute Q&A.
When: July 24; 10am-12pm
Where: d3 Summer Hub, building
Price: AED 199 per child, register here