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Secret Sunrise Durban

Feeling groovy? Well, April’s your chance to get down and disco in Durbs. Get into the groove for the 29th of April’s 80s disco tennis groove at The Barn Owl Mitchell’s Park Tennis Club. The event starts at 06:30 that morning and social tennis courts will be available from 07:30. It costs R25 per person for 30 minutes. Bookings can be made via tennisclub@thebarnowl.co.za and you will need to bring your own gear. Of course, breakfast and coffee at The Barn Owl afterwards is a given.

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Burnedale Farm

Named after Irishman John Burne, Burnedale Farm & Nursery is a farm turned venue where guests can get creative, shop for unique items, enjoy a lovely meal and where kids can have endless amounts of fun. Be sure to visit the farm yard, have the kids explore the jungle gyms, or have them rally up some friends to play hide and seek. There is even a brand-new boutique at Burnedale, called NIXZ, specialising in locally manufactured women’s clothes. Also pop in at Natural Living Burnedale – an out of the ordinary gift shop where you can buy anything from pot plants and décor items to jewellery, art and clothes.

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Fig Tree Farm

Established in 1896, Fig Tree Farm is one of the original farmsteads from when Hillcrest was founded as a stopover between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It’s the ideal gathering place for families and foodies. Apart from the fact that it has a family-friendly restaurant, Fig Tree Farm also offers lovely, hand-curated trails for hikers, runners and nature lovers alike. Explore the trails with the whole family. There will also be an Easter Egg hunt at Fig Tree Farm over Easter weekend, from 7 to 10 April, with tickets costing R100 per person. Tickets are available on Quicket.

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Thandana

Established in 2010, Thandana is a proudly South African brand that has become a firm favourite when it comes to shopping for travel bags and accessories. They produce their own range of on-trend, versatile and waterproof fabrics. Their stunning products include trendy bum bags, travel luggage organisers in various shapes, sizes and colours, as well as an impressive Wheelie Bag, perfect for travelling over the Easter holiday! Also check out their gorgeous leather case for glasses and leather Caddy Cooler, perfect for family picnics on the beach.

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IKE’S BOOKS

Book lovers, this one’s for you! The independent, Durbanbased bookstore, Ike’s Books is a magnificent wonderland that will surprise you with an air of nostalgia. The bookshelves speak of history, food, song and science all at once, with books galore to choose from. It is a second-hand, out of print and antiquarian bookshop that might just have that book you’ve been searching for.

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Dirty Harry Fishing Charters

If you’re keen on fishing, the fully licenced Dirty Harry Fishing Charters – established in 2002 – might be a good choice. They are affiliated with KZN Tourism and have been approved by the South African Marine Authority. Dirty Harry Fishing Charters is the most sought after and popular fishing charter you’ll find on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and they operate as far as Cape Vidal and Sodwana. Contact them for the fishing experience of a lifetime, including marlin, sailfish, dorado, barracuda, tuna, wahoo and snoek.

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TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards recently named Dubai the Most Popular Destination in the World for a second time. With its impressive skyscrapers, beautiful beaches and exciting attractions, it’s become one of the most sought-after tourist destinations globally.

The awards are based on ratings of places to visit, stay at and do while travelling. Hence, being ranked as the top destination in the world means that Dubai received excellent traveller reviews throughout all of its tourism offerings. Other destinations listed in the awards include Bali, London, Rome, Paris, Cancun, Crete, Marrakech, the Dominican Republic and Istanbul.

According to Sarah Firshein, Head of Editorial at TripAdvisor, travellers are seeking out new adventures this year, and the Travellers’ Choice 2023 Destinations list reflects the very best places chosen by the TripAdvisor community.

WHAT MAKES DUBAI SO SPECIAL?

With Dubai’s previous win, the Director of Media, Destination and Travel at TripAdvisor, Justin Reid described the

Where To Dine In Dubai

Trèsind Dubai

Sophisticated Indian fine dining at One&Only Royal Mirage, Arabian Court.

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Tulum Restaurant

Mexican dining in Dubai.

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Benjarong Thai Restaurant

An iconic Thai restaurant in the heart of Dubai.

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INTI Dubai

Peruvian dining with flavours inspired by Nikkei cuisine.

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The MAINE Land Brasserie

Dine at Zaha Hadid’s Magnum Opus in Business Bay.

Q @themainedxb destination as an ultramodern city that has it all. “Despite the effects of the pandemic, Dubai still attracted visitors from near and far over the past year and has stood out as their favourite place to go in a year when they really needed some excitement.”

Tourism is a central pillar of Dubai’s economic growth and diversification. With more than 13 000 restaurants and cafés spread across the city, the destination offers a diverse range of cuisines for foodies and families alike. It’s won global recognition as a gastronomy hub, with the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai and the arrival of renowned fine-dining restaurant critique guide Gault & Millau in 2022. Various Dubai restaurants, chefs and gourmet experiences were also recognised in the inaugural edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022.

Save The Date

Dubai’s annual calendar is filled with festivals, leisure, sporting and business events, including the Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Food Festival, Gulfood, the Dubai World Cup, World Government Summit, GITEX Technology Week, Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, the Dubai International Boat Show and the Arabian Travel Market to name a few.

One thing is certain, Dubai has become a popular travel destination for both business and leisure – one that you should add to your bucket list if you haven’t done so yet. H

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