Newby Teas, in collaboration with Lunarossa, hosted Tea Voyage: An Exclusive Tea Blending Experience, an immersive evening that brought together the craft of fine tea, creativity, and Italian hospitality aboard the elegant Lunarossa houseboat.

Setting sail from Business Bay Marina towards the World Islands, guests embarked on a unique sensory journey surrounded by Dubai’s breathtaking views, a golden sunset, and the calming rhythm of the sea. The intimate setting of the Lunarossa houseboat provided the perfect backdrop for an evening dedicated to discovery, connection, and the art of tea.

The Tea Voyage experience began with an introduction to the fascinating world of tea, exploring its rich history, origins, and the characteristics that distinguish each type of tea. Guests also discovered how tea cultivation, harvesting techniques, and leaf selection influence not only flavour and aroma, but also naturally occurring compounds such as fluoride, reinforcing Newby’s commitment to quality from leaf to cup.

Guests were then invited to discover the art of tea blending through an interactive sensory experience. Beginning with four carefully selected base teas, participants explored each tea individually, engaging their senses to understand the distinctive aromas, flavours, and personalities of each blend. They were then introduced to supporting and top notes, experimenting with an array of ingredients ranging from vibrant strawberry and mango, to delicate raspberry and peach, as well as calming chamomile and rose. Experiencing tea from leaf to cup, demonstrated the patience and precision behind every carefully crafted blend.

Adding a culinary element to the evening, guests were given a unique palate teaser, challenging them to identify the flavours behind a specially created rooibos infusion inspired by the flavours of tiramisu. Combining cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, and creamy notes, the creation captured the indulgent essence of the classic Italian dessert in a refined tea format.

As part of the Tea Voyage experience, guests became tea blenders themselves, carefully weighing and blending their chosen ingredients to craft their own signature teas. Each participant brewed their personal creation and shared the inspiration behind their blend, giving it a unique name and transforming the simple ritual of tea into a personal expression of creativity.

The collaboration with Lunarossa brought together two worlds built around craftsmanship and memorable experiences. Meaning “Red Moon” in Italian, Lunarossa is a Business Bay-based Italian restaurant known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm hospitality. Its beautifully designed houseboat, featuring serene blue interiors and elegant details, created an atmosphere of tranquillity and sophistication throughout the evening.

Despite the warmth of the July evening, the gentle sea breeze, open skies, and stunning sunset views created the ideal environment for guests to relax, connect, and immerse themselves in the world of tea.

Through Tea Voyage, Newby Teas continues to redefine the tea experience, transforming every cup into a journey of flavour, creativity, and discovery.

Your Dubai stay just unlocked its ultimate plot twist. Check into Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club, then swap skyline views for shoreline bliss with complimentary beach access at Address Beach Resort on selected room categories. Morning coffee by the marina, afternoon swims by the sea, and golden hour back at the yacht club? That’s a holiday itinerary that just makes sense.

Think less choosing between city and coast, more having both. Lounge by the beach, enjoy exclusive savings at the beach outlets, then head back to the energy of Dubai Marina. With complimentary access for children below 12 years too, it’s the kind of summer upgrade that gives you two iconic Dubai experiences in one stay.

Date: Until 30 September 2026

Offer:
– Complimentary beach access at Address Beach Resort for selected room categories
– Complimentary return transfers between Vida Dubai Marina and Address Beach Resort
– Complimentary beach access for children below 12 years
– 20% savings on food and beverages at the beach outlets

Summer in Dubai has a way of testing every family’s plans, the heat sets in, school lets out, and finding somewhere the kids can burn energy while the adults actually get to relax becomes the day’s real challenge. Riva Beach Club is answering that with a season built around exactly this kind of family time, a place where mornings stretch into afternoons by the water and evenings wind down just as easily, giving every member of the family a reason to stay a little longer.

Weekdays are where the value really shows itself. Adults make their way in from AED 99, with AED 89 of that landing straight back as food and beverage credit, while children join on the same terms, their AED 99 entry fully redeemable on snacks and drinks throughout the day. It is the kind of offer that turns a random Tuesday into an outing worth taking, especially once happy hour rolls around from 3pm, giving parents their own reason to stay a little longer once the kids have had their fill of the water.

Weekends lean further into the family of it all. The Weekend Treat brings the same fully redeemable child entry alongside a slightly more generous adult package, AED 150 with AED 125 in credit, built for the families who want two full days poolside rather than squeezing everything into one. It is the sort of offer that removes the usual back and forth over which day to go, since both are covered without the cost doubling up, leaving more room in the budget for the extras that actually make a day out memorable.

As the afternoon heat eases and the sun starts to dip, After Dark by the Pool picks up where the day left off. Children aged eight and under are let in free, meaning families do not need to cut the visit short once dinner time approaches, while the essentials, sun loungers, fresh towels, a proper two hour beverage package, are all built into the AED 199 adult entry for the grown ups looking to stretch the evening out rather than pack up and head home. For residents, an additional 20 percent off food and wine sweetens what is already one of the more relaxed ways to close out a family day in Dubai’s summer heat.

The rest of the week fills in just as easily around these family staples. Fridays and Saturdays bring Sip & Splash, with two hours of unlimited house beverages alongside pool access, while the Sunday Social eases things into the week ahead with unlimited mimosas. Mondays offer Steak & Wine at AED 129, Wednesdays belong to Ladies’ Day with pool access, an appetizier and 40 percent off at Dreamworks Spa, and Fridays keep things casual with tacos from AED 49, with the Weekend Warm-Up carrying a 40 percent food discount through Thursday and into Friday evening.

Taken together, it is more of a reason to make Riva part of the family’s summer routine, one where the deals hold up whether it is a quick Wednesday visit, a full weekend by the water, or an evening that runs on long after the sun has gone down.