In Istanbul we are only a tap away to take you where you want to go. But there are times that you don’t know where you can go for some fun. So this week we partnered with Daily Secret to give you some answers — in fact, we have one advice for every day of the week. Sit back, fasten your seat belt and let Uber and Daily Secret guide you through a fun week in Istanbul.
Ikizin is a specialty store that uses 3-D technology and printing to create a mini clone of yourself. Get ready to pose for a mere 1.5 seconds while a computer scans you. A week later your mini-me is ready to be collected.
* Present your Uber receipt to the store and you can get 10% discount for your purchases.
Check out Masterpiece, a private studio in Beyoglu that offers one-day painting classes for creating your own version of a masterpiece. Each three-hour class focuses on a different famous artist including Monet, Hopper and Andy Warhol. Music sets the artsy mood and drinks quench your creative thirst. To book a spot, e-mail info@e-mail studiomasterpiece.com, let’s remind that reservations cannot be cancelled due to limited capacity.
* Attendees can get a 50% discount for their +1 invitees when they present their Uber receipt at the entrance. Offer ends in December.
Jacqueline Cookies is a jewel box of a shop, where you’ll find freshly baked soft and chewy cookies, all made with natural ingredients like Belgian chocolate, Madagascar vanilla and macadamia nuts.
* Treat yourself and enjoy an additional 1 TL discount for each cookie when you present your Uber ride receipt to the venue.
UrbanSpinners is an indoor-cycling studio that offers a variety of indoor cycling classes to let you push the pedal to the metal. Get pumped and sing to the finest tunes with Urban Sing n Spin or find your inner peace with Urban Zen class or, go the distance with the Urban Tri-Iron, a two-hour training class that offers difficult bike techniques to get you race game on.
* Our friends at Urban Spinners are offering a 45 minute spinning class for free to Uber users. Just show the receipt of your ride to the studio and enjoy a full body workout. (Valid for one time for each user, expires December 2015.)
Izaka is a recently opened Beyoglu restaurant on the terrace floor of the Park Bosphorus Hotel. Izaka’s cocktail menu features eight concoctions crafted according to molecular gastronomy. Grab a seat at the circular bar, order one of the inventive elixirs and take in the stunning turquoise views of the Bosphorus while top DJs from around the world hit the decks.
Join Denizde Caz for live jazz concerts on the Bosphorus in September. Boarding starts at 7 p.m. and the ship leaves port from Kurucesme at 9. Slated to perform on September 19 is vocalist Ulku Aybala Sunat with pianist Nilufer Verdi and double bassist Apostolos Sideris There’s no shortage of food and drinks, either. Get on board.
Get moving on October 10 or 11 at Depo Dans Café, when Brazilian guest teacher Junio Reis comes to Istanbul to lead the Forro Workshop with Junio Reis. Reis will teach you the steps, style and spirit of forró. There will be 3 classes each day and parties on Saturday & Sunday nights. Book your spot by emailing to forroistanbul@gmail.com.
* Keep in mind you can get 10% discount for your tickets when you present your Uber receipt to the venue at the entrance.
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