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Looking for last minute ideas for Father's Day? Tatler puts together a list of fun, unique ideas to celebrate every type of dad this weekend.

For the foodie dad

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This beloved fine dining restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail is hosting a chef takeover on June 18 and 19. Akâr’s Chef Pâtissier Stephanie, and her friends, Chef Ding and Chef Zhan, will be offering a special menu of Peranakan and Thai cuisines. 

Call +6018 277 0597 for reservations.

See also: The Top 20 Restaurants in Malaysia in 2022

For the daper dad

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Photo: RuMa Hotel & Residences
Above Photo: RuMa Hotel & Residences

Pamper your dad with a day at the UR Spa inside the RuMa Hotel and Residences. After a long week, there's nothing better to unwind than UR Spa's signature Dusun Inan massage and a grooming session with the experts at TrueFitt & Hill Barber Shop. This Father's Day promotion is available for two people and comes with complimentary hair care sets. 

Call +603-2778 0692 for more information.

See also: Father's Day 2022: The Best Grooming Gifts for Dad

For the music lover

Happening on June 18 at RexKL, the Fete De La Musique experience is perfect for music lovers. From 7pm, there will be performances by Malaysian musicians across different genres, from indie pop band Son of a Policeman to trap artiste Shine Calamba. The event is free for those who register via this link

See also: Malaysian Musician Airliftz on Carving His Own Path in Music

For the artsy dad

From June 17, Wei Ling Gallery's exhibition A Paradigm Shift—Reflecting on Twenty Years of The Malaysian Art Scene will feature the works of artists Anurendra Jegadeva, Chen Wei Meng, Chin Kong Yee, Hamidi Hadi, Ivan Lam, Juhari Said, Rajinder Singh and Sean Lean. This by-appointment exhibition will give an insight on how the Malaysian art scene has changed over the last two decades, exploring the impact of political and social upheaval as well as the development of artistic practices. 

Call +603 2260 1106 for an appointment.

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For the boozy dad

The best way to end Father's Day weekend is with a tasteful pairing of the Macallan Double Cask Range whisky flight and a Roberto P. Duran cigar. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur's special Macallan Flight and Cigar Aficionado Experience on June 19 is a specially guided event at Astor Bar, led by the expert ambassadors of Macallan and Trinidad Cigar. Dads will also go home with a Real Hermanos cigar.

Call +603 2727 6696 for reservations.

See also: Father's Day 2022: The Best Bottles to Buy for Dad

For the self-care dad

Kick back and spend a day in the sun with dad at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The Au Soleil Pass gives you access to the pool with cooling refreshments including cocktails and gelato from Le Scoop by Le Méridien. The promotion is a collaboration with one of Kens Apothecary exclusive brands, Malin+Goetz, and include a 50ml tube of SPF30 mineral sunscreen to keep you protected from the rays on the day. 

Call +6012 215 8782 or +603 2263 7888 for to book.

See also: Shop the Best of Diptyque at Kens Apothecary's New Store

For the car dad

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If your dad loves all things cars, you can head to a Cycle & Carriage Autohaus and arrange a test-drive for dad to get a taste of an exceptional drive in Mercedes-Benz’s latest fleet, from the all-new Mercedes AMG SL to the sleek E-Class sedans. 

See also: Will the New EQS from Mercedes-EQ Be a Game-Changer in the World of Electric Motoring?

For the stylish dad

If dad enjoys a good shopping trip, this pop-up at WIP On The Park in Marc Residence is the perfect destination on Father's Day. Featuring homegrown brands, including Kualesa, Dia Guild, Unplug and more, the whole family will be able to walk home with new stylish garms, if not a brand new wardrobe. 

See also: Founders of Kualesa on Building a Sustainable Fashion Brand Together

For the cultured dad

The French Film Festival has returned to Kuala Lumpur after a two-year hiatus. If your dad is looking to immerse himself in a different culture, try booking him tickets to watch My Words on Your Lips by KL Shakespeare Players and Alliance Française. A modern retelling of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, it is directed by Lim Kien and stars French actor Grégory Henno.

A bonus for francophiles: Some passages of the play will be performed in French, a great opportunity to practise your listening and comprehension skills! 

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