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WEEKEND HOTLIST: 9 Fun Ways To Kickstart September’s Long Weekend!
September’s here, and so is the looong weekend starting from Friday! If you are yet to decide where to head off to, Lovin Dubai’s got you covered.
Choose from a mix of fun experiences this weekend. From mind-bending mentalists, local adaptations of Italian Ballets, K-Drama OSTs, to dropping by your fav burger spot for their newest launch.
Kick off the most-happening 9th month of the year with 9 things to look forward to during the long weekend!
Say HELLO to September in the most unforgettable way!
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9. Mind games with Yasas the Mentalist
Mystery and mind games unfold at The Junction, Dubai this Friday, September 5th, 2025.
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Meet Dubai’s Glam Wake Surfer That’s Taking Over Your FeedYasas The Mentalist will be going live and brace yourself to witness jaw-dropping tricks played on your mind. A fair warning, it’ll leave you wondering what’s real and what’s magic.
Where: The Junction in Dubai
When: September 5, 2025
Experience mentalism HERE!
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8. Experience fairytales like never before
Step into a fairytale magic with ‘We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty’.
Quite literally ‘lighting up’ the stage at Zabeel Theatre, the show tells the timeless tale through expressive choreography and light. The reimagined narration blends classical ballet with a mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark experience – creating a visual treat like no other.
Where: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
When: Friday, September 5th 2025
Magic happens HERE!
7. Beat the heat with this pool-day pass
Dive into pure luxury at the stunning Infinity Pool at Address Sky View – where the views are as iconic as the vibes. Soak up unbeatable sights of the Burj Khalifa, all while living your best (and bougiest) life!
It’s walk-ins only – first come, first served!
Where: Address Sky View
When: Every day until September 30
Price: AED 600 per person |AED 300 back to spend on delicious food & drinks
Ages: 18+
6. Two new reasons to crave McDonald’s
McDonald’s UAE’s got some crispyyy news with a new upgrade.
The classic food joint’s spiced things up with the launch of the Spicy McCrispy, featuring fiery Samurai sauce, and a McCrispy Deluxe with yummy goodness stacked between the golden potato bun that fans love. Giving you double the reason to drop by for a burger.
These new additions are worth dropping a visit for this weekend and it’ll def have you saying “I’m Lovin’ It”
Where: All McDonald’s UAE restaurants + McDonald’s App
When: Available now
Get your crunch HERE!
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5. Night of OST’s for the K-Pop fans
Annyeong from Dubai!
KOSTCON is coming to Coca-Cola Arena for a one-night-only concert that brings the magic of your favourite dramas to life through their iconic OSTs.
Featuring live performances by stars like LYN, Kim Bum Soo, K.Will, So You, Heize, and Lee Mujin, this event is a must for anyone who’s ever wanted that K-drama soundtrack as background music in their lives.
Where: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
When: September 5th 2025
Tickets: GET THEM HERE!
4. Find a new chapter at Crossword Bookstores
India’s iconic literary haven made their flagship international launch right here in Dubai. With a promising collection of everything between International bestsellers to Arabic Lit, Crossword will help you solve the weekend puzzle on “Where to next?”
Step into a 3,000sq ft sanctuary that is all set to become THE hub for readers and book lovers. With intimate meet-the-author sessions, children’s storytelling events, interactive workshops, open mic nights, book clubs and a lot more, the store promises a sanctuary designed for discovery.
Where: Silicon Central Mall, Dubai Silicon Oasis
When: Now open
Your next chapter begins HERE!
3. Taking jazz nights to a higher level
If you’re looking for an ‘elevated experience’ this weekend, Culinara’s the place to be at.
Culinara Social Dining, tagged as the world’s highest food hall, brings together an evening of live jazz with The Goldin Set, led by celebrated vocalist Lisa Goldin. Dine on specially curated culinary and mixology concepts while enjoying some good ol’ jazz.
Surely a feast to all senses.
Where: Culinara Social Dining, The Link, One Za’abeel
When: Every Saturday, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Elevate your evenings HERE!
2. Savor, shop & socialise at Salties
Looking for business or pleasure? How about both.
Head to Salties Creek Beach at Aloft Dubai Creek Hotel for a day filled with delicious food, unique shopping, and great company! An event that’d have you tasting new experiences, discovering local treasures, supporting small businesses, and celebrating everything culture and community.
And if you’d love to set up a stall of your own, you can reach out to the organizers and make a bunch of bucks while also savoring a relaxing evening.
Where: Salties Creek Beach, Aloft Dubai Creek Hotel, Dubai
When: Sunday, September 7th 2025
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
1. Catch AP Dhillon live in Dubai
The man, the myth, the brown munda…Global music icon AP Dhillon is back in Dubai for one night ONLY. After a sold-out debut at Coca-Cola Arena in February last year, the global superstar is bringing the heat back to the very same stage.
Presented by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, expect high-octane performances, unforgettable visuals, and a night that gets you jamming to Punjabi beats.
Where: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
When: Sunday, 7th September 2025
Tickets: Selling out FAST, get yours here!
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And one to look forward eagerly for the coming week…
BONUS: Watch Game. Set. Match at Playhouse Studio Theatre
Ready for a night of drama, laughter, and a bit of phone snooping?
Catch Game. Set. Match, a sharp and witty theatrical rollercoaster where long-time friends gather for an innocent wedding game that turns into pure chaos when they begin sharing phone-y secrets.
Inspired from the Italian classic hit Perfect Strangers, this UAE-set production hits the chord with locally-adapted laugh-out-loud moments and gasps with each notification. Be prepared though, cus this show might just give you a controversial weekend game idea.
Where: Playhouse Studio Theatre, The New Covent Garden, Mall of the Emirates
When: 12th to 14th September 2025
Tickets: On Platinumlist.net
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