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WEEKEND HOTLIST: Have A Historical Meal, Dance Like The 70’s & Enjoy New Friendships This Week!
This weekend in Dubai’s all about taking you through a journey in time. From having meals from the past, touching some grass in the present, to making potential future BFFs – the city’s packed with events you’ll not want to miss out on.
Read along to find the top 11 things to do this weekend in Dubai
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11. Grease is cominggg!
Get ready to slick back your hair and channel your inner Sandy or Danny because Grease The Musical is lighting up Dubai Opera for the very first time. This dazzling new production brings all the nostalgia, energy, and rock ’n’ roll vibes of the original to the heart of Dubai.
A choreography that’ll make you say “It’s electrifying!”, Sandy and Danny in that classic leather jackets singing along to the timeless hits of “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One That I Want.”
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When: October 24th – November 2nd
Where: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
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10. Dive into a sustainable seafood feast at John Dory
Seafood lovers, this one’s for you! John Dory Seafood Market has just launched its brand-new Chef’s Selection Menu, and it’s an oceanic dream. For just AED 200 per person (drinks included), enjoy a four-course curated meal with eight types of seafood across eleven dishes — all crafted to tell the story of sustainability and flavour.
Think cold-smoked salmon with hummus, Fine de Claire oysters, Miso Black Cod, and Orange Cake for dessert, all made using head-to-tail techniques to ensure zero waste and maximum freshness.
Chef Maxim Gurin and his team have created a menu that’s innovative, conscious, and seriously delicious.
Where: The Market Island, Dubai Festival City Mall
When: October 10 – October 31
Price: AED 200 per person
Reservations: Not required
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9. Take a wilddd ride to Dubai Safari Park
Dubai Safari Park Is Back For Season Seven — and It’s ‘Wilder Than Ever’!
The park officially roared open its gates on October 14, and now you can enjoy a whole bunch of adventures and wildlife encounters.
Earlier this month, they’d taken over Dubai skies with their brilliant marketing skills, and the opening season did not disappoint one bit. With a simple agenda to get families and kids closer to the nature, they’ve brought along fun workshops, wildlife talks, and a revamped Birds Kingdom live presentation.
Where: Dubai Safari Park, Al Warqa 5
When: Open now!
Tickets: Get them here!
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8. Al Fresco dining with a view at Babel, Dubai Mall
Dubai winter is calling, and that means it’s officially time for Al Fresco season.
If you’re curating your outdoor dining list, Babel at Dubai Mall needs to be right at the top. This Lebanese fine-dining gem blends Levant heritage with a modern twist, serving up rich, soulful flavors that feel like a trip straight to Beirut.
From caviar smokey hummus and grilled octopus to juicy kebabs and knafeh with ashta ice cream, every dish is just *chefs kiss*.
But it’s not just the food. The setting is pure magic! The outdoor terrace overlooks the Burj Khalifa and the newly reopened Dubai Fountain, so you can dig into dinner while watching the water dance to music under the city lights.
Where: Babel, Dubai Mall (Fashion Avenue, First Floor)
When: Open daily
Contact: +971 4 431 2333, Walk-ins are also welcome
More info: babeldubai.co
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7. Sweat it out at the Dubai Active Run with Sarah Lindsay
After all that dining out, here’s where you can go to break a sweat.
The region’s biggest international fitness community, Dubai Active Show 2025 is back with an exciting lineup of trainers. Among those taking the main stage is also 3x Olympic athlete and founder of ROAR Fitness in London and Dubai – Sarah Lindsay.
The show’s seen over 40,000 visitors and 400+ brands coming together under one roof for the fitness fam. Expect a weekend packed with competitions, free workouts, expert talks, workshops, and plenty of giveaways.
So set aside your excuses for this weekend because it’s your chance to train with an Olympian and soak in all the motivation you’ll need for the season ahead.
When: October 25-27
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
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6. Blah blah and make friends this weekend
Looking to brush up on your language skills and meet new people?
BlaBla Language Exchange is a global initiative that helps people connect without any kind of language or cultural barriers. If you’re feeling a little bit too extroverted this weekend, here’s where you can put in your energy.
Dubai’s most curious minds gather around for good conversations, the vibes, over shared drinks. Whether you’re just learning the basics or can switch between five languages, it’s the perfect spot to practice, connect, and make friends from around the world — all in a chill, friendly setting.
No entry fees, just grab a drink and join the fun.
When: Every Thursdays
Where: Nomad Bar, Dubai
Entry: Free!
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5. Abu Dhabi Hosts UAE’s First-Ever Kitesurfing World Cup at Fahid Island
Abu Dhabi is catching some serious waves this month as it welcomes the GKA Kite World Tour to the UAE for the very first time. From October 25 to November 2, over 150 of the world’s top kitesurfers will hit the shores of Fahid Island for the Hydrofoil Big Air & Freestyle Kite World Cup — the headline act of the nine-day Fahid Island Watersports Festival.
It’ll be a week packed with world-class competitions, adrenaline-fueled action, beachside vibes, watersports clinics, live performances, F&B pop-ups, and sooo much more. With 30,000 fans expected, it’s shaping up to be the capital’s biggest coastal festival yet.
When: October 25 – November 2, 2025
Where: Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi
Entry: Free (open to the public)
4. Attend the biggest post-Diwali bash in Dubai!
If you thought Diwali celebrations were over, think again.
Emirates Loves India is keeping the festive spirit alive with the UAE’s biggest celebration of the Indian community, and it’s happening this weekend!
It’ll be an all-packed explosion of music, colour, and culture at Zabeel Park. Expect to see live performances by Neha Kakkar, Mika Singh, Neeraj Madhav, and many moreee. Add to that a lively cultural parade by IPF, incredible Indian food stalls, art exhibitions, and a fun-filled kids’ zone.
When: October 26
Where: Zabeel Park, Dubai
Entry: Free (just register via the WhatsApp link on their Instagram)
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3. Experience Dubai’s deserts at the Heritage Cultural Retreat by Platinum Heritage
Here’s your chance to experience Dubai’s desert like never before.
Platinum Heritage has reimagined its award-winning overnight Heritage Cultural Retreat. A luxurious yet soulful escape into the heart of Bedouin life. Think guided nature drives in vintage 1950s Land Rovers, falconry shows, camel rides, Arabic feasts under the stars, and heritage performances that bring centuries of desert storytelling to life.
The night ends in hand-built stone dwellings, and the morning begins soaring over golden dunes in a hot air balloon. Platinum Heirtage’s offering a journey through culture, nature, and time.
When: Ongoing (overnight experience)
Where: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Bookings: platinum-heritage.com or call +971 4 412 6333
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2. Dine around the world aboard the QE2
This month, the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 isn’t just giving you a peek into life onboard, but is also taking you on a global taste adventure. Around the World in 80 Days transforms the historic Queens Grill into a culinary voyage, serving up three-course menus inspired by 80 destinations once visited by the legendary ship.
In your plate you’d find different corners of the world each evening — from Europe to Asia and beyond.
And here’s the icing on the cake: dine on 10 or more evenings and you’ll be entered into a lucky draw to win two tickets to one of those destinations, complete with full-board accommodation.
When: Until December 19, 2025
Where: Queens Grill, Queen Elizabeth 2, Dubai
Contact: (04) 526 8835
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1. The desert’s having a glow up with Cosmic Glow 2025
Jebel Hafit Desert Park is about to light up again with Cosmic Glow 2025. The desert fest brings together cosmos, creativity, and cultural heritage in the most fun way and is happening across three magical Saturdays (Oct 25, Nov 1 & Nov 8).
Expect guided astronomy sessions by the pros at the International Astronomy Center, glow-in-the-dark painting, silk-screening neon tees, neon drumming circles, and activities inspired by the ancient constellations.
This is the weekend plan written in your stars.
When: October 25, November 1 & November 8
Where: Jebel Hafit Desert Park
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