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WEEKEND HOTLIST: Big Fat Weddings To Funeral Mysteries This Week In Dubai!
October’s lineup has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a breakfast by the Dolphinarium, celebrate a BIG celebrity wedding concert, or get your heart racing with a murder mystery dinner – Dubai’s got you covered. Your weekend, your pick. Let’s go!
Read along to find the 8 MOST fun things to do in Dubai this weekend
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8. Join McDonald’s UAE for World Cup Qualifier watch parties
McDonald’s UAE, in partnership with the UAE Football Association, is coming through with huge support for our National Team as they gear up for two crucial World Cup qualifier matches this month. Through the “Dream of a Nation” campaign, McDonald’s UAE is giving fans more ways to show their love — from motivational billboards across the Emirates to free watch‑party events.
Catch the matches live on:
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In Dubai, Al Ain, and Abu Dhabi, fans can enjoy live screenings, free McDonald’s meals, entertainment, and appearances from UAE football legends. Doors open at 8:15 PM ahead of the 9:15 PM kickoffs. Spots are limited, so head over to Eventbrite to reserve yours.
7. Spend your Sunday with a purpose at LEVA’s ‘Colors of Courage’
If you’re looking for a Sunday plan that feeds both the heart and soul, LEVA Hotels is hosting Colors of Courage. Over a lovely meal you get to listen to and celebrate the stories of their special guests for the day- survivors of Breast Cancer.
Show support for an important cause through the community experience. And while at it, you can also get to engage in a mindful Mandala art experience that blends creativity, community, and compassion.
It’s the perfect way to slow down, connect, educate yourself on an important cause — and of course, enjoy a meal at Sven The Baker’s Kitchen.
When: October 12, 11 AM – 2 PM
Where: Sven The Baker’s Kitchen, LEVA Hotel
Price: AED 135 (includes brunch + art workshop)
6. Celebrate Diwali at the Burjuman Mall
This Diwali, Burjuman Mall is turning up the sparkle with Jhilmil Diwali. A month-long celebration running until October 22, 2025. Walk into a space of cultural magic with Indian-inspired décor, cultural performances, festive shopping, and major prizes for grabs!
Share that much, much-needed family and friends time with their workshops on diya painting, rangoli design, lantern crafting, and the Jhilmil Diwali Bazaar.
Oh and the weekends are the best part! Every Friday is game night, Saturdays for special Baithaks and live shows; and Sundays for dhol beats and dance performances across the mall.
When: Until October 22, 2025
Where: Burjuman Mall, Dubai
5. Attend a killer murder mystery at TOTÓ Baby
Nothing screams KILLER like a Murder Mystery night. La Camera! by TOTÓ Baby has brought it to life with the most dramatic dinner and live theatre performance. Also warning! You might end up being part of the plot with their immersive theatre experience.
Dress up in your best funeral chic vibe and step into 1967 Rome where Italy’s most scandalous film director is dead. No one knows how. Everyone’s a suspect. Each Thursday, guests are welcome to gather to remember him (or maybe finish what they started).
It’s a scene you’ll never forget.
When: Every Thursday, 8pm (limited run)
Where: La Camera! by TOTÓ, Dubai
Bookings: Via TOTÓ Baby
4. Escape the city in a Porsche
Looking for a drive this weekend? Porsche has set a farmhouse escape in Dubai that have you saying “TAKE MY MONEY.”
Experience UAE’s landscapes, heritage, and flavors from one of Porsche’s 12 most iconic models. From Buhais Geology Park to Hatta Heritage Village, this ‘so-Dubai-like’ guided tour gives you a much-needed escape with a jolt of adrenaline.
Share the road with a community of like-minded Porsche enthusiasts and celebrate that rev.
When: Until October 19th, 08:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Find out more here!
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3. Snack & paint at the Dubai Dolphinarium
Looking for a chilled way to kick off your Saturday? Breakfast & Paint at Dubai Dolphinarium is serving up a morning dose of creativity, coffee, and tasty munches. Come along with friends, family, or fly solo, for a relaxing day with the cutest dolphins around the corner.
For AED 70, your ticket includes a fresh pastry or snack with a morning beverage, a full painting kit, and of course, your very own masterpiece to take home. Seats are limited, so grab your spot and get ready for a morning of cutesy artsy stuff.
When: October 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Dubai Dolphinarium
Paint your spot here!
2. Pedal for The Pink Tour 2025
Get your wheels ready, The Pink Tour 2025 is back for its third edition. And this time too, they’re making every mile count with a purpose. The 55 km cycling ride brings together over 220 cyclists at Expo City Dubai to show solidarity with women, supporting early detection and breast cancer awareness through the Friends of Cancer Patients’ (FOCP) Pink Caravan campaign.
Organized by Los Habibies, the UAE’s largest cycling community, the ride is about turning movement into meaning.
Whether you’re an avid cyclist or simply want to be part of an empowering tradition, the day promises community, courage, and a shared message of support. And the best part? It’s free to join for all.
When: October 12, 2025, 2:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Expo City Dubai
Price: Free
1. Attend your dream Bollywood celebrity wedding night
Could ‘Dulha Dulhan Drama’ get any more glamorous?
InterContinental Dubai Festival City is hosting a two-day, ultra-luxurious destination concert that brings to life the Big Fat Indian Celebrity Wedding. All the drama, rituals, and celebrations, minus the vows. Phew!
On October 10, kick off Sangeet Night with Bollywood beats, live bands, DJs, dance acts, and celebrity hosts. Expect star-studded performances by Jacqueline Fernandez, Sophie Choudry, Tamannaah Bhatia, Adnan Sami, plus a special comedy act by Dr. Sanket Bhosle.
It’s going to be one BIG WEDDING!
When: October 10–11, 2025
Where: Dubai Festival City
Time: 8:00 PM onwards (After Parties from 12:00 AM)
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Bonus! 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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