{"id":99543,"date":"2025-09-04T14:20:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/?p=99543"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:29:28","slug":"weekend-hotlist-9-fun-ways-to-kickstart-septembers-long-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/weekend-hotlist-9-fun-ways-to-kickstart-septembers-long-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"WEEKEND HOTLIST: 10 Fun Ways To Kickstart September&#8217;s Long Weekend!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>September&#8217;s here, and so is the looong weekend starting from Friday! If you are yet to decide where to head off to, Lovin Dubai&#8217;s got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\nKick off the most-happening 9th month of the year with 9 things to look forward to during the long weekend!<\/p>\n<h2>Say HELLO to September in the most unforgettable way!<\/h2>\n<p><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">Get the latest news on your phone, for free!\u00a0<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\"><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here!<\/a> \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>10. Mind games with Yasas the Mentalist<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"355\">Mystery and mind games unfold at The Junction, Dubai this Friday, September 5th, 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"355\">Yasas The Mentalist will be going live and brace yourself to witness jaw-dropping tricks played on your mind. A fair warning, it&#8217;ll leave you wondering what\u2019s real and what\u2019s magic.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Junction in Dubai<strong><br \/>\nWhen:<\/strong> September 5, 2025<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Experience mentalism <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/event-tickets\/100582\/yasas-the-mentalist-at-the-junction-in-dubai\">HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOGph1Ck7DF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOGph1Ck7DF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Junction | Dubai Theatre &amp; Live Shows (@junctiondubai)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>9. Harry Potter\u2122 Film Concert Series<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the Harry Potter\u2122 Film Concert Series at Etihad Arena, Yas Island! On 6\u20137 September, a live symphony orchestra performs the iconic John Williams scores in sync with the films:<\/p>\n<p>6 Sept \u2013 Philosopher\u2019s Stone\u2122 at 7:30 PM<br \/>\n7 Sept \u2013 Chamber of Secrets\u2122 at 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Watch the magic unfold on a massive screen \u2014 with a live symphony orchestra turning every spell and chase scene into goosebumps!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a die-hard fan or new to the Wizarding World, Back to Hogwarts in Abu Dhabi is a magical experience you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n<p>One weekend. Two spellbinding experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Your Back to Hogwarts adventure awaits in Abu Dhabi. Get your tickets today.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Etihad Arena<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadarena.ae\/en\/event-booking\/harry-potter-film-concert-series\"><strong>HERE<\/strong> while you <strong>STILL<\/strong> CAN!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/Screenshot2023-03-23at1.01.02PM.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"479\">8. Experience fairytales like never before<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"479\">Step into a fairytale magic with &#8216;<em data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"279\">We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty&#8217;.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"479\">Quite literally &#8216;lighting up&#8217; 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 &#8211; creating a visual treat like no other.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"958\"><strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"800\">Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray<br data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\" \/><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"853\">When:<\/strong> Friday, September 5th 2025<br data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdubai.com\/en\/festivals-and-events\/dubai-events-calendar\/we-call-it-ballet\"><b>Magic happens HERE!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"958\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99579\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121302\/we-call-it-ballet-eventorganiser-aug-2025-250x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"883\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121302\/we-call-it-ballet-eventorganiser-aug-2025-250x187.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121302\/we-call-it-ballet-eventorganiser-aug-2025-700x524.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121302\/we-call-it-ballet-eventorganiser-aug-2025-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121302\/we-call-it-ballet-eventorganiser-aug-2025-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121302\/we-call-it-ballet-eventorganiser-aug-2025.jpg 795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"958\">7. Beat the heat with this pool-day pass<\/h2>\n<p>Dive into pure luxury at the stunning Infinity Pool at Address Sky View \u2013 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!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s walk-ins only \u2013 first come, first served!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where: Address Sky View<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>When: Every day until September 30<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price: AED 600 per person |AED 300 back to spend on delicious food &amp; drinks<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ages: 18+<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1792774651387609\/1792774724720935\/?active_tab=about\"><i>For more details<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99368\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/27140344\/usse.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/27140344\/usse.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/27140344\/usse-250x131.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/27140344\/usse-700x366.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/27140344\/usse-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/08\/27140344\/usse-120x63.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6. <strong>Two new reasons to crave McDonald&#8217;s<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s UAE&#8217;s got some crispyyy news with a new upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The classic food joint&#8217;s spiced things up with the launch of the <em>Spicy McCrispy<\/em>, featuring fiery Samurai sauce, and a <em>McCrispy Deluxe <\/em>with yummy goodness stacked between the golden potato bun that fans love. Giving you double the reason to drop by for a burger.<\/p>\n<p>These new additions are worth dropping a visit for this weekend and it&#8217;ll def have you saying &#8220;I&#8217;m Lovin&#8217; It&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> All McDonald\u2019s UAE restaurants + McDonald\u2019s App<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> Available now<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mcdonaldsuae\/\">Get your crunch HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"zw-line-div\">\n<div class=\"zw-line-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNfRzDyTCKv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNfRzDyTCKv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by McDonald\u2019s UAE (@mcdonaldsuae)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>5. Night of OST&#8217;s for the K-Pop fans<\/h2>\n<p>Annyeong from Dubai!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s ever wanted that K-drama soundtrack as background music in their lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> September 5th 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Tickets:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/event-tickets\/99526\/kostcon-korean-ost-concert\">GET THEM HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99580\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121706\/event_image_1249__1747820882-250x190.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121706\/event_image_1249__1747820882-250x190.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121706\/event_image_1249__1747820882-120x91.png 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04121706\/event_image_1249__1747820882.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4. Find a new chapter at Crossword Bookstores<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"422\">India\u2019s 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 &#8220;Where to next?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"642\">Step into a 3,000sq ft sanctuary that is all<span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"85\"><span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>set<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>to<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>become THE hub for readers and book lovers. With <\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"88\">intimate<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>meet-the-author\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"88\">sessions,<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>children\u2019s storytelling<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>events,<\/span> <span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"93\">interactive<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>workshops,<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>open<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>mic<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>nights,<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>book<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>clubs<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>and<span class=\"zw-space\"> a lot more, the store promises a sanctuary designed for discovery.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"642\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Silicon Central Mall, Dubai Silicon Oasis<br data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"695\" \/><strong>When:<\/strong> Now open<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crossworduae\/\">Your next chapter begins HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99590\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-250x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"817\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04153155\/Crossword-Dubai-Store-4-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. Taking ja<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\">zz nights to a higher level<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"121\">If you&#8217;re looking for an &#8216;elevated experience&#8217; this weekend, Culinara&#8217;s the place to be at.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"121\">Culinara Social Dining, <span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"14\">tagged<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>as<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>the<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion char_sty4\" data-text-len=\"25\">world\u2019s<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>highest<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>food<span class=\"zw-space\">\u00a0<\/span>hall, <\/span><span class=\"zw-portion zw-text-portion\" data-text-len=\"36\">brings together an evening\u00a0of\u00a0live\u00a0jazz\u00a0with\u00a0The\u00a0Goldin\u00a0Set,\u00a0led\u00a0by\u00a0celebrated\u00a0vocalist\u00a0Lisa Goldin. Dine on specially curated culinary and mixology concepts while enjoying some good ol&#8217; jazz.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"121\">Surely a feast to all senses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"121\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Culinara Social Dining, The Link, One Za\u2019abeel<br data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\" \/><strong>When:<\/strong> Every Saturday, 8:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.culinaradubai.com\">Elevate your evenings HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99591\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04154824\/Screenshot-2025-09-04-at-3.47.37-PM-250x331.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04154824\/Screenshot-2025-09-04-at-3.47.37-PM-250x331.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04154824\/Screenshot-2025-09-04-at-3.47.37-PM-700x928.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04154824\/Screenshot-2025-09-04-at-3.47.37-PM-768x1018.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04154824\/Screenshot-2025-09-04-at-3.47.37-PM-120x159.png 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04154824\/Screenshot-2025-09-04-at-3.47.37-PM.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Savor, shop &amp; socialise at Salties<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for business or pleasure? How about both.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;d have you tasting new experiences, discovering local treasures, supporting small businesses, and celebrating everything culture and community.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Salties Creek Beach, Aloft Dubai Creek Hotel, Dubai<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, September 7th 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 AM to 6 PM<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNfYOR6pJbr\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">More DEETS here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99546\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n-250x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"839\" height=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/03152656\/SnapInsta.to_533520195_17913811887172901_7285391131980746946_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"event-item__name-title \">1. Catch AP Dhillon live in Dubai<\/h2>\n<p>The man, the myth, the brown munda\u2026Global 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, 7th September 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Selling out FAST, <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/event-tickets\/ap-dhillon\">get yours here!<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLZZFfxsi-P\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLZZFfxsi-P\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Coca-Cola Arena (@cocacolaarena)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And one to look forward eagerly for the coming week&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>BONUS: Watch Game. Set. Match at Playhouse Studio Theatre<\/h2>\n<p>Ready for a night of drama, laughter, and a bit of phone snooping?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Playhouse Studio Theatre, The New Covent Garden, Mall of the Emirates<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> 12th to 14th September 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Tickets:<\/strong> On<a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/event-tickets\/100629\/gamesetmatch-at-playhouse-studio-theatre-mall-of-the-emirates\"> Platinumlist.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99581\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-250x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/09\/04122936\/GameSetMatch_Poster_Finalized_2-For-Print-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/onam-unisat-deals\/\"><i>READ NEXT: Onam Cheers At Unisat: Spend AED 50 And Get 6 Cans FREE!<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories on your phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"September&#8217;s here, and so is the looong weekend starting from Friday! 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