16 amazing things to do in Dubai this weekend: Oct 23-25 – free workouts, cookie hauls, quiz rooms & more
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Things to do
Explore all of the very best things to do in Dubai: we reveal the secret places to uncover, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to explore, and guides to making the most of Dubai all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Dubai, for visitors and locals alike.
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F45 Springs Souk is hosting a free 2-hour outdoor bootcamp with complimentary breakfast at The Plaza this Saturday
If you want to start the weekend with a workout, The Plaza at Uptown Dubai has a free option this Saturday. On 24 October, from 8 AM to 10 AM, the F45 Springs Souk team will run a free outdoor bootcamp...
Participate in a free 5K community run with GRIT this weekend in Jumeirah and get a complimentary SALT coffee or matcha
If you've ever wondered whether run clubs are your thing, this is how you find out. Start your day off this Saturday in the best way possible - with the promise of a free coffee or matcha at the end of th...
Jumeirah’s majestic Majlis Al Salam Ballroom and the striking Al Nojoom Ballroom are transforming into live music venues with tickets from AED 150
Beyond the skyline's futuristic skyscrapers, this season’s Candlelight venues in Dubai offer an intimately atmospheric live music experience. Thousands of glowing candles beautifully enhance the sleek, contemporary desi...
There is a massive four-hour night party in a waterpark – with 105 water slides in the dark, live DJs on Torrent Beach and LED screen raves
Dubai's waterpark crowd gets a late shift this autumn. On Friday, October 9 2026, Aquaventure World at Atlantis The Palm stays open after dark for a four-hour party, and Fred's Coffee Party, one of the...
Looking for an air-conditioned escape? This Massive Al Quoz Playground Lets You Step Inside A Life-Sized Mario Kart Race And A Real-Life PAC-MAN Maze
The fastest racer could win an iPhone 18 Think you’re the ultimate speed demon? Throughout October, Chaos Karts is turning the competition up to 11, with the fastest racer of the month taking home a fr...
18 outstanding things to do this October in Dubai – from free fitness classes to candlelight concerts
That slight chill in the air that beckons the onset of October elsewhere hasn’t arrived yet but pumpkin spice and everything nice is truly filling the air in Dubai. For chills down your spine though, the...
A free beginner line dancing session is taking over Uptown Dubai: featuring guided steps, country music, and an open social hour
If you've always wanted to try line dancing, this is a good excuse to start. On Thursday, 15 October, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Bootscoot UAE hosts Jamboree at The Plaza in Uptown Dubai. Entry is free, b...
Parisian glamour is coming to The Palm as Crazy Horse Paris makes its debut in Dubai
Dubai certainly knows a thing or two about glamour, but this time Paris is getting involved. Crazy Horse Paris is making its highly-anticipated UAE debut with The Dubai Edition, a new permanent showcase c...
The UAE’s first natural curly hair festival is happening in October 2026 to tackle everyday challenges – featuring LUSH, lululemon & more
Caring for curly, coil-y or lock-filled hair in Dubai comes with a specific set of challenges - hard water, punishing heat, and humidity levels that can undo a routine in minutes. On Saturday, 10 Octobe...