Happy International Women’s Day, ladies! While we at Secret Dubai staunchly believe that women must be celebrated every single day of the year, March 8, 2026 (International Women’s Day) is a great opportunity to add some fun to feminism and treat yourself or the ladies in your life. Championing gender equality and cracking open glass ceilings is hard work, after all. Here are 6 out-of-the-box phenomenal things to do to celebrate girl power and yourself.
An exclusive night swim at Aura Skypool
A 360-degree infinity pool. AURA’s resident female DJ. Dedicated live beauty stations. Exclusive sample giveaways. Massage therapists for restorative treatments. Need we say more?
AURA Skypool is hosting a one-of-a-kind ladies-only night swim, in collaboration with Tom Ford. With an all-female staff on-call, men cannot enter the area. Put on your island chic outfits (pre-Coachella inspiration) and head to the infinity pool to let the night whisk you away.
Book your tickets here.Jump into carts and create chaos
Tired of holding things together and want to mess up, crash and just create chaos? Head to the Chaos Karts immersive experience and bang into karts till you feel liberated. A combination of go-karting and video games, you are transported into a world that isn’t real but truly feels so. It’s just you, your kart, and the virtual tracks.
Get your tickets for Chaos Karts in Dubai!A private island paradise awaits at Anantara
This International Women’s Day, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort calls all women to unwind, recharge and celebrate themselves. Wrapped in the beauty of a private island, all women will have complimentary pool and beach access.
The scenic round-trip boat across the Arabian Gulf is at just AED 150 per person. Shimmering waters, soft sinking sand and skyline scenes is exactly what you need this Sunday and you know it.
Let yourself relax by booking tickets here.Rock and roll at Brasserie Frantzén
Brasserie Frantzén is hosting a four-course tasting menu to mark International Women’s Day in Dubai. They call it ‘Celebrating with Queens‘ and the menu lives up to the hype. With uninterrupted live music (rock and roll, of course) and the Candy Room put together, this will be an unforgettable event.
Reserve your seat here.Full day’s work rewarded at the 44
The 44 is turning it up a notch with a full-day planned out for those who want to celebrate every aspect of their lives. An exclusive Women’s Day event, this day has everything – from a laid-back brunch to a high-energy night out.
The afternoon starts with a Kool Brunch, serving from a specially curated food menu, with a side of beverages, at just AED 199. Once the evening sets in, the Ladies Night takes the forefront with an appetiser starter, unlimited beverages and a specially selected drink for the lady – all for the sweet deal of AED 120.
For reservations, call +971 54 5811758
Stretch your body for free
Every woman deserves to stretch her legs and rest in the sandy beach sun. This yoga class on Kite Beach happens every Sunday morning from 8:30AM onwards.
Sole Mio Club offers a free yoga class to all its customers (carry a receipt to prove you have been a customer at least once in the past 2 months). Alternatively, you can purchase the beach yoga class session for AED 60 which is used to pay cleaners to get rid of microplastics from the beach.
Reserve your spot here.