How have we already made it to the third month of 2025?! Time is quite literally March-ing by us… Our mission is to help you make the most of Dubai every hour and every minute of this month. More so, since it’s packed with celebrations such as Ramadan, St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s Day, and the start of Eid. Here are 38 fantastic things to do in Dubai in March.
1. Watch this Lebanese black comedy play
‘Mjaddara Hamra’, an Arabic play about the reality of the lives of Lebanese and Arab women, takes to the stage this March. Anjo Rihane plays the characters of three women in this black comedy monodrama that delves into social issues like marriage, divorce, domestic violence, motherhood and tradition.
📅: March 7; 8:30pm
🎟️: AED 150 per person; get tickets here
📍: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah
2. Race on land at the Skechers Performance Run
For those of you who haven’t found your sea legs yet, this Skechers running race is happening on solid ground this March around Meydan and Nad Al Sheba. Dash, run, walk or sprint across courses of varying lengths – 3k, 5k, 10k and 16k – to test your endurance. Music and a buzzing race village will keep you energised through the run. Regsiter here
📅: March 9
🎟️: AED 125 onwards
📍: Meydan Hotel and Nad Al Sheba
3. Check out this Naruto exhibition
Anime and manga otaku (fans), this one’s for you. Naruto: The Gallery, an immersive experience, is currently showcasing in the Dubai Outlet Mall in celebration of the series’ 20th anniversary. Straight from Japan, this exhibition transports visitors into the world of the popular character with video clips and exclusive artwork depicting the series’ most memorable battles, friendships and moments inside a 360-degree theatre.
📅: Until April
🎟️: AED 55 per person onwards; get tickets here
📍: The Concourse Convention Center – Dubai Outlet Mall
4. Go crazy at this digital park with over a 100 activities
Combining fashion, gaming, dining and shopping, House of Hype is a ridiculously fun new spot where entertainment is dialled up to eleven. You can do it all here, from creating your own digital music videos to entering trippy landscapes inside washing machines and eating ice cream that is a dead-ringer for fried chicken. More details here
5. Stuff yourself with pancakes for a week
Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day falls on March 4 this year, and Sakhalin, the Dubai outpost of the award-winning restaurant brand, is celebrating the versatile dish all week with a special menu. Dig into sweet and savoury crepes with rich fillings like salted salmon and porcini mushrooms, sour cream ice cream, chocolate cake and other deliciousness.
📅: March 3-9
📍: Beach, J1 – 71A St Jumeirah 1
📞: Call 04 495 1600 or visit the website for info
6. Laugh out loud at Aura Sky Pool’s comedy night
You want to ROTFL carefully at this comedy night perched on the world’s highest 360° infinity pool. The Laughter Factory is hosting a standup show featuring Adam Bloom, Dalin Oliver, and Liz Bains at this unique spot as part of the first ever Comedy In The Sky show. Book here
📅: March 27; 8pm
🎟️: AED 250 per person with a welcome drink
📍: St. Regis Hotel, The Palm Tower, 50th floor, Palm Jumeirah
7. Get your craic on at this St. Patrick’s Day party
The festival of good craic, St. Patrick’s Day, is rolling in on Monday, March 17 in 2025. Irish pub chain McGettigan’s plans to wash away those Monday blues with a flood of green shamrocks during an early St. Paddy’s Day party the weekend before. A 4-hour brunch full of Irish food, drinks and music will keep you up and about
📅: March 15; 12pm-4pm
🎟️: AED 199 per person for soft package and AED 399 per person for premium package
📍: McGettigan’s JLT and DWTC
8. Show off your strokes at the King and Queen Swim
This popular swimming race is creating ripples across Dubai’s sporting community for the second time this year. You can explore the pristine waters of Palm Jumeirah’s West Beach as you choose from 200m, 400m, and 800m courses to cut laps. There’s also a 1.6km and 3.2km for long-distance swimmers. Register here
📅: March 16
🎟️: AED 50 for 200m and 400m, AED 110 for 800m, AED 125 for 1.6km and AED 150 for 3.2km
📍: West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
9. March into the month with a Museum of Candy visit
If you aren’t sold on 15 candy-themed rooms decked with sweets trivia, quirky games and photo-ops, we’d like to point out that one of them is themed after a tea party. Like the Mad Hatter had with the March Hare. It’s March, so go be hare-brained and high on sugary treats like cotton candy and gummy bears at this immersive venue – snacks are included in your ticket! Get tickets here
10. Let your kids geek out at this robotics workshop
Star Geeks Robotics: Smart Playground is an edutainment centre that teaches little ones about machine learning, AI, robotics and VR through hands-on sessions. Your progeny will be equipped for a tech-drive future through VR explorations and treks of the International Space Station, Mars and other cool activities. Book here
11. Destress with some cute puppies at this yoga session
Yoppy, a yoga class series featuring the most adorable kittens and puppies gamboling around while you stretch out, has a fresh batch of classes for March in Dubai. The sessions will consist of 20 minutes of yoga followed by 35 minutes of pups and kitties showering you with cuddles. Mats are provided at the class, but you can bring your own. More details here
12. Spend an evening at this gorgeous rooftop cocktail bar
Ruby Ru by Iris, an enchanting new cocktail bar has opened its doors at the JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay. This Parisian-inspired watering hole and restaurant serves French-Japanese cuisine and craft cocktails in a glamorous setting with canal views. More info here
13. Luxuriate with an Oil Ceremony spa treatment
The SPA at Palazzo Versace has teamed up with cosmetics brand KOS PARIS to create a 75-minute treatment. Enjoy a full-body relaxation massage with rich scented oils, a youth infusionface mask packed with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants and a soothing scalp massage to reduce tension and stress. There’s a special Ramadan price of AED 610.
🎟️: AED 610 per person
📞: Call 04 55 68750 for bookings
📍: Palazzo Versace, Al Jaddaf
14. Try out one of these fabulous iftars this Ramadan
Celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with lavish iftars in Dubai with your family and friends that span cuisines and budgets. From beachside banquets to lavish spreads inside cavernous halls. Find full list here
15-28. Visit these gorgeous Ramadan tents and majlises in Dubai
Iftars and suhoors go to whole new heights at these beautiful venues, from elaborate pop-up marquees to picturesque outdoor spaces. Find the full list here
29-38. Celebrate International Women’s Day
Whether you’re looking to feel empowered or pampered, these 10 fun activities, ranging from free workout classes to networking events, pave the way for an exciting International Women’s Day in Dubai this March. Find full list here.