Weekends are for exploring, partying, feasting, and adventuring – and Dubai has all of that to offer in equal measure. Battle the boredom, get out into the city, and make the most of your free time with our handy all-in-one guide to the best things to do in Dubai this weekend.
What’s on in Dubai this weekend
1. Lose yourself in sweets at the Museum of Candy
Sweet dreams are made of this! This popular immersive experience is perfect for sugar-coating the week’s bitter stresses. Snack on ice cream, cotton candy and gummy bears as you walk through colourful 15 candy-themed rooms packed with games, photo-ops backdrops and engaging history and facts about all your favourite sweet treats.
2. Join the yoga revolution at Dubai Yoga 2025
Zabeel Park plays host to a huge, free outdoor yoga event, which is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. It’s open to yogis of all abilities, and will be led by Dylan Werner alongside a range of expert instructors. Strike that perfect pigeon pose as the sun goes down, and feel an embracing sense of calm wash over you!
3. Pop over to Abu Dhabi for the adrenaline rush of SailGP’s Grand Final
SailGP’s record-breaking 2025 season wraps up in the UAE this weekend, with an action-packed weekend schedule seeing the twelve national teams taking to the waters of Mina Zayed in the final chance to scoop the championship and a prize of $2 million. The action on the waves will be intense, and there’s even more happening on the shore, with an Après-Sail presented by Mastercard performance from chart-topper Olly Murs, more music from Mark Wright, and food in the Waterfront Premium Lounge catered by Nobu by the Beach. It’s set to be one of the biggest events left in 2025, so to make sure you don’t miss the action, check out the remaining tickets here.
4. Put your pedal to the metal at Chaos Karts
Chaos Karts, the augmented reality go-karting experience, is just what the doctor ordered to press pause on the daily rat race. This heightened version of a video game lets you zoom around in physical go-karts on digital tracks, collecting points and power-up items. Think Mario Kart but in real life, it’s twice as thrilling!
5. Lose yourself in the enchanting beauty of Arte Museum
Digital art inspired by the eternal beauty of nature will envelop you at the Arte Museum in Dubai Mall. Multi-sensory installations create magical little worlds of light, sound and scent that create instagrammable backdrops. There’s also an Arte Tea Bar you should check out, where drinks and desserts are garnished with media art.
6. Catch all the action at Dubai7s
The world’s best rugby sevens players descend on Dubai once again, ready to do battle on the pitches of The Sevens Stadium. On the men’s side, defending Dubai champions Fiji will need to see off stiff competition from Olympic champions France and world champions South Africa, whilst on the women’s side of the draw, reigning champions Australia will seek to hold off the likes of New Zealand and England. See more here.
7. Witness the final hours of a doomed voyage with Titanic: A Voyage Through Time
One of the many excellent ‘edutainment’ experiences that have popped up across the world of late, Titanic: A Voyage Through Time takes the story of history’s most famous ship and turns it into an incredible immersive experience. Using VR technology, creators Musealia have brought the ship’s interiors to life, and provided a narrative that you can reach out and touch.
8. Dance to Calvin Harris’ biggest hits at Ushuaïa
November 29 sees the arrival of chart-topper Calvin Harris, and it’s sure to be one hell of a party at the Dubai offshoot of Ibiza’s famed Ushuaïa club. Check it out here.
9. Run, jump, climb, and more at Adventure Island Deira
The best way to burn off excess energy – for adults or little ones – Adventure Island Deira is a glorious mashup of laser tag, soft play, tile games, and much more. You can buy combination ticket packs or single sessions, making it ideal for an entire day out or as part of a visit to Deira.
10. Take a dip in an infinity pool
Address Dubai Mall’s stunning infinity pool is open to the public with a value-for-money pool day pass that throws in reedemable F&B credit equivalent to the price of the pass. This deal is available all week.
📅: 10am – 7pm, daily
💵: AED 150 on Monday to Friday, AED 200 on Sunday and Saturday
📍: Level 12, Address Dubai Mall
📱: Call +971 4 245 8888