18 Amazing Things To Do In Dubai This Weekend: April 17-19 – Punch And Brunch, Night Pub Crawls, Free Padel Sessions & More

Start your Saturday morning with a Lucky Punch class where you uncover the secrets of boxing. Then ease into a 15-minute massage and head straight to brunch with live cooking stations and a DJ on the pool deck. Get access to the hotel’s stunning pool and brunch menu starting at just AED 285.

For reservations, contact +971 56 508 9967 WhatsApp

Are you ready to compete in a TV-style game show? Quiz Room Dubai is the perfect challenge for competitive trivia nuts. If you’ve ever shouted answers at your television during game shows, then this is your moment to shine. Head over to Goshi Warehouses City in Al Quoz to show off your skills. Book a Music Quiz, The Mole Quiz or a Standard Quiz and shoot your shot.

The only way to guarantee your shot at trivia glory is get your tickets now, and claim the title of “Quiz Room Champion.”

Paint your heart out, surrounded by thousands of blooming flowers this spring. Enjoy full day access to Dubai Miracle Garden and take home your lovely artwork from this guided painting session. All materials are included in the ticket. Grab your paintbrush and let your vision be taken over by creativity.

Ever wanted to drag race but never got the chance to? At Dubai Autodrome’s Roll Racing DXB, you can experience the thrill of drag racing in a safe setting. Speed lovers and adrenaline-fuelled people unite for this professional circuit event.

The rolling start of 80kph to 400 metres of pure speed and competition should be enough to draw you in. Test your driving and drag racing skills while enjoying an electric atmosphere. Or simply choose to spectate from the stands at just AED 30 on-the-spot!

Unwind under the stars at CineMama’s free Friday rooftop screenings. If you’re looking for a laid-back way to kick off the weekend, Mama Shelter Dubai hosts free open-air cinema nights every Friday at 8PM on its rooftop, with complimentary popcorn and drink offers!

Feel your muscles come alive and the tension leave your body at Tennis 360 Meydan this weekend. For three consecutive Saturdays, the court is open to book for free tennis and padel socials. Meet people and converse freely – let people be people again!

The space is also hosting a free kids tennis play day on April 18, 2026 from 4PM to 6PM. Kids aged 6 to 13 are welcome to enjoy tennis games and drills, movement challenges, water balloon tennis and more. The ball is in your court now!

To book your slot, contact +971 56 314 4887

Ladies! If you’re looking for a wholesome and slow Sunday evening, this ceramic painting class is perfect. A three-hour session awaits at Girl and the Goose, by House of Raw – connecting fellow painters and beginners with each other. Flex your creativity over canapes and friendly conversation as the afternoon progresses. Let your art take over!

Squatwolf and Pure Motion Pilates Studio are collaborating to host an affordable class this Saturday. There will be mat and Reformer classes available at this discounted price for 50-minutes each session. Open to beginners and experts, this high-intensity workout will help you break a sweat without breaking your bank.

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.

Jones the Grocer’s Al Manara branch is supporting UAE’s homegrown brands. Taking place from 9AM to 3PM every Sunday, Jones the Grocer will host a community market with a curated selection of stalls. Ranging from homeware to clothing, wellness products to stationery – and even pet gear – get ready to support the city’s own!

The event will also host free activities for children and an all-you-can-eat breakfast option from 8AM to 11:30AM at just AED 89.

Cinema Akil in Alserkal Avenue has long been known for being an independent cinema house. Their community initiative in this time of regional tensions features a “Pay what you can” option to watch a movie. Bringing quality films from across the world to UAE, this theatre is now showing Palestine 36, All That’s Left Of You, and The Voice of Hind Rajab. Grab a tub of popcorn and sit back with the tight-knit community in this arthouse theatre to enjoy a fresh movie.

We have never doubted Dubai’s night scene and these Saturday night pub crawls are proof! Pub Crawl Dubai comes with priority access to 4 carefully selected venues each night with complimentary shots at each spot. A wild party bus ride, a karaoke and music system embedded and a party that doesn’t pause is the perfect recipe for party lovers.

4 top-notch bars, 4 alcoholic shots in total and booked tables at all venues is all you need. Party carefree and they got you!

An April-special, The Laughter Factory’s powerhouse line up is one you gotta see live. From international stars to regional favourites, they all have one thing in common – razor-sharp wit and endless laugh-inducing comments. The artists set to take the stage this month include Netflix star Robby Collins, British comic John Hague, Dubai-based Valentina Danubio and poet and storyteller Viswajit Dilip. Pro tip: Stick around post the show to meet the comedians!

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.

Six hours of brunch. A full day of beachside partying. BrunchFest comes with live DJs, free-flowing drinks, great food and beachside entertainment. Your favourite Irish pub will offer welcome mimosas on arrival (between 11am to 1pm, like civilised people). Pool and BBQ will run from 1pm to 5pm with house drinks and a live BBQ station. And to grab the best sunlounger at Bla Bla Dubai? Make sure you come early!

Once the party ends at Bla Bla Dubai, the afterparty begins. Head to Club Tropicana from 5pm for Bla Bla’s iconic 80s & 90s after-brunch party in the Tent, with DJs, entertainment and feel-good retro vibes.

Reserve your spot here.

The Bee Scientist Program (Kids Edition) at Terra is the perfect space for kids who love insects. This weekend, the 5 to 12 year old kids would love to step into the world of bees and pollinators.

This hands-on workshop will be held on April 18 and take them on a journey learning bee biology, hive life, pollination and honey-making through interactive activities, experiments and observation of hive lives. Priced at AED 500 with lunch offered, seats are limited with only 15 participants per session. 

VR Point isn’t your stereotypical “stand and wave your hands” VR experience. It is a true free-roam arena where you physically walk, turn, duck and run across a mapped-out battlefield. You can pick between 5 thrilling game models: Urban Assault, Patient Zero, The Lost City, High Voltage and Diamond Skull.

Tickets are on sale now, and you can get yours here.

The BTS Army need to assemble ASAP! If you’re looking for a weekend plan with serious fan energy, the BTS World Tour ARIRANG concert films are screening at Vox Cinemas in Dubai. The upcoming screening is on April 18 at 1:45 PM (live from Tokyo) at Vox locations including Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, and Nakheel Mall. And yes, light sticks might not be officially required, but you already know they’re showing up.