Planning For The End Of Week Already? Here Are 13 Amazing Things To Do In Dubai This Weekend (January 30 – February 1)

Dubai Culture’s flagship initiative is back with its 14th edition under the theme Imagining Dubai: Identities of the Future. The Sikka Art & Design Festival, free for all, features a diverse range of artworks by Emirati and UAE & GCC-based artists.

Your day will be a mix of workshops and discussions about the creative industry, public art installations, live music performances, and homegrown F&B concepts. Delve into Dubai’s creative and cultural capabilities in an atmosphere thriving with energy and life.

Find the day-to-day programmes (including the performances) here!

If you’re spending your weekend with kids or adult-sized children, Dinosaurs: The Immersive Odyssey is in Dubai Festival City Mall. This extraordinary experience combines state-of-the-art VR with an interactive exhibition, giving you the chance to travel back millions of years and walk alongside the giants of prehistory.

Get your tickets now.

The Dubai Marathon is back with its 25th edition (a chill silver) on February 1st. You can opt to run a full marathon (42.195 km), a 10K or a 4K. All runners will finish at the Dubai Police Academy off Umm Suqeim Road. Grab your friends and family members and run together to check this off your life list!

Register here.

Dubai Opera, in partnership with Broadway Entertainment Group, will showcase the much-awaited Broadway Wicked the Musical from January 28 to February 15, 2026. The show has travelled across 16 countries and more than 130 cities across the world.

With at least 65 million viewers, it’s production in Dubai features glamorous Emerald City backdrops, over 350 costume changes and a scene where a witch flies over the audience—a first for any Wicked production. What are you waiting for? Go watch it!

Families can enjoy Deliveroo’s on-ground Hag Al Leila setup designed to resemble a Dukkan Al Tayyebeen, a vibrant, nostalgic corner shop where children and
adults can explore a “pick-and-mix” selection of sweets. A must-visit pop-up, this starts of the Hag Al Leila festivities across Dubai with a blast.

In the later half of the day, the space will feature a henna artist offering traditional designs while the iconic FREEJ mascots, Um Saeed, Um Saloom, Um Allawi, Um Khammas, and Abood, will be present to greet adults and children, pose for photos, and share the festive spirit.

Catch Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock rock it out live on 30 January 2026 as part of their 50th anniversary tour. Sing along as they perform their beloved soft rock hits that defined a generation, from “Lost in Love” to “Making Love Out of Nothing at All.” With tickets still available (shockingly!), this tour celebrates their legacy with fans around the world.

Enjoy a rare culinary experience with dinner at Enigma, featuring the ‘Taste of Persia’. The chefs will surprise you with a limited edition 3-course gourmet menu. Inspired by the Iranian origins of their Michelin starred Executive Chef, Mansour Mermarian, you’ll embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey.

London’s iconic concept, Ministry of Sound, is coming to Dubai with an electrifying debut show. Kicking off its world tour Ain Dubai Plaza, the show debuts in Dubai with a 12-hour day-to-night festival. Sensational house tracks, international DJ line up and high-energy electronic music is all in the mix!