Tired of Googling “Things to do in Dubai” every weekend, only to mindlessly scroll through overwhelming options before surrendering to your faithful bed and Netflix? We’ve been there; matching the pace with Dubai’s eternally expanding dining scene, art exhibits, weekend brunches, and outdoor adventures can be daunting. Keen on making your weekends more exciting?
Discover Buro’s Weekend Playbook, your secret decoder, to unlock the very best Dubai has to offer.
HEAD TO ICONS OF PORSCHE
Icons of Porsche returns on November 22 and 23, bringing Dubai’s petrolheads two days of pure automotive indulgence. Expect everything from heritage models to futuristic electric debuts, plus a rare tribute to 50 years of the iconic Turbowith all eight generations displayed together. With premieres, fan zones, and more than 900 cars showcased to date, it’s the kind of festival that you do not want to miss.
TAKE PART IN THE ICONIC DUBAI RUN
This Sunday, Sheikh Zayed Road turns into the world’s most unexpected running track, welcoming everyone from stroller-pushing parents to seasoned athletes for Dubai Run 2025. With 5km and 10km routes cutting past landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Museum of the Future, it’s a rare chance to see the city from a whole new vantage point. It’s high-energy, community-driven, and one of the most joyful ways to make your 30×30 commitment count.
AN IMMERSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE AT ROXY CINEMAS
Dinner plus movie plans are getting a very Dubai upgrade at Roxy Cinemas, where immersive dining is bringing a unique dinner to life through projection mapping, ambient sound, and theatrical storytelling. Each course arrives timed to the unfolding narrative. It is part theatre, part gastronomy, and entirely designed to pull you into its fictional universe. Whether you’re a foodie, a film lover, or simply craving something new, this two-hour experience turns an ordinary night out into a sensory journey.
THE KAYALI X SADDLE POP-UP
Saddle Café has teamed up with Kayali to turn fragrance into something you can sip, blending notes like orange blossom, hazelnut, mandarin, and praline into a limited-edition drinks menu inspired by ‘The Freedom Collection.’ It’s a playful cross-over between perfume and coffee culture, offering lattes and matcha blends that feel like tasting a scent. The first 1,000 customers also walk away with a Kayali mini set, making this collaboration the city’s most delicious excuse to linger over a cup.
BREAKFAST WITH A VIEW—AND A HORSE
If you’re craving a reset, Yaazar Café in Hatta offers the kind of morning that feels worlds away from Dubai’s pace. Picture sipping your coffee while horses wander nearby, feeding friendly stable residents, or taking a gentle ride along a new 2.54km sand equestrian track with mountain views stretching in every direction. It’s family-friendly, peaceful, and only an hour from the city, making it the perfect mix of nature, animals, and a good breakfast before you head to Hatta Dam for sunset.
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