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.
ENJOY A MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
For three evenings only, The Lana’s Riviera Terrace trades its usual calm for a cinematic experience staged under Dubai’s winter sky. In partnership with Leica, the open-air screening pairs films with menus crafted scene-for-scene, letting guests taste their way through each storyline while overlooking Marasi Bay. From a refined tribute to Ratatouille’s Parisian charm to plates that match the pace of Spider-Man, and finally a globe-spanning dinner inspired by Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, each night turns the terrace into a sensory playground. It’s an elevated dinner-and-movie moment that feels tailor-made for Dubai’s cool season.
A FIREWORKS SHOW
Dubai lights up every year for Eid Al Etihad, but this edition promises an especially vibrant skyline. Fireworks will line the city, with multiple shows creating a spectacle on December 2. The JBR & Bluewaters skyline will light up with a glittering show, Global Village will extend the celebrations with nightly displays and themed drone shows, while Hatta brings a more scenic escape with fireworks set against its dramatic mountains. Whether you prefer the bustle of Festival City’s concert and pyrotechnics or the quieter charm of Souk Al Seef’s waterfront glow, the city is primed for a night of color, celebration, and community.
VISIT THE DOLCE & GABBANA X BKRY POP-UP
Alserkal is getting a distinctly Sicilian flourish this weekend as Dolce&Gabbana teams up with bkry for a limited-time takeover that blends high fashion with cult-favorite pastry craft. Guests can get up close to the brand’s newest must-carry, the ‘My Sicily’ bag, while tasting a menu inspired by the house’s roots. It’s a stylish take on your favorite bakery items, and certainly one that you do not want to miss.
GET A DOSE OF DOPAMINE
If your weekend needs a mood boost, Dopamine Land delivers it room by room through an immersive playground of color, light, and creativity. The experience bounces from neon balloon storms to scribble-friendly spaces where every wall becomes a canvas, before shifting to pillow-fight arenas, mirrored galaxies, and tranquil nature-inspired zones. Part interactive museum, part sensory escape, it’s designed to nudge adults into play mode and keep younger visitors wide-eyed. With rave reviews from families, friends, and anyone in need of a reset, it’s an easy pick for a feel-good afternoon.
VISIT THE TENSPLACE X KNOT BAKEHOUSE POP-UP
Knot Bakehouse takes on a whole new identity as Tensplace transforms the Jumeirah café into a fully branded design universe for the launch of Collection 2. Across five days, the space becomes a meeting point for fashion, coffee, music, and community, complete with DJ sets, exclusive merch, and live T-shirt printing courtesy of The Workshop DXB. The collection introduces new tones and updated essentials crafted from organic cotton, while 15% of sales support Emirates Red Crescent through the brand’s Drop by Drop initiative. Add a limited-edition pistachio kunafa chocolate into the mix, and the takeover becomes a thoughtful, stylish way to spend an afternoon or evening with purpose.
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