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.
AN IMMERSIVE DINNER EXPERIENCE AT KRASOTA
If dinner and a show sounds too ordinary, Krasota takes the idea to another level. Tucked inside The Address Downtown, this gastro-theatre swaps the standard dining room for a circular table of 20 where each course is paired with a 3D multimedia performance projected across the walls. Think late-19th- and early-20th-century art coming alive around you while dishes land in front of you in perfect sync. If you haven’t tried the immersive dinner experience yet, this long weekend is the perfect time to do so.
TRY THE VIRAL PARATHA BURGER
Dubai is swapping burger buns for parathas, and the internet can’t stop talking about it. Klay by Karak House has unleashed the Paratha Smash Burger — a juicy patty and sauces tucked inside crispy, buttery laccha parathas instead of the usual bun. The result? A gloriously messy, crunchy, indulgent bite that feels both comfortingly familiar and completely new. One of the tastiest things to do in Dubai this weekend, it is worth adding to your to-do list.
GRAB MATCHA (AND MORE) AT ONDA
If your weekend plans need a sweet little upgrade, Onda is the spot. On September 5 and 6, the café is hosting its Matcha Girly Pop-Up with two new drops — Strawberry Vanilla Matcha and Salted Vanilla Matcha — plus a surprise menu item for the curious. Between sips, you can customize charm jewelry and bag accessories from Hey Bunny and Shai Store, making it equal parts treat and retail therapy. Think of it as your excuse to sip pretty, shop cute, and call it a weekend well spent.
SEE THE WORLD THROUGH BRYAN ADAMS’S LENS
This weekend, Downtown Dubai gets a dose of rock-and-roll artistry as Bryan Adams’ first Middle East exhibition, #SHOTBYADAMS comes to town. Running at JD Malat Gallery until September 30, the display showcases celebrity portraits through coloured plexiglass, turning familiar faces like Kate Moss and Mick Jagger into striking studies of fame, identity, and perception. Known not just for chart-topping hits but also for his sharp eye behind the lens, Adams’ work is a must-see for anyone who loves art with a cultural edge.
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BALLET
Ballet gets a high-tech twist this weekend as We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty lights up the Zabeel Theatre. Six local dancers reimagine the classic tale with glow-in-the-dark costumes, striking light effects, and enthralling choreography. Catch the show on September 5 with performances at 6.30 pm and 9.30 pm at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah.It’s a fairy tale, but with a glow-up.
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