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 ART EXHIBITION IN THE DUBAI MALL
This weekend, pause your usual shopping spree at Dubai Mall and head straight to the Grand Atrium, where 10101.artand Art For All UAE are showcasing works by Picasso, Dalí, Warhol, and Banksy. In collaboration with Trio Coffee, the pop-up transforms the mall into an open gallery, giving visitors the chance to see rare pieces from art-world giants up close. It’s a cultural pit stop in the middle of retail heaven, perfect for anyone who wants their weekend plans to include a shot of inspiration alongside their shopping.
STEP INTO THE WORLD OF F1 WITH BOSS
While you’re at Dubai Mall this weekend, step into the future of fandom with the new BOSS x Apple Vision Pro experience, created in collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. Far from just another brand activation, this installation puts you in the driver’s seat—literally—guiding you through precision challenges, 3D puzzles, and a pulse-racing test lap surrounded by the roar of the AMR25. With Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as your virtual guides, the multi-sensory journey blurs the lines between luxury fashion, motorsport, and cutting-edge tech, delivering a taste of Formula 1 that goes well beyond the grandstand.
A DELICIOUS MEAL AT ATELIER JOËL ROBUCHON
This weekend, swap the fast-paced city buzz for a Parisian-style pause at Atelier Joël Robuchon. The Weekend Brunch à L’Atelier (every Saturday and Sunday, 1–4 PM) is less about rushing through courses and more about settling in for an afternoon of French dining done right—think freshly baked bread, signature mains, and decadent desserts, all paired with your choice of soft drinks and house beverages. The atmosphere is as carefully curated as the menu, with French melodies layered over lounge beats to set the tone for long conversations and leisurely bites. Whether you’re there with friends, family, or just for a chic date, this brunch is Dubai’s most elegant excuse to linger.
TOUR THE BURJ AL ARAB
For a weekend experience that’s as Dubai as it gets, book yourself on the Inside Burj Al Arab Tour. This butler-guided journey takes you behind the sail-shaped façade of the world’s only seven-star hotel, offering rare access to its most extravagant spaces. Highlights include stepping inside the Royal Suite—complete with a revolving bed and 24-karat gold details—soaking up panoramic views from the 25th-floor Observation Lounge, and ending with a golden cappuccino or cocktail at the UMA Sunset Lounge. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, it’s a chance to see the Burj not just as a symbol on the skyline, but as a living piece of Dubai’s story.
TRY THE TIKTOK-VIRAL SMASH BURGER
If your weekend appetite is steering you toward something bold, Junk Smash Burgers has finally landed in Dubai with its first MENA outpost at the brand-new dining hub, 25 Jump Street. The Paris-born, TikTok-famous smash burger brand is all about wagyu patties pressed to perfection, tucked into buttery brioche buns, and served with ultra-crispy fries or panko chicken bites on the side. Already a cult hit in France and London, Junk keeps the menu stripped back to focus on what matters—quality ingredients and knockout flavour. And because no burger binge is complete without dessert, the Dubai branch also brings Puffy Cookies, its Paris-meets-New York sweet spin that’s as indulgent as it sounds.
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