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.
VISIT A WELLNESS SANCTUARY
If you want to start the weekend with intent, head to The Bay Health Club in Al Barari, Dubai’s newest sanctuary for movement and mindfulness. Wrapped around a 350-meter pool and surrounded by lush greenery, this private members club brings together high-performance training, restorative therapies, and a strong sense of community. It is where cutting-edge equipment, expert-led classes, and serene recovery zones live side by side. Expect a space built to help you reset, recharge, and feel genuinely connected.
SIP COFFEE AND EXPLORE EMIRATI CREATIVITY
Make your coffee run a cultural moment by visiting PDL Coffee Co., where Tashkeel has taken over three locations for Union Day with works by Hamad Al Shamsi, Majid Al Bastaki, and One Third Studio. Think specialty brews served alongside hyperrealist paintings, collectibles, and nostalgic pieces rooted in Emirati heritage. PDL’s reputation as a community hub meets Tashkeel’s role as a powerhouse for UAE talent, turning your morning latte into an encounter with the country’s creative future.
ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX WATCH PARTY AT THE MERCEDES-BENZ BRAND CENTER
If high-stakes drama is your sport of choice, head to the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center for a front-row seat to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. With Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri locked in a three-way title fight, the energy will be electric. It is the closest you will get to Yas Marina without crossing city lines, surrounded by fans who treat strategy calls and split-second overtakes with the seriousness they deserve.
FLOAT AMONG THE CLOUDS WITH DOLCE & GABBANA AT CLOUD 22
For a weekend that feels suspended between Dubai and Sicily, book a day at Cloud 22, the sky-high pool perched on the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Royal. Dolce&Gabbana’s vivid Carretto Siciliano print has returned to transform the space with Mediterranean color and craftsmanship, from cabanas with plunge pools to floating beds overlooking the Palm. Add a Dolce&Gabbana-curated menu and a pop-up boutique on the ground floor, and you have an experience that blends fashion, food, and sun-drenched escapism in one place.
FULL MOON YOGA IN THE DESERT
If you need a quieter kind of magic, join Platinum Heritage on December 5 at 7 PM for a full moon yoga experience held under the final super moon of the year. The evening unfolds with a moonlit yoga and sound-healing session led by expert instructors, followed by a starlit dinner inspired by nomadic desert traditions. A guided astronomy talk and telescope viewing bring the night sky into sharp focus, making it a serene and grounding way to reconnect with nature in one of the region’s most breathtaking settings.
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