Get your calendar ready; here’s how to level up your weekend in the city.
Prepare for your weekend upgrade. From high-flying Cantonese lunches to adrenaline-packed Spartan challenges, there’s a little something for you whether you’re after fine dining, high flexing, or high octane skills.
These Thursday-to-Sunday events are your perfect mini guide to making the most of the city.
Thursday
Duo x Reif Othman: Four-Hands Dinner
Two chefs, six courses, and pure magic. DUO teams up with Reif Othman this Thursday for a special tasting menu split evenly between their creations, with the option to add cocktail pairings. Perfect for foodies who like their dinners bold and memorable.
Thu, Oct 9th, from 7pm at DUO, Dubai Hills Business Park. Tickets are AED 425 (food only), AED 575 (with drinks), visit duodubai.ae for more info.
Floating Pilates at ZETA Seventy Seven
Balance, stretch, and tone on a paddle board atop the world’s highest outdoor infinity pool. A workout with a view that’s as epic as it is unique.
Thursday, from 8am at ZETA Seventy Seven, Address Beach Resort. Tickets from AED 377, more info at supersupfit.com.
Friday
Expats of Arabia – Comedy Night at High So
Enjoy a night of laughs with Dubai’s funniest expat comedians at High So, Citymax Hotel Al Barsha. Entry includes one house beverage.
Friday, Oct 10th, 8:00 PM at High So, Citymax Hotel Al Barsha, tickets are AED 80 (includes 1 house beverage). For more info visit their website flamingolivecomedy.com.
Saturday
SB19 Live
Filipino pop legends SB19 hit Dubai for a one-night-only show packed with catchy tunes and electric choreography. The band’s “Bazinga” made Billboard Hot Trending Songs history—see why in person.
Sat, Oct 11th, from 8pm at Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, tickets from AED 199. Visit
coca-cola-arena.com for more info.
Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Push yourself over mud, obstacles, and even a giraffe or zebra in the background at this adrenaline-fueled Spartan Race weekend in Al Ain. Weekend warriors, this is your call.
Sat–Sun, Oct 11th–12th at Al Ain Zoo. Tickets from AED 295, visit their website for more info arabia.spartan.com.
Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix
Sip a Pumpkin Spice Latte (not just for basic bishes mind) at super cute Tania’s Teahouse, Dubai Hills Estate. It’s everyday technically but worth a mention while the season lasts!
Open Mon–Sun from 8am–11pm, visit taniasteahouse.com for more info.
Sunday
Sundays Lunch at 73 (Mott 32 Dubai)
Launch your Sunday on the 73rd floor with a three-course Cantonese lunch by Chef Frankie Yang Tao. Enjoy dim sum, signature mains like Five-Spice Duck or Black Pepper King Prawns, and finish with refreshing sorbets. Optional two-hour free-flow rosé available.
Sun, Oct 12th, 12:30pm–4:00pm, Mott 32, 73rd Floor, Address Beach Resort. Tickets AED 198 per person (min. 2), visit mott32.com for more info or call +971 4 278 4832.
