The weekend is the perfect opportunity to step away from the everyday routine and discover something new—from exciting dining destinations to wellness escapes, Dubai offers plenty of ways to make the most out of your days off. Whether you are planning a relaxed afternoon with friends, looking to explore the city’s cafe hopping or simply in search of something different, there is always something worth adding to your agenda. Consider this edit as a cheat sheet to experience and do things this weekend.
Matcha Meets Honey at The Lana
Matcha lovers, head to Bonbon Café Angelo Musa at The Lana, Dorchester Collection, for a limited-edition collab with Dubai-born KNOT Bakehouse. Start with the K (not) ordinary matcha latte with honey foam, and pick your treats: the creamy Matcha Honey Tiramisu, the Matcha Roll Cake, the fruity Matcha Raspberry Cake, or the citrussy Matcha Yuzu Madeleine.
When: 13th to 31st October
Where: The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai
Rooftop Workout at Dubai Mall
This weekend go for the big move—SQUATWOLF takes over the Dubai Mall Rooftop and making a history with a first-of-its-kind 21.1 km team challenge. A space that has never hosted a brand experience like this before, teams of four will turn the iconic rooftop into their fitness arena—starting every 12 to 15 minutes, with coaches and a live MC keeping the energy high all evening.
When: 17th of October
Where: Dubai Mall Rooftop, Cinema Parking P10
Pinktober Wellness Morning at Veo
Start your Sunday on a calm note at Veo’s special Pinktober wellness morning. Ease into the day with yoga and sound healing, then join an awareness session led by medical experts, and refuel with a curated F&B experience by HARVST.
When: 18th October
Where: Veo Arabian Ranches 2 Leisure Centre
LOOP’s All-Day Breakfast
Breakfast lovers, you no longer need to set an alarm. LOOP’s new all-day breakfast brings Mediterranean and Turkish flavours to your table, perfect for slow weekend mornings or an easy weekday start. Go all in with the Turkish Breakfast, a spread of menemen, olives, honeycomb with clotted cream, feta, kashkaval and tulum cheese, grilled halloumi, soujouk, muhammara and gözleme. Prefer something lighter? Try the Çılbır, Salmon Tartine, Croissant Benedict, granola, pancakes or French toast.
When: Daily
Where: LOOP, Trillionaire Residences by Binghatti, Business Bay
The Weekend Glow-Up
Got a dinner, event or girls’ night coming up? Pretty WOW has you covered with everything from nails and blow-dries to a fresh haircut or colour refresh, the perfect excuse for a little pre-event pampering. To celebrate the relaunch, enjoy 20% off all treatments for the first month, but hurry, the offer ends on 23rd October! While you’re there, check out WOW Bar and WOW Treats, a new in-salon coffee concept created with UAE homegrown brand Loukies.
When: Daily
Where: Pretty WOW, Red Diamond Building, 2nd Floor – Jumeirah Lakes Towers
A Four-Hands Thai Feast at Pai Thai
Thai food lovers, this one’s a treat. Pai Thai welcomes Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founder of Blue Elephant, to cook alongside Head Chef Amara Mahayothee. Two four-hands dinners will bring together signature dishes from both Pai Thai and Blue Elephant. Want to get hands-on? An intimate culinary masterclass on 17 October lets you learn straight from the experts.
When: 16th & 17th October
Where: Pai Thai at Jumeirah Al Qasr
Karen Wazen x Joe & the Juice
Karen made us do it! Global juice and café brand Joe & the Juice has teamed up with regional lifestyle icon and entrepreneur Karen Wazen for a limited-edition smoked salmon sandwich, marking the brand’s first Middle East tie-up. Launching on the 16th of October, it will be available across stores in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and the UAE. Karen is officially joining the Joe & the Juice family, bringing the drive and energy the brand is known for.
When: Daily
Where: Joe & The Juice
Beauty Unbound at Palm Jumeirah Mall
Palm Jumeirah Mall by Dubai Retail is turning into a playful beauty airport for the fifth edition of Beauty Unbound. Check in and explore branded stops across the mall, packed with new launches, hero products, expert-led masterclasses and immersive experiences from Dyson, Jo Malone London, KIKO Milano, Puff, Tower 28 and more. It’s free to attend, and with three weeks of fun, there’s something new to discover on every visit.
When: 14th to 1st of November
Where: Palm Jumeirah Mall
Day-to-Night Escape with SIRENE by GAIA
SIRENE by GAIA kicks off a new chapter with its Grand Season Opening—the morning begins by the pool and then settle in for lunch from SIRENE’s à la carte menu, with special additions created just for the occasion. A new live band keeps the afternoon lively, and as the sun sets, a guest DJ takes over the Sunset Lounge, carrying the party into SIRENE’s nightlife experience.
When: 17th of October
Where: SIRENE by GAIA, J1 Beach
Self-Care Splurge with Caroline’s Signature Collection at The St. Regis Spa
Ready for a weekend of pure pampering? Discover Caroline’s Signature Collection at The St. Regis Spa, including The 400 Signature, a 180-minute face and body experience inspired by the glamour of New York’s Gilded Age. It begins with a reviving granita scrub to smooth and refresh the skin, followed by an aromatic full-body massage for deep relaxation. The finale is a triple-active facial using SOTHYS products, focused on youth, plumping and radiance, leaving your complexion renewed.
When: Daily
Where: St. Regis Spa
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