Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
It’s a new year, which means it’s a chance to try new things. Dubai is filled with concerts, new dining destinations, and plenty of entertainment options. Here are the best things to do in Dubai this week.
Monday 19 January
Have lunch at Salmon Guru
Salmon Guru Dubai, one of the city’s most unconventional cocktail bars, has refreshed its business lunch offering for the new year. Expect two starters to share, a choice of one main course, and a mystery dessert that changes daily. Dishes span globally inspired comfort food, from oxtail croquetas to short rib taco baos layered with okonomiyaki sauce and guacamole. Mains include Thai red curry beef cheeks, coal-grilled chicken brochettes, and Josper-grilled lamb cutlets served with truffled potato mille-feuille. Dessert stays under wraps, with guests invited to ask for “today’s sweet sin” and embrace the surprise. A glass of house wine completes the set.
GO: Follow @salmongurudubai on Instagram for more information.
Tuesday 20 January
Rock out with Linkin Park
Linkin Park brings their From Zero World Tour to Etihad Arena on Yas Island for a high-octane night of cathartic sing-alongs and hands-in-the-air energy. Expect era-defining anthems such as “In the End,” alongside new material from the band’s latest album, From Zero. The Abu Dhabi date also marks the band’s first UAE performance since 2010.
GO: Visit http://platinumlist.net for more information.
Wednesday 21 January
Have a laugh with Zakir Khan
The UAE continues to attract some of the biggest names in comedy, and 2026 is already shaping up to be a standout year. Leading the charge is Zakir Khan, who is set to return to Dubai with his trademark blend of warmth, wit, and emotional storytelling. Presented by Live Nation, with FACT Magazine as an official media partner, the show will see Zakir bring his much-loved on-stage persona back to the emirate. Known for turning everyday experiences into hilarious, often moving narratives, he has built a devoted following spanning continents.
GO: Visit http://platinumlist.net for more information.
Thursday 22 January
Laugh out loud with Rob Beckett
Fresh from sold-out dates in the UK, Rob Beckett brings his new tour, Giraffe, to Dubai Opera, delivering quick-fire punchlines and high-energy stories built around family life, travel mishaps, and the chaos of modern adulthood. Expect sharp observations, easy charm, and a set that keeps the room buzzing from start to finish.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Friday 23 January
Catch LANY on their world tour
Alt-pop favourites LANY bring the Soft World Tour to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. Fronted by Paul Klein, with Les Priest on guitar and Jake Goss on drums, the Los Angeles band have built a global following through glossy production, honest songwriting and singalong hooks. Expect a crowd-pleasing set of nostalgic pop and modern alt-rock that leans into fan favourites like “ILYSB,” “Malibu Nights,” and “Super Far.”
GO: Visit http://platinumlist.net for more information.
Saturday 24 January
See Tom Odell live in Dubai
Known for his emotional songwriting and piano-driven performances, Tom Odell’s upcoming Dubai performance promises an evening that’ll hit you right in the feels. The British singer-songwriter broke through with Long Way Down in 2013, and his hit “Another Love” found a second life years later, introducing his catalogue to a new generation. Expect an emotionally charged set spanning favourites like “Can’t Pretend,” “Heal,” “Magnetised,” and “I Know.”
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 25 January
Dine at KIGO
It’s a new year, and Dubai is filled with dining destinations to try. KIGO has opened at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, a refined Japanese restaurant from Chef Izu Ani, Head Chef Akinori “Aki” Tanigawa, and Sushi Head Chef Daihachiro Ebata. The menu centres on a counter-style omakase and a 12-course kaiseki set, with a focus on seasonality, precision, and restraint. Inside, the 44-seat space is minimalist and serene, anchored by an Aji stone sushi counter and Rimpa-inspired art, with Japanese tableware and ikebana underscoring the craft. Pair your meal with rare sakes, seasonal cocktails, and a ceremonial matcha to close.
GO: Visit www.kigodubai.com for more information.
