Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
October ends with a week of DIFC dining deals, live performances and beachside Halloween parties. Try sourdough pizza at Keanu’s, learn to throw pottery at Yadawei or take your seat at Dubai Opera for Titizé: A Venetian Dream and Benjamin Clementine. Adam Port supplies Saturday’s soundtrack at Playa Pacha. Here’s the FACT guide to making the most of Dubai from 26 October to 1 November.
Monday 26 October 2026
Enjoy aperitivo on Rocambolesco’s new terrace
Head outdoors at Rocambolesco, where the new terrace sets the scene for Italian aperitivo in Uptown Dubai. The al fresco space extends the restaurant’s sociable ground-floor dining room into the fresh air, with late-afternoon drinks and pizza setting the pace. Order from the à la carte pizza menu, catch up with friends over selected drinks or pair tiramisu with an Espresso Martini for a sweeter start to the evening. Executive Chef Alessandro Mirabelli’s menu balances Italian classics with playful interpretations, giving you plenty of reasons to settle in as golden hour gives way to a leisurely dinner. Selected drinks from AED 35. Tiramisu and an Espresso Martini for AED 59.
Where: Rocambolesco, Uptown Tower, Uptown Dubai
When: Monday to Friday from 3pm to 7pm
Contact: rocambolescorestaurant.com
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Partner Listing: Feast at HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar
Breakfast becomes a sharing occasion at HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar, where a 1.5-metre Turkish spread takes over the table. Designed for four to six guests, the selection celebrates traditional Turkish morning dining, with breakfast specialities served fresh for everyone to explore. Views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai add to the appeal, making this a spot to gather family or friends for a leisurely start. The breakfast is a permanent menu addition, available daily from 8am during breakfast hours. Priced at AED 449 for the spread, it offers plenty to share.
Where: HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
When: Daily from 8am
Contact: https://huqqabaz.com
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Partner Listing: Spend Ladies’ Night at Citronelle
Sushi, wine and a little midweek gossip are on the agenda at Citronelle, the Modern Asian restaurant at SO/ Uptown Dubai. The weekly Gossip Girls Ladies’ Night pairs handcrafted sushi rolls with two hours of unlimited house wine, while DJ Moli supplies an Afro-house soundtrack. The Uptown Dubai setting makes this an ideal spot for an after-work catch-up with friends, so gather your girls, order another roll and save the best stories for the table. AED 168 per person.
Where: Citronelle, SO/ Uptown Dubai, Uptown Dubai
When: Wednesdays from 6pm to 11pm
Contact: https://so-hotels.com
Thursday 29 October 2026
Enter a Venetian dream at Dubai Opera
Venice provides the inspiration for Titizé: A Venetian Dream, which opens at Dubai Opera this Thursday. Created by Compagnia Finzi Pasca, the production combines acrobatics, physical theatre, clowning and music, with a cast of 10 performers translating the Italian city’s mysteries into movement. Masks, canals and mirrors inform a succession of scenes that shift between humour, fantasy and moments of daring. For an evening away from the usual dinner plans, this three-day run offers a chance to see contemporary circus and theatre share the same stage. Tickets from AED 275 per person.
Where: Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
When: 29 to 31 October 2026
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Friday 30 October 2026
Settle in for sourdough pizza at Keanu’s
Sourdough pizza is the draw at Keanu’s Neighborhood Pizzeria, the latest opening from the team behind Three by Eva. Occupying the neighbouring villa in Jumeirah 2, the restaurant centres its menu on long-fermented dough and a handful of distinctive toppings. La Clandestina pairs San Marzano tomato sauce with rose petals and black stardust, while Polpetta Romana adds meatballs to a parmigiana-inspired combination. For a little heat, order Hot Alibi with spicy spianata. Round out the table with cheese garlic bread, burrata or the daily bruschetta, then finish with tiramisu. The restaurant takes walk-ins only, so arrive with friends and order a few pizzas to share over a relaxed midweek dinner.
Where: Keanu’s Neighborhood Pizzeria, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to midnight
Contact: @keanus.bythree
Saturday 31 October 2026
Spend Halloween on the dance floor with Adam Port
Spend Halloween by the water as Adam Port returns to Playa Pacha for the latest Pacha ICONS party. A member of Berlin’s Keinemusik collective alongside &ME and Rampa, the DJ and producer has built a following for sets that connect melodic house with Afro-influenced rhythms. His 2024 hit “Move” helped take that sound to an even wider audience, and this Dubai appearance puts it on an open-air dance floor overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Ain Dubai and the city skyline. Alan Dixon and Valeria Ocean are also on the line-up. With the waterfront setting and an evening of electronic music, it’s a lively way to see out October. Tickets from AED 310 per person.
Where: Pacha Icons, FIVE LUXE JBR, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
When: Saturday, 31 October 2026 from 7pm
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Sunday 1 November 2026
Hear Benjamin Clementine live at Dubai Opera
Close the week with a concert by Benjamin Clementine, whose Dubai Opera appearance puts his distinctive voice and expressive piano playing in the spotlight. The British singer, pianist and composer moves between experimental pop, contemporary classical music and jazz, creating songs that feel intimate even when his delivery turns theatrical. His debut album, At Least for Now, won the Mercury Prize in 2015, while I Tell a Fly and And I Have Been explored further musical territory. Make it your Sunday evening booking for a thoughtful start to November. Tickets from AED 500 per person.
Where: Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
When: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Contact: http://platinumlist.net