Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As we approach the last week of September, there’s plenty of fun to be had. From sunset cocktails to pool parties and pop-ups, these are the FACT team’s picks of where to dine, drink and dance in Dubai this week.
Monday 22 September
Spend a day at Casablanca Beach Club
Atlantis, The Palm unveils the first Casablanca beach club in collaboration with Ounass, bringing the Paris-born label’s polished aesthetic to one of Dubai’s most famous shorelines. Expect panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah and a chic Casablanca palette across parasols, pillows, loungers, cabanas and a boho-beautiful beach restaurant. A dedicated Casablanca boutique rounds out the experience with resort wear and accessories designed for sun-soaked days.
GO: Follow @casablancabeachdubai on Instagram for more information.
Tuesday 23 September
Visit the Bruno Verjus collab at 11 Woodfire
Dubai’s Michelin-starred 11 Woodfire hosts a one-night four-hands dinner as Chef Brando Moros teams up with Chef Bruno Verjus of Paris’s Table, a two-Michelin-star restaurant ranked No. 8 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. The tasting menu will showcase 11 Woodfire’s mastery of flame alongside Verjus’s precise, ingredient-led French cuisine. Set within 11 Woodfire’s Jumeirah 1 home, the intimate experience offers a limited number of seats. Available on Tuesday, 23 September at 7pm.
GO: Visit https://11woodfire.com for more information.
Wednesday 24 September
Dine with Chef Akira Back
Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm hosts a one-night launch of the Time Capsule Menu, with Chef Akira Back in person. The six-course journey traces his career from the present day back to his early kitchens, paired with era-specific music. Highlights include Shima Aji with yuzu ponzu and nori oil, Red Prawn with white konbu and angake sauce, and A5 Ribeye miso yaki with ume hollandaise, concluding with a Persimmon Dessert inspired by his Seoul childhood. Available on Wednesday, 24 September from 7pm. AED 599 for the dinner menu, or AED 899 with wine pairing.
GO: Visit www.akirabackdubai.com for more information.
Thursday 25 September
Catch the Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup arrives across the UAE’s top cricket venues, including Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Played in the T20I format, expect fast-paced finishes and big-match energy. Competing teams include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman and the UAE. Catch the action at Dubai International Stadium in Sports City.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Friday 26 September
See Swan Lake at Dubai Opera
Back by overwhelming demand after a sold-out run last year, Swan Lake returns to Dubai Opera. Performed by the Hungarian National Ballet, the production blends Tchaikovsky’s luminous score with stage pictures that glide from moonlit lakeside to courtly splendour. The dual role of Odette and Odile remains a touchstone for any ballerina, building to a heart-in-mouth finale.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Saturday 27 September
Party with ARODES at Terra Solis Dubai
Spanish-born ARODES brings melodic house built for open-air nights at Terra Solis Dubai. His studio cuts “Destino” and “Reborn” are calling cards for elastic basslines, vocal flashes and percussion that nudges the tempo while keeping the warmth. Fresh from tours through Ibiza, Mykonos and Tulum, expect long blends and wide-horizon euphoria.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 28 September
Spend Sunday at The Dubliner’s
Settle in for a classic Sunday Roast Carvery where comfort takes centre stage. The Dubliner’s serves juicy joints of beef carved to order, golden Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and rich, velvety gravy, with all the trimmings you’d expect from a proper roast. It’s an easy, satisfying way to wrap up the weekend with friends and family. Available on Sundays, 1pm to 5pm. AED 125 (soft beverages), AED 225 (house beverages) and AED 325 (premium beverages).
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
