Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As we venture into the first week of October, cooler weather brings brunches, memorable dining experiences, and live music to the city. Read on for our picks of the best things to do in Dubai this October week.
Monday 29 September
Try the Kelvin Cheung and Sara Aqel collab dinner
Creativity meets cultural storytelling as Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s (ranked 7th on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants) teams up with Chef Sara Aqel of Dara Dining (ranked 18th) for a one-night-only special menu at Jun’s. Expect Mediterranean roots reimagined with third-culture flair across dishes the duo has refined over days in the kitchen. Available on 29 September from 6pm. AED 495 per person.
GO: Call 04 457 6035 for more information.
Experience the Mid-Autumn menu at MiMi Mei Fair
MiMi Mei Fair Dubai marks its first Mid-Autumn Festival with a limited-edition menu featuring signature plates, indulgent mooncakes and optional wine pairings. Highlights include Diced Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin Fillet, Wasabi Prawns and Xiao Long Jewels, with a centrepiece of Half Applewood-roasted Peking Duck served with house pancakes and hoisin. Available from 29 September to 12 October. AED 478 per person for the menu, AED 248 for wine pairing.
GO: Visit https://mimimeifair.com for reservations and more information.
Wednesday 1 October
Check out a chocolate festival
Salon du Chocolat et de la Patisserie — the world’s most celebrated chocolate festival — is returning to Madinat Jumeirah. Now in its fourth edition, the festival will celebrate all things chocolate, pastry, gelato, and even coffee. In addition to enjoying chocolates, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in live culinary demonstrations, industry talks, and competitions. The festival takes place from 30 September to 2 October.
GO: Visit www.salonduchocolatdubai.com for more information.
Thursday 2 October
See Youngr live at P7 Arena
UK multi-instrumentalist and viral sensation Youngr lands in Dubai on 2 October. With more than 200 million streams and a fanbase of 2.5 million, he broke through with a one-take bootleg of “Sweet Disposition,” then built a following for slick reworks of Coldplay, Daft Punk, Foo Fighters and Jamiroquai. Alongside his bootlegs, expect originals from albums Let The Music Guide Us and Live From Llamaland Studios.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Friday 3 October
Try the omakase experience at Umi Kei
Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, Umi Kei at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab celebrates craftsmanship through Chef Yukou Nishimura’s elevated omakase. The 11-course, chef-led journey showcases premium seafood flown in from Japan, with each service shaped by the day’s best produce. Available daily from 6:30pm. AED 795 per person.
GO: Visit https://fp.sevenrooms.com for more information.
Saturday 4 October
Dance on the sand with Lost Frequencies
Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah reopens for the season with Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies. Known for his feel-good, melodic sets and global hits like “Are You With Me,” “Reality,” and “Where Are You Now,” his beachside set promises a high-energy opener, beginning at 5pm and carrying well into the evening.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 5 October
Witness Shubh live at Coca-Cola Arena
Toronto-raised Punjabi hip-hop star Shubh brings The Supreme Tour to Dubai this October for his first regional performance. Expect a packed set list featuring “Still Rollin,” “Fell For You,” “Elevated,” “One Love,” “Supreme” and the viral “Cheques,” from an artist whose rapid rise has filled arenas worldwide.
GO: Visit https://coca-cola-arena.com for more information.
