Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
Dubai is seeing out October with rooftop parties, live performances and plenty of reasons to head outdoors. Aitch takes over The Penthouse, Vanya Dmitrienko performs at The Agenda, and Kunal Kamra brings a new stand-up show to Jumeirah. Between nights out, try Murmur’s waterfront pop-up, get behind a pottery wheel or explore Mexican culinary traditions at Lila Molino. With family Halloween fun and a glass ledge above Palm Jumeirah also in the mix, here’s how to spend this weekend in Dubai.
Friday 30 October 2026
Catch Aitch live at The Penthouse
Manchester rapper Aitch heads to The Penthouse for a Halloween edition of Mash-Up Fridays on Palm Jumeirah. Known for his distinctive flow and tracks including “Ring My Bell”, the British artist brings his live show to the rooftop venue overlooking Dubai Marina. Expect a night built around UK rap, familiar hits and a crowd ready to make the most of Halloween weekend. Tickets start from AED 200 per person.
Where: The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Friday 30 October 2026 from 10pm
Contact: dubai.platinumlist.net
Discover Murmur’s waterfront pop-up
Sharjah’s homegrown restaurant Murmur makes its Dubai debut with a winter pop-up at Marsa Boulevard. The menu blends Emirati and regional flavours with international influences, giving familiar ingredients a fresh setting by the water. Try the Saffron Chicken Burger, Musakhan Croquettes with sumac chicken and fried onions, or Biryani Arancini combining biryani and dal makhani. For dessert, the Karak San Sebastian pairs cheesecake with karak flavours and saffron foam. Walk-ins are welcome, so work it into a stroll along the waterfront.
Where: Murmur, Marsa Boulevard, Dubai Festival City
When: Weekdays from 4pm to midnight and weekends from 4pm to 1am
Contact: @murmur.ae
Try your hand at pottery at Yadawei
Swap screen time for a pottery wheel at Yadawei Ceramic Studio in Al Quoz. The introductory workshop guides beginners through shaping a ceramic piece, offering a practical introduction to a craft that rewards patience and a steady hand. Once your creation has dried and undergone its first firing, the studio invites you back for a separate, instructor-led glazing session. Choose from a range of finishes and give your piece its final character before it returns to the kiln. Allow up to three weeks for the process, then collect something you have made yourself. The trial includes materials, firing and glazing, and costs AED 231 per person.
Where: Yadawei Ceramic Studio, Warehouse 30, Al Quoz, Dubai
When: Friday 30 October 2026 at 3pm or 6.30pm
Contact: yadaweistudio.com
Saturday 31 October 2026
See Vanya Dmitrienko live at The Agenda
Vanya Dmitrienko brings his debut tour to The Agenda for a Saturday evening of pop hits and new material. The singer and actor’s Dubai stop features an exclusive programme that includes fan favourites “Silk”, “Venus-Jupiter” and “Silhouette”, giving followers plenty to sing along to. A large stage, lighting effects and a production designed around the mood of each song add to the live experience. For fans who have followed his music online, this is a chance to hear those familiar tracks in a concert setting. Tickets start from AED 299 per person.
Where: The Agenda, Al Jaddi Street, Dubai Media City, Dubai
When: Saturday 31 October 2026 at 8pm
Contact: dubai.platinumlist.net
Dress up for Halloween at TATTU Dubai
Halloween takes over TATTU Dubai with dinner on Level 74 and an after-party at the Sky Lounge on Level 81. Start with the Black Dragon set menu, featuring dishes such as Wagyu Dumplings, Rock Shrimp and Caramel Soy Aged Beef Fillet, alongside a welcome drink. Roaming entertainers set the mood before the celebrations continue upstairs with theatrical performers and sets from DJ Antonis and DJ Master Stepz. Costumes are compulsory, so give your outfit as much thought as your dinner plans. The dinner package costs AED 700 per person and includes after-party entry. For those joining the celebrations later, party-only general admission costs AED 200 per person.
Where: TATTU Restaurant, Ciel Dubai Marina, Dubai
When: Saturday 31 October 2026 from 7pm to 3am
Contact: tatturestaurantdubai.me
Dance the night away with Adam Port
Adam Port has become one of electronic music’s most recognisable names through his solo work and his role in Berlin collective Keinemusik. Alongside &ME and Rampa, Port has helped develop a sound built around melodic house, Afro-influenced rhythms and long, atmospheric sets. His 2024 collaboration “Move”, created with Stryv, Keinemusik, Orso and Malachiii, became a global breakout hit and significantly expanded his audience. Other major releases include “Say What”, “Crazy For It” and his remix of Dua Lipa’s “Houdini.” He will form part of the Pacha Icons lineup on Halloween night in Dubai.
Where: Pacha Icons, FIVE LUXE JBR, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
When: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Sunday 1 November 2026
Keep the Halloween fun going at HuQQabaz
Halloween celebrations continue into Sunday at HuQQabaz, where seasonal decorations and themed menu additions give all three Dubai branches a spooky makeover. Look out for the Poison Apple dessert and The Vampire’s Elixir, a blood-red drink presented in an IV-style pouch for a playful dose of theatre at the table. Families heading to the Jumeirah branch on Sunday can also enjoy dedicated children’s entertainment. Choose your preferred branch and make room for one final Halloween outing before the weekend wraps up.
Where: HuQQabaz Garden Mall of the Emirates, HuQQabaz Jumeirah and HuQQabaz Souk Al Bahar
When: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
Contact: huqqabaz.com
Explore Día de los Muertos traditions at Lila Molino
Lila Molino marks Día de los Muertos with a three-course menu by chef Shaw Lash, celebrating Mexican culinary heritage and heirloom corn. At the Alserkal Avenue café, a tamale steamed in banana leaf is served with Oaxacan black mole, while classic chicken pozole brings together chicken and hominy corn in a comforting stew. House-baked Pan de Muerto and cinnamon Oaxacan hot chocolate provide the sweet finish. The seasonal menu offers a chance to explore the dishes associated with the occasion, with Sunday marking its final day. You can also pre-order traditional Pan de Muerto loaves to take home during the week. The set menu costs AED 165 per person.
Where: Lila Molino, Warehouse 18, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
When: 28 October to 1 November 2026
Contact: lilamolino.com
Step onto The Ledge at The View Palm Jumeirah
Take your Sunday sightseeing a step further at The View Palm Jumeirah, where The Ledge adds a new perspective to the sky-high observation deck. Launched to mark the attraction’s fifth anniversary, the experience features eight glass ledges extending 1.5 metres beyond the deck, 240 metres above sea level. Four face Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, while the others look towards Dubai’s skyline. Step onto the glass, and, if you dare, look straight down beneath your feet. Tickets start from AED 115 for adults and AED 80 for children.
Where: The View Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Daily from 9am to 7pm
Contact: theviewpalm.ae