Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As we venture into the second 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 week.
Monday 6 October
Celebrate Golden Week at Hakkasan
Hakkasan Dubai celebrates Golden Week with a limited-time menu crafted by Executive Chef Andy Toh. The set menu features Cantonese dishes, including the Golden “Yuan Bao,” a crisp dumpling filled with king crab and caviar, and the “Goldfish,” a Chilean seabass dish paired with cuttlefish. The spread continues with Wok-seared Lobster in spicy fermented yellow chilli sauce, Hokkaido Scallop with fried organic trio rice, Jerusalem artichoke and Crisp Scallops. Dessert brings a golden milk tea dumpling. Available from 1 to 10 October. AED 738 per person.
GO: Visit atlantis.com/dubai/restaurants/hakkasan for more information.
Tuesday 7 October
Spend an evening with Joanne McNally
Known for her razor-sharp wit and chaotic charm, Irish comedian Joanne McNally is back in Dubai. Following her sell-out appearance at the 2023 Dubai Comedy Festival alongside Vogue Williams in My Therapist Ghosted Me, Joanne is returning for not one, but two solo shows at Dubai Opera. A regular on UK screens, Joanne has become a primetime favourite thanks to appearances on Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Big Fat Quiz of Everything, and more. Her comedic timing, quick-fire delivery, and wildly relatable storytelling have earned her a devoted global following.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Wednesday 8 October
Hit the beach at Bâoli Dubai
For those seeking contemporary Japanese cuisine with bold Asian influences, Bâoli Dubai is the ultimate destination. Following its success in Miami and Cannes, this immersive experience is now open in Dubai. The venue offers a variety of distinct spaces, including the serene Pool and Beach area, the petal-shaped Sun Deck, the elegant Sunset Lounge, the dynamic indoor-outdoor restaurant, and the exclusive Moon Room speakeasy.
GO: Visit baoli-restaurant.com for reservations and more information.
Thursday 9 October
Visit the Revolver x The Beam collaboration
Chef Jitin Joshi of Revolver joins award-winning Chef Nick Alvis of The Beam for a one-off dinner inside The Opus by Omniyat. Expect fire meeting finesse as Joshi’s modern Indian grill craft, honed at London’s MICHELIN-starred Gymkhana and Benares, is paired with Alvis’s precise, ingredient-led European cooking, shaped by years spent with Gordon Ramsay and Jason Atherton. Available on Thursday, 9 October, from 7pm. AED 395 per person.
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
Friday 10 October
See Mo Amer live in Dubai
We have some news that is going to put a smile on your face. Palestinian-American comedian and Netflix favourite Mo Amer will return to the Dubai Comedy Festival for a one-night-only doubleheader at Dubai Opera on Thursday, 9 October. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the sharp-tongued stand-up, who made his Dubai debut at the very same festival in 2020. This time, he’s bringing fresh material, deeper stories, and that signature swagger to two back-to-back shows in one of the city’s most intimate venues.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
Saturday 11 October
Sing your heart out with SB19
Filipino pop sensations SB19 will perform in Dubai for one night only at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, 11 October 2025. Known for their dynamic choreography, polished visuals, and signature blend of pop, hip-hop, and electronic sounds infused with Filipino identity, the group has become a driving force of P-Pop since their 2018 debut. Fans can expect a setlist of chart-topping hits from viral breakthrough “Go Up” to their recent No. 1 single “DAM”, alongside favourites like “GENTO” and “MAPA”. Over the years, SB19 has made history as the first Filipino act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award, topping Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart for seven weeks with “Bazinga.”
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 12 October
Tuck into The Dubliner’s Sunday roast
Sundays at The Dubliner’s are all about a classic roast, live entertainment and easy Irish charm. Tuck into a hearty carvery of roasted Beef, Chicken or Lamb, served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and gravy. A Vegetarian Wellington and a line-up of indulgent desserts complete the spread. Available on Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. AED 125 (soft beverages) or AED 199 (house beverages).
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for more information.
