Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As the summer heat creeps in, Dubai is keeping things chill with standout dining experiences, cultural attractions, live entertainment and sporting spectacles. Food lovers can book a one-night-only culinary collaboration at HANU, explore Pierre’s TT’s new tasting menu or indulge in afternoon tea at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Elsewhere, families can step inside the Museum of the Future or swap the summer heat for snow at Ski Dubai. The weekend builds momentum with Brazilian icon Lulu Santos at Dubai Opera and PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia at Coca-Cola Arena.
Monday 18 May
Check out a culinary collab
HANU is bringing together three of Dubai’s most exciting culinary talents for Table 222, a one-night-only dinner at St. Regis Gardens. The four-course collaboration will see Chef Kyung Soo Moon welcome Chef Dan Birk of City Social and Chef Robin Höfer of Kraken. Priced at AED 222 per person, the intimate experience celebrates craft, creativity and connection through three distinct culinary perspectives. HANU’s contemporary Korean approach will be joined by Birk’s MICHELIN-starred pedigree and Kraken’s seafood-led flair, creating a one-off menu that reflects Dubai’s ever-evolving dining scene.
Where: HANU, St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Monday, 18 May 2026, from 6pm
Price: AED 222 per person
Contact: https://hanu-restaurant.com
Tuesday 19 May
Step into the future
Museum of the Future is one of Dubai’s most recognisable landmarks, rising beside Sheikh Zayed Road as a gleaming torus wrapped in Arabic calligraphy. Designed by Killa Design, the 78-metre building combines a column-free structure with a stainless-steel façade, creating an architectural statement that feels both futuristic and distinctly Emirati. Inside, the experience goes beyond a traditional museum visit, offering immersive journeys exploring space travel, climate change, ecology, health, wellness, and human potential. Highlights include its cinematic exhibition floors, interactive displays and family-friendly experiences, making it a compelling stop for visitors interested in innovation, design and tomorrow’s world.
Where: Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai
When: Open daily from 10am to 7pm
Price: Tickets from AED 169
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Wednesday 20 May
Try the new menu at Pierre’s TT
Pierre’s TT at InterContinental Dubai Festival City has introduced Menu Découverte, a new five-course tasting menu showcasing the restaurant’s award-winning cuisine. The experience brings together refined ingredients, precise technique and contemporary creativity. Created by Chef Patron Pierre Gagnaire in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Mathieu Balbino, the menu takes diners on a modern European culinary journey, offering a taste of summer through the lens of one of Dubai’s most distinctive dining destinations.
Where: Pierre’s TT, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Festival Bay, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 6:30pm
Price: AED 590 per person
Contact: www.pierresdubai.com
Thursday 21 May
Savour a new afternoon tea
Shai Salon at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has launched Ritual, a new afternoon tea by Senior Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert. Designed as a mindful take on the classic afternoon tradition, the experience unfolds through a considered sequence of savouries, sweets and warm hospitality. Guests are welcomed with a sparkling green tea before enjoying refined bites such as lobster roll with bisque mayonnaise, mint-cucumber with labneh, mimosa truffle tartlet, and chicken mustard cream baguette. Sweet highlights include exotic rice pudding, 100% Chocolate, Strawberry Short Cake, Pecan Caramel Vanilla, dark sesame black rice and tonka caramel brioche.
Where: Shai Salon, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Street, Dubai
When: Available daily from 3pm to 7pm
Price: AED 260 per person or AED 420 with a glass of Champagne
Contact: www.fourseasons.com
Friday 22 May
Partner Listing: Sleep at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island makes family escapes effortless, placing guests on the lively Yas Bay Waterfront, close to the theme parks and attractions of Yas Island. The hotel offers spacious rooms and suites, a choice of restaurants and bars, and access to the FACT award-winning eforea spa, making it ideal for both adventure and downtime. Families can make the most of a stay where kids under 12 stay free, with beach access and Yas Island theme park tickets included for every registered guest. From poolside relaxation to park-hopping thrills, this is a stay designed for memorable moments together.
Where: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Contact: www.hilton.com
Saturday 23 May
Partner Listing: Listen to Brazilian beats
Brazilian music icon Lulu Santos is heading to Dubai Opera for one night only on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Presented by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with FACT Magazine, the concert will bring the sounds of Brazil to the UAE with a set packed with nostalgia, rhythm and singalong hits. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Lulu Santos is one of Brazil’s most influential musicians, blending pop, rock and samba across a five-decade career. Since his breakthrough album Tempos Modernos in 1982, he has sold more than 15 million albums and won two Latin Grammy Awards.
Where: Coca-Cola Arena, Al Wasl, Dubai
When: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Sunday 24 May
Partner Listing: Fight Night with PFL MENA
PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia lands at Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, 24 May, bringing a stacked night of MMA action to Dubai. FACT Magazine has joined the event as a media partner, with the 2026 PFL MENA season opener showcasing fighters from 11 countries. Headlining the card, UAE favourite Mohammad “The UAE Warrior” Yahya makes his PFL debut against Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi. The night will also mark the debut of 18-year-old Emirati talent Zamzam Al Hammadi, already a titleholder in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tickets start from AED 35.
Where: Coca-Cola Arena, Al Wasl, Dubai
When: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Contact: http://platinumlist.net