Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
It’s the start of a new week, which means new things to do in the UAE. If you thought summer was a quiet season in the UAE, think again. Whether you’re looking for moments of zen or high-energy activities, retreat indoors and read on for our picks of the best things to do in the UAE this week.
Monday 25 August
Have breakfast at FRNDS
Start your day in style at FRNDS, where breakfast is served daily from 8am to 1pm on the elegant Parisian-inspired terrace. For AED 75 per person, enjoy a dish of your choice paired with a fresh juice and a hot beverage. From buttery pastries to perfectly cooked eggs, the menu offers something for every craving, all in a chic setting that brings a taste of Paris to Downtown Dubai.
GO: Follow Visit @frndsdubai on Instagram for more information.
Tuesday 26 August
Celebrate Onam at Jamavar
Jamavar Dubai marks Onam 2025 with a refined, multi-course sadhya, presented on a banana leaf. Expect coconut-laced classics such as Avial, Kaalan, and Olan, along with staples including Matta Rice, Nai Parippu, and Pappadam. Guests can add delicately spiced Kingfish and a vibrant Alleppey Prawn Curry. Sweet finishes include Pal Payasam, Parippu Pradhaman and an Elaichi Banana. Available 26 August to 5 September. AED 195.
GO: Visit https://jamavarrestaurants.com for more information.
Wednesday 27 August
Grab the girls for a night at McGettigan’s
Round up the girls for three hours of unlimited drinks plus 30% off the food menu at Spritz Sisters Ladies’ Night. Expect handcrafted cocktails, hearty bites and lively terrace views over the Souk Madinat waterways. Available on Wednesdays from 7pm to 10pm. AED 199.
GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for reservations and more information.
Thursday 28 August
Try the new menu at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
FACT Award-winner Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal refreshes its line-up with ten dishes inspired by British culinary history. Highlights include Buttered Crab Loaf (c.1714) with king crab and sea urchin, Chicken and Macrows (c.1661) with cauliflower and shiitake, and Scallop and White Chocolate (c.2001) with caviar and tartare. Signatures such as Wagyu (c.1830), triple-cooked chips and the Tipsy Tea Cake (c.1858) remain. Diners can choose a three-course menu for AED 580 or four courses for AED 670.
GO: Visit dinnerbyhbdubai.com for more information.
Friday 29 August
Witness the fun at Bongo’s Bingo
Bongo’s Bingo returns to The Tent at Bla Bla Dubai with a full 90s takeover. Think Spice Girls sing-alongs, glow-stick dance-offs, throwback anthems and quirky prizes, wrapped in Bongo’s blend of bingo and bangers. Friday 29 August from 7pm. AED 150 per person.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Saturday 30 August
Experience Saadiyat Beach Club’s Sunset Splash
Make the most of golden hour as Sunset Splash brings poolside beats, extended swim hours and free-flowing beverages. DJs Nuff and Jay Beats join Boudi the Percussionist to carry the party into the night. Saturday 30 August, 4pm to 10pm. AED 299 per person.
GO: Visit www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae for more information.
Sunday 31 August
Relax and recharge at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island
Inspired by New York’s Gilded Age, The 400 is a face and body journey at The Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. It begins with a revitalising granita scrub, followed by an aromatic full-body massage, and ends with a triple-active SOTHYS facial for youth, plumpness and radiance.
GO: Email stregisspa.saadiyat@stregis.com or call 02 498 8996 for reservations and more information.
