Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
Dubai has plenty to tempt you out this weekend, from Italian sharing plates in Rocambolesco’s new Piano Room to a Japanese-inspired evening by the beach. Add a Diwali feast and a little time at Dior Spa The Lana, and the diary starts filling up quickly. Here is the FACT pick of the best things to do in Dubai this November weekend.
Friday 6 November 2026
Hit the sand at Nammos Dubai
Nammos Dubai’s new menu gives leisurely lunches a fresh Mediterranean flavour. At Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Head Chef Adil Ahmed introduces dishes including Black Angus beef tartare with truffle and smoked avgolemono, tuna tartare with aubergine mayonnaise and bottarga, and feta bouyiourdi with tomato, chilli and oregano. Familiar favourites, including aubergine mille-feuille and lobster linguine, remain on the menu. After lunch, book a sunbed and head to the beach for a swim or an afternoon beneath the striped umbrellas.
Where: Nammos, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
Contact: www.nammos.com
Lunch above the city at Nobu One Za’abeel
Nobu One Za’abeel’s Lunch Above the City is now available seven days a week, pairing Japanese cuisine and Peruvian influences with skyline views from The Link. The set menu opens with salmon nori tacos and crispy squid before a choice of starter, main course with truffle rice, and dessert. Highlights include white fish dry miso, salmon tataki jalapeño, grilled salmon with ikura yuzu butter, and short ribs with wasabi salsa. Vegetarian dishes feature alongside signatures such as yellowtail jalapeño and black cod miso, both available for a supplement. Round things off with miso cappuccino or yuzu tiramisu with matcha ice cream. AED 159 per person.
Where: Nobu One Za’abeel, The Link, One Za’abeel, Dubai
When: Daily from 12pm to 3.30pm
Contact: nobuonezaabeel.com
Celebrate Whitney Houston’s greatest hits
Whitney Houston’s biggest songs take centre stage at Dubai Opera as Queen of the Night arrives following sold-out tours across the UK. The tribute production pairs powerful vocals with a full live band and choreography, revisiting three decades of music from one of pop’s most celebrated voices. The set list includes “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, “One Moment in Time” and “I Will Always Love You”, moving between dance-floor favourites and soaring ballads. Having played venues including the Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium, the show brings its celebration of Houston’s catalogue to Downtown Dubai for an evening that gives devoted fans plenty of opportunities to sing along. Tickets from AED 290 per person.
Where: Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
When: Friday 6 November 2026 at 8pm
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Saturday 7 November 2026
Share an Italian brunch at Rocambolesco
Rocambolesco’s new Saturday brunch brings an Italian sharing menu to the Piano Room, the restaurant’s intimate upper-level space at SO/ Uptown Dubai. Created for live piano, vocals and late dinners, the room now gives guests a reason to head upstairs during the day. Start with coccoli served with burrata and cold cuts, alongside yellowtail carpaccio and the signature scamorza Parmigiana. Pappardelle with white beef ragù and chicken Milanese add comfort-food appeal as the meal unfolds. Beverage packages offer different durations for guests planning a quick catch-up or a longer gathering. One birthday guest per four diners also brunches free when the whole table books the same package. AED 245 (soft beverages), AED 325 (house beverages) and AED 385 (premium beverages).
Where: Rocambolesco, SO/ Uptown Dubai Hotel, Uptown Tower, Dubai
When: Saturdays from 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Contact: rocambolescorestaurant.com
Brunch above the city at TATTU Dubai
Saturday brunch comes with sweeping skyline views at TATTU Dubai, where the Black Dragon Brunch unfolds on Level 74 of Ciel Dubai Marina. The menu arrives in five waves, moving from lobster and Wagyu dumplings to spicy tuna rolls, wok-fired spicy chicken and miso salmon. Vegetarian diners have a dedicated menu, while a signature dessert platter rounds off the meal. DJ Monoï, a live violinist and roaming performers keep the afternoon lively. Those ready to continue can head to the Sky Lounge on Level 81 for an after-party, with resident DJ Tim Davis taking over as the views shift towards sunset. AED 395 (soft beverages), AED 550 (house beverages) and AED 750 (Champagne).
Where: TATTU Dubai, Ciel Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina
When: Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm
Contact: tatturestaurantdubai.me
Discover Japanese culture at Sea Fu
Sea Fu welcomes the outdoor season with Breath of Japan, an evening combining Japanese music, design and dining at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Begin at the outdoor bar, where a 90-minute reception pairs cocktails, wine and mocktails with bites. A live koto performance introduces the sounds of the traditional Japanese string instrument, while DJ Mika Kitten supplies a contemporary soundtrack. Japan Style will also showcase upcycled kimonos for guests to try on, adding a fashion element to the festivities. Stay for dinner featuring a chef’s nigiri selection, grilled Japanese madai and yaki soba with homemade furikake. AED 170 per person for the drinks and bites reception. Dinner is available à la carte and charged separately.
Where: Sea Fu, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
When: Saturday 7 November from 6pm to 11.30pm
Contact: fourseasons.com
Sunday 8 November 2026
Slow down at Dior Spa The Lana
Set high above Business Bay, Dior Spa The Lana offers a quiet place to spend a Sunday. The spa occupies the 29th floor of The Lana – Dorchester Collection hotel, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Burj Khalifa. Treatments draw on the Dior Prestige skincare range, with options including Dior Micro-Abrasion, Dior Skin Light LED Therapy and Dior Stone Therapy. Among the signature experiences, Escale at The Lana combines Japanese-inspired techniques with head-to-toe massage movements. Whether you book a facial or a body ritual, the setting invites you to put your phone away, settle into the slower pace and leave a little space in an otherwise busy weekend.
Where: Dior Spa The Lana, The Lana – Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Daily from 9am to 9pm
Contact: dorchestercollection.com
Gather for a Diwali feast at The Bombay Club
Gather family and friends for Diwali at The Bombay Club by Chef Manav Tuli, where two festive set menus put Indian flavours at the centre of the celebration. Served at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, the menus are designed for sharing, with dishes including chestnut paneer tikka, smoked butter chicken, Malwani prawn curry and Bombay lamb biryani. A separate vegetarian menu features tender jackfruit kofta alongside saffron and gucchi pulao, giving meat-free diners a dedicated festive spread. Both menus end with a mithai platter, bringing an assortment of traditional Indian sweets to the table. AED 388 per person.
Where: The Bombay Club, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
When: Sunday 8 November 2026
Contact: jumeirah.com
Question the price of beauty at The Junction
The Junction brings The Ugly One back to Alserkal Avenue for a final run, turning questions of beauty and identity into a thought-provoking piece of theatre. Directed by Gillian Rhodes, the dark comedy follows a man whose decision to undergo plastic surgery sets off a series of increasingly uncomfortable consequences. The production examines ambition, approval and the pressure to fit society’s ideals, with humour that leaves plenty to discuss afterwards. Audrey Jegu, Keenan McFadzean, Patrick Albrecht and Sadiq Saboowala make up the cast. Following seven nominations at the Junction Awards 2026 and a win for Best Set Design, the production returns for one more weekend at the Al Quoz theatre. Tickets from AED 130.
Where: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
When: Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November 2026
Contact: https://dubai.platinumlist.net