Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
Dubai’s weekend calendar is packed with reasons to get out of the house. Across three days, the city is serving up theatrical spectacles, new food concepts, complimentary wellness sessions and interactive adventures. You can laugh along with one of India’s rising comedy stars, race through a real-life video game, tuck into an Uzbek Sunday feast or watch some of the world’s most daring acrobats take flight. Whether you want dinner, drama or something completely different, these are the best things to do in Dubai from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September.
Friday 18 September
Bite into a pop culture-inspired Burger
Cult burger spot Eleven Green is giving its September Drop of the Month a cinematic twist with a creation inspired by Pulp Fiction. The Royale with Cheese features a juicy Wagyu beef patty layered with melted cheese and a subtle spicy kick, all tucked inside Eleven Green’s signature house-made bun. Fans with a bigger appetite can upgrade to the Double Royale, which doubles both the Wagyu and cheese. Available across the brand’s Dubai locations for one month only, the limited-edition burger taps into movie nostalgia while sticking to the stripped-back, indulgent formula that has made Eleven Green one of the city’s most talked-about burger names.
Where: Eleven Green, Meyan Mall, Al Thanya Street, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
When: Available from 11 September 2026
Contact: @elevengreen.uae
Catch high-flying acrobatics at La Perle
Created by the late theatre visionary Franco Dragone, La Perle by Dragone unfolds inside a purpose-built aqua-theatre at Al Habtoor City, where a cast of 65 international artists performs aerial stunts, high dives and dramatic motorcycle sequences. At the centre of the theatre, a vast pool can flood and drain within seconds, transforming the stage throughout the performance. The story draws on regional influences while incorporating futuristic visuals, acrobatics and cinematic effects. With performers diving from extraordinary heights and flying above the audience, La Perle remains one of Dubai’s most spectacular nights out. Tickets start from AED 220.
Where: La Perle, Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
When: Wednesday to Sunday at 6:30pm and 9pm
Contact: https://dubai.platinumlist.net
Unwind with free wellness classes
Slow things down this weekend as Banyan Tree Dubai marks World Wellness Weekend with three days of complimentary activities at its Wellbeing Studio. The programme begins on Friday with a DIY Body Scrub Workshop followed by a Mobility Movement class. Saturday focuses on Guided Meditation and Full Body Stretching, while Sunday rounds out the programme with another Guided Meditation session and Mobility Movement class. Set within the beachfront resort on Bluewaters Island, the sessions offer an easy way to sample the hotel’s wellness philosophy without booking a spa treatment or overnight stay. Participation is complimentary, but spaces are limited, and reservations are required.
Where: The Wellbeing Studio, Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Dubai
When: 18 to 20 September at 11am and 2pm
Contact: www.banyantree.com
Saturday 19 September
Laugh out loud with Gurleen Pannu
Indian comedian Gurleen Pannu will make her Dubai debut this weekend, taking over the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium for an evening of sharp observations and relatable storytelling. The rising stand-up star has earned a growing following for routines that find humour in family dynamics, social awkwardness and the everyday frustrations of modern life. Rather than relying solely on rapid-fire punchlines, Pannu builds longer narratives filled with quick wit, expressive delivery and personal anecdotes. Her Dubai appearance offers local fans their first chance to see the comedian perform a full live set in the city. Tickets start from AED 75.
Where: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, Oud Metha, Dubai
When: Saturday 19 September from 6:30pm
Contact: https://dubai.platinumlist.net
Try Dubai’s new one-bun, one-brew concept
Sometimes simplicity makes the strongest statement. New Dubai delivery concept SHUKR focuses on just two things: a Filipino ensaymada and a signature coffee designed specifically to accompany it. Co-founded by hospitality veteran Panchali Mahendra and airline pilot Rashed Yakhlef, the online bakehouse has developed its hero pastry with Atelier House Hospitality’s Group Head Pastry Chef Carol Contreras. Soft, buttery and generously topped with finely shredded cheese, the ensaymada balances sweet and savoury to startling effect. The accompanying SHUKR coffee has been created to complement those flavours, making this an appealing new option for breakfast, afternoon cravings or an indulgent weekend delivery.
Where: Delivery across Dubai via major food platforms
Contact: https://shukr.me
Witness a mind-bending magic show
Prepare to question what you are seeing when Merlin Award-winning illusionist Sergey Vorontsov takes over the Theatre of Digital Art with Beyond Limits. The interactive production combines traditional illusion with 360-degree digital projections, creating a constantly shifting backdrop for vanishings, teleportations and rapid transformations. Vorontsov is joined by eight performers, while selected audience members are invited onto the stage to become part of the tricks themselves. The intimate setting of ToDA makes the experience feel more immediate than a traditional large-scale magic show, with visual effects unfolding across the venue. Family-friendly and highly interactive, Beyond Limits offers an unusual Saturday outing for anyone who enjoys spectacle and sleight of hand. Tickets start from AED 159.
Where: Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, Dubai
When: Saturday 19 September 2026 at 4.30 pm and 7pm
Contact: https://dubai.platinumlist.net
Sunday 20 September
Feast on a traditional Uzbek brunch
Sunday calls for comfort food, and Sana at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam is leaning into Uzbek tradition with its new recovery brunch. The meal begins with crisp Uzbek vegetables and a steaming bowl of the restaurant’s signature HaSh, accompanied by baked bone marrow and roasted garlic. Diners then choose their preferred centrepiece. Options include tender Wagyu beef cheek, carved tableside, or a whole river-caught Sazan fish coated in fiery garlic ajika sauce. Traditional Uzbek sweets finish the afternoon on a comforting note. AED 350 (soft beverages), AED 450 (house beverages) and AED 650 (premium beverages).
Where: Sana, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Al Sufouh, Dubai
When: Sundays from 12pm to 4pm
Contact: https://sanarestaurants.com
Indulge in CÉ LA VI’s Asian Sunday roast
Dubai’s Sunday roast scene gets an Asian-inspired update at CÉ LA VI. The Downtown Dubai restaurant has launched its first take on the British classic, combining traditional roast elements with the Modern Asian flavours that define its menu. Diners can choose from roasted beef striploin, coconut baby chicken or richly flavoured koji duck, all served with towering Yorkshire puddings and classic accompaniments. The setting adds another reason to linger, with floor-to-ceiling views stretching across Downtown Dubai and towards the Burj Khalifa. Priced at AED 295 per person, the menu offers something familiar without feeling conventional, making it an appealing alternative to Dubai’s usual Sunday brunch circuit.
Where: CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
When: Sundays from 12pm to 4pm
Contact: https://dxb.celavi.com
Tuck into a terrific collab at TakaHisa
TakaHisa Downtown will host a three-day collaboration with Ginza Tagetsu from 19 to 21 September. Guest chef Hideo Mochizuki, known as a “Dashi Specialist”, will join TakaHisa’s Sushi Master Takashi Namekata and Wagyu Master Hisao Ueda for an exclusive tasting experience. Mochizuki’s approach centres on meticulously prepared dashi, combining kombu extracted using hot and cold-water methods with freshly shaved honkarebushi bonito flakes. The resulting broth highlights the natural flavours and umami of each ingredient. Available for three days only, the experience is priced at AED 3,000 per person.
Where: TakaHisa Downtown, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: 19 to 21 September 2026 at 1pm, 6pm and 9pm
Contact: https://takahisa.ae