Plenty is happening across Dubai this week, with the city offering everything from family-friendly indoor experiences and creative workshops to live music, comedy and late-night parties. Emirati Women’s Day also falls on Friday, August 28, bringing special dining and cultural experiences to the calendar.
Whether you are planning something with the family, looking for a creative afternoon or want to finish the week with a concert, here are some things to do in Dubai from Monday, August 24 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
1. Meet dinosaurs at Dinosaurs The Immersive Odyssey
Take the family back to the prehistoric era at Dinosaurs The Immersive Odyssey at Dubai Festival City Mall. This indoor attraction combines education and entertainment across four different zones, making it a good option for a day when you want to stay out of the summer heat.
The experience begins in a museum-style storage area filled with fossils and skeletons before moving into a free-roaming VR journey. Visitors then enter a prehistoric sanctuary featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs before finishing in a creative play area with dinosaur-themed activities.
The full experience takes around 45 to 60 minutes and is accompanied by a guide who shares information about the dinosaurs and the different stages of the journey.
- When: Monday to Thursday, 10:30 am to 9:30 pm; Friday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 11 pm
- Where: Level 2, Dubai Festival City Mall, near the North Entrance by Hard Rock Cafe and Marks & Spencer
- Entry: From AED 59; minimum age four; children under 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult
2. Create floral art inspired by Gustav Klimt
Spend an afternoon making your own floral arrangement at the Art & Flowers Floral Workshop at Wafi Mall. The workshop is being held in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day and takes inspiration from the golden and ornamental style of artist Gustav Klimt.
With guidance from florists, participants will work with fresh flowers, foliage and professional tools to create their own arrangement. The finished piece can be taken home, making this a creative experience as well as a chance to learn some new floristry skills.
Bookings close on August 25, so anyone interested will need to register before the deadline.
- When: Thursday, August 27, 1 pm to 3 pm
- Where: Perfect Flowers Boutique, Wafi Mall, Oud Metha
- Entry: Booking required; registrations close Tuesday, August 25; workshop materials and flowers are included
3. Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day at CÉ LA VI
Mark Emirati Women’s Day with lunch or dinner at CÉ LA VI Dubai, where the occasion comes with views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa.
The restaurant is offering guests a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered as part of its Emirati Women’s Day celebration. The menu features contemporary Asian dishes, while the restaurant offers both indoor seating and its outdoor sky deck.
The restaurant is located on the 54th floor of Address Sky View, making this a particularly scenic option for a special meal.
- When: Friday, August 28, from 12 pm
- Where: CÉ LA VI Dubai, Level 54, Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
- Entry: À la carte; complimentary dessert with every main course; smart-elegant dress code
4. Catch Noha Bashir’s comedy special
For a night of stand-up, head to Pepperoni Comedy Club for Noha Bashir’s special on Friday. The English-language performance focuses on everyday life, modern adulthood and personal experiences, delivered through observational humour and storytelling.
The show takes place at the intimate comedy club inside 25hours Hotel One Central, creating a closer setting between the comedian and audience.
Doors open at 8 pm, giving guests time to settle in before the performance begins.
- When: Friday, August 28; doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm
- Where: Pepperoni Comedy Club, 25hours Hotel One Central, One Central
- Entry: From AED 160; smart-casual dress code
5. Sing along to Miami Band
Fans of Gulf pop can spend Saturday night with Miami Band at Coca-Cola Arena. The legendary Kuwaiti group will bring its Miami Show 3.0 to Dubai for a performance built around its extensive catalogue of popular Arabic and Khaleeji songs.
The show is designed as an interactive experience, with the audience playing an important part in the evening. The performance will also feature updated arrangements, a live orchestra, theatrical elements and large-scale visuals.
- When: Saturday, August 29; doors at 7 pm, show at 8:30 pm
- Where: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
- Entry: From AED 195; ticket categories range from Bronze to Royal/VVIP
6. Watch Atul Khatri live
Indian comedian Atul Khatri is bringing his stand-up show to Emirates Theatre in Jumeirah on Saturday. His material draws on everyday experiences, relationships, family life and the humour that comes with getting older.
The show combines some of his popular routines with newer material, making it an option for fans who already know his work as well as those discovering his comedy for the first time.
- When: Saturday, August 29; doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm
- Where: Emirates Theatre, Emirates International School, Al Thanya Street, Jumeirah
- Entry: From AED 125; Silver, Gold and VIP ticket options available
7. Dance through the night with The Shapeshifters
If you are looking for a late-night plan, The Shapeshifters will take over The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on Saturday.
Led by Simon Marlin, the act is best known for its house and disco sound, including the much-loved dance track “Lola’s Theme”. Expect a rooftop setting with music continuing into the early hours.
- When: Saturday, August 29, 10 pm to 4 am
- Where: The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
- Entry: From AED 200; 21+ event
8. Get creative at Sip & Paint Sunday
Turn Sunday afternoon into a creative session at Sip & Paint at Time Out Market Dubai. The workshop combines guided acrylic painting with a live DJ, creating a more social alternative to a traditional art class.
Professional artists from Artezaar guide participants through the painting process, while the ticket includes the necessary art materials and selected beverages. No previous painting experience is required.
- When: Sunday, August 30, 4 pm to 6 pm
- Where: The Stage, Time Out Market Dubai, Level 3, Souk Al Bahar
- Entry: AED 250 per person, including canvas, paints, brushes, guidance and selected beverages
9. See Chito Miranda and Ely Buendia live
Filipino music fans can close out the week with a major double-header at Coca-Cola Arena. Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar and Ely Buendia of Eraserheads will appear on the same bill, bringing two of the biggest names in Filipino rock together in Dubai.
The concert is expected to appeal to fans of OPM and the music of the 1990s and 2000s, with both artists performing songs associated with their respective bands.
- When: Sunday, August 30; doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm
- Where: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
- Entry: From AED 149; Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond options available
FAQs
What can families do in Dubai this week?
Dinosaurs The Immersive Odyssey is the family-focused experience in this week’s guide. It combines VR, animatronic dinosaurs, fossils and interactive activities in an air-conditioned indoor setting.
What can I do for Emirati Women’s Day?
The Art & Flowers Floral Workshop on August 27 offers a creative way to mark the occasion, while CÉ LA VI Dubai has a special dining offer on August 28 with a complimentary dessert alongside every main course.
What concerts are happening in Dubai this week?
Miami Band performs at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 29, followed by Chito Miranda and Ely Buendia on Sunday, August 30.
What can I do on Saturday night?
There are several options, including Miami Band, Atul Khatri and The Shapeshifters. Choose between a live music night, stand-up comedy or a late-night rooftop party.
What can I do on Sunday?
You can spend the afternoon painting at Sip & Paint at Time Out Market Dubai before heading to Coca-Cola Arena for Chito Miranda and Ely Buendia in the evening.
