Dubai is heading into the weekend with a calendar that feels properly varied, spanning fitness, wellness, culture and a few more unexpected experiences. From creative workshops to laid-back healing sessions, there are plenty of events.

Whether you’re lining up something easy with the family, carving out a bit of solo time outdoors, or simply in the mood to try something different, here are the best things to do in Dubai this weekend.

What to Do This Weekend in Dubai

The Byron Bathers Beach Club & Bar

The Byron Bathers Beach Club is the perfect destination in Dubai if you want to spend your weekend by the sea. Their weekender features one main and four drinks for AED 225 per person, from Friday to Sunday, from 12 pm onwards.

You can also opt for a 40-minute stand-up paddleboarding session, followed by breakfast with tea or coffee for AED 139. The Sunday Roast offer, available from 4 pm onwards, includes roast chicken or striploin, each served with grape or hops.

• Location: Al Manhal Building, Shoreline 4, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Global Village

Global Village reopened on 20th April after a 51-day closure. This weekend definitely calls for a visit to the multicultural park, which has only three weeks left in its 30th season. You can purchase entry tickets on the website.

This season features 30 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures. You can shop at more than 3,500 shopping spots, and there are more than 250 dining outlets to cover the entire day’s meals.

• Location: Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai 

City Nature Challenge

If you’re in the mood for something a little more mindful, the City Nature Challenge Dubai offers a different way to spend the weekend. The idea is simple: get outdoors, notice what’s around you, and document everything from plants and wildlife to coastal finds using the iNaturalist app as part of a citywide initiative.

Alongside it, there’s a family-friendly biodiversity festival with a mix of hands-on workshops, expert-led talks and storytelling sessions, plus creative activities to keep younger visitors engaged without it feeling overly structured.

There’s plenty to dip in and out of, from guided nature walks and casual arts and crafts to indoor film screenings and a small eco-market showcasing sustainable finds. Tickets are priced at AED 50, with little ones under three entering free.

• On: Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th April; 4 pm to 9 pm
• Location: Terra, Expo City Dubai, Sidr Avenue, Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai

DIFC Art Nights

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is preparing for the 21st edition of DIFC Art Nights, scheduled this weekend. If you’re an art enthusiast, this event should definitely be on your list.

Expect curated exhibitions featuring a selection of global artworks, interactive and immersive installations, talks led by experts across various creative fields, complimentary workshops, live performances, and selected film screenings.

• On: Friday, 23rd April to Sunday, 26th April
• Location: Gate Village, DIFC

Yin Yoga at ZOGA

For something slower paced, this Yin Yoga session by ZOGA offers a chance to properly switch off. Priced at AED 250, the session combines gentle, held poses with sound healing using crystal bowls and gongs tuned to 432Hz.

It’s designed to quiet the mind and reset the body, with a focus on stillness, breath and deep release making it a good option if you’re looking to step away from the usual high-energy weekend plans.

You can visit ZOGA’s social media page to sign up.

• On: Saturday, 25th April; 5 pm to 7 pm
• Location: Dubai Internet City, Building 6

Five Iron Golf Dubai

If you’re after something easy and a bit competitive, this entertainment venue is running unlimited free mini golf sessions daily until 30 April, from 12pm to 10pm.

It’s the final weekend to catch the offer, so it’s a good excuse to head down and make the most of the nine-hole course, whether you’re going with friends or keeping it casual with family.

Among their other limited-time offers are an extended brunch on Saturdays, from 1 pm to 5 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm. You can enjoy four hours of sim time, food and beverages, music and games.

• Location: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina

A good weekend in Dubai doesn’t have to revolve around malls or dinner plans. From getting outdoors with the City Nature Challenge to a casual round of mini golf, slowing things down with Yin yoga, or taking in the atmosphere at a DIFC Art Night, there’s plenty to dip into across the city without overplanning it.

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