10 Super Fun Things To Do in Dubai this Weekend

It’s the last weekend of 2018! Ready to celebrate and say goodbye to 2018 in true Dubai-style? From massive music concerts to food festivals to festive celebrations, here are 10 super fun things to do in Dubai this weekend…

1. Solomun at Soho Beach

If you love deep house music, you cannot miss this! Award-winning DJ Solomun is coming to Dubai this weekend, and he’ll be performing live at Soho Beach DXB!

Price: AED 150 – get your tickets here
When: Friday 28th December, from 9pm
Where: Soho Beach, Meydan

2. Thai Street Food Fest at Backyard

Foodies, round up your friends and make your way to Backyard Dubai! Every weekend, they’ve got a Thai Street Food Festival filled with food trucks, live cooking stations, masterchef classes, entertainment, prizes and more.

Price: Free entry
When: Saturday 29th December, from 4pm-11pm
Where: Backyard Dubai, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay

3. Trey Songz at Drai’s

Calling all Hip-Hop & RnB fans. Trey Songz is coming to town, and he’ll be performing live this weekend! Catch him at Drai’s Dxb on Friday night, where ladies can enjoy complimentary drinks until 1am.

Price: Free entry
When: Friday 28th December, from 10pm
Where: Drai’s Nightclub, Meydan

4. SUP Yoga at Kite Beach

Ready for some fun in the sun? Wake up early on Friday morning and join Yalla Yoga for a SUP Yoga class at the beach this weekend. As always, beginners are welcome to join. Just bring your swimsuit, a towel, lots of water and enjoy.

Price: AED 130
When: Friday 28th December, at 8am
Where: Kite Beach Dubai

5. Ingrosso Live at Gotha Dubai

Yep, there’s another music concert happening in Dubai this weekend! Sebastian Ingrosso, a member of the Swedish House Mafia, will be performing live at Gotha Dubai this Friday night.

Price: Free entry
When: Friday 28th December, from 10pm
Where: Gotha Dubai

6. Tyrel at Cinema Akil

Film buffs, there’s a new movie at Cinema Akil and you need to check it out. Compared to the likes of Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ – Tyrel touches on the similar race-conscious theme but with less horror and more unhinged humour.

Price: AED 50
When: Thursday 27th Dec, at 10pm & Saturday 29th Dec, at 5pm
Where: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue

7. Free Workouts at Cove Beach

Fancy working out… for free? Cove Beach invites you down for a free full-body workout this Thursday! The classes are headed by the experienced fitness instructors from Smart Fitness, so get ready to sweat.

Price: Free
When: Thursday 27th December
Where: Cove Beach, Caesar’s Palace, Bluewaters Island

8. Festive lights in Downtown

Downtown Dubai is lit up with festive lights and decorations right now! From rows of stars and giant ribbons to 4ft tall golden deer and stags covered in fairy lights, this is definitely one of the best places to celebrate the festive spirit this season.

Price: Free
When: All weekend
Where: Downtown Dubai

9. Mama Zonia at Pier 7

There’s a new jungle-themed restaurant in Dubai! From tropical flavours to hand-crafted drinks, Mama Zonia is an Amazonian-inspired restaurant that’s definitely worth checking out.

When: All weekend
Where: Pier 7, Dubai Marina

10. Night Brunch at Waka

Looking for a new night brunch to try this weekend? Don’t miss Waka’s night brunch on Fridays, with Peruvian food, latin music and electric vibes!

Price: From AED 285
When: Friday 28th December, from 8pm to 11.30pm
Where: Oberoi Hotel, Business Bay

Featured image: Via FB | @SohoBeachDubai

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