Already finished your spending quota for the month? Don’t panic – you can still go out and have fun this weekend without spending a dirham! From free fitness classes to free Halloween parties, here are 9 free things to do in Dubai this weekend…
Thursday 26th October
1. Yoga Class
Calling all yogis! Grab your mat and head down to Dubai Internet City for a free sunrise yoga session, led by yoga instructor Dina Ghandour. What a great way to start your weekend…
When: 7.15am
Where: In5 Building terrace, Dubai Internet City
2. La Mer Dubai
Beach bums, have you checked out Dubai’s newest beachside hangout yet? La Mer Dubai has everything from over-water hammocks and delicious food spots to funky pop art and picture-perfect views.
When: All day, every day
Where: La Mer Dubai, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah Beach Road
Friday 27th October
3. Old Skool
Fan of old school Hip-Hop and UK garage? If so, come on down and party for free at Square! DJs Robby Blanco and Salv Pepp will be taking over the decks, so make sure you get your dancing shoes on…
When: 10pm to 3am
Where: Square, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay
4. Market Day
Out of all the free things to do in Dubai, here’s one where you can make some money! Got any second-hand photography gear lying around? Come on down to Gulf Photo Plus (GPP) this Friday to sell it off! Or, just come along to admire the work of Dubai’s talented photographers…
When: 6pm to 8pm
Where: Gulf Photo Plus, Alserkal Avenue
5. Monster Halloween Party
Sorry gents, this one’s only free for the ladies! Get your spookiest costume on, and head to Zero Gravity for a spooktacular Halloween party! Best part is, they’re giving away AED 50,000 to those with the best costumes!
When: 6pm to 3am
Where: Zero Gravity, Skydive Dubai
6. Movie night
Are you ready to eat, swim, watch movies and… repeat? Grab your swimsuit and head to Bay Club for a ‘floating movie night’. They will be screening Jaws at 4pm, Shaun of the Dead at 6pm, and A Halloween Special (21+) at 8pm.
When: 3pm to 10pm
Where: Bay Club, Doubletree by Hilton – Business Bay
7. Burning Beach
This has got to be the most hipster beach party this weekend! Dress up in your funkiest outfit (think desert, tribal, psychedelic) and make your way to Burning Beach – a celebration of creativity, art, fashion, music, and of course, good vibes.
When: 1pm to 11pm
Where: Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Ghantoot
Saturday 28th October
8. Educating Rita
Fancy watching a free show? Educating Rita, performed live by the Dubai Drama Group, is a heartwarming tale of a young hairdresser who forms an unlikely friendship with her university tutor.
When: 8pm
Where: The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz
9. Get fit
The Dubai Fitness Challenge kicked off last week, and there are over 1,000 free fitness classes around the city. From bootcamps and yoga classes to paddle boarding lessons – download the app, take your pick and get on board!
When: All day, until November 17th
Where: All across Dubai