What’s on · updated Thursday 5 November
Things to do in Dubai this weekend
Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November 2026: 5 things to see and do, from concerts and sport to festivals and shows. Each listing has the venue and dates, and a link to stays nearby for the weekend.
Every stay on one 3D map
Fly over Dubai and find a stay for the weekend
A drone-style flight over the real city in 3D, with all 1,912 stays we list. Pick an area, tap a numbered circle to zoom in, then tap a stay for photos and live prices.
0 stays on the map. Numbered circles group stays close together: tap one to zoom in, then tap a pin for photos and live prices.
This weekend: Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November 2026
Culture / arts
Downtown Design 2026
Dubai Design District (d3)
4 Nov – 8 NovNext weekend: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
Concerts / live music
When Chai Met Toast live
New Covent Garden Theatre
Sat 14 NovSport
DP World Tour Championship 2026
Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth Course)
12 Nov – 15 NovStays near Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth Course) next weekend →
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Dubai weekend FAQ
What is on in Dubai this weekend?
This weekend (Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November 2026) highlights include Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026, Dubai Design Week 2026, Downtown Design 2026, Dubai Racing Carnival 2026–27, ISEA 2026. The full list on this page is updated every day.
When is the weekend in Dubai?
The official UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday, with a shorter working day on Friday for government offices, so many events and brunches start on Friday evening.
Where should I stay for a weekend in Dubai?
Pick the area closest to what you are doing: Downtown Dubai for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera; Dubai Marina and JBR for the beach, Marina Walk and The Walk; Palm Jumeirah for resort pools. Compare live weekend prices on Booking.com from the buttons on this page.