Music and Live Shows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lost Frequencies in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The crossover pick. Lost Frequencies sits in the rare zone where the festival hits actually carry across to a live booking, the show works whether you came for the radio singles or the deeper set work. Bohemia’s production has been strong this season. Get there before the headline slot, the support sets are usually where the room actually warms up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sara Wakhawatha at Sima Performing Arts in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Arabic theatre and music pick of the weekend. Sima Performing Arts has built a quiet reputation for booking the kind of work that doesn’t tour widely, and Sara Wakhawatha is the type of show you’d hear about second-hand a year later if you missed it. The venue is intimate, which is the right scale for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sing for the Nation & A Nation’s Love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The cultural double-bill of the weekend. The UAE National Orchestra\u2019s Sing for the Nation<\/em> programme takes place in Dubai, while the Arabic poetry evening, A Nation\u2019s Love<\/em>, is happening in Abu Dhabi. Both are built around national identity, language, and the relationship between text and music. If you go to one cultural event a month, this is the right pick, the orchestra and poetry programmes work better together than separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Adriatique at Be Beach Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest electronic booking in Dubai this weekend. Adriatique sit at the top of the melodic-techno scene right now, and Be Beach is the kind of venue that makes their sound work, sand, water, sunset slot, full sky. Get there before sunset. The transition from daylight to dark is the part people remember afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mathame, Innelea, and Adana Twins at WHITE Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The deepest underground booking across the bridge this weekend. Three names that don’t usually share a bill, melodic techno from Mathame, organic house leanings from Innelea, and proper deep house from Adana Twins. WHITE Abu Dhabi is the open-air venue that suits the genre. Get there before midnight, the opening hour is where the shape of the night gets set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carl Cox at Pacha ICONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The season closer of the weekend, and the booking that actually justifies a Saturday rearrangement. Carl Cox at Pacha is a known quantity, and the season-closing slot brings the crowd that takes the music seriously. Playa Pacha at Five Luxe JBR has been the right venue for this all summer. Between you and me, season closings always run longer and harder than the regular bookings, plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEMR Rampant Disorder in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The comedy pick for the weekend. NEMR\u2019s English-language stand-up has been one of the most reliable bookings on the regional circuit, sharp material, a mix of regional and global references, and jokes that feel properly tested. If you\u2019re leaning toward something in English this week, this is an easy one to lock in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wagef! Alaa El Sheikh Live in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Arabic side, Wagef! Alaa El Sheikh brings a different kind of energy. His stand-up lands best with audiences who grew up in the language, with humor that feels familiar, observant, and close to home. A solid pick if you\u2019re in the mood for something that hits in Arabic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more Comedy events in Dubai & Abu Dhabi at Platinumlist.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n KidZania Dubai and Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The reliable family weekend. KidZania has held its place as one of the most actually-engaging kids’ attractions in the country, role-play across real-world professions, indoor, air-conditioned, and a full half-day at minimum. Both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi locations work. Go early on Saturday before the queues build at the most popular stations. Enjoy with up to 15% off. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Story Makers, Puppet Creation Workshop in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The creative pick for younger kids. The Story Makers puppet workshop is a small-format session where kids build a puppet, work through a basic story arc, and walk out with something they made themselves, which is the part that actually sticks. Better for ages 5 to 10. The session length is right, long enough to mean something, short enough not to lose the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warner Bros. World, Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The full-day theme park option. Warner Bros. World is still one of the strongest indoor theme parks in the GCC, and the Free Mystery Attraction ticket <\/strong>bumps the value meaningfully if you’re already going. The DC and Looney Tunes zones run differently, the DC side suits older kids and teens, the Cartoon Junction zone works for younger ones. Book the full day, it earns it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The shorter family pick. Dubai Frame works as the in-between option, the views are genuinely impressive on a clear day, the visit is short (about ninety minutes), and the lower-deck old Dubai exhibition is the part most people skip and shouldn’t, it’s the better part of the experience. Slot it into a Saturday morning before brunch. Book with up to 9% off.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Positive Spirit Race Challenge at Dubai Autodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The active outdoor pick of the weekend, happening Saturday, May 9. The Positive Spirit Race Challenge returns to Dubai Autodrome with cycling races for all ages, plus a full lineup of trackside fun, live band, kids\u2019 activities, K9 show, and more. Ride, watch, or drop by\u2026 easy to fit into your Saturday plans. Read more about it.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Al Hili Oasis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The off-Dubai pick of the weekend. Al Hili Oasis sits on the Al Ain side, and it’s one of the more underrated outdoor spots in the country, walking trails, archaeological remnants, and proper shade from the date palms. Al Ain itself runs noticeably cooler than the coast this time of year, which is half the reason to make the drive. Plan a half-day out, pair it with a stop in town, and you’ve got a quieter Saturday to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ladies Night at Al Ain Adventure<\/strong> Call of the Jungle, Saturday Brunch at African Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The headline brunch of the weekend. African Queen has been running the Saturday brunch slot for a while now, and the Call of the Jungle theme is the more theatrical version of the regular service, themed d\u00e9cor, performance moments, and food that actually keeps up with the production. Reserve the seating area away from the speakers if you want to actually hear the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pool and Beach Day Pass at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The reliable day-pass pick. The Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort day pass gives you full access to the pool and private beach without committing to a stay, which is the value play if you want a low-effort Saturday. Pack light, the resort has the rest. Mid-morning arrival is the sweet spot, the sunbeds along the beach line go first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amaz\u00f3nico, Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The dinner pick of the weekend. Amaz\u00f3nico<\/a> leans into a full experience, bold Latin American plates, a lively room, and weekend music that turns dinner into a proper night out. Go for crowd-favorites like the truffle beef tacos or the grilled octopus, and don\u2019t skip one of their signature cocktails. It\u2019s also one of Dubai\u2019s most Instagrammable spots, so expect your camera roll to work overtime. Book the bar for energy, or the back tables if you\u2019re here to actually sit and eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Peet’s Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A reliable coffee stop that fits anywhere in your day. Located in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Peet’s Coffee keeps it simple with well-made classics, good pastries, and a calm space to reset between plans. Lately, their ube drinks have been getting attention, think iced ube lattes with that creamy, slightly nutty twist. If that\u2019s your thing, take a look at our guide to the 5 caf\u00e9s serving ube drinks in Dubai for more spots to try.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Bohemia](\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/bohemia_presents_lost_frequencies_2026_may_09_bohemia_at_five_palm_jumeirah_105108-full-en1770900004.jpg\")
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The active pick for the weekend, happening on May 8. Al Ain Adventure\u2019s Ladies Night takes over with full access to the park, ziplining, climbing, Aqua Loop, and more, all in a ladies-only vibe. Go early to beat the queues and catch it at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Al](\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/al_ain_adventure_2024_jun_24_al_ain_adventure_93123-full-en1719306746.jpg\")
<\/a>Brunch, Pool, and Day Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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