If you’re looking for what to do in Dubai this weekend, or planning a couple of days across the bridge in Abu Dhabi, the calendar this weekend is genuinely stacked. A ballet at Dubai Opera, an Arabic theatre comedy night, two big football fixtures, the European Film Festival in Abu Dhabi, and Cocktail Week settling into ICD Brookfield. Plus the usual UAE weekend mix of family activities, new restaurant openings, and one or two genuine surprises.
Here’s your full weekend guide UAE residents and visitors will both find useful, sorted by category across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.