What's On in Dubai This Weekend
Updated 12 Nov 2026
104 events in Dubai this weekend (Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov), the most popular first. Among them: ANOTR Live in Dubai | Pacha ICONS at Playa Pacha, Five Luxe JBR, Adriatique present X at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Borderless Melodies - Abida Parveen and Kailash Kher in Dubai.
Friday to Sunday in Dubai: the weekend's brunches, concerts, comedy, beach clubs and family shows. Friday and Saturday brunches and the bigger concerts sell out first, so book a few days ahead.
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Nightlife
Adriatique present X at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience
14 Nov 2026 · Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience
Concerts & Music
Borderless Melodies - Abida Parveen and Kailash Kher in Dubai
13 Nov 2026 · Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre
Exhibitions & Culture
AI CAD/CAM Digital & Aesthetics 40th Dental ConfEx and the 20th International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD) Congress in Dubai
12 Nov 2026 · Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre
Festivals
Vinyl Souk Mini Festival - 4th Edition in Dubai
14 Nov 2026 · 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central, United Arab Emirates
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Planning a weekend out in Dubai
Friday to Sunday
The UAE weekend is officially Saturday and Sunday, but Friday afternoon is already free for most people, so Dubai's going-out weekend starts on Friday evening. This page covers all three days.
Brunches run on all three days, and the popular ones sell out a few days ahead. Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest for beach clubs and DJ nights; weekend mornings and afternoons are when most children's shows and workshops take place.
Making a weekend of it
Many weekend events sit next to things worth doing anyway: Dubai Opera with the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa, the beach clubs of JBR and Palm Jumeirah, the galleries of Alserkal Avenue around The Junction. In the cooler months, Global Village adds an evening out for the whole family.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the weekend in Dubai?
Officially Saturday and Sunday. Friday is a half working day, so the weekend's events, brunches and parties start on Friday evening — this page covers Friday to Sunday.
Do I need to book weekend brunches in advance?
For the popular ones, yes — a few days ahead, more around holidays. The ticket page shows the package (soft drinks, house drinks or premium), the time slot and the age limit.
What is there for families at the weekend?
Children's theatre, circus shows and workshops run mostly on Saturday and Sunday. The page “Kids' Shows & Family Events in Dubai” lists them all.