Dubai listeners, if you’re wondering what to do this week, you’ve picked the perfect time to be in the city. The air is cooler, the nights are buzzing, and there is a lot more happening than just mall runs and brunches.

According to Gulf News, Dubai Design District is the heartbeat of the weekend with Sole DXB turning d3 into a three-day mash-up of music, fashion, art, sport, and street food. Expect global artists across hip-hop, R&B, and electronic sounds, plus pop-up shops, sneaker drops, art installations, and food from cult favourites like Eleven Green, MamaFri, Neo Temaki, and ice cream innovators Noon. The National explains that this year’s food concepts alone are worth the ticket, with everything from award-winning burgers to experimental ice cream on offer.

If you’re in the mood for something more laid-back but still vibrant, City Walk is going full festive. Gulf News reports that there are free live bands, roaming musicians, surprise dance pop-ups, and sparkling décor across the destination. Quick Style are set to bring high-energy choreography to the main stage, while earlier sets create a cosy, wandering-friendly soundtrack for an evening stroll with coffee in hand.

For families and nature lovers, Expo City Dubai is hosting the Nature and Wonders Festival at Terra. Gulf News describes it as an interactive garden experience where kids can explore native UAE plants, get hands-on with activities, and learn about sustainability in a playful way. It runs on weekends through December, making it a great repeat outing if little ones fall in love with it.

Foodies should head to Deira’s Waterfront Market, where Gulf News highlights a Seafood Festival running through early January. You’ll find over 260 types of seafood, special deals from restaurants like Paluto and BOAT, roaming entertainment, bubble shows, and even a seafood-themed festive tree. Spend a certain amount and you can walk away with prize-worthy fresh produce and goodies.

For something more niche and social, Bavarian Beerhouse Dubai at the Rotana Tower Hotel is running its daily happy hour, with 25 percent off all drinks from midday to 7pm, as listed on the Bavarian Beerhouse events page. It’s an easy pre-night-out stop or a relaxed way to wind down after a busy day of exploring.

Whatever listeners are into, Dubai this week is all about staying out a little later, trying something new, and soaking up that winter-in-the-desert magic.

Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s happening next in Dubai. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI