Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Dubai! It’s Sunday, September 7, 2025, and trust me—the city’s absolutely buzzing like a stadium full of vuvuzelas during a penalty shoot-out. The heat is still holding court, so expect those familiar highs, but there’s a breezy excitement stirring thanks to today’s lineup of cultural dynamite, cosmic wonders, and some truly epic happenings.

Dubai’s calendar is bursting at the seams today. First up, music fans will want to warm up their vocal cords for AP Dhillon, the global sensation rocking a one-night-only concert at Coca-Cola Arena tonight. Imagine thumping Punjabi beats and a crowd moving like synchronized swimmers—minus the pool and the swim caps. If that’s got you shouting for an encore, the Dubai World Trade Centre hosts an uplifting, family-friendly evening with Matt Redman and Tim Hughes, bringing their inspirational songs to Sheikh Rashid Hall starting at 7:45 pm. Prepare for singalongs, goosebumps, and maybe a spot of teary-eyed joy for good measure.

Art and culture nuts—it’s time to dust off your berets. The School of Life opens a new chapter at Japan in Arabia, with a Japanese matcha refreshment event this evening that promises both cultural enlightenment and caffeine-induced hijinks. Across town, kids and adults alike can dive into language clubs, storytelling sessions, and calligraphy workshops courtesy of Dubai Culture. For those itching to witness young stars rise, the Dubai Youth Performing Arts Festival is raising the curtain for tomorrow’s icons.

Sharpen your telescopes and prep your eclipse glasses! Tonight, Dubai is treated to a rare blood moon total lunar eclipse, with the spectacle streaming live courtesy of the International Astronomical Centre. Peak eclipse hits at 10:12 pm and lasts an epic 82 minutes, painting the moon in bonkers shades of red and orange. For those of you spiritual folks, mosques will open for eclipse prayers—an Islamic tradition entwined with cosmic events. Emirates Fatwa Council says the prayer’s open to absolutely everyone; turn the celestial show into a mindful moment or just bask in the lunar glory.

Sniffing out fresh bites or fresh scenes? Several new restaurants are wowing taste buds this week, with buzz around Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood’s latest heritage-led activations—think street food, Emirati flavors, and storytelling under lantern-lit skies. The Turath Centre is serving up hands-on workshops that’ll have you saying, “I made this!” Even Dubai Metro’s running butter-smooth today, so zip around knowing public transit won’t slow your roll.

Here are Oly Bennet’s must-do picks for a day of wild, wonderful adventure. Start with a wander through Al Fahidi, feasting on street art and shawarma. Take the crew to a daytime carnival or the hidden book-cafes for storytelling, then catch the lunar eclipse in the desert—it’s a mind-bending sight best paired with falafel and friends. And don’t forget to snap a photo: Dubai’s skyline looks cosmic under a blood moon!

Want to blend in like a local? Try using “Shukran” (thank you) with your next friendly Dubai cabbie, and never underestimate the magic words when haggling at a market. Pro-tip: restaurants often open late on event nights, so your post-concert hunger pangs are well taken care of.

Tomorrow promises even more heat—metaphorically and meteorologically—with the curtain going up on the Dubai Youth Performing Arts Festival and fresh art exhibitions popping across the city. Tune in for your next fix of wild stories and Dubai discoveries!

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