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Things to do · Dubai

Things to do in Dubaiدبي

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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13
With set times
1
Categories
6
Checked
From guide data
Budget
With kids
Rain

Checking the forecast… Rain is rare but heavy: streets flood and roads jam. Stay indoors and postpone the day if there is a rain warning.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Dubai, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Dubai time.

Checking the time in Dubai…

Evening light

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Dubai clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Dubai, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

Alcohol is legal for adults 21 and over in licensed venues: hotel bars, restaurants and clubs; bars often close by 03:00. There is no drinking in public places or on beaches.

  • Rooftop and hotel bars in Downtown and the Marina

    EveningLate

    Cocktail bars with skyline views. Dress smart; expect AED 45–80 a drink with fees (check).

    When
    Until About 01:00–03:00

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Hotel brunch venues (Friday and Saturday)

    EveningLate

    Long buffet with drinks. AED 300–700; book ahead.

    When
    Until About 16:00

    Map ↗

  • Beach clubs on JBR and the Palm

    EveningLate

    Day clubs with sunbeds. Minimum spend applies at weekends.

    When
    Until About 00:00

    Map ↗

  • Arabic coffee and karak tea

    Late

    Cardamom coffee and spiced milk tea · Cafés and canteens

    When
    Until Late

    Map ↗

Spas & massage

Bathhouses, massage and saunas: prices, tipping and what to wear (or not).

  • Spa and hammam

    AfternoonIndoor

    A cool afternoon.

    When
    Booking (check)
    Price
    AED 200–600
    Where
    Hotels and spas

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • Indoor skiing at a mall (optional)

    Indoor

    A snow park in a mall; a rain-day option.

    When
    Slots by booking (check)
    Price
    AED 200–350
    Where
    Al Barsha

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Old Dubai food walk

    MorningEvening

    Canteens, karak and bakeries with a guide.

    When
    Morning or evening (check)
    Price
    AED 200–350
    Where
    Bur Dubai and Deira

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Dhow dinner cruise

    EveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    A scenic evening; food is average.

    When
    After sunset
    Price
    AED 150–350
    Booking
    1–2 days

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Dubai is very easy with children: malls have play areas, baby rooms and cool air, and most hotels have pools.
  • Heat is the risk: go outdoors before 10:00 and after 17:00, offer water every hour and cover heads.
  • Strollers are fine in modern areas; old town lanes have kerbs and cobbles.
  • Metro and tram allow prams; keep to the women-and-children carriage if you prefer.
  • The abra, beach, aquarium window and fountain are short kid-friendly stops.
  • Ask your hotel about kids' clubs and family brunch; check ages and prices.

  • Dhow dinner cruise

    Classes & workshopsEveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    A scenic evening; food is average.

    When
    After sunset
    Price
    AED 150–350
    Booking
    1–2 days

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Ice rink and aquarium

    Indoor

    Kids' rain-day pair.

    When
    Mall hours
    Price
    AED 50–250
    Where
    Downtown

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Friday brunch at a hotel

    AfternoonIndoor

    A long buffet with an optional drinks package.

    When
    12:30–16:00
    Price
    AED 300–700
    Where
    Hotels

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Indoor skiing at a mall (optional)

    Sport & fitnessIndoor

    A snow park in a mall; a rain-day option.

    When
    Slots by booking (check)
    Price
    AED 200–350
    Where
    Al Barsha

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Spa and hammam

    Spas & massageAfternoonIndoor

    A cool afternoon.

    When
    Booking (check)
    Price
    AED 200–600
    Where
    Hotels and spas

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Dubai lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Dubai time (Asia/Dubai) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.