From soulful yoga sessions to moonlit bites and breezy beats, we’ve rounded up the coolest ways to spend your weekend. Whether you’re seeking serenity, a creative escape, or just a solid excuse to ditch your sofa, there’s something waiting to tempt every mood. Let’s get into it!
A Chocolate Drop at Mall of the Emirates
Chocolate lovers, cancel your weekend detox plans. Everyone’s beloved FIX Chocolate is making a mysterious new drop, and it’s causing a stir.
FIX is launching a brand-new flavour this Friday at a special pop-up at Mall of the Emirates. The pop-up opens bright and early and runs all weekend long, but our advice? Get there early, get in line, and get ready to taste test your next obsession.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just chocolate-curious, this one’s worth the detour.
Dates: 13–15 June
Time: From 10:00 AM
Where: Mall of the Emirates
Price: Free to visit (but good luck leaving empty-handed)
Matcha Fridays at Kayto
If your Friday mood is somewhere between wellness and indulgence, Kayto’s new Matcha Fridays might be your sweet spot. Inspired by traditional tea ceremonies but made for modern palates, this four-course experience pairs Nikkei-style dishes with matcha-based drinks that are as vibrant as they are refreshing.
It’s clean, it’s green, and it’s a great excuse to escape the work week with something a little different. Come for the earthy flavours, stay for the perfectly paired menu.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Kayto, Jumeirah Al Naseem
Price: AED 195 per person (four-course menu with matcha pairings)
Booking: jumeirah.com
Night Swims at Mare by Bussola
Mare by Bussola is here with their ultra-chic Night Swim experience, because summer evenings were made for moonlit dips and beachside bites.
Take the plunge from 6 PM to 10 PM every night, with weekend sessions amped up with live DJs. For AED 165, you get full access to the beach and pool, plus that amount back to spend on anything from Mare’s Mediterranean à la carte menu.
Sunset swims, seafood pasta, and a cocktail in hand? Yes, please.
Dates: 13 June (and every night after)
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Mare by Bussola, The Westin Mina Seyahi
Price: AED 165 (fully redeemable on à la carte food & drinks)
Bookings: +971 56 994 7429
PEAK HEAT at Jebel Jais
While the rest of the UAE is dodging the heat, Jebel Jais is turning it into a full-on fitness flex. Meet PEAK HEAT, the country’s first-ever outdoor hot fitness experience set 1,934 metres above sea level.
In partnership with DRYP Studios and Rove Hotels, this is no ordinary workout. We’re talking yoga sculpt sessions led by DRYP, all timed with golden hour against Ras Al Khaimah’s majestic mountainscape.
But it doesn’t end on the mat. After your workout, treat yourself to a recovery session, a 3-course dinner at 1484 by Puro, and an overnight stay at the newly opened Rove Al Marjan Island. Transfers? Covered. Breakfast? Sorted. All that’s left for you to do is show up, breathe deep, and maybe curse your quads a little.
Date: Saturday, 14 June
Time: Golden hour (sunset vibes, obviously)
Where: Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Price: AED 450 (single occupancy) / AED 700 (double occupancy)
Booking: visitjebeljais.com/summer-staycation
Divine Yoga Flow at Sekushi
This Sunday, step into an art-inspired vinyasa yoga session hosted at the ultra-chic Sekushi, Sexy Fish’s private dining area, in collaboration with Villa Sage. This 90-minute flow blends breath, movement, and intention, inspired by the Japanese concept of wa, harmony.
Taking place in Sekushi’s art-facing sanctuary (yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds), this isn’t your average yoga class. Think slow, mindful poses that feel like poetry in motion, topped off with post-session sips and bites to keep the vibes high and your energy grounded. It’s intimate, intentional, and exactly the kind of Sunday reset your soul’s been craving.
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: Sekushi, Sexy Fish DIFC
Price: AED 200 (includes detox juices & light bites)
Booking: sevenrooms.com
Sip & Paint by the Sea
Canvas in one hand, a drink in the other, now that’s how you end a weekend. La Cantine Beach is serving up golden hour creativity with their weekly Sip & Paint session, in collaboration with Dubai’s fave art crew, Design & Dine.
Set right by the sea, this guided workshop is as dreamy as it sounds. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or haven’t touched a brush since school, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own masterpiece.
For AED 299, you get the whole setup: paints, canvas, expert guidance, and two drinks to keep the creativity flowing.
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: La Cantine Beach, J1 Beach
Price: AED 299 (includes two drinks)
Booking: +971 4 55 666 22
Morning Raves at COCO Coffee Club
Who says parties have to start after dark? This Sunday, COCO Coffee Club is flipping the script with a morning-to-afternoon bash powered by great vibes and unlimited coffee.
From 11 AM to 5 PM, Downtown’s buzziest place turns into a caffeine-fuelled social space, complete with brekkie bites, bubbly sips, and feel-good sets by some of the city’s top DJs. Come for the bottomless brews, stay for the beats, and leave feeling better than ever.
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: COCO Dubai, Downtown
Price: AED 69 (unlimited coffee + event access)
Booking: coco-restaurants.ae
Labubu Gets a Makeover
Your Labubu called. It’s tired of being basic. This weekend, give your lil’ gremlin the glow-up it deserves at the Labubu Bling Workshop, aka the sparkliest event in town.
Hosted by the ultra-cool folks at @fosc.art, this workshop is all about bedazzling your little BFF with rhinestones, charms, glitter, and chaotic creative energy.
Let’s get weird. Let’s get shiny. Let’s make Labubu FABULOUS.
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Culinara Dubai, The Link One Zabeel
Price: AED 259 (includes a drink and tasty bites)
Booking: foscart.zbooni.com
Abida Parveen Live at Coca-Cola Arena
Get ready for an evening that will stir your soul. The legendary Abida Parveen returns to Dubai for a spellbinding performance at Coca-Cola Arena.
Known for her spellbinding voice and spiritual intensity, Abida is one of the most celebrated Sufi artists in the world, and this is your chance to experience her magic live.
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM
Where: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: coca-cola-arena.com
