Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
A new week brings a fresh round of reasons to get out and about in Dubai. From FACT’s limited-edition matcha collaboration with HOOF and a complimentary virtual sound healing session with Reform Athletica to Serpenti-inspired beach days at Bvlgari Resort Dubai, and a new Japanese dining concept in Jumeirah, the calendar is packed with dining, wellness and lifestyle experiences worth booking.
Monday 4 May
Try the FACT matcha collab with HOOF
FACT has teamed up with Emirati-owned, equestrian-themed speciality café HOOF for a limited-edition Matcha Menu. The FACT x HOOF collaboration celebrates World Matcha Day with four creative drinks. Highlights include the Berry Coconut Breeze Matcha with strawberry and toasted coconut, the vivid Blue Tropical Cooler with blue matcha and vanilla, and the floral Pink Blush Cooler topped with edible flowers. For something richer, the Toasted Coconut Hojicha offers roasted, nutty notes with cacao. The menu is available at HOOF branches in Dubai Mall, Misk Sharjah and Grove Village in Ras Al Khaimah.
Where: HOOF, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
When: Available daily from 8am to midnight until 17 May 2026
Contact: @hoof.cafe
Tuesday 5 May
Join a virtual sound healing session
FACT Magazine has teamed up with Reform Athletica for a complimentary virtual sound healing session. Open to participants across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the online experience is designed to help guests slow down, reset and reconnect from home. Led by Joanne, an instructor at Reform Athletica, the session will begin with a short guided meditation, followed by a restorative sound meditation with calming instruments. Participants are encouraged to create a quiet, comfortable space and register in advance, as places are limited.
When: Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 7pm
Contact: https://forms.gle/RQebWdhANDGPcJHTA
Wednesday 6 May
Smash some tacos at El Primo
El Primo is a natural choice for Cinco de Mayo this week. Located on Al Wasl Road, the homegrown taqueria is led by Mexican-born chef Jon Collin and brings a casual, no-frills slice of Mexico City street food to Dubai. The menu keeps things focused with tacos such as pastor, suadero, rib eye and birria, alongside churros and a lively walk-in-only atmosphere. With its bold red-and-white interiors, Latin spirit and come-as-you-are energy, El Primo feels made for a midweek fiesta.
Where: El Primo Taquería, Bada’a Aswaaq Mall, Al Wasl Road, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to midnight
Contact: @taqueria_elprimo_dubai
Thursday 7 May
Hit the beach at Bvlgari
Bvlgari Resort Dubai has introduced Serpenti Beach Club, a new beachfront experience at La Spiaggia on Jumeira Bay Island. Inspired by the Maison’s signature serpent motif, the concept brings Serpenti’s sinuous lines to the resort’s sunbeds, cabanas and shaded terraces, creating a striking new look by the Arabian Gulf. Guests can enjoy fresh fruit, light bites and signature Bvlgari cocktails throughout the day, with the setting shifting from serene seaside retreat to sunset escape. Designed primarily for in-house guests, the beach club is also open to external visitors, subject to availability and on a first-come basis.
Where: Serpenti Beach Club, Bvlgari Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai
When: Open daily from 8am to sunset
Price: AED 500 per person from Monday to Friday (fully redeemable on F&B)
Contact: www.bulgarihotels.com
Friday 8 May
Enjoy a taste of Porto at Tasca by José Avillez
The FACT award-winning Tasca by José Avillez is bringing the spirit of Portugal’s second city to Dubai with Taste of Porto, a three-course menu inspired by the country’s rich culinary heritage. The experience begins with Rissol de Camarão, a prawn rissole with coastal prawn tartare, garlic emulsion and chilli. The star of the menu is Francesinha, Porto’s iconic sandwich layered with wagyu tenderloin, veal bacon, turkey ham and cheese, served with bread and fries. Dessert comes in the form of Doce da Casa, a comforting coffee-and-biscuit creation, served at the Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai.
Where: Tasca by José Avillez, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Available daily from 6:30pm to 11pm
Price: AED 250 per person
Contact: www.mandarinoriental.com
Saturday 9 May
Visit a new Japanese restaurant
TANSŌ offers a chef-led Japanese dining concept in a discreet villa setting in Jumeirah. The new, alcohol-free restaurant moves away from familiar omakase and izakaya formats, placing the kitchen at the heart of the experience. The menu balances precision and ambition, with dishes such as Hamachi Apple, Marrow & Grain and A5 Wagyu Striploin Ishiyaki. Launching alongside the main menu is Daichi Volume 01, a seasonal chapter shaped by GCC ingredients and Japanese technique.
Where: TANSŌ, 168 Jumeira Street, Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 11pm
Contact: @tansodubai
Sunday 10 May
Partner Listing: Feast at Buffalo Wings & Rings
Buffalo Wings & Rings is turning up the weekend with a deal made for game days, group catch-ups and serious wing cravings. Guests can settle in for three hours of unlimited wings, ice-cold draft beers, and the brand’s lively sports-bar atmosphere. Whether you’re there for the match or the menu, this weekend plan is worth booking.
Where: Buffalo Wings & Rings in DIFC and JLT
When: Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 6pm or 8pm to 11pm
Price: AED 249 per person
Contact: https://dubai.bwr-intl.com