Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
With the FACT Dining Awards having just taken place and the festive season fast approaching, the Dubai dining scene is bursting with culinary adventures. So whether you want Burj, beach or brunch – we’ve got you covered this week in Dubai.
Monday 1 December
Dine on Chef Gregoire Berger’s menu at Solenn
Located on Marsa Boulevard in Dubai Festival City, Solenn overlooks the creek, offering waterfront views that instantly set the tone. In the kitchen, the focus is on Greek Mediterranean flavours that celebrate freshness and simplicity. Menu highlights include Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Truffle Arancini and a Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Salad that feels made for Dubai’s cooler evenings. Charred Octopus Skewers bring a smoky note, while the Spicy Tuna Tartare adds heat and acidity. Behind Solenn is renowned chef Gregoire Berger, one of Dubai’s most talked-about culinary names.
GO: Visit www.thesolenn.com for more information.
Tuesday 2 December
Try London’s cult burger brand
Manna, one of London’s most talked-about smash burger concepts, has arrived in Dubai at Alserkal Avenue. For its Middle Eastern debut, Manna Dubai serves a tight edit of signatures. Expect the Classic Smash, the Hot One, the Double Manna and sides that have built their own fan base. Seasoned Waffle Fries and Hot Flame Waffle Fries are essentials. The headline, however, is a dish created just for the UAE. The Wagyu Kimchi Smash layers a juicy Wagyu patty with ssamjang mayo, kimchi, seaweed and cheese. It is a playful mash-up that reflects Dubai’s appetite for premium ingredients and bold flavour.
GO: Visit mannaburgers.co.uk for more information.
Wednesday 3 December
Visit the luminous displays at Manar Abu Dhabi
This year, Manar Abu Dhabi brings together more than 23 works by 15 international and local artists from over 10 countries. The programme runs across Jubail Island and Souq Al Mina from 1 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Highlights include Pamela Poh’s Eden, a glowing landscape of glass and steel, DRIFT’s Unfold, where your biometrics generate evolving flowers and sound, and Shaikha Al Mazrou’s salt-formed Contingent Object. Drone performances by Iregular and large-scale installations by international artists will also light up Jubail Island. Over at Souq Al Mina, KAWS’ signature character, Companion, appears lying on its back, reflecting the moon in its palms.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Thursday 4 December
Bust a groove with Benson Boone
The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is turning up the volume with a performance from Benson Boone. The singer first gained attention on TikTok and through a brief appearance on American Idol, before his 2021 debut single Ghost Town pushed him into the global spotlight. Since then, he has released a string of hits, including In the Stars, Sugar Sweet and the viral anthem Beautiful Things. His Abu Dhabi set promises an emotional, singalong-heavy live show on race weekend.
GO: Visit www.abudhabigp.com for more information.
Friday 5 December
Listen to Elyanna live in the capital
Known for her hypnotic blend of Arabic lyrics and Latin rhythms, Elyanna returns to the UAE as part of this year’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Her appearance follows a breakout moment earlier this year when she shared the stage with Coldplay during their four sold-out shows at Zayed Sports City Stadium. From becoming the first artist to perform in Arabic at Coachella to signing with Universal Arabic Music, Elyanna’s rise has been anything but ordinary. Expect favourites including Ana Lahale, Ghareeb Alay, Sokkar and We Pray, her collaboration with Coldplay, Little Simz, Burna Boy and Tini.
GO: Visit www.abudhabigp.com for more information.
Saturday 6 December
Dance the night away with Calvin Harris
Superstar DJ Calvin Harris is set to perform at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s official after-party on Saturday, 6 December. The producer and songwriter will take over Garden on Yas at W Abu Dhabi, delivering a high-energy finale to the race weekend. The performance also marks a new collaboration with Ushuaïa Ibiza, which makes its Abu Dhabi debut during the Grand Prix, bringing its signature party atmosphere to the capital.
GO: Visit www.abudhabigp.com for more information.
Sunday 7 December
See Katy Perry in the capital
Yas Island will be buzzing with speed, energy and star power as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races into town. On Sunday, 7 December, Katy Perry will light up Etihad Park with a high-voltage performance. Expect a hit-filled set featuring Dark Horse, Firework, Roar and Teenage Dream. Across her career, the pop star has collected Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, a Guinness World Record and 13 Grammy nominations, making this one of the weekend’s biggest closing acts.
GO: Visit www.formula1.com for more information.
