Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
As the summer heat creeps in, Dubai keeps things cool. FACT has rounded up the best things to do across Dubai, including a refreshed menu at 21grams, a limited-edition pizza collaboration, the spectacle of La Perle, Rosé Week at La Petite Maison Dubai, and live music lunch at KIRA. Whether you are planning a midweek catch-up, a wellness reset, a dinner date or a leisurely weekend meal, consider this your guide to the city’s standout experiences.
Monday 8 June
Try the new menu at 21grams
21grams is entering a new chapter with the launch of its refreshed menu concept. Almost a decade after opening, Dubai’s FACT Award-winning Balkan bistro has introduced a two-part format shaped by founder Stasha Toncev and Executive Chef Milan Jurkovic. The new menu is divided into The Roots and Test Kitchen. The Roots celebrates the dishes that built the 21grams story, from pindjur eggs and Balkan breakfast to mezze, cevapi, sarma and chocolate hazelnut baklava with olive oil ice cream. Meanwhile, Test Kitchen offers a more creative, seasonal counterpoint, with dishes such as steak and eggs, gyros chicken, catch of the day, farmer’s salad, baked cabbage, prawn omelette and tufahiya, allowing the kitchen to evolve while staying true to its Balkan soul.
Where: 21grams, Meyan Mall, Al Thanya Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
When: Open daily from 8am to 5pm
Contact:http://21grams.me
Tuesday 9 June
Tuck into the Naughty Pizza x Caia collab
Naughty Pizza and Caia are joining forces for a three-week collaboration that brings together Italian comfort food and café culture. The limited-edition menu will be served at Caia Café & Restaurant and features Naughty Pizza favourites, including Classic Arancine, Cacio e Pepe Frittatina, Beef Crocchettone and Classic Lasagna. The pizza line-up includes the Tartufino with truffle cream and fresh truffle, Don Brisket with 24-hour slow-cooked beef brisket, and the exclusive Caia Pizza topped with fried chicken, spicy sauce and Chips Oman. Caia adds a sweet finish with Pistachio Lotus, Classic Tiramisu and Lemon desserts, alongside Blue Lemonade, Tropical Lemonade and Tiramisu Affogato.
Where: Caia Café & Restaurant, Al Wasl Road, Dubai
When: Available from 6 to 27 June 2026 from 6pm to 1am
Contact: @caia.ae
Wednesday 10 June
Partner Listing: Relax at Pure by Serenity
Pure by Serenity is making wellness a shared experience this June with a thoughtful spa offer on Palm Jumeirah. Guests who book any 60- or 90-minute treatment will receive a second treatment to give as a gift to someone special, making it easy to extend the benefits of relaxation beyond the spa. The experience can continue at home with 30% off Pure by Serenity’s curated collection of premium wellness products, designed to enhance that post-treatment glow. Whether you are planning a solo reset or looking for a meaningful gift, this limited-time offer brings together self-care, connection and rejuvenation. Available throughout June.
Where: Pure by Serenity, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Open daily from 12pm to 9pm
Contact:https://purebyserenity.com
Thursday 11 June
Grab a drink at Bar des Prés
Bar des Prés is bringing a refined after-work ritual to DIFC with the launch of Ki-Do. The weekly experience blends Neo-Tokyo energy with French soul inside the venue’s intimate lounge and bar on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place. Ki-Do includes three small plates and three signature beverages. The menu features premium sushi, Crab and Avocado Galette, Pommes Dauphine and Kadaif Prawns, with optional upgrades such as Wagyu Beef Yakitori and Lobster Crispy Sushi for an extra AED 65 per dish. Drinks include the Ki-Do cocktail, Japatini, sake and selected wines.
Where: 21grams, Meyan Mall, Al Thanya Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
When: Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm
Price: AED 248 per person
Contact: www.bardespres.com
Friday 12 June
Marvel at La Perle
La Perle Dubai continues to make a splash as one of the city’s most impressive live entertainment experiences. Located at Al Habtoor City, the aqua-theatre show combines acrobatics, aerial stunts, dramatic dives, visual effects and immersive storytelling inside a purpose-built venue. Created by legendary artistic director Franco Dragone, the production takes inspiration from Dubai’s past, present and future, unfolding through a high-energy performance that moves between water, air and stage. With its cinematic lighting, daring choreography and gravity-defying moments, La Perle offers a memorable night out.
Where: La Perle, Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
When: Daily shows at 7pm
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Saturday 13 June
Have dinner at a FACT award winner
La Petite Maison Dubai is bringing back Rosé Week for a third consecutive year. Inspired by Provence and the South of France, the limited-time celebration brings together Riviera-style dining, seasonal flavours and long, leisurely lunches. This year’s edition includes an artistic collaboration with Beirut-born artist Ihab Ahmad, whose vibrant works will be displayed throughout the restaurant. The culinary focus falls on Château Gassier, with a weekend Le Menu du Week-End paired with rosé available on 13 and 14 June for AED 345 per person.
Where: La Petite Maison Dubai, Gate Village 8, DIFC, Dubai
When: From 8 to 14 June 2026
Contact:https://lpmrestaurants.com
Sunday 14 June
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at KIRA
KIRA is setting the tone for weekend dining with a new live music lunch at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The experience brings together the restaurant’s Japanese-Mediterranean flavours with the easy rhythm of live entertainment. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon soundtracked by a live band, while exploring KIRA’s à la carte menu of signature dishes, including Cacio e Pepe, Chilean Seabass Risotto and crispy Wagyu Gyoza, followed by desserts such as the FACT favourite Karak Brioche.
Where: KIRA, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
When: Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm
Contact: https://kira-restaurant.com