Get your calendars out – exhilarating adventures, brunch and culture await.
It’s the start of a new week, which means new things to do in the UAE. If you thought September was quiet, think again, because brunches and bold dining experiences are back in action following the long weekend. Read on for our picks of the week across the UAE.
Monday 8 September
Caffeinate at The Giving Movement Café
Between caffeine runs and oversized fits, homegrown label The Giving Movement has brought both worlds under one roof with its first café at City Walk. Designed for easy pauses between try-ons and checkouts, the space pairs speciality brews with a pared-back aesthetic and a minimalist palette. True to the brand’s accessible ethos, value leads the way: a perfectly poured flat white comes in at AED 15.
GO: Visit thegivingmovement.com for more information.
Tuesday 9 September
Visit the world’s largest Irish bar
Guinness World Records™ has confirmed McCafferty’s in Jumeirah Village Circle as the world’s largest Irish bar. The FACT award-winning venue captures the warmth and character of a true Irish pub, with multiple indoor and outdoor stages for live acts, a sprawling terrace for gatherings, state-of-the-art LED screens and a staggering 148 taps.
GO: Call 058 599 3623 for more information.
Wednesday 10 September
Experience Sipnosis at Bar Dali
Step into Bar Dali’s “liquid theatre” at The Opus this week, where mixology becomes performance. Sipnosis: The First Delusion is a 90-minute tasting that blurs the line between cocktail and canvas, pairing avant-garde pours with playful, art-driven bites. Conceived by Beverage Maestro Vitor Hugo Lourenço, the journey leans into surrealism with colour, texture, surprise and flavour. Available Wednesday, 10 September from 7:30pm to 9pm.
GO: Visit https://splidu.com for more information.
Thursday 11 September
Sing along with Mark Agyei at Q’s Bar and Lounge
London’s Mark Agyei headlines the new season at Palazzo Versace Dubai’s FACT award-winning live music venue. From 10 September, he takes up residency every week, from Wednesday to Sunday, at Q’s Bar and Lounge, an intimate venue known for its world-class sound and close-up performances. With more than two decades on stage, he has shared the spotlight with artists such as Craig David, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Tom Jones. Expect Disco, Motown, R&B and Soul.
GO: Call 04 556 8805 for reservations and more information.
Friday 12 September
Try the Earth Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Served at Penrose Lounge, this thoughtful tea champions seasonal, sustainable ingredients with no artificial flavours or colours. Presented on a white marble stand with gold-tone branches and leaves, the menu reimagines roots, herbs, mushrooms, fruits and grains into refined savouries and pastries, including cassava, truffle and mushroom alongside bright notes of yuzu, mandarin and calamansi. Expect four artisanal savouries, three sandwiches, two scone flavours, and two madeleines, accompanied by homemade jams, rich cream, and a bespoke chocolate box. Available daily from 2pm to 7pm. AED 290 for two with tea or coffee.
GO: Follow @penrosedubai on Instagram for more information.
Saturday 13 September
Catch a classic film at Cinema Akil
Lights, camera, cinema! Summer Classics returns to Cinema Akil with a century-spanning programme running until 25 September. On Saturday 13 September, take your pick from Dead Poets Society, Singin’ in the Rain or The Grand Budapest Hotel. Grab the popcorn, settle in and let the silver screen do the rest.
GO: Visit https://cinemaakil.com for more information.
Sunday 14 September
Watch Guy Manoukian live in Dubai
Dubai Opera hosts Lebanese-Armenian pianist and composer Guy Manoukian for a one-night performance blending Middle Eastern motifs with contemporary orchestration. Expect favourites such as “Leilet Hob”, “Assouman” and “Alf Leila”, delivered with the virtuosity that has defined his three-decade career. Seats are limited, so book early.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
