Our picks of the hottest happenings this weekend.
The weekend is shaping up to be a busy one across the UAE, with plenty of reasons to step out. In Dubai, the diary ranges from the New Balance x Rascals activation and the launch of The Great Outdoors at Expo City Dubai to DIFC Art Nights. Add in poolside downtime at High Society and a one-night-only supper club at Sobremesa, and there is no shortage of ways to fill your weekend.
Friday 24 April
Visit the New Balance x Rascals Pop-Up
New Balance will collaborate with the FACT award-winning Rascals Deli on a series of community-led events this weekend. The programme begins at 6:15am on Friday, 24 April 2026, with a 5K community run around Al Safa. Once the route is complete, guests will be invited back to Rascals for complimentary refreshments and bakery items. Later that evening, from 6pm onwards, the venue will shift gears for a social gathering soundtracked by live sets from DJ Shef Codes. Across the three-day activation, visitors can expect a dedicated retail area stocking limited-edition New Balance x Rascals merch, as well as co-branded giveaways with every purchase from the exclusive menu.
Where: Rascals Deli, Block 7, Wasl Square, Dubai
When: 24 to 26 April 2026
Contact: @rascalsdeli
Swim in the sky
The FACT award-winning High Society at The Lana – Dorchester Collection is currently offering a Pool Pass designed for slow afternoons and skyline views. The experience includes day access to the infinity pool, where you can unwind while taking in uninterrupted views of the Burj Khalifa. The full amount is fully redeemable on food and beverages from the High Society menu. Led by Chef Suraj Lal, expect Asian fusion flavours and crowd-pleasing favourites, from Atlantic Lobster and Fig & Bresaola Pizza to Katsu Sando and Red Corn Tacos, plus premium sushi, sashimi and nigiri platters.
Where: High Society, The Lana – Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Available daily from 10am
Price: AED 300 per person
Contact: www.dorchestercollection.com
Try the Sobremesa supper club
Sobremesa is turning up the heat with a one-night-only supper club in collaboration with UAE-born hot sauce brand House of Habanero. The flavour-packed evening at Souk Al Bahar will showcase a five-course menu by Chef Marco, paired with an unlimited selection of cocktails or mocktails. Dishes on the menu include Tuna Tostada, Mango Habanero Chicken Wings, Tiger Prawn Tempura Tacos and Sliced Ribeye Tacos, all elevated by a range of distinctive sauces. The experience promises bold flavours, creative pairings and a lively community atmosphere.
Where: Sobremesa, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
When: Friday 24 April 2026 at 8pm,
Price: AED 290 per person
Contact: https://sobremesabar.com
Saturday 25 April
Partner Listing: Experience The Great Outdoors
With Dubai’s outdoor season still going strong, Expo City Dubai is giving families a reason to step outside. Launching on 25 April 2026, The Great Outdoors is a new multi-weekend festival presented by Brag, with FACT Magazine as the official media partner. Spanning five weekends, the all-ages event takes over Al Forsan Park, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre and Jubilee Park with everything from picnic-style lounging, fitness classes and a dog-friendly zone to open-air movie nights and the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course. Add food trucks, arcade-style entertainment and family-friendly activities, and The Great Outdoors looks set to deliver one of the season’s most varied outdoor experiences.
Where: Expo City Dubai, Dubai, UAE
When: Every weekend from 25 April to 24 May 2026
Contact: www.visitdubai.com
Get a taste of the Med at Avli
Avli by tashas is bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to DIFC with The Med Set, a new Saturday lunchtime experience. Running from 12pm to 5pm, the weekly concept blends sharing-style Greek dining with music and an atmosphere inspired by the energy of Athens. Packages start from AED 295 for soft drinks and mocktails, rising to AED 595 with champagne. Expect unlimited dips and salads, mezedes, generous mains such as slow-roasted lamb and fish of the day, plus desserts for the table. Soundtracked by Vasileios, the afternoon builds from laidback lunch to lively celebration, before continuing at Galaxy Bar.
Where: Avli by tashas, Gate Village 9, DIFC, Dubai
When: Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm
Price: AED 295 (soft beverages), AED 395 (house beverages) and AED 595 (premium beverages)
Contact: www.avlibytashas.com
Dine on edible art
Third Avenue at Dubai Mall has launched Edible Art: Heart of Chroma, a month-long collaboration between contemporary artist Kristel Bechara and Chef Shehab Medhat. Blending visual art with haute cuisine, the experience transforms Bechara’s Heart of Chroma series into an eight-course tasting menu where each dish draws inspiration from a different artwork, translating colour, emotion and storytelling into flavour, texture and technique. From Chicken Liver Tartlet and Salmon Tartare to Lamb Chop and Coconut Cake, the menu unfolds as a sensory journey that immerses diners in art through taste.
Where: Third Avenue, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
When: Daily until 15 May 2026
Price: AED 380 per person
Contact: www.thirdavenue.ae
Sunday 26 April
Partner Listing: Visit Fluid Beach Club for free
Fluid Beach Club at TH8 Palm brings a fashionable, music-led edge to the Dubai daycation, offering pool and beach access, Palm Jumeirah views, chic cabanas and a soundtrack curated by in-house DJs. What makes it special is the atmosphere, which feels relaxed enough for lingering from morning into sunset. Enjoy complimentary entry until 15 May, while you soak up the beachfront views, laid-back beats and a lively social atmosphere.
Where: Fluid Beach Club, Th8 Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Open daily from 7am to 11pm
Price: Free entry until 15 May
Contact: https://widget.servmeco.com
Indulge in Honeycomb Hi-Fi’s Gyoza Sundays
Sundays at FACT award-winning Honeycomb Hi-Fi come with a side of vinyl and exceptional dumplings. The listening bar’s Gyoza Sundays offer a playful, pared-back menu that fits the venue’s music-first identity. AED 150 gets you 10 delicious dumplings and two drinks. Diners can mix and match five gyozas with fillings including chicken, lamb, prawn, mushroom and wagyu beef, and sauces such as garlic ponzu, wasabi mayo and Lao Gan Ma, adding extra punch. Drinks range from sake, beer, and wine to gin, vodka, whisky, and tequila highballs. It’s casual, clever and distinctly Honeycomb.
Where: Honeycomb Hi-Fi, Pullman Dubai Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Sundays from 7:30pm
Price: AED 150
Contact: @honeycombhifi
Participate in DIFC Art Nights
DIFC Art Nights returns this weekend, bringing another vibrant edition of one of Dubai’s most established cultural events to Gate Village. The free-to-attend programme showcases visual art with panel talks, live performances, creative workshops and culinary activations. This year also introduces a curated international film showcase in collaboration with Cineolio and founder Nawaf Al Janahi, adding a cinematic layer to the experience with five short films screened each day. With installations, interactive art, family-friendly activities and thought-provoking discussions, DIFC Art Nights continues to position DIFC as a leading destination for art and culture in Dubai.
Where: Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai
When: 23 to 26 April 2026 from 5pm to 10pm
Contact: www.difc.com