Our picks of the hottest happenings in the city this weekend.
May begins with a packed weekend of dining, nightlife, wellness and community-driven activations across Dubai. From New Balance’s Grey Days takeover at Alserkal Avenue to a new menu at FACT Award winner FZN by Björn Frantzén, the city is serving plenty of reasons to head out. Elsewhere, ARGY takes over Be Beach, the Museum of the Future hosts immersive Lagree sessions, and KAYALI joins forces with CHALK for a beauty-focused homegrown collaboration.
Friday 1 May
Celebrate Grey Days at Alserkal Avenue
New Balance is bringing Grey Days to Dubai with a neighbourhood-led takeover in Alserkal Avenue. The annual celebration of the brand’s signature colour will spotlight fashion, sneaker culture, movement, music and community across some of the city’s most creative homegrown spaces. This weekend, Gooder will act as the main hub, hosting a Grey Days retail edit, skate performances from OLLIE’S S.K.A.T.E, and music from Ben Palace and Friends by Karak Sounds. Elsewhere, guests can join floral workshops at UrArtU Gallery, screen-print personalised keepsakes at The Workshop DXB, enjoy limited-edition coffee moments at Nightjar, and take part in CRANK Shape classes with exclusive Grey Days tees.
Where: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
When: From 1 to 10 May 2026
Contact: www.nbgreydays.com
Have dinner at a FACT Award winner
FACT award winner FZN by Björn Frantzén continues to raise the bar with a new menu that moves between precision, luxury and quiet Nordic confidence. The latest progression opens with delicate bites such as a Crustacean tartlet, Maitake Vol-au-vent and Blini with Wagyu “aburi”, before unfolding into Scallop Crudo with buttermilk, Langoustine with koshihikari rice, and Chawanmushi with beef broth, razor clam and shiitake. Elsewhere, Otoro is paired with fermented tomato and Frantzén Selection caviar, while Venison “BBQ” arrives with medjool date, périgourdine and foie gras. Refined, restrained and deeply memorable, it’s FZN at full power.
Where: FZN, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Open Wednesday to Saturday from 7pm
Contact: www.restaurantfzn.com
Partner Listing: Enjoy Sunset Sips at Above Eleven
Above Eleven returns on Friday, 1 May 2026, with a refreshed rooftop experience. The venue focuses on its terrace and bar, shifting to a more beverage-led concept while staying true to its signature Nikkei flavours. Guests can ease into the evening with Sushi Sundowners from 5pm to 8pm, before moving into the upbeat energy of Nikkei Social Club and sharing-style dining. From 8pm, resident DJs take over, transforming Above Eleven into a lively late-night destination.
Where: Above Eleven, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Open Thursday to Saturday from 5pm
Contact: https://aboveeleven.com
Saturday 2 May
Check out PEAQ Wellness
PEAQ Wellness has brought a fresh energy to Dubai’s wellness scene, which is exactly why it has earned its place as a FACT Award winner. Located in Al Quoz, it bills itself as the region’s first social wellness club, blending fitness, recovery and community under one design-led roof. Created by the UAE-born entrepreneur Ali Hassoun, the offering highlights high-intensity Lagree classes, contrast therapy with sauna and cold plunge experiences, and a broader recovery offering that turns post-workout rituals into part of the lifestyle. Add an in-house café and an industrial-chic setting, and PEAQ stands out for making wellness feel both aspirational and genuinely social.
Where: PEAQ Wellness, Warehouse 25, Goshi Warehouses, Al Qouz, Dubai
When: Open daily from 7am to 9pm
Contact: https://peaqwellness.com
Have lunch at FACT’s Restaurant of the Year
MANĀO is turning lunch into a full weekend affair. The FACT award-winning Thai-inspired restaurant in Wasl Vita has expanded its popular Sunday service to include Saturdays, with its à la carte weekend lunch now available from 12pm to 5pm on both days. Expect bold, balanced flavours and polished hospitality, with dishes starting from AED 39. Highlights include grilled chicken skewers, sticky rice roti, crab khanom krok, crispy seabass with mango salad, and yellow curry of prawns with cumin leaf. For dessert, Chef Abhiraj’s sticky rice with coconut ice cream and shaved ice provides a fitting finish. Reservations are recommended.
Where: MANĀO, Wasl Vita, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm
Contact: https://manao.ae
Party with ARGY at Be Beach
ARGY is bringing his deep, driving sound to Be Beach Dubai for one night only, pairing coastal views with hypnotic techno and high-energy production. Known for his global performances and atmospheric sets, ARGY will lead the night with support from Plastik Funk, Celeena and Andor Gabriel. Expect a seamless journey from sunset rhythms to late-night beats at one of Dubai’s most in-demand beach clubs. A beach-chic dress code applies, and guests must be 21 or above.
Where: Be Beach, Dubai Harbour, Dubai
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 8pm
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Sunday 3 May
Participate in an immersive Lagree workout
Wellness has entered a new era in Dubai. At the Museum of the Future, in collaboration with the Longevity Hub, a new series of Lagree fitness sessions has been launched. These workouts take place inside immersive digital environments, offering a completely new way to experience exercise. Each 50-minute Lagree session is held inside Earth Dreams, an AI-generated installation created in collaboration with internationally renowned digital artist Refik Anadol. Instead of a traditional studio, participants train inside a changing digital world where light, sound, and visuals respond to the space. The result is a fitness experience that feels like stepping inside a living artwork.
Where: Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai
When: Available daily at 8am, 9am and 7pm until 1 June 2026
Price: AED 200 per person
Contact: https://museumofthefuture.ae
Check out the KAYALI x CHALK collab
KAYALI has partnered with Dubai-based salon CHALK for a limited-time beauty takeover at Alserkal Avenue. The collaboration celebrates two homegrown brands through scent, haircare and self-expression. To mark the launch of KAYALI’s Eden Sweet Peach and Eden Plush Pear fragrances, CHALK will be transformed into an Eden-inspired space, complete with a KAYALI layering bar and an Instagram-ready booth. Guests can also enjoy 30% off all CHALK treatments, excluding retail products, alongside treats from Subko Coffee and Meli Greek.
Where: CHALK, Warehouse 63, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
When: Monday, 27 April to Sunday, 3 May 2026
Contact: www.chalk.ae
Partner Listing: Tuck into The Dubliner’s Sunday roast
Sundays at The Dubliner’s are made for hearty roasts, generous trimmings and lively Irish hospitality. Taking place at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, the Irish pub’s superb Sunday Roast Carvery features roasted beef, lamb or chicken, served with Yorkshire puddings, crispy potatoes and lashings of gravy. A Vegetarian Wellington and indulgent desserts to complete the feast.
Where: The Dubliner’s, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud, Dubai
When: Sundays from 1pm to 5pm
Price: AED 135 (soft beverages) and AED 235 (house beverages)
Contact: www.thedubliners-dubai.com