Our picks of the hottest happenings in the city this weekend.
The weekend is calling, and Dubai is delivering plenty of reasons to leave the house. From Nobu One Za’abeel’s new lunch menu and Moonrise’s street food-inspired tasting experience to Dubai Restaurant Week, Alserkal Art Month and headline sets from Robin Schulz, Carl Cox and Adriatique, the city is packed with dining, nightlife and cultural happenings. Here’s how to make the most of the weekend.
Friday 8 May
Have lunch at Nobu One Za’abeel
Nobu One Za’abeel has launched Lunch Above The City, a new weekend dining experience. The set menu brings Nobu’s signature Japanese-Peruvian flavours to The Link, with sweeping views of Dubai as the backdrop. The experience begins with welcome bites, followed by a choice of starters, a main course with truffle rice, and dessert. Highlights include Salmon Tataki Jalapeño, Seafood Ceviche, assorted Sushi and rolls, Grilled Salmon with ikura yuzu butter, Short Ribs with wasabi salsa and Yuzu Tiramisu. Black Cod Miso is available as an additional supplement.
Where: Nobu One Za’abeel, The Link, One Za’abeel, Dubai
When: Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 3:30pm
Price: AED 159 per person
Contact: www.nobuonezaabeel.com
Try the street food tasting menu at Moonrise
Moonrise is bringing Dubai’s street food culture to the chef’s table. The FACT award-winning rooftop restaurant at Eden House in Al Satwa has launched a six-course tasting menu inspired by the city’s cafeterias, souks and late-night bites. Available from 6 May 2026, the menu reimagines familiar flavours, from shawarma and Malabar paratha to Chips Oman and karak, through Chef Solemann Haddad’s contemporary lens. Born and raised in Dubai, Haddad brings a personal perspective to the experience, shaped by memory, multicultural influences and the flavours of the emirate.
Where: Moonrise, Eden House, Al Satwa, Dubai
When: Available daily from 6 May 2026
Price: AED 500 per person
Contact: www.moon-rise.xyz
Hit the sand with Adriatique
Adriatique are set to take over Be Beach Dubai for a late-night session of atmospheric electronic music, bringing together powerful sound, beachside energy and the unmistakable buzz of Dubai after dark. Known for their melodic, immersive sets, Adriatique will headline a night designed for fans of deep, driving beats and sunset-to-sunrise dancing. A beach-chic dress code applies, and guests must be 21 or above.
Where: Be Beach, Dubai Harbour, Dubai
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 8pm
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Saturday 9 May
Feast at Dubai Restaurant Week
Diet plans can wait because Dubai Restaurant Week returns, bringing 17 days of dining deals, culinary events and chef-led experiences to the city. More than 100 restaurants will take part, offering exclusive set menus priced at AED 125 for two courses and AED 250 for three courses. This year’s line-up includes several FACT award-winning venues, such as Akira Back, Bâoli, CÉ LA VI, GAIA, High Society, Il Gattopardo, Jun’s, La Petite Maison, OPA, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki, Sexy Fish and Zuma. Other recommended reservations include Amazónico, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, HANU, Mimi Kakushi and Nobu by the Beach.
Where: Across Dubai
When: 1 to 17 May 2026
Price: AED 125 (two courses) and AED 250 (three courses)
Contact: www.dubaifoodfestival.com
Party at The Penthouse
This weekend, The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah turns up the tempo as German DJ and producer Robin Schulz takes over Skyline Saturdays. The rooftop party will bring Schulz’s signature crossover sound to one of Dubai’s most recognisable nightlife settings. Known for global hits and remixes such as Waves and Sugar, Schulz has become a dancefloor favourite, blending melodic house, pop hooks and late-night energy. Set against sweeping views of the Dubai skyline, the event promises a Saturday night built around big tracks, rooftop atmosphere and city views.
Where: The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 10pm
Price: Tickets start from AED 150
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Dance the night away with Carl Cox
Carl Cox is closing the Pacha ICONS season at Playa Pacha Dubai. Taking over the open-air stage at FIVE LUXE JBR, the British electronic music legend will bring his big-room energy, technical precision, and marathon-set mentality to a backdrop of skyline views and the Arabian Sea. Known for his command of the dancefloor and decades-long influence on house and techno, Cox is a fitting choice for the season finale. Expect one last night of Ibiza-inspired energy in Dubai.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
When: Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 7pm
Price: Tickets from AED 200
Contact: http://platinumlist.net
Sunday 10 May
Try the FACT matcha collab with HOOF
FACT has teamed up with Emirati-owned, equestrian-themed speciality café HOOF for a limited-edition Matcha Menu. The FACT x HOOF collaboration celebrates World Matcha Day with four creative drinks. Highlights include the Berry Coconut Breeze Matcha with strawberry and toasted coconut, the vivid Blue Tropical Cooler with blue matcha and vanilla, and the floral Pink Blush Cooler topped with edible flowers. For something richer, the Toasted Coconut Hojicha offers roasted, nutty notes with cacao. The menu is available at HOOF branches in Dubai Mall, Misk Sharjah and Grove Village in Ras Al Khaimah.
Where: HOOF, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
When: Available daily from 8am to midnight until 17 May 2026
Contact: @hoof.cafe
Experience Alserkal Art Month
Expanding on Alserkal Avenue’s established Art Week format, the month-long programme brings together exhibitions, performances, talks, workshops and community-led experiences across five weekends. Inspired by Still A Sky We Hold, a reimagining of Shilpa Gupta’s work, the programme includes Deja Vu, a group exhibition featuring artists from 18 UAE galleries, alongside Majlis Talks, open studios, reading groups and live performances. The final week will introduce Moving, a film and video programme presented with Art Dubai.
Where: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai
When: 18 April to 18 May 2026
Contact: https://alserkal.online
Try the Short Story Menu at Jun’s
The FACT award-winning Jun’s has introduced The Short Story, Volume 2, a concise seven-course tasting menu from Chef Kelvin Cheung. Sitting alongside its 13-course tasting menu, the experience offers a shorter, more approachable way to explore the restaurant’s storytelling-led cuisine. Dishes include Lobster Pani Puri, Kinilaw Prawns, Not Quite Hummus, Scallop and Corn, and a choice of Juicy Lucy Burger or Wagyu Steak with handmade noodles. A fully vegetarian menu is also available, featuring Mushroom Pani Puri, Eggplant Kinilaw and the Juicy Beany Burger. Desserts include Loomi Paleta, Breakfast in Dubai and petit fours.
Where: Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
When: Available daily from 12pm to 1am
Price: AED 255 per person
Contact: www.junsdubai.com