If you’re planning your list of things to do in Dubai, there’s plenty to get excited about this weekend
Catch a night of laughs with Jimmy Carr live at Dubai Opera, indulge in a limited-time culinary residency by Alex Dilling at FLOR Dubai, or embrace the spirit of Ramadan with a refined Iftar experience at KIRA Restaurant inside Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, feast or gather with loved ones, here’s all the best things to do in Dubai this weekend.
A stunning Ramadan Iftar experience at KIRA Restaurant
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Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with a carefully curated Iftar designed around tradition, sharing and meaningful connection. The experience begins with dates and nuts before moving into a series of warming and flavourful dishes, from lentil soup with Japanese spice to vibrant Mediterranean pickles.
Fresh starters include avocado and edamame salad and burrata panzanella, followed by crispy patata brava and wagyu ragù gyoza. For the main course, you can choose from options including Angus tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, woodfire roasted lobster, smoked lamb shank, baby chicken glazed with ume and ginger, or cauliflower piccata for a vegetarian option.
Dessert is served sharing-style, featuring kokuto crème caramel, Granny Smith mille-feuille and the restaurant’s signature karak brioche with Hokkaido milk ice cream. The set menu is designed to reflect the essence of Ramadan – togetherness, generosity and the simple joy of gathering around the table.
Where: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel
When: Served daily after sunset
Cost: Sharing set menu priced at Dhs295 per person
Contact: (04) 328 1665
An evening of laughs with Jimmy Carr
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Get ready for quick-fire punchlines, wickedly dark humour and brutally honest takes on everyday life. Known for his unmistakable laugh and fearless comedy style, the sharp-tongued stand-up delivers a night packed with outrageous one-liners and cheeky observations. Tickets start from Dhs250.
Where: Dubai Opera
When: Saturday, 21 February
Contact: (04) 440 8888
See some of the world’s top tennis stars take to the court
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships return, bringing world-class tennis and global superstars to the city. Watch thrilling matches as top-ranked players battle it out under the lights in an electric stadium atmosphere. First up is the women’s tournament, welcoming major names in the industry.
What: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Where: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
Cost: From Dhs65
Website: ticketmaster.ae
Ramadan fireworks light up the Creek
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Celebrate Ramadan with a month of evening fireworks along the waterfront. For four weeks, the night sky around Al Seefand Dubai Creek will sparkle with colourful displays designed to bring the community together. It’s a simple, family-friendly way to end the day — just head down, find a good viewing spot and enjoy the show. Best of all, it’s completely free to watch.
Where: Al Seef and Dubai Creek
When: February 19 to March 19, nightly
Contact: Free entry
Michelin-starred chef Alex Dilling launches exclusive limited menu at FLOR Dubai
Dubai diners can experience one of London’s most acclaimed culinary talents as Alex Dilling takes over FLOR with a special three-month residency. The chef behind the two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Café Royal brings his signature precision, seasonal focus and European influences to a specially curated menu designed for a relaxed yet elegant dining setting.
Rather than a traditional tasting format, the experience offers a generous four-course menu alongside à la carte options, blending Mediterranean inspiration with classical French technique. Expect beautifully crafted canapés, refined seafood starters, indulgent mains such as roast poussin with foie gras and black truffle or Scottish lobster pithivier, and polished desserts that balance richness with freshness.
Where: FLOR Dubai, Limestone House, The Ritz‑Carlton DIFC
When: Launching 19 February, running for three months, menu served daily from 6pm onwards
Cost: Dhs345 per person
Contact: (058) 617 8801
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