This autumn, Horse & Hound at Al Habtoor Polo Resort is giving guests plenty of reasons for fun, with two lively celebrations set to add a little extra energy to Dubai's social calendar. Kicking things off with its first-ever Hoedown on September 26th and play host to an afternoon of country music, line dancing, mechanical bull rides, and hearty sharing dishes, before transporting diners to Bavaria with an extended Oktoberfest celebration running until October 31st. Horse & Hound has long been a favourite at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, offering a relaxed take on the classic menu of comforting favourites, a welcoming atmosphere,

As Dubai settles into its September rhythm, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk invites guests to reconnect through renewed dining, wellness and staycation experiences. From the seasonal reopening of Brasserie Boulud to new offers across its restaurants and Sofitel Spa with L'Occitane, there are plenty of reasons to unwind and indulge. Blending French zest with local influences and heartfelt encounters, each experience offers a moment to recharge, whether over elevated dining at La Vue on 51st or a well-deserved moment of relaxation. Dining Offers Elevate Your Weekend Dinner Plans at La Vue on 51st Indulge in a refined European-style dining experience at Club Millésime, where seasonal

A taste of the sea with an Emirati twist at Bordo Mavi Looking for a good excuse to linger by the water over a leisurely lunch this month? Head to Bordo Mavi and try their new specials, with a menu that moves between Mediterranean seafood and local flavours. The Octopus with Kalamata Olive Emulsion pairs Fremantle octopus with a rich olive emulsion, avocado and Arabic bread, while the Emirati Monger’s Lunch takes inspiration from the UAE’s love for seafood, pairing mixed grilled seafood with rice, crispy onion and harissa. Opening hours: 12 pm to 11:30pm Locations: Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, Al Urouba St, DubaiContact: +971 56 508 5002 Price: A

A new voice is set to join Dubai's growing independent arts and culture scene as creative collective Katha Sutra makes its public debut with O Sakhi: Her Voice in Verse and Song—an original bilingual production that weaves together storytelling, Hindi poetry and live music to revisit the stories of women from India’s epics. Taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Live@Play in Al Quoz, O Sakhi invites audiences to step beyond the familiar narratives of India's epics and encounter the women within them through their own voices, experiences and inner worlds. At the heart of the production are figures including Gargi, Sita,

The countdown is on! Ski Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, is calling thrill-seekers, fitness enthusiasts, families, friends and teams across the UAE to get ready for the 17th Ice Warrior Challenge on Sunday, 20 September. Dubai’s coolest obstacle course will transform Ski Dubai into a frozen test of strength, agility and determination, featuring more than 20 exciting challenges, including rope walls, ice pools, monkey bars, tyre runs, net crawls and more. Open to males and females aged 15 to 60, participants can choose from three categories: Elite (AED 280):Designed for experienced competitors aiming to complete the course in under 25

Brass Monkey Hospitality officially opens the doors to its new Brass Monkey venue at Motor City Clubhouse today, bringing the homegrown brand’s blend of dining, drinks, social gaming and entertainment to one of Dubai’s fastest-growing residential communities. Open to the public at 4pm Monday September 7, the new venue brings the familiar Brass Monkey experience to Motor City, with the programming fans have come to expect from the brand – from premium comfort food and signature cocktails to bowling, arcade games, music and entertainment. The opening marks the next evolution of a homegrown hospitality brand that has built a loyal following at

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to strengthen accessibility and inclusivity across its cultural and heritage assets with the introduction of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, and Etihad Museum. By adopting the programme, Dubai Culture has become the first cultural institution in the emirate to implement this internationally recognised initiative, reflecting its commitment to advancing the objectives of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy and supporting the ‘My Community

Venice has been photographed so often that it can be difficult to imagine the city differently. Canals. Gondolas. Masks. Bridges. Old palaces. Reflections in water. These images have become almost inseparable from the city’s global identity. Titizé – A Venetian Dream takes those familiar elements and moves them into a much stranger world. From 29 to 31 October 2026, the internationally acclaimed Compagnia Finzi Pasca brings the production to Dubai Opera, combining acrobatics, clowning, physical theatre, live music and visual illusion. The show is not a conventional narrative about Venice. It is closer to a dream built from Venice. Images appear. Bodies seem to escape gravity. Mirrors confuse perspective. Comedy interrupts beauty. Theatre becomes circus. Circus becomes

Some music survives because it is tied to a particular place. Other music escapes geography almost completely. The GIPSY KINGS belong to the second category. Their combination of rumba flamenca, pop melody, acoustic guitars and instantly recognisable vocals has travelled across languages and generations for decades. On 22 October 2026, that sound returns to Dubai Opera in a new form. GIPSY KINGS Symphonic, led by André Reyes, brings the familiar energy of songs such as Bamboleo, Djobi Djoba, Volare and Un Amor together with the scale of symphonic arrangements. The concept creates an interesting artistic question. What happens when music famous for rhythmic immediacy and raw guitar

Stand-up comedy becomes especially powerful when the audience is not sure where the joke ends and the real story begins. That tension has become one of Munawar Faruqui’s defining strengths. On 11 October 2026, the Indian comedian returns to Dubai Opera with an all-new Hindi-language set as part of Dubai Comedy Festival, bringing fresh stories, observations and material to an audience that already knows him through comedy, television and digital platforms. Faruqui belongs to a generation of performers who have helped transform Indian stand-up from a relatively niche urban scene into a mainstream entertainment industry capable of filling large theatres and reaching audiences