With cooler weather rolling in and the city buzzing again, October is the month when Dubai’s social calendar kicks into high gear. From cultural favourites to health and wellness gatherings, here are five highlights you won’t want to miss. Global Village Reopens (October 23 – April 2026) Dubai’s most popular seasonal attraction, Global Village, returns this month, bringing with it a world of food, culture, and entertainment. With more than 80 pavilions representing different countries, it’s a chance to taste authentic dishes, shop for handicrafts, and catch dazzling live performances. Families love the mix of carnival rides and street food, while groups

DREAM Dubai, the city’s most celebrated immersive dinner-and-show destination, ignites the stage once again with its ninth season, Caliente! The name says it all—Caliente means “hot”—and this season is built on energy, colour, rhythm, and passion. The production turns up the tempo with a high-energy blend of Latin flair, breathtaking performances, and a refreshed fine-dining journey that awakens every sense. Audiences are invited into a world where artistry knows no limits. The stage pulses with energy as a roller-skating duo, Sky Skaters, fresh from their appearance on America’s Got Talent 2025, deliver a heart-stopping aerial routine never before seen in Dubai.

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Activate is excited to announce an exciting lineup of activities throughout the month of October in partnership with lululemon, FitnGlam, and Medcare Medical Centre, City Centre Mirdif. Ladies-Only Sessions Activate is bringing back its ladies-only sessions on Thursday, 09 October and 23 October. Hot on the heels of the sell-out success during Emirati Women’s Day, Activate will be exclusively open to female guests from 06:00-09:00 p.m., so you can enjoy the world’s first active gaming experience all to yourselves. Swap your stilettos for sneakers and run, jump, dodge, and play your way across 9 game rooms,

International entrepreneur and spiritual teacher David Ghiyam will take center stage at the Burj Khalifa on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with Manifesting Your Soul’s Destiny, a rare one-day event bringing his acclaimed teachings to the Middle East for the first time. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the immersive seminar offers more than inspiration. It is a full-day intensive designed to unlock breakthroughs in love, prosperity, relationships, and self-realization. With live demonstrations, interactive Q&A, and original content created specifically for Dubai, attendees will leave with practical tools to overcome personal barriers and manifest lasting change. Ghiyam is co-founder of MaryRuth’s, one

Dubai is set to take wellness and recreation to a whole new level with Therme Dubai, a sprawling resort located in Zabeel Park. Designed as a mega wellness and indoor waterpark destination, the resort combines relaxation, adventure, and entertainment under one roof. While the official opening is projected in the coming years, anticipation is high for what is expected to be one of the UAE’s most ambitious leisure projects. Therme Dubai will feature thermal pools, hydrotherapy zones, and specialized wellness areas designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. The indoor waterpark offers thrilling slides, interactive play zones, and adventure pools for

Dubai continues to redefine luxury and architectural ambition with the upcoming Ciel Dubai Marina, set to open by the end of 2025. Towering 82 floors high, this skyscraper is set to become the tallest hotel-only building in the world, housing 1,042 rooms and a range of world-class amenities. Located in the iconic Dubai Marina, Ciel promises to offer guests unparalleled views, cutting-edge design, and a luxurious hospitality experience that matches the city’s global reputation for extravagance. The hotel’s design focuses on elegance, modernity, and sustainability. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the marina, the Persian Gulf, and the Dubai skyline, while

On October 1, 2025, one of Dubai’s most iconic spectacles returns with renewed energy: the Dubai Fountain, after a five-month closure for extensive upgrades, will once again light up Burj Lake in Downtown Dubai. Since its last performance in April, visitors and fans have watched the lake be drained, technical systems revamped, and entire fountain mechanics overhauled. Emaar, the developer, has confirmed the reopening comes with key improvements: new robotics for more precise control of jets, upgraded lighting and sound systems, improved choreography of water, and a reworked fountain bed with reinforced waterproofing. These upgrades aim to enhance the immersive

Bavarian Beerhouse has officially opened its doors at Towers Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road, introducing Dubai to its first authentic German restaurant and beerhouse experience. Featuring the city’s largest selection of ice-cold German draught beers, traditional Bavarian cuisine, and a lively Oktoberfest-inspired atmosphere, the venue is poised to become a must-visit destination for residents and visitors alike. Adding to the authenticity, waitresses in traditional Bavarian Dirndl dresses provide table service, bringing the spirit of Oktoberfest to life throughout the year. The restaurant occupies the former home of TEATRO, which stood as one of Dubai’s most iconic dining venues for almost 25 years.

Dubai Basketball will officially launch its ABA League campaign with a  season opener against Split on Monday, 6 October at Coca-Cola Arena, marking the team's highly anticipated return to regional competition. Building on an impressive run to the semi-finals of the ABA League last season, Dubai Basketball enters the new campaign with strong momentum, having already secured a solid victory at home in their EuroLeague debut to kick off the year. Fans can look forward to a season filled with high-intensity matchups, world-class basketball talent, and an elevated gameday experience. As part of the opener, Dubai Basketball will host a special Burger Night,

Running Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, its generous Happy Hour — with drinks starting at AED 35 — is fast becoming a go-to for casual client meetings and post-lunch team breaks. The space strikes the sweet spot between professional and playful: enough energy to feel social, but relaxed enough for conversations that matter. Whether you're sealing a deal over a spritz or just stepping away from the desk for a palate reset, Revelry makes a strong case for turning weekdays into something worth looking forward to. Where: Revelry, Dubai Hills Estate When: Monday – Friday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMOffer: Selected