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🌿 Outdoors
Burj Khalifa — At The Top observation deck
Panoramic observation deck (levels 124/125) of the world's tallest building.
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What to do in Dubai this weekend
7–8 November · both days planned, with times, prices and tickets
Researched live by an agent that reads what is actually on. Updated 2026-11-02.
Saturday
Saturday 7 November
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📍 Spot
Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain
Free choreographed water-and-music fountain show on the lake outside Dubai Mall, every 30 minutes in the evening.
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🍴 Food
Al Ustad Special Kabab
Legendary affordable Iranian kebabs in Bur Dubai near Al Fahidi metro. Walk-in, no reservation needed, open until 01:00.
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🎵 Concert
Amr Diab — live at Coca-Cola Arena
The 'King of Arabic Pop' performs at Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, 9pm. Tickets from AED 245.
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🧺 Abra across the Creek to the souks — A one-dirham wooden water taxi to the spice and gold souks.
🎨 Museum of the Future — A ring-shaped building wrapped in Arabic calligraphy, and a sci-fi set inside.
Sunday
Sunday 8 November
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🎵 Concert
Downtown Design / Dubai Design Week at d3
Middle East's leading design fair at Dubai Design District (d3), final public day (5–8 Nov, until 6pm). Tickets from AED 80.
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🌿 Outdoors
Dubai Frame
Iconic 'frame' landmark with panoramic views of old and new Dubai from its observation deck.
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🍴 Food
3 Fils
Michelin Bib Gourmand modern Asian (Japanese-influenced) restaurant at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Walk-in only.
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🧺 Market
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Arabian-style souk with shops, cafes and Burj Al Arab views; evening stroll and dinner options.
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🌿 Kite Beach — Free beach with the Burj Al Arab on the horizon and food trucks behind you.
🎨 Alserkal Avenue galleries — Warehouse galleries in Al Quoz: the city's arty side, air-conditioned.
A day out of town this weekend
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Full day
🚌 Day trip
Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque day trip
Down the highway to a white marble mosque with one of the world's largest hand-knotted carpets.
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