September (4-6) | Weekend Things to Do in Dubai
September is officially here, and Dubai’s calendar is filling up again. From jazz nights and creative workshops to weekend markets, family-friendly activities, new dining experiences and ways to get moving, there’s plenty happening across the city as we head into the new season.
ToDA – Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Romantic Jazz Night with Bobby Valchev | 4 September, 8:00 PM
An intimate evening of timeless love songs reimagined through chamber jazz, as Dubai-based artist Bobby Valchev performs classics made famous by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and more, accompanied by ToDA’s signature 360° visuals.
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Kids & Classics: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 5 September, 10:30 AM
A playful introduction to classical music through the much-loved tale of Snow White, combining live trumpet and piano, storytelling and interactive games for young audiences.
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Eitr W Fan – Souk Al Seef
Decoupage Woven Basket | 6 September, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Discover the art of decoupage and learn how to transform a traditional woven basket through decorative designs in this hands-on creative workshop.
City Walk
The Ripe Market | Every Saturday & Sunday in September, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The Ripe Market is back at City Walk this September, bringing more opportunities to discover and support homegrown brands from across the UAE. Visitors can browse everything from fashion, skincare and beauty to handmade pieces, home décor, wellness products, accessories and food retail, with a new mix of local brands waiting to be discovered every weekend at the Indoor Courtyard.
The Beach JBR
Breakfast with a View | 1–30 September
The Beach JBR is welcoming guests back to their routines this September with a selection of great-value breakfast offerings and complimentary beverages. Guests can enjoy everything from generous Turkish and Levantine breakfast spreads to classic morning favourites, including a complimentary coffee or tea with any breakfast dish at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, excluding pastries, while Zou Zou offers unlimited tea with its breakfast menu, including its traditional Turkish Breakfast for two at AED 80.
J1 Beach
F&B and Dining Experiences | Throughout September
J1 Beach offers a selection of elevated dining and leisure experiences this September, from leisurely Riviera-inspired lunches to vibrant weekend dining and beachfront escapes. At African Queen, guests can enjoy the French Riviera Lunch, a three-course set menu priced at AED 250 per person, available Sunday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, or La Vie en Rosé every Sunday with a seaside lunch and unlimited Provence rosé from AED 290. Over at Bâoli Dubai, the Summer Lunch Menu offers a relaxed Mediterranean-Japanese dining experience from AED 159, available Monday to Thursday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Palm Jumeirah Mall
The Pro Chef Showdown | 7–10 September
Depachika Food Hall at Palm Jumeirah Mall will host The Pro Chef Showdown 2026, inviting guests to watch professional chefs go head-to-head in a series of live culinary challenges. Across four exciting days of competition, the chefs will race against the clock to showcase their skills and creativity through standout dishes.
After-School Fun at Trampo | From 1 September, weekdays
Trampo is offering 20% off weekday bookings from 1 September, giving families an easy way to keep the kids active and entertained after school. Available exclusively on online bookings, kids can jump, climb and play while enjoying an action-packed midweek activity.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Dubai Mallathon | Until 15 September, 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM daily
Ibn Battuta Mall is one of the official venues for the Dubai Mallathon, the citywide community fitness initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The mall hosts daily walk and run sessions through its six themed courts, with dedicated run and walk lanes, distance markers and water refill stations every 500 metres. Open to residents and visitors of all fitness levels, wristband access is available at the mall’s registration desk each day.
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