If your weekend plans are starting to feel painfully repetitive, Paint & Grape might be exactly what your group chat needs.
The popular paint-and-sip experience is back in Dubai this June, bringing together guided painting, sparkling drinks, gourmet canapés, and one of the city’s most scenic resort settings. Running from June 3 to June 27, 2026, Paint & Grape will take place at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Sana Restaurant Dubai, with tickets already available through Platinumlist.
This isn’t an art class. It’s three hours of painting, sipping, socialising, and switching off from the usual Dubai routine.
What Exactly Is Paint & Grape?
Paint & Grape is a guided painting experience designed for people who want to have fun rather than create a gallery masterpiece.
Every guest arrives to find a pre-sketched canvas waiting at their seat, along with all the materials needed for the session. A professional artist from We Love Art then guides participants through the painting step by step, making the experience accessible even for complete beginners.
No experience is necessary. No artistic talent is required. There is no pressure to get everything perfect.
The goal is simple: enjoy the process, have a drink, and leave with something you created yourself.
Whether you paint regularly or have not touched a paintbrush since school, the format is designed to make everyone feel comfortable.
The Venue Is Half the Experience
One of the most popular sessions takes place at Al Habtoor Polo Resort’s Equestrian Lounge, where guests paint against a backdrop of sprawling polo fields and elegant resort surroundings.
Instead of the usual restaurant or café setting, Paint & Grape offers an atmosphere that feels a little more elevated. The combination of art, drinks, and scenic views creates a relaxed experience that feels worlds away from the city’s busy pace.
The event is organised by We Love Art, a creative community founded by artist Denise with the mission of making art more accessible and social. The company has built a loyal following through its paint-and-sip events and creative workshops across the UAE and beyond.
What You Get for AED 390
Tickets start from AED 390 per person and include:
- A three-hour guided painting session
- All painting materials and supplies
- A pre-sketched canvas
- Step-by-step instruction from a professional artist
- Two glasses of sparkling wine or three soft beverages
- A selection of gourmet canapés
- Complimentary access to the Oasis Pool after the session
For many guests, it is less about the painting and more about the overall experience.
Why Everyone Seems to Be Booking It
Paint & Grape has become popular because it works for almost every occasion.
Planning a date night? It works.
Looking for something different to do with friends? It works.
Coming alone and hoping to meet new people? It works for that too.
Unlike many social events where people simply sit around a table, the painting naturally creates conversation and gives everyone something to focus on. By the end of the session, most guests leave with both a finished painting and a few new photos for their camera roll.
It is one of those rare Dubai experiences that feels creative without taking itself too seriously.
Event Details
- Dates: June 3–27, 2026
- Weekday Sessions: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Weekend Sessions: 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM
- Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
- Price: From AED 390 per person
- Age Requirement: 21+
- Venues: Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Sana Restaurant Dubai
- Tickets: Available via Platinumlist
Before You Go
Guests are advised to arrive around 10 minutes before the session starts to allow time for check-in and seating.
If you are booking separately from friends but would like to sit together, make sure their names are included during registration. Seating arrangements are organised before the event begins.
Aprons are provided, but organisers recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you would not mind getting a little paint on.
Cancellations and rescheduling requests are accepted up to seven working days before the event. Late cancellations, missed sessions, and no-shows are non-refundable.
Final Word
Dubai has no shortage of brunches, beach clubs, and dinner spots.
What makes Paint & Grape different is that it gives people something to do rather than somewhere to be.
You get drinks, food, a luxury venue, professional guidance, and a finished painting to take home. Most importantly, you get three hours away from the usual routine.
With the June run ending on June 27 and places limited for each session, it is easy to see why Paint & Grape continues to attract such a loyal following across Dubai.
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