Think you've already missed the best of the weekend?
Not even close.
While Friday's biggest parties are over, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5 are still packed with community events, wellness experiences, art exhibitions, and creative nights out. Whether you're looking for something active, relaxing, or completely different, there's still plenty happening across Dubai and beyond.
Here's what's still on the calendar.
Saturday, July 4
Pull Up a Chair Exhibition Opens
One of the UAE's newest exhibitions officially opens this weekend.
Hosted at Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre, Pull Up a Chair brings together 17 artists exploring themes of memory, identity, and belonging through contemporary works. Curated by Sara Al Sulaimani in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Culture, the exhibition runs until August 21 with free admission.
Opening Date: Saturday, July 4
Opening Hours: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre
Cost: Free
Sunday, July 5
The Parlour: Mic Check
If you've ever wanted to perform in front of a live audience, this is your chance.
Hosted at 25hours Hotel One Central, the evening welcomes stand-up comedians, poets, musicians, storytellers, and improv performers. A DJ set and live music kick things off before the open mic begins.
Date: Sunday, July 5
DJ: 6:00 PM
Live Music: 7:00 PM
Open Mic: 8:00 PM
Location: 25hours Hotel One Central
Cost: Free (registration required)
The Life Check-In
Wrap up the weekend with a reset before Monday.
Hosted by Natalie Tsarkis at PAUS Club, this guided workshop focuses on practical self-reflection across work, health, relationships, and personal wellbeing. Participants leave with exercises designed to create healthier routines for the week ahead.
Date: Sunday, July 5
Time: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: PAUS Club
Cost: AED 250 + VAT
Also Happening This Weekend
Flame Tree Photo Exhibition
Running through Sunday, July 5, this free exhibition at Somewhere Galleria celebrates the UAE's iconic flame tree season through photographs captured during the Flame Tree Photowalk by Independent and FOTO UAE.
Dubai Summer Surprises Continues Across The City
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is officially underway, bringing citywide shopping offers, entertainment, family activities, concerts, and seasonal promotions across malls and attractions. Opening weekend continues through July 5, with activations taking place across Dubai before the festival runs through the end of August.
Before You Head Out
Whether you're chasing a sunrise run, exploring a new exhibition, stepping onto an open mic stage, or slowing down with a wellness workshop, July 4–5 still has plenty of reasons to get out and make the most of the weekend.
