Planning your weekend in Dubai? Whether you want a budget bite or a big-night-out thrill, 21–23 March 2025 has something for every mood — from a Dhs1 sizzling plate in Motor City to illusionist Rob Lake's jaw-dropping show at Dubai World Trade Centre.
1. Enjoy a Dhs1 Dish
For just Dhs1, Oriental Dining at Neighbourhood Food Hall serves up a sizzling plate of its signature Asian cuisine. Arrive before 8pm on Friday 21 March — only 100 plates are available and they will go fast.
📍 Motor City | 📅 Fri, 21 Mar, 6pm–8pm | 📞 055 856 9696
2. Take the Kids to a Live Show
Sing-alongs, dancing, and games come to life in a live stage adaptation of Eric Hill's classic children's book series. Running across all three days at Zabeel Theatre on Palm Jumeirah, this is a strong family pick for the weekend.
📍 Zabeel Theatre, Palm Jumeirah | 📅 21–23 Mar | 💰 From Dhs125 | 🎟️ dubai.platinumlist.net
3. Get a Fresh Haircut
For a well-groomed weekend, Chivalry Salon in South Ridge is open daily and specialises in precise, stylish cuts.
📍 South Ridge | 📅 Daily, 10am–10pm | 📞 058 622 6222 | 🌐 chivalrysalon.com
4. Join the Kite Beach Run Club
A free 5km run kicks off at 8am at Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim — with a complimentary hydration drink included. An easy way to start Saturday on a high before the rest of the day unfolds.
📍 Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim | 📅 Sat, 22 Mar, 6am–7am | 📞 055 584 2324
5. Celebrate Mother's Day
Friday 21 March is Mother's Day in the UAE. Restaurants across Dubai are rolling out free roasts, desserts, and special dining promotions to mark the occasion — well worth planning a meal around.
6. Try Beachfront Pilates at Maison de la Plage
Maison de la Plage on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, runs its Coastal Crème Pilates session every Saturday at 8am. The Dhs250 package includes the class and a post-workout breakfast; add pool access for Dhs350. The venue overlooks the Gulf and channels the spirit of the French Riviera.
📍 West Beach, Palm Jumeirah | 📅 Sat, 22 Mar, 8am | 💰 Dhs250 (class + breakfast) / Dhs350 (+ pool) | 📞 04 452 3344
7. Watch Rob Lake — The World's Greatest Illusionist
NBC-dubbed 'World's Greatest Illusionist' Rob Lake is back in Dubai with five shows across three nights at Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. At 25 he became the youngest magician in history to receive the Merlin Award, and he has designed illusions for Disney's Aladdin on Broadway and the Harry Potter philharmonic global tours. Tickets start from Dhs156.
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre | 📅 21–23 Mar | 💰 From Dhs156 | 🎟️ dubai.platinumlist.net
8. Dine at Time Out Market Downtown Dubai
Time Out Market (inside Souk Al Bahar) brings together 17 restaurants and three bars across 43,000 sq ft of space, with a sweeping outdoor terrace that faces the Dubai Fountain directly. Whether you are after pizza, sushi, ramen, or a cocktail with a Burj Khalifa view, it covers the full range.
📍 Downtown Dubai, Souk Al Bahar | 📅 Daily, noon–midnight | 📞 054 375 2421
Have a great weekend in Dubai!
