Things to do in Dubai this week including: Dinner with a suspect, market hauls, live music, comedy nights and more!

Good morning, Dubai! There’s a murder on the QE2 (don’t worry, it’s dinner theatre), indie shopping with snacks in Jebel Ali, and more gigs, workshops, and comedy nights than your Google Calendar can handle. Hydrate, caffeinate, and let’s dive in.

In today’s Local Scoop Dubai:

• Pizza with a view and a side of live music

• Ripe Market returns to Festival Plaza this weekend

• Poetry, theatre, and candlelit Coldplay tributes

• Comedy labs, Latin nights, and Persian Eid parties

• Workshops on gardening, painting, and frescos

Shall we?

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THE DUBAI DIGEST

The biggest stories in Dubai right now:

🕌 Eid Al Adha Break Confirmed – But No Extra Days Off
4-day break from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th June. Falls on the weekend, so no bonus weekday.

🌞 Dubai Summer Starts 21st June
The sweat says it’s already here, but the solstice makes it official.

🚌 Dubai’s Commute Just Got (Literally) Cooler
893 new air-conditioned bus shelters now up across the city.

🌍 flydubai launches 4 new routes to Europe
Prague, Warsaw, Sarajevo and Tallinn now one direct flight away.

🛒 New mall alert: Al Khawaneej gets a glow-up
Fashion, food, and enough parking to make you weep with joy.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍝 Arrogante: Where Pizza Meets a Power Stance

Just a pasta fork’s throw from Dubai Opera, Arrogante is serving serious Italian without taking itself too seriously. It’s the kind of place where the wine list is curated, the pizza oven is on point, and you’ll pretend you know what “al dente” really means.

With ingredients flown straight from Italy and views of the Burj stealing the show from the terrace, this spot hits date night, group dinners, and low-key “I need carbs” moments perfectly. Bonus? Live music Fridays from 8PM if you like your ravioli with a side of rhythm.

📍 - Opera District, Downtown Dubai
📅 - Open daily
⏰ - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
📷 - @arrogantedubai

DUBAI BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

💈 LVLS: Fades, Beats & Fresh Brews in Al Quoz

LVLS isn’t your average barbershop. Yes, they do sharp fades, beard trims, braids, and colour, but this spot’s also doubling up as a cultural hangout with live music events, coffee parties, and a community vibe that’s more family than fade-and-go.

Whether you're booking in for a shape-up, a full restyle, or just swinging by for the next gig, LVLS is where the cut meets the culture.

📍 – Goshi Warehouse City, 19 Street, Unit 84, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
📅 – Open daily
⏰ – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🎶 – Live music nights + community events (Next Event is June 6th)
📷 – @lvls.dxb @brightcutz_lvls

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🌴 Shop Local, Snack Hard – Ripe Market at Festival Plaza

Ripe Market is back in Jebel Ali, turning Festival Plaza into a weekend wonderland of fashion finds, handmade goodies, skincare treats, and more sustainable brilliance than your reusable tote can carry.

It’s your chance to support local, browse indie brands, and snack your way through stalls without ever stepping outside (thank you, AC). Expect good vibes, great buys, and maybe a little retail therapy you didn’t know you needed.

📍 - Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali
📅 - June 7–8
⏰ - Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📷 - @ripemarket

FRESH EXPERIENCES

🔪 Murder, Mystery & Mains – All Aboard the QE2

There’s been a murder... and dinner’s involved. Dinner With A Clue returns to the legendary QE2 for a night of 1920s glamour, deadly accusations, and a three-course meal that may just be your last.

This interactive murder mystery invites you to channel your inner detective (or shady suspect) as you piece together clues and dodge suspicion. Bonus points if you show up in full Gatsby glam – but no pressure.

📍 - Theatre by QE2, Port Rashid
📅 - Saturday 7th June
⏰ - Grand Lounge opens 7:30 PM | Show at 8:00 PM
💰 - From AED 390 (includes 3-course themed dinner + soft drinks)
👗 - Roaring 20s dress encouraged
📷 - @theatrebyqe2

📅- WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

Monday

The Art of Fresco Workshop - The Tashkeel Makerspace Warehouse 89
6:00 PM - More Info

Encore Monday Night Lounge - Iris Meydan
7:00 PM - More Info

Tuesday

The Comedy Lab - Al Ain Palace Hotel
8:00 PM - More Info

Wednesday

Ladies Night at Malibu - Malibu Sky Lounge and Bar
8:30 PM - More Info

Thursday

Noche Latina - Conrad Dubai
11:00 PM - More Info

Organic Gardening Workshop - DIFC Creative Hub, Gate Village
7:00 PM - More Info

Quiz Night League with Ciaran Fox - The Croft
7:30 PM - More Info

Nursing House For Women (Comedy) - Zabeel Theatre
7:30 PM - More Info

Friday

Politically Incorrect Comedy - The Clavichord
8:00 PM - More Info

A Magical Evening of Poetry and Music - The Junction Dubai
8:30 PM - More Info

Friday Fiesta Latino Live - En Fuego, Palm Jumeirah
9:00 PM - More Info

Persian Eid Party with Tohi in Dubai - Zero Gravity
9:00 PM - More Info

ONFAYA Live - Cavo
10:00 PM - More Info

Saturday

The Greatest Wish (Play) - Zabeel Theatre
4:00 PM - More Info

Dubai Flea Market - Zabeel Park
4:00 PM - More Info

Candlelight: Vivaldi's 4 Seasons - Majlis Al Salam Ballroom
7:00 PM - More Info

So Mini Things with Shraddha Jain - Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, IHS
7:30 PM - More Info

Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay - Mina A’Salam Hotel
9:00 PM - More Info

Mohamed Abdo - Coca-Cola Arena
10:00 PM - More Info

☁️ LOCAL SCOOP DUBAI WEATHER

Friday
37°C 🌡️ 28°C | Sunny Spells.

Saturday
37°C 🌡️ 30°C | Sunny Spells.

Sunday
38°C 🌡️ 31°C | Sunny Spells.
Temperature readings taken the night before publication

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