This Week in Dubai: Scallops in the sky, breathwork under a dome, and an emotional rollercoaster on the QE2

Good morning, Dubai.

We’re rolling into the last week of June with skyline dinners, candlelit concerts, and brunches that turn into full-blown pool parties. Whether you’re vibing to Adele on a floating theatre, breathing deep under a digital dome, or eating six courses 54 floors up, one thing’s clear — Dubai knows how to close a month.

In today’s Local Scoop Dubai:

• Sky-high summer menus and midweek rooftop escapes

• Ballet in lights, immersive meditation, and poolside after-parties

• Adele tributes, acrobatic water shows, and cultural calligraphy

• World Cup screenings, flexible hours, and free Wi-Fi everywhere

June’s not going out quietly. Shall we?

— Local Scoop Dubai

THE DUBAI DIGEST

📶 - Free Wi-Fi across marine and bus stations
RTA has activated free Wi-Fi in 43 public transport hubs. It’s now harder than ever to miss your stop. | Read More

🕑 - Flexible hours for public sector workers
Dubai gov departments are easing into summer with the “Our Flexible Summer” scheme. More coffee breaks. Less heat stress. | Read More

⚽ - FIFA Club World Cup screenings across the city
Can’t make it to the States? Dubai’s best bars are going all in. Hit Barasti, Irish Village, McGettigan’s or Belgian Café for all the live action. | Read More

🍽️ - Dubai hits the World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Trèsind Studio (27th) and Orfali Bros (37th) just made the cut. Tables are going fast. | Read More

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SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍸- CÉ LA VI: Six Summer Courses and a View That Eats Too
If your dinner plans involve staring at leftovers, redirect yourself 54 floors up. CÉ LA VI’s new Summer Tasting Menu runs Sunday to Thursday and packs six polished courses into one skyline-spiked evening.

It’s AED 395 for the full experience. Think scallops, wagyu, yuzu foam, and desserts that could start arguments. Pair it with that view and you’ve got the kind of night that earns you Instagram likes and real-life compliments.

📍 - Sky View Hotel
📅 - Sunday–Thursday
⏰ - 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💰 - AED 395 per person
📷 - @celavidubai

🍷👯‍♀️ - Malibu: Where Wednesdays Are for Women and Wine
When the week’s been long and your group chat’s been quiet, Malibu Sky Lounge is the bat signal. Every Wednesday night, this 64th-floor lounge turns into a midweek glam-fest with skyline views and live music

📍 - Malibu Sky Bar & Lounge, Paramount Hotel Midtown
📅 - Every Wednesday
⏰ - 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
💰 - AED 169 per person (drinks + bites)
📷 - @paramountmidtownhotel

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🩰 - We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty in Lights
Classical ballet gets a glow-up. Literally. Neon costumes, modern movement, and full light choreography.

📍 - Zabeel Theatre
📅 - June 28th
🎟 - From AED 139
📷 - @artforalluae

🎙 - A Tribute to Adele (Candlelight Concert)
Live vocals. Real tears. A floating theatre. Helen Ward-Jackson performs Adele’s biggest hits aboard the QE2.

📍- Theatre by QE2, Port Rashid
📅 - June 27th - 28th
🎟 - From AED 120
📷 - @theatrebyqe2

🎭 - La Perle by Dragone
Acrobats, water, fire, and a stage that probably costs more than your rent. Still one of Dubai’s best live shows.

📍 - Al Habtoor City
📅 - June 22th - 28th
📷 - @laperledxb

FRESH EXPERIENCES

🌬️ - 9D Breathwork: Like Meditation, But Cinematic

It’s like therapy, but you’re lying under a dome, floating in visuals, and surrounded by audio that feels like your brain got a software update. 9D Breathwork at ToDA blends neuro-sound, immersive projection, and guided breath to help you access your subconscious, release emotional clutter, and maybe cry (in a good way).

📍 - Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat
📅 - June 26th
⏰ - 8:00 PM
💰 - From AED 150
📷 - @todadubai

🏖 - Tease Me Brunch: Brunch That Turns Into a Party Before You Finish Dessert

When Dubai says brunch, this is what it really means. From 5 to 8PM, it’s golden hour at Barasti with pool dips, DJ-led grooves, and bites that don’t mess around. Then comes Tempt Me — the official after-party where sandals stay on but inhibition checks out.

📍 - Barasti Beach
📅 - June 28th
⏰ - 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM brunch, After-party from 8:00 PM
💰 - AED 150 (includes both)
📷 - @barastibeach

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

🎶 - Miami Band & Mutref Al Mutref
Gulf music icons take the stadium stage — expect high-energy nostalgia and perfect pop renditions.
📍- Coca-Cola Arena | Friday June 27th - More Info

👟 - Dubai Hills Indoor Run powered by Skechers
Choose from 1 to 10 km in a climate-controlled indoor course. Complete with DJ, wellness zones, and event-style perks.
📍- Dubai Hills Mall | Saturday June 28th | 7:30 AM - More Info

🎨 - Arabic Calligraphy Workshops & Talks
Free workshops in Arabic calligraphy, fruit carving, painting, and more cultural enrichment for all ages.
📍- Hata Public Library | Various Dates - More Info

☁️ LOCAL SCOOP DUBAI WEATHER

Friday
37°C 🌡️ 31°C | Sunny.

Saturday
40°C 🌡️ 31°C | Sunny.

Sunday
39°C 🌡️ 31°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken the night before publication

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