Things to do in Dubai this week including: Macy Gray, The Little Mermaid and Sunrise runs!

Morning! Dubai’s serving up quite the buffet this week. You can tuck into wagyu and sushi at Ruby Ru, rediscover Emirati flavours at Gerbou, or fire up the grill Korean-style at Hanu. Swap dinner for a dawn run at Kite Beach, stretch under DIFC’s Gate, or race through Silicon Central before breakfast. Evenings bring Grammy-winner Macy Gray, Arabic soul from Ramy Sabry and Maha Ftouni, and comedy that lands as hard as Mina Nader’s punchlines. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s jewellery talks, mentoring marathons, and mermaids sharing the stage with genies. It’s Dubai, but louder, tastier, and busier.

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THE DUBAI DIGEST

 👮 - Dubai Police Launches Smart Platform for Safer Neighborhoods 
Dubai Police has unveiled the smart "Your Neighbourhood Police" platform, a new community tool designed for all residents of Dubai. More Info

🎨 - Expo City Dubai and Dubai Culture Unite for Dhai Dubai 2025
Following the success of its 2024 debut, Dhai Dubai 2025 returns with seven brand-new commissions by prominent Emirati artists across three generations, including Fatma Lootah, Mohammed Kazem, Khalid AlBanna, Alia Bin Omair, AlZaina Lootah, and Ahmed Al Areef. More Info

🎒- Back-to-School Deals at DSS
Dubai Summer Surprises is wrapping up with final chances to score big. From tuition fee raffles at Dubai Festival City Mall and Carrefour to tech discounts at Emax and fashion rewards with Club Apparel and Amber, families can shop smart while chasing prizes worth thousands. More Info

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SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🥢 - Ruby Ru: Where Paris Flirts With Tokyo
French charm collides with Japanese flair at Ruby Ru, where the menu moves from burrata tartines and rock shrimp to Wagyu sandos, sushi platters, and hot-stone steak served with theatre. Open-air dining delivers 180° views of Dubai’s skyline while the terrace bar keeps the cocktails flowing. It’s part Parisian café, part Tokyo izakaya, and all about life’s little pleasures, whether that’s sashimi, steak frites, or a baked matcha cheesecake to finish.

📍 - Marriott Marquis Dubai, Jewel of the Creek, Port Saeed
📅 - Open Daily
⏰ - 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
📷 - @rubyrudubai

🏺- Gerbou: Tradition Served With a Side of Cool
Gerbou takes Emirati comfort food and gives it the kind of polish you’d usually expect on an art wall at Tashkeel. One plate might be lamb machboos that feels like home but looks like fine dining, another could be kunafa prawns that ruin every appetiser you’ve had before. There’s an all-day coffee bar for flat white fiends, an ice cream counter with flavours like Karak and biscuits, and a dining room made for everything from lazy family breakfasts to dinners that stretch long past dessert.

📍 - Nad Al Sheba 1, Intersection Street 5 & 20
📅 - Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📅 - Lunch: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
📅 - Dinner: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📷 - @gerbou

🥩 - Hanu: Korean BBQ Turned Up a Notch
At Hanu, the grill is the star of the table. You’ll be flipping wagyu, spooning into king crab rice pots, and wondering why kimchi arancini with a quail egg isn’t already your new guilty pleasure. The Omakase menu brings the chef’s pick straight to you, while the bar keeps things flowing with Korean highballs and clever twists on the classics. It’s loud, lively, and the kind of night that sticks with you long after the last bite.

📍 - Nakheel Mall, St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
📅 - Sunday to Wednesday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
📅 - Thursday to Saturday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
📷 - @hanu_dubai

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🏃‍♂️- Silicon Central Back to School Run
Three distances, one mission: shake off summer and race into the new school year. Whether it’s 800m, 1.5km, or the full 3km, this family run welcomes students of all ages. It’s free, it’s fun, and with the Dubai Sports Council behind it, you can officially tick off your 30 minutes of exercise before breakfast.

📍 - Silicon Central Mall
📅 - Saturday 30th August
⏰ - 6:00 AM
📷 - @siliconcentralmall

🧘‍♀️- Yoga Lates Under the Gate
Swap rush hour for happy hour under DIFC’s famous arch. YOFIT Hot Studios is hosting an evening of Yoga lates that blends flow and strength, followed by a community hangout. Stretch, breathe, and then chat with strangers who might just become your next workout buddies.

📍 - Gate Avenue, DIFC
📅 - Wednesday 27th August
⏰ - 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
📷 - @yofit_difc

🌅 - Sunrise Run & Connect
Move Heal Repeat is back with a sunrise run on Kite Beach, and this time it’s more than just cardio. Jog into the morning light, drop into a bodyweight session, then stick around for connection time and maybe even a salty dip. Free, friendly, and guaranteed to make you feel smug before 9am.

📍 - SALT Kite Beach, 2C Street
📅 - Saturday 30th August
⏰ - 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM (Doors at 6:15 AM)
📷 - @movehealrepeat

FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎤 - Macy Gray Live
The raspy voice that defined a generation is coming to Dubai. Macy Gray hits Coca-Cola Arena with 25 years of soulful anthems, raw energy, and the kind of stage presence that makes you forget everything else for two hours. From I Try to fresh takes on fan favourites, this one-night-only gig is pure nostalgia with a punch.

📍 - Coca-Cola Arena
📅 - Friday 29th August
⏰ - 8:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)
📷 - @cocacolaarena

💍 - Cultural Talk: Arabic Women & Jewellery
This isn’t a lecture, it’s a story about heritage told in gold, silver, and gemstones. L’ÉCOLE brings a deep dive into how Arab women have used jewellery to express identity, creativity, and culture across generations. Expect history, design, and maybe a new way of looking at what you wear every day.

📍 - Dubai Design District
📅 - Thursday 28th August
⏰ - 5:30 PM
📷 - @lecolemiddleeast

🎵 - Summer Nights: Ramy Sabry & Maha Ftouni Live
Two of the Arab world’s biggest voices take over Dubai World Trade Centre for a summer send-off that’s equal parts soulful and electric. Ramy Sabry brings the romantic anthems, Maha Ftouni adds the fire, and together they deliver a night that’ll have you singing until your throat gives out.

📍 - Dubai World Trade Centre
📅 - Saturday 30th August
⏰ - 8:00 PM
📷 - @platinumlistuae

BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

🎓 - Meet the Top Students – Free Counselling & Mentorship Event
Forget Google searches and vague advice. This is nine hours of real talk from students who actually made it into Oxford, Harvard, and other big names. Get insider tips on personal statements, university apps, and how to polish your profile until it shines brighter than your grades.

📍 - Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
📅 - Sunday 31st August
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
📷 - @uniplus1999

💻 - AI & Tech Networking Dubai
If AI is the future, this event is basically tomorrow’s boardroom. Rub shoulders with investors, entrepreneurs, and techies who can’t stop talking about the next big thing. You might pitch, you might just listen, but either way, you’ll walk out with a contact list worth more than your LinkedIn.

📍 - Jabbour Lebanese Restaurant, Social Hotel, Barsha Heights
📅 - Tuesday 26th August
⏰ - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📷 - @startupvalley_club

🚀 - Startup Valley: SaaS Founders Night
Calling all SaaS dreamers and doers. This one’s about swapping war stories, sharing strategies, and meeting the people who can help turn your idea into the next unicorn. Investors, founders, and tech pros under one roof with good food and stronger business cards.

📍 - Jabbour Lebanese Restaurant, Social Hotel, Barsha Heights
📅 - Tuesday 26th August
⏰ - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📷 - @startupvalley_club

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

🧜‍♀️ - The Little Mermaid
A splash of magic for the whole family. This stage version of the classic tale brings mermaids, sea witches, and under-the-sea adventures to life right by the beach. Perfect excuse to get the kids off TikTok for a couple of hours.
📍 - Jumeirah Beach Hotel | 26th & 28th August | 5:00 PM | More Info

🪔 - Aladdin
Carpets fly, genies sing, and Agrabah lands in Dubai for one night only. A family show that’s got all the sparkle, songs, and shenanigans you’d want from Aladdin and friends. Yes, kids will beg you for a magic carpet after.
📍 - Jumeirah Beach Hotel | 27th August | 5:00 PM | More Info

🎶 - Legacy of the Khans Live
Lose yourself in the hypnotic world of Sufi music as some of the genre’s finest performers fill Coca-Cola Arena with spiritual rhythms and soul-shaking vocals. A night that goes way beyond entertainment and straight into transcendence.
📍 - Coca-Cola Arena | 30th August | 9:00 PM | More Info

🎭 - Mina Nader Live
Sarcasm, sharp observations, and belly laughs are on the menu as Mina Nader takes over Zabeel Saray. Comedy that hits close to home, delivered in one of Dubai’s plushest theatres. Call it luxury laughs.
📍 - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray | 30th August | 9:00 PM | More Info

LOCAL SCOOP DUBAI WEATHER

Friday
42°C 🌡️ 32°C | Sunny.

Saturday
41°C 🌡️ 31°C | Sunny.

Sunday
42°C 🌡️ 32°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken the night before publication

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