The GRAZIA Dubai Weekend Guide: January 23 To 25, 2026

As we near the end of January, Dubai’s cultural calendar remains in full swing, setting the tone for the next month to come.

From new menus at our favourite dining spots to film festivals and new workout classes to try, there’s always something going on.

GRAZIA highlights the best events, experiences and moments to savour this weekend.

Indulge in Pierre’s TT limited-Edition Black Truffle Menu

French fine-dining favourite Pierre’s TT, located at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, is launching a limited-edition Black Truffle Menu from January 20 to 30, 2026. Crafted by Chef Patron Pierre Gagnaire alongside Chef de Cuisine Mathieu Balbino, the menu celebrates the depth of Melanosporum black truffle through thoughtfully composed dishes, from scallop carpaccio with green asparagus to truffle-infused macaroni gratin and a playful mystery dessert. Set against the backdrop of the restaurant’s expansive terrace overlooking Dubai’s skyline, it’s sensory-driven dining experience designed for true truffle lovers.

A FRAGRANT FRIDAY WITH JIL SANDER

Step inside an immersive world of scent at the exclusive Jil Sander Olfactory Series 1 discovery event. Explore the minimalist beauty of the collection through guided fragrance workshops held throughout the day, where you’ll uncover the stories behind each creation. Between sessions, enjoy curated refreshments, capture the moment in styled photo areas, and experience the full range through personalised sampling. Spaces for the workshops are limited, so secure your spot here.

Try Talise at Madinat Jumeirah’s New Advanced Wellness Tool, Icoone®

The Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is introducing icoone®, a non-invasive body and face treatment made to contour and firm, the ideal way to feel recovered and renewed this weekend. Using over 21,000 micro-stimulations per minute and Roboderm® technology, the machine is able to stimulate blood circulation, improve skin tone and elasticity and support the body during recovery. Yes, please!

Visit Tom Ford’s soleil Takeover At Aura Skypool

Where two soleils meet: that of Tom Ford and the one of Dubai’s dreamy winter weather. From January 10 to February 28, Tom Ford transforms Aura Skypool into a shopping experience where you can shop and enjoy their Soleil cosmetics, fragrances and eyewear. Mirroring the glimmer of sunlight on crystalline waters, the experience is truly sunny. Enjoy a perfect Sunday soaking up the rays while lounging by the pool and take that sun home with you in Tom Ford’s Eau du Soleil Blanc.

Barrafina opens its doors

The Spanish tapas restaurant has officially opened its doors, and we already know where we are dining this weekend. Bringing traditional Spanish tapas to the heart of the city, Barrafina, located in DIFC, is serving all the tapas favourites, including Croquetas, Patatas Bravas and Tortilla. What better way to spend this weekend than sharing hearty Spanish tapas with your friends and loved ones?

Feel the Warmth At Matcha Club

Matcha Club is introducing the hot-girl fitness class this January: heated workouts. As Dubai’s well-being scene fills with infrared classes, our favourite Padel club jumps on the bandwagon, and we love to see it. Try their ‘Warm Core and Booty Burn’ or ‘Warm Yinyasa Flow’ during the week, or opt for their ‘Warm Power Pilates’ this Saturday morning to sweat it all out before the new week starts.

Clap’s new sunday lunch menu

The new Sunday lunch hotspot. Perched above the city on DIFC’s highest terrace, CLAP brings a new afternoon dining ritual filled with long conversations, relaxed DJ soundtracks, and of course, their unbeatable Japanese-inspired cuisine. Think flavourful Miso soups, Sashimi. Black Cod Miso and endless sushi. Reflecting CLAP’s signature balance between precision and play, you’ll know where to find us this Sunday.

This stylish new salon has hit town and we’ve immediately added it to our must-visit list. The hair and body spa, founded by Indira Urazova, is something out of a design coffee table book, with its warm mahogany wood walls, Calaccata marble and green velvet accents. Offering hair and nail services, lymphatic drainage massages, traditional Hammam experiences and more, Behave is the go-to spot for your weekend refresh.

Maison De La Plage’s Ladies Ritual Saturdays

Occurring weekly, Maison de la Plage’s ‘Saturday’s Rituals’, is another reason to love living in Dubai. The beach house brings the spirit of the French Riviera to Dubai’s West Palm Beach, allowing guests to enjoy relaxed dining and sunset downers with a tribal-inspired atmosphere. Their signature concept, ‘Rituals’, designed as a golden-hour to night-time journey, combines live performances with curated soundscapes and lots of weekend fun.

Reel Palestine returns to Cinema Akil

This year, Reel Palestine Film Festival returns to Cinema Akil in Alserkal for its 12th edition. Running from January 23 to February 1, 2026, the festival presents a curated programme of Palestinian cinema featuring over 29 screenings as well as a series of Q&A sessions, workshops and the Reel Palestine Souk, offering media in all forms: emotional, heartfelt and educational. It’s the perfect weekend plan for families, friends and all, that intentionally opens up conversation and invites reflection.