The GRAZIA Dubai Weekend Guide: August 21 To 23, 2026

While the summer season is coming to an end, the infamous Dubai heat continues to set the tone for our social calendars. Calling for packed itineraries entirely dedicated to indoor activities. An average weekend in Dubai calls for an essential matcha run, a reformer Pilates session and exquisite culinary hot spots. Luckily, the city is full of ample spots to add to your list of places-to-go. So, whether you’re in need of a slow, unhurried coffee or a cosy meal at a lavish restaurant, we’ve got you covered.

In this edition of the GRAZIA weekend guide, we bring you everything you need to know to stay fully booked. From a self-care ritual at Sequoia Clinic to a taste of Kyoto at Kurasu Cafe, here’s our guide to a weekend in Dubai from August 21 to August 23.

The iconic beauty retail store is making its way to Dubai Hills Mall this Friday morning at 10am. Celebrate the end of the working week with some well-deserved retail therapy and a renewed makeup ritual. For those of you in need of an early morning beauty treat, the store is giving out free goodie bags to its first 100 customers, so start off the weekend with an essential touch-up. If you’re looking to upgrade your makeup or skin care routine, this spot has to be on your list of places to go this weekend.

This weekend, enjoy a vibrant celebration of summer at ICD Brookfield with their latest exhibit ‘Under The Sun’. The large-scale installation brings a bold combination of hues from the season’s signature palette. Celebrating the warmth, abundance and joyful nature of summer with inflatable sculptures centred around a radiant sun. Including flowers, beach balls and other playful forms. Created by renowned design duo Craig & Karl, the installation brings the space to life with a pop of colour. Cool off from the infamous Dubai heat by celebrating the summer season indoors with this playful installation, exhibiting until the end of September.

The end of summer approaching calls for an essential reset ritual – and Seqouia Clinic has you covered. The Dubai-based wellness clinic has recently introduced Sequoia Core, a collection of programmes focused on wellness treatments for some of the most common beauty concerns, including hair and scalp health, skin health, digestive well-being, cognitive function, and healthy ageing. With the city’s constant demand for the grind, marking time in your calendars for a much-needed beauty routine can pose quite the challenge. Luckily, the weekend provides the opportunity for a reset – so if you’re looking for an essential touch-up, this address has to be on your list.

In Dubai, a matcha run on the weekend has become an essential ritual – and now the iconic drink comes in its most authentic form at Kurasu Cafe. Originally a popular cafe in Kyoto, the address has made its way into Dubai’s cityscape. Enjoy exceptional hand-whisked matcha with a delectable sweet treat, or their speciality coffee. For those of you who prefer your matcha runs accompanied by an Instagram photo-op, the cafe’s aesthetic interiors make this the perfect spot.

Sometimes, the best way to reset your nervous system is to get back in touch with your artistic side. Luckily, Paus Club is hosting a Kite Making Workshop this Saturday from 2pm to 3pm. Reconnect with your creative side this weekend at this iconic community wellness space. Enjoy meaningful conversations and shared moments with a new community as well as a unique crafting endeavour this weekend.

Reconnect with your creative side this weekend with a unique workshop at Gulf Photo Plus. Located in Alserkal Avenue, the heart of Dubai’s innovative artistic landscape, the renowned spot is hosting a Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop this Saturday from 12pm onwards. The artistic hub is often championed as the region’s centre of photography – and is now extending its creative reach to those looking to get back in touch with their creative roots. This weekend, unwind from the bustling demands of the workweek hustle and connect with a community of Dubai’s most vibrant creatives.

Experience the warm hospitality and exquisite cuisine of Rajasthan this Friday at Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen. This year, for Raksha Bandhan, a tradition during the Hindu month of Shravana honouring the special bond between brothers and sisters, the restaurant invites families to celebrate with exquisite Marwari cuisine. Inspired by the royal heritage of Rajasthan and the traditions of Marwar, the menu offers a contemporary take on regional cuisine. With interiors, flavours and warm hospitality inspired by the traditions of Rajasthan, making it the perfect spot to celebrate one of India’s most meaningful traditions.

If you’re looking for an essential beauty ritual this summer to stay high maintenance, March14 Beauty Residence has you covered. The iconic salon has been trusted by the likes of the Kardashians and Jlo, founded by celebrity beauty expert Ruby Barreau. Enjoy their lash menu that has quickly become one of the most renowned treatments in Dubai. Or, their lavish Kérastase-led hair treatments and intricate manicures. If you’re looking to reconnect with your self-care routine this weekend, this address has to be on your list.