The GRAZIA Dubai Weekend Guide: September 18 To September 20, 2026

The weekend in Dubai is your cue to switch off, reset and make plans beyond the work calendar. Think matcha catch-ups, new dining spots and, as the summer heat starts to ease, a little more time outdoors.

As always, GRAZIA has done the planning for you. From a much-needed reset at Sohum Wellness Sanctuary to the reopening of Shimmers, here’s everything worth having on your radar in Dubai from September 18 to 20.

Clock out, switch off, and slip straight into drawn-out days by the poolside. Lounge under the cosy gaze of the sun at DRIFT Dubai, where the Mediterranean spirit meets the city’s shores. Settle in this weekend beneath the shade and enjoy conversations unfolding by the poolside, accompanied by the Gulf horizon. Enjoy exquisite cuisine inspired by the South of France, brought to life by the beach club’s unhurried pool and beachside. Spend the day under the sun and enjoy a vibrant ambience courtesy of the beach club’s renowned DJ beats. The iconic beach club offers a fully redeemable package of Dhs200 from Friday to Sunday, so get ready for a weekend by the water.

A lavish end to a drawn-out work week, Breasy x Xclusive Yachts bring a rejuvenating wellness experience to the sea. Often, it can be hard to carve out space on your packed weekly calendars for an essential wellness routine, so take a break from the bustling demands of daily life this weekend. The collaboration brings a morning of tranquility every Sunday, the perfect time for you to reset from the work week and get ready for the next one. From yoga sessions, guided breathwork, an ice bath, and swimming sessions. Plus, a complimentary breakfast and a blue cloud matcha from Homebrew to get you ready for the day.

There’s no better feeling than catching up with your closest girlfriends over an unhurried sweet treat – and Cherryhouse is the perfect spot. With a delicacy of pastries, including a collaboration with Emirati Chef Hessa for Emirati Women’s Month, who brings traditional flavours and ingredients reimagined through intricate desserts. Each pastry brings expression, storytelling and craft.

There’s nothing more healing than the ambience of warm, dim lighting and a craft cocktail at Myata Dubai. The premium lounge has introduced its September special, focusing on the seasonal shift to autumn with an exclusive menu. Bringing together an array of well-crafted cocktails and specialised bites, focusing on the taste palette of honey. With their wild honey and honey after dark cocktails, ricotta blintzes, lack fig and burrata, and more. Enjoy a menu of intricately made drinks and savoury bites, with a backdrop of elegant interiors and ambient lighting.

There’s no better time than the weekend to unwind and hit reset and what better way to do so than a relaxing session at Sohum Wellness Sanctuary. The spot blends ancient wisdom with contemporary wellness practices; this innovative space offers a curated range of transformative therapies designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit. Founded by certified yoga instructor and Reiki healer Tanya Mansotra, the sanctuary was created as a retreat for holistic wellbeing. Among its offerings, personalised aromatherapy blends crafted from essential oils take centre stage, complemented by global healing techniques and immersive holistic wellness retreats.

Enjoy vibrant days of beachside bliss – Shimmers has officially reopened for the season. Unwind with the cosy sea breeze, refreshing sips and a vibrant atmosphere with the sun on the horizon. The iconic restaurant brings Mediterranean moments by the sea, cultivated by its renowned Chef Emanuele De Leo with a meaningfully curated menu following an Aegean spirit, with dining options at the restaurant or cabanas by the ocean. Bringing together savoury dishes of sea bass, oyster spreads, sharing platters and more. This weekend, spend unhurried hours by the beachside alongside an array of intricately crafted dishes.

The art of Middle Eastern cuisine comes to life at Asma Restaurant, where flavour and beauty meet at the table. Owned by three Emirati sisters, the homegrown restaurant seamlessly weaves the UAE’s cultural values of warmth, generosity and tradition into its menu, interiors and community. The spot features a menu that includes exquisite tender wagyu, creamy tahini, its signature Manakish and more. Alongside an array of intricately crafted desserts, and the opportunity to sit at an exclusive table reimagined by the distinct touch of Emirati artist Shamsa Bint Hasher. The restaurant embraces a unique atmosphere accomplished by a formula of food, talent and tradition.