This week in Dubai: Events to try out from 4-10 October 2018
Looking for some fun things to do in Dubai this week? Well, you’re in luck! Every Thursday MyBayut brings to you a round up all hot and happening events in Dubai this week, to help you plan out your social calendar. So without further ado, let’s find out what are the best activities and things to do in Dubai this week that you can enjoy.
TOP things to do in Dubai this week
Here are the 10 latest events in Dubai this week that you should try out:
splurge at the GITEX shopper 2018
If you haven’t already visited GITEX Shopper 2018, then this should definitely be on your list of things to do in Dubai this week. There are some crazy deals and discounts at GITEX 2018 for electronics and gadgets from popular brands like Sharaf DG, Jumbo, eMAX and Jackey’s, so if you are on the lookout for some new tech, make sure you don’t miss this Dubai event this week. The event will go on till the 6th of October at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). If you are taking your car you can park at the multi-story parking opposite the convention centre which is AED 10 per hour but can be waved off on a minimum spend of AED 300. If you don’t want to take the hassle of finding parking, the easiest way you can get there is to take the metro to ‘World Trade Center’ metro station and take the free shuttle bus to the Zabeel Halls or take a cab.
- Untill 6 October 2018
- Location: Zabeel Hall 4-6 DWTC
- Time: 11 am – 11 pm
- Entry: AED 20 onsite
dance to the tunes of KID INK at MEYDAN
Looking for some free events in Dubai this week? Then get ready to watch the American rapper Kid Ink perform two huge free concerts this weekend at Meydan’s hotspot Drai’s. This hotspot has already seen some huge R&B superstars like Flo Rida perform so this is definitely the place to be this weekend. Entry is free for this concert in Dubai this week, however, the first 100 ladies to enter will receive a complimentary sunbed.
- Date: 5 October 2018
- Location: Drai’s Meydan
- Time: 11 am – 11 pm
- Entry: Free
dine at the ATLANTIS RESTAURANT WEEK
This one is for all the foodies in Dubai. The iconic Atlantis will be hosting a 10-day event where all the signature restaurants’ at this resort such as Nobu and Ossiano Underwater Restaurant & Bar will see reduced prices and provide visitors with an opportunity to meet some of the most renowned chefs in the world such as Nobu Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay. With more than six signature restaurants serving up set menus each day, this is definitely one of the must-do activities in Dubai this week.
- Date: until 7 October 2018
- Location: Atlantis the Palm
- Dining options range from AED 150 – AED 350 per person
watch to SHERYA Ghoshal live in concert
The next item on our list of things to do in Dubai this week is for all you Bollywood fans! Known as Bollywood’s ‘playback queen’, Shreya Ghoshal’s will be performing at DWTC. The 34-year-old singer will perform some of her best hits, with a full symphony orchestra, from her vast repertoire, which includes songs in 17 languages. Ghoshal rose to fame after she won the TV singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. and has since sung for over 14 films and is the recipient of three awards. Tickets can be purchased online.
- Date: 5 October 2018
- Location: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Time: 7:30pm
- Ticket Prices: starts at AED 295
5. WATCH ‘small foot’
No list of activities in Dubai this week is complete without a mention of the latest movie to watch. Make sure to check out this family-friendly movie for which you can take the kids to. Catch the latest animated entertainer, Smallfoot in cinemas across Dubai. The simple and heartwarming tale of a friendly yeti is bound to get the little ones entertained. To make the experience even more special you could even pop into one of the unique cinemas in Dubai!
- Location: Cinemas across Dubai
- Timing: Various timings available
- Date: All week
- Cost: Varies depending on cinema
HAVE A PICNIC AT THE NEW DSO PARK
This one is for all the residents living in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)! If you’re looking for some fun outdoor activities in Dubai this week, then you should definitely visit the brand new public park there, called North Park. Located near the Cedre Villas, the North Park in Dubai Silicon Oasis is a green paradise that is fully equipped with a children’s play area, an outdoor gym with state-of-the-art fitness stations, a 2.2km jogging path and barbeque pits. There is also a football pitch, a tennis court, a volleyball court and even a skate park. Its the perfect place for a weekend picnic with the family.
- Location: North Park, DSO
- Timing: Open from 8 am to 11 pm Sunday to Thursday, and 8 am to 11:30 pm on weekends
- Entry: Free
take part in the Chinese golden week celebrations
The Meras destinations of La Mer, City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village and Al Seef have an amazing lineup of events in Dubai this week in celebration for Chinese National Day. During Chinese Golden Week these areas will be lit up with Chinese lanterns and will host an array of exciting deals for VIP card holders on fashion, beauty, wellness, dining, entertainment and fitness brands. So make sure to visit any of these areas during the next week.
- Date: 1 – 7 October 2018
- Location: Meras Destinations in Dubai
We hope you enjoyed our feature this week of all the awesome events in Dubai. Make sure to check back next Thursday to find out all about the latest activities in Dubai. If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, check out these Oktoberfest 2018 deals in Dubai. Are you going to try out any of these Dubai events this week? Let us know in the comments section below.
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