Between the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the long weekend, there are many reasons to celebrate. If the agenda isn’t filled with watch parties and home gatherings to catch the games, there is still plenty to explore within the city. From complimentary yoga sessions to unique dining concepts, the city stays alive and buzzing in one form or another. Our weekend guide takes note and fills up the long weekend schedule with the latest spots to shop, dine, and experience.
To Shop
RAIR
How often are you conscious of the scents you breathe? RAIR pulls that question into focus with a duo of essential oil blends that cut deep and help with mind-body-soul connection. With a focus on wellness that’s functional and naturally derived, organic ingredients, RAIR’s essential oils, Aether and Silence both work in tandem to help ease tension, fatigue, brain fog, and more. Aether, a slightly spicy scent, features a blend of manuka, peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus, cardamom, and more to help with sinus and lung cleansing as well as sharpen focus. Whereas Silence is a herbaceous scent with chamomile, attar mitti, agarwood, and white sea lavender oils. Deeply potent yet lightweight in texture, a little goes a long way with these oils, whether they’re used for aromatherapy or for a base layer before adding in perfume.
Levi’s
With the world gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff, Levi’s brings sportsmanship and style together with the launch of their Country Ringer Tees. Featuring 13 countries—Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, France, England, Spain, Nigeria, Morocco, Japan, and South Korea—these T-shirts are not the average merch, but a piece of everyday fashion that can be worn long after the games are over. The ringer silhouette is given a national refresh, depicting the colour palette of each country’s flag and is a cheeky alternative to the football jersey when watching the games.
To Dine
Nazaara | DIFC
With warm golden light inside and captivating views of the Burj Khalifa outside, Nazaara is the latest fine dining concept to enter Dubai’s vibrant palate. After all, the name Nazaara translates to ‘the view’, so expect everything here to come with stunning visuals, and yes, that includes the food. With a focus on modern Indian dining, classic Indian cuisine is reimaged here, either softened, infused, or deconstructed to bring out a new experience to traditional flavours.
Sunday Roast | NETTE Al Barari
Slow down and settle in for a leisurely Sunday at NETTE Al Barari, where Fin & Bone has launched a weekly roast experience complete with live carving stations, premium cuts and all the traditional trimmings. Choose between slow-roasted striploin beef or lemon and thyme spatchcock chicken, served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and truffle cauliflower cheese in one of Dubai’s most serene settings. Every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.
Iris Harbour | Dubai Harbour
Who doesn’t love a waterfront dining experience? The current weather may make that a challenge, but Iris Harbour keeps its coastal energy inside while views of the Dubai Harbour complement each plate, drink, and lingering conversation. With a menu that spans Mediterranean, Japanese, and international cuisine, each plate is designed to be shared, adding to the easy social beats of the dining and lounge concept.
To Experience
Bookends Dhs1 Sale | Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis
Book lovers who are looking to give their personal libraries a refreshing, don’t forget to drop by Bookends this long weekend. Hosting a special Dhs1 Book Sale from June 13 to June 15, the sale will feature 1,000 pre-loved books across fiction, biographies, classics, cookbooks, and more. And for those looking to replace screen time with something more meaningful, this sale is set to discover a new weekend hobby.
Brunch Like No Other | Salmon Guru
For those looking for a dynamic Saturday, Salmon Guru will be debuting its Brunch Like No Other experience from 1:30 PM onwards. Beginning with a daytime brunch and settling into an after-party brunch, which takes place till 8 PM, guests can indulge in Salmon Guru’s signatures alongside their theoretical mixology. Whereas the enclosed terrace allows for experiencing the outdoors without the heat getting in the way, while a live DJ keeps the tempo up all day.
Sobremesa Y Amigos | Sobremesa
Sobremesa has been turning the dining experience intimate lately with their Sobremesa Y Amigos dinner series, a refined take on the supper club concept. Now, collaborating with Nick Alvis of The Beam, the latest Sobremesa Y Amigos experience will take place on June 11, from 7:30 PM onwards. At the table, diners can expect a menu featuring vibrant Mexican cooking alongside Chef Nick Alvis ingredient-led approach. Between delectable Queso de Cabra bites, smoky Carne Asada, and Sobremesa’s Coconut Tres Leches, it’s a dining experience to savour ahead of the long weekend.
Oasis Weaving | Zayed National Museum
For those looking to make use of their hands, the Zayed National Museum is hosting a series of weaving workshops. Inspired by traditional Emirati practices, the workshop is a brief look inwards of Emirati heritage, specifically life in the oases, while the mini mat made is a treasured keepsake of the event.
Yoga & Sound Healing Session | VEO Fitness
If you didn’t know, Global Wellness Day is on June 13, 2026, and with that, you can expect wellness clubs and studios all participating to encourage those caught in Dubai’s hypermobility to slow down. For VEO Fitness, that looks like a complimentary yoga and sound healing session. Taking place at Arabian Ranches 2 Leisure Centre from 6 – 7:30 AM, it’s a wholesome way to wake up and start the weekend.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
For those considering a staycation for the long weekend, how about a drive to the capital? At The Abu Dhabi EDITION, guests can make use of the 24-Hour Stay offer, starting from Dhs 900, which includes 24-hour check-in and check-out, breakfast for two adults and two children, 25% savings on spa treatments, and more. The hotel is also currently hosting a pop-up in collaboration with ONDA, a homegrown, Emirati-owned cafe. Here you can find a seasonal menu and a quiet space designed to help you unwind.
To Watch
Power Ballad
Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, Power Ballad is a laidback comedy-drama musical that explores friendship, fame, and music. Following the story of a wedding singer, Rick (played by Rudd), and a fading boy band singer, Danny (played by Jonas), the two bond over music and begin late-night jam sessions. But when Danny turns one of Nick’s songs into a hit, the film takes a turn as Rich does everything he can to reclaim the recognition.
Disclosure Day
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, Disclosure Day is a thrilling sci-fi about how a meteorologist and a cybersecurity expert find themselves at the centre of a movement to expose the government’s cover-up of extraterrestrial secrets. Packed with drama and stellar acting performances, it’s a thrilling weekend watch for those looking to engage in a unique story.
