August is Dubai in a lower register. The city rewards those who know where to look—candlelit dining rooms, night swims, small cultural detours, an overnight stay for no reason beyond escape, and the first purchases of the season ahead. Here are the things to do in Dubai in August 2026.
To Shop
Khanums | New Arrivals
Khanum’s latest drop leans into liquid draping and high-impact embellishment. The longer silhouettes are the ones to note, particularly the floor-skimming dresses with gathered waists and cape-like sleeves.
MAZAL | Ayla Chocolate Velvet Abaya
Plan the next-season rotation before the strongest pieces sell through. MAZAL’s chocolate-brown Ayla abaya pairs a clean, fluid cut with velvet sleeve detailing—an easy way to bring richer texture into the wardrobe ahead.
Dior | Rouge Dior The Luck Lipstick
Dior’s limited-edition Rouge Dior collection offers four velvet reds across warm and cool undertones, finished with the house’s lucky symbols. The challenge is choosing just one.
Mario Badescu | Summer Skin Essentials
Dubai heat calls for products that work overtime. Mario Badescu’s TikTok-viral Açaí & Vanilla Lip Mask restores dry lips with a nourishing, glossy finish, while the cult Facial Sprays offer an instant hit of hydration when skin starts to feel tight or overheated. Your skin is in luck, the full range from the New York brand is now available at Ulta Beauty.
To Dine
Tagomago | Cena Contigo
For date night without the usual back-and-forth over where to book, Tagomago’s Cena Contigo keeps the evening simple. The three-course menu for two moves from garlic prawns and sea bass tiradito to wagyu ox cheek, grilled sea bass and Basque cheesecake, with drinks included. Available Sunday to Thursday from 6pm to 10pm, it is priced at Dhs 385 per couple.
Chez Wam | Steak Frites Night
Chez Wam returns to steak frites on 5 and 19 August, offering a choice of Angus striploin, Angus tenderloin or wagyu ribeye with fries, green salad and one of three sauces. Prices begin at Dhs 120, making this a strong midweek booking when the table wants something generous, familiar and handled properly.
Mimi Kakushi | Yūshoku Menu
Mimi Kakushi’s Yūshoku menu is made for evenings when you want the restaurant’s signatures without turning dinner into a lengthy ordering exercise. Served daily from 6pm, the three-course experience offers several routes through the menu, including miso black cod, grilled beef tenderloin, an omotenashi sushi platter and a vegetarian selection. Dinner is priced at Dhs 290 per person.
Lana Lusa Water Canal | Sunset Dinner
Lana Lusa’s early-evening menu gives you a reason to book before the night gets away from you. Served daily between 6pm and 8pm, the three-course offering includes the Portuguese prego sandwich, grilled baby chicken and whole sea bream. At Dhs 165 per person, it works particularly well for an unhurried weekday dinner by the canal.
To Experience
Gigi Rigolatto | Cabana Experience
For a summer gathering that needs privacy and enough space to settle in properly, book one of Gigi Rigolatto’s cabanas. Priced at Dhs 4,000, the booking is fully redeemable from Monday to Thursday and 50 per cent redeemable from Friday to Sunday. It makes the most sense for a group prepared to turn the entire day into the plan.
Kyma | Aegean Night Swim
Save the beach plan for after dark. Kyma’s Aegean Night Swim opens the pool every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, allowing you to swim once the temperature becomes far more forgiving. Entry is Dhs 200 per person and fully redeemable on food and drinks, so the evening can move naturally from the water to dinner without requiring two separate bookings.
Ninive Beach | Sunset Rituals
Ninive Beach moves Saturday plans from late afternoon into evening with Sunset Rituals. Running from 3pm to 7pm, the experience pairs beachfront dining with DJ sets that gradually pick up as daylight fades. Three-hour packages start from Dhs 350, making it better suited to a long, dressed-up afternoon than a rushed visit between other plans.
La Cantine Beach Club | Après-Soleil Night Swim
Friday evenings look better from the water. La Cantine Beach Club’s Après-Soleil Night Swim begins at 7pm, turning the usual daytime pool booking into a cooler after-hours plan. Entry is Dhs 150 and fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it an easy choice for a late swim followed by supper rather than another indoor weekend plan.
To Visit
KōR Pilates | Dubai Marina
For a studio that feels removed from the usual high-energy fitness circuit, KōR Pilates sits inside InterContinental Dubai Marina with natural light, small classes and both Reformer and mat sessions. Book this when your body needs strength and alignment rather than another punishing workout—and take full advantage of the hotel valet.
To Stay
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | Jumeirah Escapes
August is a good time to experience Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab without building a wider itinerary around it. The Jumeirah Escapes offer includes savings of up to 25 per cent on selected stays, with breakfast available at The Fore, access to Talise Spa, private pools, the beach and dedicated clubs for younger guests. The offer remains valid until 31 December.
Atlantis The Royal | UAE Resident Stay
For a staycation where the hotel is the whole weekend, Atlantis The Royal’s UAE resident offer includes up to 25 per cent off rooms and suites, breakfast at Gastronomy and dining credit of Dhs 500 for rooms or Dhs 700 for suites and penthouses. Aquaventure World, Lost World Aquarium, the private beach and selected resort facilities are also included through 30 September.
Raffles The Palm Dubai | Your Palatial Escape
Raffles The Palm’s summer offer is particularly useful for anyone who dislikes rushing a one-night stay. It includes 20 per cent off the room rate, early check-in and late checkout subject to availability, lounge access, 25 per cent savings on dining and a complimentary second spa treatment with selected bookings. The offer runs until 4 October.
