It’s a wonderfully exciting feeling to begin the month with a weekend. Especially when that month is September, the month when the city stretches itself from the summer lull. Across new spa ventures, new movies, and new dining spaces, we also put together a weekend cheat sheet that allows you to stretch the weekend from slow mornings to creative afternoons to upbeat nights. Scroll on to find out your next weekend plan.
To Shop
ARAKII
Sculptural silhouettes meet Scandinavian design at ARAKII, giving the modest dresser plenty of ruffles and feminine forms to play with. We especially love their asymmetric cape motif, found across tops and dresses, while their bold minimalism leaves plenty of room for accessories to take centre stage.
HIBOURAMA
HIBOURAMA is what you get when you’re head over heels in love with the art of weaving. In its arsenal are leather pieces made to mimic the texture of raffia, but our current picks are the evening statement pieces. Crystal-embellished yarn helps to catch the light, making each piece noticeably bright. Across clutches and mini totes, HIBOURAMA’s pieces work to light up whichever room they go.
To Dine
Athar | Chef’s Society, City Centre Mirdif
Looking to spend a slow weekend? Athar (translation: trace) offers that slow stop alongside Emirati comfort food and its traditional hospitality. Inspired by the trace left by H.H Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Athar grounds its space in speciality coffee, Emirati spices, and contemporary offerings, making sure that everyone feels welcome. Come for the qahwa, stay for the lamb majboos.
TATTU | Ciel Dubai Marina
Sushi in the sky, anyone? Recently launched, TATTU’s restaurant and lounge respectively sit across the 74th and 81st floors of the world’s tallest hotel. Dimly lit interiors make weekend nights unmistakably luxe while their Pan Asian menu means the table can sample anything from dim sum to caviar to Japanese wagyu.
To Experience
Heart & Soul Spa | Al Barari
You can never go wrong by making the drive to Al Barari. The serene nature alone makes this area worth visiting. And alongside wellness sanctuary, Heart & Soul Spa, consider your weekend reset sorted. Away from the noise, Heart & Soul Spa attends to every craving your body might need, whether that be a manicure, Japanese head spa, a Hammam ritual, or a classic massage.
Maison Terrae | Goshi Warehouse City, Al Quoz
For those looking to get their hands dirty in a fun, creative way, head over to Maison Terrae for a guided pottery class. You can go all in and throw some clay onto a pottery wheel or take things easy with their beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop. This Sunday, the ceramic studio will combine the art form with slow exercise, hosting a Pilates x Pottery class, priced at Dhs 399. Starting at 10 AM, the event begins with a Pilates class, followed by matcha tasting and a handbuilding workshop.
To Watch
By Any Means
Based on a true story, By Any Means is a crime thriller that follows the story of a young Black FBI agent who is sent to 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Working with mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, the film is a straightforward crime story that leaves the audience questioning the means of justice and the systems in place that fail to do it.
It Ends
The feature debut of director Alexander Ullom, It Ends joins the series of 2026 horror movies with a tale of a never-ending road. Following a group of recent graduates on a late-night drive, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending lane surrounded by cosmic forces and untold horrors. A slow-burn psychological horror, It Ends is for the horror fans who prefer their genre mixed with a thought-provoking message.
