You don’t even need to flip the calendar to know February has arrived. Sunny afternoons are popping up more often, little red hearts are taking over window displays, and your local bakery is officially overflowing with strawberry-filled everything. And with Ramadan just a few weeks away, this February will quite literally have you going from “date” to “date.”
Sure, we love heart-shaped candy and red plushies as much as the next person, but February is a long month that stretches well beyond the 14th. So whether you’re in your lover-girl era or simply a girl who likes having plans, we’ve rounded up the best things to do this February.
Endless Steps: Walk, Coffee & Community
Dubai is no stranger to fitness events and to networking events- but Endless does it differently. Endless Steps is a relaxed community meet-up designed to bring people together through movement and conversation. Join the team and community for a morning walk- at your own pace- along Kite Beach, and then a coffee by the sea. Think of it as a zero-pressure, low-commitment way to meet real people and have real conversations, and the perfect early start to your weekend.
Date: Friday 6th February, 9:00am
Where: SALT, Kite Beach
Follow them on Instagram for more details leading up to the day!
February at Cinema Akil
This month, maybe skip the mall theatre for something with a little more charm. This month at Cinema Akil, is a lineup of some of the best of Palestinian cinema, such as “All That’s Left of You,” and anime classics like “Princess Mononoke” and some of our fave rom-coms right on time for Valentine’s (the only correct answer is Pretty Woman). We also hear that the super cute cinema makes the perfect date spot 😉
Book your tickets here!
Wicked: Broadway Magic Lands in Dubai
Who said storytime has an age limit? Wicked, one of the world’s most beloved musicals, is finally bringing its full Broadway spectacle to the UAE. The show tells the untold story of Oz’s most misunderstood witches, Glinda and Elphaba, long before Dorothy and those ruby slippers enter the picture. Walk in expecting goosebumps, big vocals, and the chance to sing along to iconic numbers like “Popular” and “For Good”.
When: Till February 15
Where: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
Price: From Dhs350
Book your tickets here!
Get Obsessed With Mariah Carey
All we want for February… is Mariah. Global pop icon Mariah Carey takes over Saadiyat Nights for a glittering open-air concert packed with era-defining hits. From “Fantasy” and “We Belong Together” to “Hero” (and yes, that one Christmas song), expect a night of pure diva energy delivered by one of the most legendary voices in music history.
When: Saturday, February 7 (Doors open 5pm)
Where: Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Price: From Dhs1900
Get details, and book your tickets here!
Sharjah Light Festival
If you’ve noticed Sharjah glowing lately, it’s not a retinal mask; it is this. The Sharjah Light Festival transforms sandy brown walls of mosques, heritage sites, and landmark buildings into massive works of art using projection mapping, music, and storytelling. Each installation celebrates Emirati culture while pushing creative boundaries, making it one of the best way to enjoy what’s left of February’s cooler evenings.
When: Throughout February
Where: Various locations across Sharjah
Price: Free
Check out details here, sharjahlightfestival.ae.
SOLARIS at TATTU Sky Pool
SOLARIS is TATTU Sky Pool’s new high-energy brunch experience, set a whopping 76 floors above the city at the world’s highest infinity pool. Expect a three-hour curated menu, free-flow drinks, skyline views, and DJ-led soundtracks that build with the sun, then roll straight into an afterparty that is somehow better. Launching with DJ Massuma and continuing weekly with international talent, this is brunch-meets-nightlife at its most elevated.
When: Every Sunday from February 8, 2pm–6pm (afterparty from 6pm)
Where: TATTU Sky Pool, Dubai
Price: Starts at Dhs625
For more information visit @attudubai, or call +971 4498 5400 or email [email protected]
Venice Carnival Party at Il Gattopardo
What if you could step into a night of Venetian glamour without leaving Dubai? The Venice Carnival Party brings velvet-draped drama, masquerade masks, roaming entertainers, and DJ Lo Coco to Il Gattopardo for an exclusive one-night-only celebration. Add Italian sharing plates and Carnival-inspired cocktails named after traditional Venetian masks, and you’ve got the perfect excuse to dress up and stay out late.
When: Friday, February 6, from 9pm
Where: Il Gattopardo, Dubai
Price: Minimum spend Dhs350 per person
Get more details and book your seat here.
Animenia Abu Dhabi
Anime fans unite at Animenia Abu Dhabi. The festival returns bigger than ever with immersive anime worlds, rare collectibles, Japanese street food, live programming, and the region’s largest-ever cosplay prize pool. Across five action-packed days, fans can step inside worlds inspired by “BLEACH”, “SPY x FAMILY”, “DAN DA DAN”, and “GINTAMA”, alongside gaming zones, workshops, meet-and-greets, and a buzzing cosplay competition with prizes worth Dhs400,000 up for grabs.
When: February 11–15
Where: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Tickets now available at www.animeniaabudhabi.com
More of a homebody? We’ve got a list of Galentine’s plans that aren’t bed rotting.