Bye, bye summer and hello to all the fun outdoor activities! Finally, we can be outdoorsy again as our fave beach clubs, magical gardens and great markets re-open.
We all know that we spend too many days cooped up indoors blasting our air conditioners. But those days are over. It’s time to catch up with friends and enjoy the perfect temperatures that lie ahead over the next few months.
Dubai is getting ready for the busy winter season and we have the most exciting re-openings for you. *opens group chat and makes plans to go outside again*
Hatta Resort
Hatta Season 7 is here and it’s going to be epic. Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub have re-opened this month. Grab your girls and spice up that hot girl walk with an exciting hike in the beautiful Hajar Mountains. Get some vitamin D and enjoy a quiet, peaceful day. OR do the opposite and get your adrenaline pumping. We’re talking kayaking, ziplining and sliding down the Hatta drop-in waterslide.
📍 Hatta, Dubai
📅 October to April.
💸 Choose from a range of activities at Hatta Wadi Hub here. Glamping prices start at Dhs800. Make a glamping reservation here.
Sharjah Safari
Cute animals? Yes, please. Sharjah Safari is the perfect place to immerse yourself in an exotic world full of amazing and special animals. You will feel like you are in South Africa on a real safari. Honestly, it sounds like the perfect Day date. Trust us it’s def worth a visit.
📍 Al Bridi, Sharjah.
📅 Daily, 8:30am-6pm.
💸 From Dhs40.
Global Village
Popular hotspot Global Village Dubai is reopening its doors. Dive into some world-class shopping (pardon the pun), epic entertainment, delicious food stalls, and mind-blowing attractions. Millions of people from every corner of the world flock to Global Village year after year for some jaw-dropping entertainment and exceptional food, making for the ultimate day out (as well as the perfect date night spot)!
📍 Global Village Dubai
📅 Wednesday October 16th to Sunday 11th May 2025.
💸 From Dhs25.
Nikki Beach
This super-popular luxury beach club has thrown open its doors again. They’ve got resident DJs serving up the beats while you soak in the sun, amazing poolside food, and a luxurious pool to lounge by all day. If you’re in need of a relaxing daycation, look no further.
📍 Jumeirah
📅 Daily, 11am-12am.
💸 More information here.
Ripe Market
The moment everyone’s been counting down all summer for is finally here! The Ripe Market’s Outdoor season is back! Spend your weekend shopping from local farmers, sampling yummy food vendors, browsing some amazing pre-loved pop-ups, and lots of other activities.
📍 Academy Park.
📅 Every weekend, starting Saturday 12th October to May 2025.
💸 Dhs5.
Terra Solis
Ever wondered what a pool day in the middle of the desert looks like? Terra Solis is the brainchild of the masterminds behind the world-famous Tomorrowland music festival and one of the most sought-after daycation spots in Dubai!
Picture this: a massive 371,000 sqm oasis only 30 minutes from Dubai, with nothing but endless sand dunes all around! Get ready for some seriously awesome poolside beats, day-to-night parties, and some of the hottest DJs around, all right here in the Dubai desert.
📍 29 Jebel Ali – Lehbab Rd.
📅 Sunday to Thursday from 10am-6pm; Friday and Saturday from 10am – 3am.
💸 More information here.
Dubai Garden Glow
Looking for the perfect date night in Dubai? Take a stroll through the newly reopened Dubai Garden Glow. Walk along a trail of colors, with all sorts of sculptures, from animals, plants, and insects to even fruits and veggies, all lit up with energy-saving bulbs and handmade lights!
📍 Zabeel Park.
📅 Sunday to Friday from 5pm-11pm; Saturday 5pm-12am
💸 Dhs78.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Hey, nature lovers! Get ready to dive into the Guinness World Record-holder of all things green and floral! Walk among some impressive flower displays, from an Emirates plane to none other than Mickey Mouse himself! This spot is the perfect day out in the *colder* season when the weather is just right.
📍 Al Barsha South.
📅 Monday to Friday from 9am-9pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am-11pm.
💸 From Dhs60.
TerraMar
Dining on a rooftop restaurant with a pool lounge next door – sounds great, right? TerraMar is celebrating its grand re-opening in October. Every Tuesday is Ladies Day fab, treat yourself to a day full of Mediterranean delights and great vibes while sunbathing by the pool overlooking the skyline.
📍 TerraMar, 8th Floor, Marriott Hotel, Al Jaddaf.
📅 Daily, 8am to 12 am.
💸 More information here.
Care to be outdoorsy this autumn? If the answer is yes, then here are cute things to plan for cooler temps.