Whenever a long weekend comes around, sometimes it feels easier to just stay home and bed rot. But let’s be honest, what we want to do is get out of the house, meet up with friends, spend time with family and enjoy all that Dubai has to offer. And during this long weekend, Dubai has A LOT to offer.
Between exclusive events, dinners, and art galleries, we’ve got plenty of options to choose from. And tbh, it gets hard to keep track of all there is to do.
So, we’ve put together a list of Cosmo ME-approved places to go to and things to do this long weekend.
Experience Dyson X MOTION
The perfect way to spend your long weekend? Get a workout in, pamper yourself, and treat yourself to a coffee. Dyson is at MOTION studio throughout this weekend to celebrate its Jasper Plum collection, which is now exclusively available at Sephora. Book a 45-minute workout, a complimentary blow dry and enjoy a coffee for the ultimate wellness morning!
🗓️ June 12 to June 14, 2026.
📍 MOTION, Anantara Downtown Dubai, Business Bay – Dubai.
Register via motion-cycling.ae
Laugh at The Laughter Factory
There is no better way to spend the long weekend than to let loose and have a laugh with some friends. The Laughter Factory is bringing you just that with Michael Shafar, joined by Obaid, Roxy, and Salman Qureshi. Name a better line-up, we’ll wait.
🗓️ June 5 to June 13, 2026.
📍 Across different locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (see link for more information)
Book via platinumlist.net
Enjoy your summer Evenings at Sirene Beach by GAIA
Sirene Beach by GAIA offers a seaside dining experience inspired by the elegance of the Aegean coast. As the sun sets, enjoy live music, sea views, and a vibrant atmosphere while you indulge in the freshest catch of the day. The attention to detail here is like nothing you’ve seen before. A great way to spend your evening during the upcoming weekend – and any summer night after.
🗓️ Open daily from 8pm to 12am.
📍Sirene Beach by GAIA, J1 Beach – Dubai.
Explore at sirenebeach.com.
Spartan ‘City’ Abu Dhabi
Spartan City is back in Abu Dhabi for the second edition of the race. Following last year’s success, Spartan City is bringing back its 3km (indoor!) obstacle race with 15 signature Spartan obstacles. Food, refreshments, a family-friendly atmosphere, great views, and lots more to enjoy!
🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Register via arabia.spartan.com
Enjoy Emirati-inspired desserts at Gerbou
A long weekend is the time to slow down. Enjoy a selection of thoughtfully crafted desserts and coffee inspired by the flavours and traditions of the UAE. Think Date Cake, Luqaimat, Pistachio Gelato and more. Pair it with an Arabic coffee, premium tea, matcha, or even a mocktail to complete your experience.
🗓️ Open daily from 8am to 11pm.
📍 Gerbou, Nad Al Sheba – Dubai.
Explore at gerbou.com.
Shop at ANIYA’s Pop-Up
Need a wardrobe refresh? ANIYA has got you covered. Shop unique, statement African ready-to-wear pieces this weekend. Discover new brands, collections, and stories behind the items that remove all shopping guilt because the “how could you leave that piece behind?” would be worse.
🗓️ Friday, 13 June and Saturday, 14 June 2026.
📍 Blumi Home, Gushi Warehouse Al Quoz, Dubai.
Register via eventbrite.co.uk
Have a wellness day at The Bay Health Club
Enjoy a holistic wellness experience that blends high-performance training, innovative recovery, and thoughtfully designed social spaces at The Bay Health Club in Al Barari. With the setting’s lush nature, it becomes the perfect place to kick back and relax for a moment or for the whole day. Enjoy aqua fitness, pilates, boxing training, guided meditation, padel, and more.
🗓️ Monday – Friday from 6am to 10pm, and Saturday – Sunday from 7am to 9pm.
📍 The Bay Health Club, Al Barari, Dubai.
For booking and memberships, call +971 50 899 9643 or email [email protected].
Enjoy Taste JLT’s Food Festival
Of course, the best thing to do this coming weekend is to enjoy some food. What’s better than that? A discount, of course! This June, Taste JLT has incredible offers from the likes of Maiz Tacos, Good Burger, Pitfire Pizza, McGettigan’s, Nola, Mythos, Bait Maryam, and plenty more options. Fulfil whatever food craving you have this weekend with ease and taste – no pun intended.
🗓️ May 29 to June 14, 2026.
📍 Jumeriah Lake Towers, Dubai.
Book via jlt.ae
Browse JD Malat Gallery
If you enjoy a relaxed weekend, browsing art by UAE artists seems like the perfect choice. This group exhibition is titled Made in the UAE, spotlighting seven artists chosen from over 300 submissions. You know this is going to be good! Just walk in and enjoy the art!
🗓️ From Thursday, June 11, 2026.
📍 JD Malat Gallery, Downtown Dubai
Explore at jdmalat.com.
Try Jun’s new 7-Course tasting menu
A restaurant experience with food that is actually worth it is exactly what Jun is offering. Jun’s Short Story Volume 2 is a seven-course chef’s tasting menu that gives you a chance to experience the restaurant’s signature style. Kelvin Cheung’s cuisine is flavourful, creative, and truly tells a story, making this a great experience to enjoy over the long weekend.
🗓️ Open daily from 12pm to 1am.
📍Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard – Dubai
Explore at junsdubai.com.
Dine by the Creek in the heart of Dubai at Boardwalk
Overlook Dubai Creek and the marina, enjoy fresh seafood, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and top Mediterranean cuisine this weekend at Boardwalk. Whether your plans are to see your friends, spend quality time with your family or have a date night, Boardwalk is the place to do it.
🗓️ Open daily from 12pm to 12am.
📍Dubai Creek Resort, Port Saeed – Dubai.
Explore at dubaicreekresort.com.
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