7 things to do in Dubai this weekend
From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November: the Dubai International Baja, Amr Diab at Coca-Cola Arena and Diwali at Global Village.
Here is what is on in and around Dubai from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November.
Dubai International Baja
the rally's opening Prologue stage is at Mushrif National Park on Friday 6 November, the first time it has been held there. Free entry for spectators.
Dubai Racing Carnival
the 2026-27 season opens at Meydan Racecourse on Friday 6 November, with entry from Dh10. There are 16 race meetings until the Dubai World Cup on 27 March, plus new places to eat at the track.
Dubai Design Week
runs at Dubai Design District (d3) until Sunday 8 November. Five Abwab pavilions on language, a garden pavilion by NAO Architects, installations, workshops and a weekend Marketplace, all free to visit.
Amr Diab
the Egyptian star plays Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk on Saturday 7 November, with his 2025 hits and older classics. Tickets from Dh245.
Ministry of Sound Classical
a 31-piece orchestra and singers rework dance anthems such as Sandstorm and Insomnia for one night at Dubai Opera on Saturday 7 November.
Noor
Festival of Lights: processions, dance, storytelling and live music at Souk Al Seef on Dubai Creek on 7 and 8 November. Entry is by online registration.
Global Village Diwali drone show
a 600-drone show on Diwali night, Sunday 8 November, as part of a Diwali mela that runs from 6 to 10 November. It is included in the normal entry ticket of Dh25 on weekdays and Dh30 at weekends.