It's Friday once again and our diaries are filling up with some of the very best things to do in the UAE this weekend.

If you're looking for something chic to do, here our pick of the very best happenings over the next few days.

Get a Fenty Beauty or Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Fix  

Head to Palm West Beach, where Charlotte Tilbury (October 3) and Fenty Beauty (October 4) are popping up with a special Beauty SOS booth from 5–10pm. Makeup artists will be on hand to rescue on-the-spot beauty emergencies, share pro tips, and let you discover cult-favourite products before you hit the mall.

Then from next week, Palm Jumeirah Mall is also launching the fourth edition of Beauty Unbound from October 6–26, featuring Charlotte Tilbury, Huda Beauty, Fenty Beauty and more, with free entry, interactive activations, and exclusive previews.

Try out Dubai’s newest beach club

Head to Atlantis, The Palm, to discover the newly opened Casablanca Beach Club. A collaboration with Ounass, the French-Moroccan-inspired venue brings Parisian flair to Dubai’s shores with pastel-hued parasols, chic loungers, cabanas, and a beachside restaurant. Designed for elegant escapism, the club features two pools, ten private cabanas and dreamy daybeds that appear to float on the water. 

Ounass is also hosting a pop-up boutique showcasing Casablanca’s AW25 capsule collection, with the option to shop directly from your sunbed.
Entry starts from Dhs250 on weekdays (Dhs150 redeemable) and Dhs350 on weekends (Dhs200 redeemable), with daily access from 10am to 8pm.

Discover Art on a Plate at Maison Dali

If you’re looking for a dining destination that’s out of the ordinary, Maison Dali at The Opus offers a unique experience that blurs the line between food and art. The surrealist-inspired restaurant has just introduced a new menu, created by chef Tristin Farmer, that plays with unexpected pairings and theatrical presentations. 

Expect wagyu tenderloin flambéed at your table, lobster with miso and yuzu, or desserts that nod to classic favourites but arrive with imaginative twists. 

Experience an Augustinus Bader Facial at Bvlgari Resort Dubai  

Bvlgari Resort Dubai has introduced two exclusive new Augustinus Bader facials to its luxury spa. Developed by renowned facialist and Augustinus Bader Global Ambassador Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine, the treatments combine science-led innovation with indulgent techniques for transformative results. 

Launching alongside the brand’s newest skincare products, The Elixir and The Vitamin C Serum, the facials are designed to rejuvenate, restore and reset the skin at a cellular level.

Step Into a World of Immersive Art

For a cultural escape with a twist, head to Al Quoz for NOWADEUS, the captivating new immersive exhibition at kanvas Dubai. Conceived by New Zealand artist Tim Christie in collaboration with The Grid, this large-scale showcase unfolds through seven striking installations, each reflecting modern-day obsessions of beauty, technology, fame, and materialism among them. Entry is free, making it a must-visit this season.
Kanvas, Al Khayat Avenue, 19^th Street, Al Quoz

Shop new season drops at Etoile La Boutique 

If you’re in the mood for a little wardrobe refresh, head to Etoile La Boutique. The UAE-founded concept store has unveiled a refined selection of new brands for autumn. At Mall of the Emirates, Là Fuori is unveiling a Dubai-exclusive capsule, while French milliner Van Palma brings a playful spirit to statement hats. 

COPURS and Rhea Costa offer modern takes on eveningwear, from sharp tailoring to softer silhouettes, and Italian label Hibourama adds contemporary accessories to the mix.