WEEKEND AFFORDABLE FINDS | DUBAI
What’s worth doing in Dubai this weekend.
Thursday means one thing… It’s time to plan your weekend!
Every Thursday, we bring you our pick of the best affordable things happening around Dubai — from free family days and creative markets to culture, food and experiences worth leaving the sofa for.
❤️ My picks for you this weekend
🎭 Comedy & theatre
Pluma Show / Circus — AED 100,
Thursday–Sunday, currently listed as selling fast.
Thursdays: 7pm to 9pm
Fridays: 5pm to 7pm and 8pm to 10pm
Saturdays: 5pm to 7pm and 8pm to 10pm
Sundays: 4pm to 6pm and 7pm to 9pm
Event Policies
2 years and below are free of charge.
All adults and children must hold a valid ticket to enter the circus tent.
No refunds or exchanges.
Seats are in grandstand form to comfortably guarantee everyone an optimum sight line.
Doors open 1 hour before the performance commences. Doors to the bowl will open 30 minutes before the performance commences.
Location: Pluma Circus Tent, Dubai Festival City Mall
Joke Hub – Mad Cat Comedy Lab — AED 85
Saturday 10 October.
Enjoy unfiltered laughs, bold comedy, and unpredictable moments from top live comedians
Rating - 5.0
Thu 08 Oct - Thu 29 Oct
Location: Radisson RED
Timing and schedule
Details
Doors open from 7:30 PM
Show starts at 8:00 PM
Uncensored, unapologetic, unmissable. Mad Cat Comedy and Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis bring you Comedy Lab—your weekly dose of unfiltered laughs, bold punchlines, and high-energy chaos. Join us every Thursday at Studio 1 to catch top-tier live comedy performances that push boundaries and guarantee a night of non-stop entertainment.
High-energy weekly live stand-up comedy show
Bold, unfiltered, and uncensored adult humor
Convenient Thursday evening schedule to kickstart your weekend
Vibrant atmosphere at Studio 1, Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
1 General Admission Entry to Comedy Lab
1 Complimentary House Drink
Complimentary Popcorn
Additional food and beverages beyond the included drink and popcorn
Guaranteed reserved seating (seating is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis)
Transportation to and from the venue
Age Restriction: Guests must be 18 years or older. A valid photo ID may be required upon entry.
Timings: Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show starts promptly at 8:00 PM. Arrive early to secure your preferred seats.
Seating Policy: Seating is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Content Advisory: The show contains adult themes, strong language, and uncensored humor.
Policy & Entry: Tickets are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable unless the event is canceled by the organizer. Outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited. Management reserves the right to refuse entry or remove disruptive guests.
This experience/attraction has a non-cancellable / non-changeable cancellation policy: Once booked, the ticket cannot be cancelled or modified.
Improv Party 6: Back to Basics — AED 100
Sunday 11 October.
Witness everyday stories transform into unexpected theatre, created completely in the moment.
Venue: The Junction,
Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, 17 St. Corner 8 St - 1 17th St - القوز - دبي - United Arab EmiratesNothing you see tonight has ever existed before. And after the curtain, it never will again.
For one night only, improv party returns to The Junction for our sixth production — and this one belongs to you.
There is no script. No rehearsal. No safety net. What there is'a cast of improvisers, a stage, live lights, and a room full of people carrying stories they've never thought of as theatre. The first date that went beautifully wrong. The job you almost didn't take. The three-hour Sheikh Zayed Road drive that changed something. The ordinary Tuesday you still think about.
You tell us. We play it.
Our performers transform your real moments into scenes, characters, games and songs — sometimes tender, sometimes absurd, always built live in front of you from nothing but what the room offers. Some stories will be turned inside out for laughs. Some will land somewhere quieter than you expected. That's the deal with improvised theatre: neither of us knows where it's going until it arrives.
This is a celebration — of the lives our cast has lived, and of the lives filling the seats. Six shows in, we've learned the same thing every time: the best material in the room was never written. It walked in with the audience.
Come with a story. Leave having watched it come alive.
How to get there:
By car: Al Serkal Avenue is located in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai, and it can be easily reached by car. If you're coming from Sheikh Zayed Road, take the Al Manara exit (exit 43) and turn right onto Al Manara Street. Continue straight until you reach the first intersection and turn right onto 8th Street. Keep driving straight until you reach the roundabout, take the second exit, and continue onto 17th Street. You'll find Al Serkal Avenue on your left.
By public transportation: To reach Al Serkal Avenue by metro, take the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Noor Bank Station. From there, you can take a taxi or a bus to Al Serkal Avenue, which is just a short drive away.
By taxi: You can also take a taxi to Al Serkal Avenue from anywhere in Dubai. It's a famous destination and most drivers would be familiar with its location.Munawar Faruqui — from AED 75
Currently showing best seats available.
Experience Munawar Faruqui’s sharp storytelling through fresh material and honest humor.
Venue: Dubai Opera
Munawar Faruqui returns to Dubai with a brand-new comedy set featuring fresh material, new stories, and his signature storytelling style.
Known for his sharp observations and engaging delivery, Munawar brings together personal experiences, cultural perspectives, and unexpected humour in a performance that explores everyday moments through his unique lens.
Following his previous sold-out shows and international tours, this new set introduces a refreshed live experience with tighter writing and a collection of stories created for the stage.
Whether you have followed his comedy journey or are discovering his work for the first time, this Dubai show offers an opportunity to experience Munawar Faruqui’s latest material live.
Presented by AJ Entertainment.Hindi
Patrons arriving late will be admitted into the venue only during a suitable break in the performance.
To avoid disrupting the show, latecomers may be seated in alternative locations.
If applicable, entry may only be permitted during the intermission.
Please note that refunds cannot be issued if entry is denied due to a late arrival.
Children aged 16 years and above require a valid ticket to enter the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
Children under 16 years of age are not permitted inside the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
Those aged below 18 years should be accompanied by an adult 18 years and above.
Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.
THE BIG STRETCH – 500- Person sunrise yoga — FREE
Saturday 10 October, Kite Beach.
Arte Museum Dubai: An Immersive Media Art Exhibition
Rating: 4.7
✨ Special Offer: 50% Off Tickets at Arte Museum Dubai
Step into a world of immersive digital art — now at half price. Experience stunning visuals, captivating soundscapes, and evocative scents in a journey beyond time and space.👨👩👧👦 A family of four saves AED 228.
• Adult: AED 74.50 (was AED 149)
• Child: AED 39.50 (was AED 79)
📢 Full Capacity Bookings – Important Notice
Please note the following temporary changes to general admission due to full capacity bookings:
📅 October 6, 2026
Full capacity booking: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Available for General admission: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Last entry: 4:00 PM📅 October 14, 2026
Full capacity booking: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Available for General admission: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First entry: 5:00 PMDubai Miracle Garden— AED 80–100
Saturday/Sunday.
Miracle Garden tickets
🚗 Tesla at The Ripe Market Academy Park
Opening weekend: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October
📍 Dubai Police Academy Park, Umm Suqeim
🕘 9am–9pm
🎟️ AED 5 entry — free for children under 12 and seniors 60+
The new Ripe Market Academy Park season starts this Saturday, 10 October and runs until 2 May 2027.
And Tesla is one of the new attractions. Visitors can see the Cybertruck, experience in-car arcade games and karaoke, and there are opportunities for Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck test drives.
Tickets are available to purchase at the door.
🎶 For an evening out
Robin Schulz at Bohemia Beach Club — AED 100 for ladies / AED 150 men,
Saturday 10 October.
Robin Schulz tickets
For an adults-only evening: 🔴 VAMOS at Be Beach
Saturday 10 October | from 8pm | Be Beach Dubai Harbour
Ladies: FREE entry
21+
The venue’s current listing shows VAMOS with Plastik Funk and Kris Fade for Saturday 10 October, with ladies’ entry free.
And I’d skip daytime beach activities this weekend. At 37–38°C with high humidity, even though October is improving, it is still much more comfortable to be outdoors after sunset.
