From ultimate spots to celebrate special occasions to exciting new offerings to indulge in, here are the things to do in the UAE in September

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

Are you a hotelier looking for the perfect midweek night? Hotelier’s Night at W Lounge is your chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate every Wednesday from 7pm till late. Enjoy curated music, tasty bites, and handpicked drinks with an exclusive offer: AED99 for six selected house beverages and 40% off the food menu. Show your valid hotel ID and make Wednesdays your time to recharge, network, and toast to the people who keep the hospitality world running.

WhatsApp +971506420893 or call +9712 656 0000.

The Big Taste

Dubai’s biggest grape festival, The Big Taste, returns on 24–25 September 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, inviting enthusiasts to explore over 100 producers from 20 countries through unlimited tastings, global food stations, live music, and masterclasses spotlighting regions like Rioja and grape varieties. Guests can also discover cellar-building secrets and sample iconic labels, while enjoying added perks like AED100 worth of Cheers Club corks and a 60% discount on safe rides home with Zofeur. Tickets are AED450 for general admission, with masterclasses priced separately from AED100 to AED500.

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Seafood Market

Every Monday, enjoy 33% off the live seafood display all day. From premium prawns and line-caught fish to oysters and clams, guests can create their plates exactly how they like, enjoying the signature freshness that has made Seafood Market a Dubai favourite since 1992.

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. Monday Market’s 33% off the live seafood display. Every Monday, all day. For bookings, click here. For more information, call +9714 702 2455, WhatsApp +971 50 289 7728 or email restaurants.lmd@lemeridien.com.

Fin & Bone

The team behind Dubai cafés CASSETTE and NETTE have opened Fin & Bone, a premium butchery and fishery at Seventh Heaven, Al Barari, blending British and Japanese culinary traditions for the home kitchen. Everything in-store, from heritage meats and line-caught fish to pantry essentials, is carefully chosen for quality and flavour. Culinary Director Craig Small and Head Butcher Richard Douglas bring their expertise from luxury properties to guide the concept, from dry-aged meats to house-made charcuterie. Alongside artisanal breads, cheeses, sauces, and curated cooking tools, Fin & Bone gives home chefs everything they need to cook thoughtfully and deliciously.

Call +9714 881 0015.

Shangri-La Dubai

Shang Palace at Shangri-La Dubai, recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for four consecutive years, has introduced a new à la carte menu offering a contemporary yet soulful dining journey through China’s diverse culinary regions. Curated by Executive Chinese Chef Peter Lau, the menu elevates Cantonese dishes while also spotlighting Sichuan’s bold spices, Huaiyang’s refined balance, and Shandong’s hearty richness. Guests can expect highlights such as handcrafted dim sum, crispy-skinned Peking Duck, and wok-fried seafood, all prepared with precision and authenticity. On September 19th and 20th, Shangri-La Dubai will host an exclusive 8-Hands Dinner Series at Shang Palace, uniting four master chefs from sister properties in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, and Jeddah for a unique culinary collaboration featuring a specially curated multi-course menu starting from AED588.

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Ernst Biergarten

From 18 September to 26 October 2025, Dubai’s renowned Bavarian party is back as Oktoberfest takes over Ernst Biergarten. Think six weeks of steins, sausages and songs, where hearty German favourites meet frothy hops and a line-up of bands that will have you clapping along until closing time. The menu is a feast in itself, featuring crispy non-halal meat knuckle, golden schnitzel, warm pretzels straight from the oven and hops towers that keep the cheer flowing. Saturdays bring a Bavarian brunch starting at AED300, while Sundays serve a proper roast with lamb shank and mash, non-halal meat belly with crackling or a whole roast chicken with fries. For pudding, don’t miss the apple strudel and berries.

Oktoberfest: From 18 September to 26 October. Thursdays to Sundays, from 5pm till late. Sundays, from 12pm to 7pm. Saturday Oktoberfest Brunch, from 12pm to 4pm. Sunday Roast, from 12pm to 4pm. Call +9714 210 2511 or email dubai@ernstbiergarten.com.

Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic is coming to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena from 18 to 28 September 2025, bringing Moana, Maui, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Belle to the rink in a colourful mix of skating, music, and storytelling. Families can sing along, relive favourite Disney moments, and enjoy a special back-to-school offer with four tickets for the price of three (excluding Bronze and Royal).

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Chez Wam

Chez Wam is turning up the flavour this September with a one-night-only Burger Night on Wednesday, 4th September. Guests can enjoy five bold creations from Chef Hadrien Villedieu, from Wagyu beef with foie gras and Irish cheddar to a kimchi-spiced chicken burger and a fresh fish-and-chips twist, plus a flavour-packed vegetarian option. Desserts include a creative Choco Burger and a Cooookie & Cream treat. Seats are limited, so reserve your table now.

Call +9714 410 6707.

The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Every Sunday, The Director’s Club brings the comfort of a traditional roast with your choice of beef sirloin, lamb or chicken, complete with gravy and all the trimmings. There are also seafood and vegetarian options for those after something different. For a little extra, you can start with dishes like burrata or a prawn cocktail. Kids aren’t left out either, with their own menu of favourites such as fish fingers, mac and cheese and mini burgers.

Every Sunday, from 1-4pm. AED170 per person including soft beverages, AED275 per person including premium beverages, AED375 per person including bubbly, AED90 for children (6-12 years old), and complimentary for children under 6 years old. Call +9712 815 0000 or email dine.thewbabudhabi@hilton.com.Visit website.

Al Beiruti Café

Al Beiruti has launched a new menu with expanded offerings for every part of the day. The Al Beiruti Breakfast celebrates Lebanon’s morning table with shareable dishes including eggs cooked to order, walnut labneh, hummus, falafel, shakshouka, freshly baked breads, vegetables, pickles, and multiple servings of Lebanese coffee or tea. Beyond breakfast, the menu introduces new oven-baked specialties, a wider range of vegetarian dishes, premium seafood platters, and creative basterma options. Hearty mains like chicken cordon bleu and Al Beiruti Steak sit alongside new desserts, including baklava pistachio, tiramisu, and pain perdu.

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Mr. Chow has introduced a weekday Business Lunch in Dubai, running Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm. Priced at AED130 per person, the set menu starts with favourites such as chicken satay, vegetable spring rolls, prawn rolls or water dumplings, followed by signature mains including Mr. Chow noodles, Beijing chicken with walnuts, velvet chicken or glazed prawns, all served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

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Chalco’s Cantina

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Chalco’s Cantina in Dubai Marina on Saturday, September 13th. From 8pm until late, the Mexican hotspot will serve up live music from 8-11pm followed by a DJ keeping the party going until 3am. For AED250 per person between 8-12pm, guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks, including authentic dishes such as Pozole Rojo, Tacos al Pastor with pineapple, Enmoladas, Birria tacos, and Ceviche tostadas, finished with churros, flan, and arroz con leche.

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