Discover the best things to do in the UAE

ThingsToDo.ae is a free guide to events, attractions, dining and days out in the UAE, updated daily. It covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and the other emirates, with listings from organisers and official ticketing partners.

Yes. Browsing events, guides, restaurant reviews and offers on ThingsToDo.ae is free. When you book, you pay the organiser or its official ticket seller directly.

No. ThingsToDo.ae does not sell tickets. Each event links to its official ticket page, so you always buy from an authorised seller. Avoid resellers, as unofficial tickets can be refused at the door.

Event listings on ThingsToDo.ae are updated every day, and dates, times and venues are checked against the organiser’s official page.

ThingsToDo.ae lists events happening in Dubai and the UAE this weekend, from concerts and comedy to brunches and family days out. See things to do this weekend, or browse What’s On by date, emirate and category.

Top picks include the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain in Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi in the capital, Yas Island’s theme parks, a desert safari, a weekend brunch and a concert at Coca-Cola Arena or Etihad Arena. See our guides to things to do in Dubai and things to do in Abu Dhabi.

Our things to do in Abu Dhabi page lists concerts, sport, family days out and exhibitions in the capital. Choose This weekend in the filter to see what is on.

The New to the UAE calendar on ThingsToDo.ae lists group activities, run clubs, classes and meetups you can join on your own, which is an easy way for newcomers to meet people in Dubai and across the UAE.

Use the event submission form on ThingsToDo.ae. The team reviews every event before it goes live.