Welcome to Things to Do in Dubai, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city explorer, buzzing with energy as we dive into this sunny Friday, January 30, 2026. Dubai's vibe today is electric—perfect 25°C weather with clear skies, buzzing from Gulfood 2026 wrapping up its massive food fest at Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing 8,500+ global innovators per Bloominglobal reports.
Kick off with these top picks: Culture lovers, dash to the last days of Sikka Art & Design Festival in Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood for heritage art, workshops, and 450+ creatives, as GRAZIA highlights. Families, snag free Hag Al Laila mall festivities at Dubai Mall, Ibn Battuta, or Kite Beach—think storytelling, sweets, and traditional tunes pre-Ramadan, according to The National. Music fans, catch Air Supply's 50th Anniversary bash at Coca-Cola Arena tonight from 9 PM, crooning classics. Mixology magic? Jones Social's cocktail masterclass with Mr Consistent, hands-on drinks and canapés. And for a buttery start, Park Hyatt Dubai's free croissant with coffee for International Croissant Day till noon—pure weekend fuel!
Local buzz: Nada Debs' slick new boutique just opened in Alserkal Avenue on January 27, showcasing Beirut-born design gems amid buzzy cafés, GRAZIA notes. Malls are lit up for Hag Al Laila from today through February 3.
Must-dos today: Scale Burj Khalifa at golden hour, then hidden gem-hunt at Al Shindagha for Sikka vibes. Families, hit Kite Beach for Hag Al Laila games. Night owls, Bliss Lounge rocks DJ sets from 8 PM.
Local tip: Like a true Emirati, weave a colorful Hag Al Laila bag from mall workshops—it's the trick-or-treat of the Gulf, tracing back centuries for door-to-door sweets!
Tomorrow? Rio Brunch at Sushisamba, marathon prep, and more Hag Al Laila trails—tune in!
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