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And just like that, the peak of summer is behind us. Bidding farewell to the heated month of August, and welcoming a slightly cooler September, this GRAZIA weekend guide brings you through the transitionary days with ease and excitement.
From hardcore workout sessions to triumphant fashion moments, the things happening in Dubai are always noteworthy and a must-visit.
Staying in the know with every happening Dubai has to offer, GRAZIA brings you the fashion, food and fun-focused options to indulge in over the next few days.
Dubai Fashion Week Kick-Off
Back for its latest season, the Arab Fashion Council and Dubai Design District kick off their joint Dubai Fashion Week venture this weekend. From internationally acclaimed fashion houses like Roberto Cavalli to regional superstars like Dima Ayad and Mrs Keepa, this medley of fantastical creative expression takes the city’s avant-grade nature to uncharted territory. This Sunday marks the beginning of the seasons with La Moda Italiana inaugurating the Spring/Summer 2025 showcase.
SHOP STEVE MADDEN’S BACK TO WORK COLLECTION
@grazia_me It’s back to work and the GRAZIA team is booked & busy – but always in a cute ‘fit. Wearing @Steve Madden Middle East’s hero back to work pieces, follow content assistant @RuthYiz as she takes you from day to night. #GraziaME #Fashion #SteveMadden #DayInTheLife
It’s official: the summer is over, which means we’re back to the office and back to our nine-to-five(ish) routines. These days, no modern workwear wardrobe is complete without a capsule collection of footwear that will take you from desk to dinner, which is why you’ll find the GRAZIA team wearing Steve Madden’s latest drops. The brand’s Back to the City campaign features all your favourite hero pieces, from kitten heels to sneakers to roomy totes that comfortably fit your laptop.
Indian Fine-Dining TRIUMPH Enters The Scene
If indulging in vibrantly flavoured rich dishes amidst glamorously elevated settings is up your alley, the ever-loved and well-celebrated Jamavar’s opening needs to be on your radar. Garnering a coveted Michelin Star through its London location, the sunflower yellow decadent space invites guests to its Downtown Dubai location this Friday, and after GRAZIA’s first look, and a sit down with the founder and her bestie, we can assure you the team will be back in the near future.
DINE AT SHI
Located on Dubai’s Bluewaters island, SHI boasts a sophisticated, gourmet menu that blends Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Think braised duck leg, salmon tataki, black cod, sushi, and a cocktail menu that both your taste buds and your IG feed will thank you for. The restaurant’s low, moody lighting, and prime location for an evening stroll across the bridge into the Marina, mean that this place also makes for a great date night spot. Book now via email here: [email protected].
Your Event Season Floral Fix
Debuting in 2020, Go Flower is one of the city’s most called-upon luxury florists. From decorating your home with the season’s finest blooms to bringing an event space to life with little flowery bursts, it stands as an unrivalled spot for an arrangement of all sorts. So, why not refresh your home this weekend with a bouquet of blooms?
Celebrating the Legend
Intermixing transporting musical showcases with exquisite gourmet fine dining, Aretha celebrates the lyrical mogul through every face of its experience. With a twinkling disco ball illuminating the space, this St. Regis Graden-located glamour sanctuary embodies the enchanting sixties era in all its glory.
Summer Cinema Classic With Akil
While Dubai has a cinema range that encompasses anything from ultra-luxury viewings to exclusive celebrity showings, this weekend might be one of your last chances to catch the widely adored classics at the city’s popular boutique theatre. Showing The Things of Life (Les choses de la vie), Hiroshima, Mon Amour, 12 Angry Men, and 14 more screenings get ready to unlock some new film magic and explore the old ever-lasting classics at the Al Serkal cinema.
Sweat It Out With Boxica
Celebrating its 4-year anniversary, the well-heeled boxing studio Boxica is launching a range of upgraded features, routines and instructors this September. With a guest DJ to help your heart stay pumped, step into the newly elevated space in Studio City, for a rigorous class across difficulty ranges and styles. With over 600 members it’s safe to say this gym has cemented itself as a sought-after fitness space, for its unique technological take on the hardcore workout style.
Southern Italian Indulgences
Beating its superior Italian aura through DIFC, the undeniable Dubai hotspot Roberto has just launched a tantalising Sorrento Brunch this weekend. On every Saturday from 12.30 to 4pm, sink into a creamy plate of buffalo mozzarella, juicy calamarata pasta and boozy calippos for a mid-weekend hype session. Extending its pleasure past food and drinks, the brunch after party also launches with a refreshing limoncello spritz to keep the fun going.
