An average day in Dubai demands constant hustle, with packed calendars setting the tone for the work week — a cyclical routine of busy schedules and the all-too-familiar coffee grab-and-go. Which is exactly why the weekend calls for a much-needed moment to hit pause. Luckily, a bustling city like Dubai comes with ample opportunity for fun activities and wellness moments alike. In this edition of GRAZIA’s weekend guide, we bring you everything you need to stay fully booked this weekend. From Ounass x Brew Café to a La Dolce Vita summer at DIFC, here’s your guide to a weekend in Dubai, August 14 to 16.

Summer with Ounass x Brew Cafe

Your next go-to cafe for the summer has arrived – Ounass and Brew Cafe have teamed up for a limited-time collaboration. For those of you looking for a dreamy summer escape, the limited-time menu features a refreshing drink with fun desserts and a side of Ounass goodies. Visitors who order the summer spritz will receive the Ounass lip care, sunscreen and stickers. If you’re looking for an address that comes with both sweet treats and a beauty treat, this spot has to be on your list of places to go.

a taste of La Dolce Vita

The spirit of an Italian summer has taken over DIFC’s most beloved restaurants this season. Hot spots across the district now come with seasonal menus, shopping offers, installations, and complimentary art workshops. Spend the day getting back in touch with your artistic side through their painting workshops, followed by exquisite culinary endeavours at participating restaurants, including Le Petite Beefbar, L’Atelier Robuchon and more.

A retro drive-thru with Nyx x rationed

The best weekend outings come with the chance of bringing home some beauty freebies – and Rationed x NYX does just that. The retro-inspired pop-up features an exclusive cherry menu with sweet treats such as pudding, ice cream, milkshake and granola. Each order comes alongside beauty goodies as well as stickers, a fan and a polaroid photo. If you’re looking for a fun stop to add to your weekend itinerary and the chance to win some of NYX’s most iconic beauty products, this address has to be on your list

a Floral Workshop with flovia.ae

There is often no better feeling than when you receive a perfectly curated bouquet of flowers – until it’s time to put them in water and it doesn’t quite hold the same aesthetic appeal. Luckily, Flovia.ae is hosting a workshop this Saturday on the art of floral arrangements. The flower boutique invites you for an afternoon of petals, creativity and good energy, from 1pm to 3pm for Dhs.250. As well as the chance to meet a bright community of new faces. For those of you looking to get in touch with your creative side and extend your communities this weekend, this spot is for you.

Dubai’s latest creative corner

A sanctuary space to create, inspire and connect – LINĒA Art Hub & Eatery has to be on your list of places to go this weekend. For those looking to get back in touch with their creative side, the spot offers an array of artistic endeavours. Including a ceramics class, kintsugi workshops, artist talks, and a local exhibition. Additionally, the art hub is the perfect place to hit pause with an unhurried cup of coffee, with a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and lunch menu. For those of you searching for Dubai’s hidden creative gems, this address is an essential addition to your list.

A Summer Cocktail Collection with Gaia

A seasonal collection of cocktails and wines is an essential menu for your weekend itinerary. Gaia’s summer cocktail collection brings a Mediterranean spirit to Dubai for the season. With a selection of artesian drinks that have been specially crafted to accompany the season from midday through sunset. The menu is available daily from 12pm onwards, whether you’re looking to celebrate the end of the work week with a brunch or a lively night out with your best girlfriends.

A luxurious dinner with a live performance at LaFamiglia

LaFamiglia brings a taste of Euro Summer to Dubai this Saturday with a Live Music Dinner. The restaurant invites guests to enjoy an evening of authentic Italian cuisine à la carte, alongside live performances of beloved Italian classics by renowned Italian singer Arianna Bianchi. The evening begins at 7:30pm with a minimum spend of Dhs.350, so if you’re looking to experience a taste of Italy in Dubai, this spot is for you.

Celebrating the sea with sakhalin’s oyster festival

Dubai’s most chic and beloved seafood spot invites guests to celebrate the ocean’s finest delicacy. Sakhalin’s limited time Oyster Festival is available until September 15, created byrenowned restaurateur Boris Zarkov and Michelin-starred chef Vladimir Mukhin. The restaurant is celebrated for its unique approach to seafood-focused cuisine and distinctive Mediterranean-Asian fusion. The festival menu includes Dibba Bay oysters, priced at Dhs.70 for 3, Dhs.135 for s6 and Dhs.275 for 12, as well as Gillardeau oysters, available at Dhs.125 for 3, Dhs.245 for 6 and Dhs.495 for 12.