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November is when the UAE begins to feel different. The weather invites longer evenings outdoors, the cultural calendar picks up pace and weekends start filling with reasons to explore beyond the usual dinner reservations.
From a major live performance in Abu Dhabi to new discoveries on Dubai’s Design scene, GRAZIA brings you what to have on your radar this November.
Experience Hans Zimmer Live In Abu Dhabi
Some film scores stay with you long after the credits roll. On November 13, the legendary Hans Zimmer brings his The Next Level tour to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, bringing together a 19-piece band, orchestral arrangements and immersive visuals for an evening built around some of cinema’s most recognisable music. Expect to revisit the worlds of The Lion King, Gladiator, Interstellar and Dune, reimagined for the live stage. Etihad Arena hosts the concert, with tickets listed from Dhs245.
Gather Around The Table At Sirene Beach By GAIA
Planning a group lunch or dinner? From November 25 to 29, Sirene Beach by GAIA is offering an exclusive group dining experience for parties of 12 or more as part of the Dubai International Boat Show. Set along J1 Beach, the Aegean-inspired restaurant brings Greek and Mediterranean flavours to the table, with fresh seafood and a sharing-focused menu. It’s a good option for getting a larger group together over lunch or dinner, with the added appeal of a beachfront setting.
Get Moving With Dubai Fitness Challenge
For those looking to bring a little more movement into their routine, Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its tenth edition from October 31 to November 29, with Real Madrid C.F. women’s team joining once again. The concept is simple: 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 days, with the city transforming into a playground for fitness enthusiasts of every level. This year’s programme includes Dubai Ride on 1 November, Dubai Stand Up Paddle on 7 and 8 November, and the much-anticipated Dubai Run along Sheikh Zayed Road on 22 November. Whether you’re joining a group class, cycling past some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks or simply using the challenge as motivation to get outside more often, it’s a welcome reminder that wellness doesn’t always have to happen behind the studio door.
Celebrate Diwali At Gymkhana Dubai
For a Diwali celebration centred around the table, Gymkhana Dubai is marking the Festival of Lights with a one-day-only tasting menu on Sunday, 8 November, priced at Dhs495 per person. The menu brings together some of the DIFC restaurant’s signature dishes, from Aloo Chaat and Amritsari Shrimp and Queens to Chicken Butter Masala and Beef Chettinad Vindaloo, served alongside Saffron Pilau, Dal Maharani and Khameeri Roti. Inspired by India’s rich culinary heritage, the experience offers a reason to gather with friends and family over a celebratory meal, set within Gymkhana’s elegant interiors.
Make Time For Frieze Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s cultural calendar has a significant new addition this November with the arrival of Frieze Abu Dhabi. Taking place from 19 to 22 November at Manarat Al Saadiyat, the inaugural fair will bring more than 80 galleries from 64 cities across 37 countries, placing international contemporary art in conversation with artists and institutions from the wider region. For collectors, it offers an opportunity to discover new work and meet galleries. And for anyone with a growing interest in art, it is a reason to spend a day exploring Saadiyat’s cultural district. Consider pairing the fair with a visit to one of the area’s museums to make a day of it.
Make Monday Night Plans At Le Piaf
On Monday, 23 November, Le Piaf gives the start of the week a different mood with Encore Mondays, bringing together live music, DJ sets and immersive performances. The evening begins with dinner, soulful sounds from DJ Pepelz and a live trio before dancers and performers take over, gradually turning the restaurant into a late-night party. With a chic dress code and a minimum spend of Dhs500 per person, it’s an excuse to make a little more of a Monday night.
Start November With A Pilates And Beauty Morning
For a slower, relaxing start to November, GxBar and RISE Pilates Studio are teaming up for a one-day wellness experience in Dubai on 1 November, combining movement with a little beauty maintenance. Taking place from 9:30am to 11:30am, the morning begins with a 50-minute Reformer Pilates class at RISE, followed by a 30-minute treatment at GxBar where you can choose from an express facial, a hand or foot spa, a blow-dry or a quick make-up refresh. Priced at Dhs199, the experience also includes refreshments, snacks and a goodie bag.
Discover What’s Next At Dubai Design Week
For anyone who likes to know what is happening in design before it reaches the mainstream, Dubai Design Week is worth setting aside time for. Running from 3 to 8 November at Dubai Design District (d3), the festival brings together designers, architects, artists and brands for a closer look at the ideas shaping contemporary design. Expect exhibitions, installations and creative projects that move between interiors, architecture, objects and material experimentation. It’s also a good opportunity to discover regional talent and emerging names, particularly if your interests extend beyond fashion into the spaces and objects we live with.
Head to the DP World Tour Championship
Golf takes centre stage in Dubai from November 12 to 15, when the DP World Tour Championship return to Jumeirah Golf Estates for the season-ending Race to Dubai event. The tournament brings the world’s leading players together for the final stretch of the season, with the Earth Course providing the setting. Even if you’re not a regular on the golf course, the championship is an opportunity to experience one of the sport’s biggest occasions in the region, with a full day outdoors and plenty of reason to linger beyond the final round.
ROKA Is Opening A New Beachfront Restaurant On The Palm
ROKA is bringing its Japanese robatayaki cuisine to Six Senses, The Palm, opening on 20 November. Overlooking Palm Jumeirah and the Gulf, the new restaurant will pair its signature open-fire cooking with a beachfront setting, complete with a rooftop terrace and views across the water. Alongside ROKA favourites, the menu will introduce dishes created exclusively for this location, including lobster maki with yuzu kosho cream and Oscietra caviar, and grilled whole lobster with red yuzu kosho butter. Open daily from 5pm, with live DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, it’s set to be a new spot for sunset dinners that stretch into the evening.
La Petite Maison Is Opening A New Beachclub
Dubai is getting a taste of the French Riviera this November with the opening of LPM-Sur-Mer at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The new beachside concept from La Petite Maison will bring a Mediterranean feel to the coast, with a menu of dishes exclusive to the venue, long lunches that continue till the afternoon and evenings spent by the water. Beyond the beach, expect dedicated dining spaces, a lounge and even a private pétanque court, making it one to have on your radar as Dubai’s outdoor season is to begin.
