Dubai's Epic Weekend: Laughter, Boxing, and Ballet Under the Burj

Hello globe-trotters and fun seekers, it’s Oly Bennet back with another dose of Dubai excitement—welcome to Things to Do in Dubai for Friday, September 26, 2025. Lace up those adventure shoes and slap on the sunscreen because Dubai’s sizzling with epic energy right now! With summer’s heat finally giving way, the city’s got that breezy-let’s-do-everything vibe, and it feels like every street corner is ready to burst into a spontaneous festival.Today, Dubai’s skies are all about clear sunshine, a welcomed whiff of cooler air, and the city’s pulsing with anticipation. Not only does the weekend swing into action, but major events are drawing crowds and dazzling the senses. According to Connector magazine, tonight’s Comedy Night Live at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium features Indian comedy heavyweights Atul Khatri, Aakash Mehta, and Neeti Palta for a laughter riot—think family-friendly jokes delivered with desi flair. If you prefer glitz and grit, head to the foot of the Burj Khalifa where Battle of the Burj has 36 boxing pros duking it out in the Armani Hotel’s high-stakes ring—truly, fighting for fame under the world’s tallest building.Feeling more theatrical? The Junction at Alserkal Avenue is hosting Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee, where Hercule Poirot himself untangles a web of intrigue and mischief—a true whodunit night for mystery buffs. Downtown’s Dubai Opera transforms into a wonderland with the return of Swan Lake, with the Hungarian National Ballet spinning out tales of love and betrayal, perfect for families or anyone looking to feel a little fancy. And for the young—or simply young at heart—the Coca-Cola Arena will have Disney On Ice: Into the Magic, full of your childhood heroes zooming around on skates.It’s not all glitz and spectacle either. Alserkal Avenue keeps things reflective and powerful with BLACKBIRD, a film series exploring Black heritage and memory, while the Abri Experience on the 28th will get your soul grooving with homegrown funk and storytelling.Zooming out, What’s On Dubai reports there are major exhibitions bustling at Dubai World Trade Centre, including the World Congress for Self-Driving Transport wrapping up today—so heads up, traffic near Sheikh Zayed Road is going to test your patience (and your car’s horn).On the food front, Grazia spills the beans on cool new restaurant and fashion launches. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal serves a time-traveling feast with British classics in style. Over on Bluewaters Island, VNYL Hi-Fi is the hottest new after-party, where Tokyo cool meets coastal glam, and Marsa Al Arab’s Umi Kei is doing a gold-dusted omakase experience that’ll send your taste buds into orbit.For listeners wanting to squeeze every last drop out of today, don’t miss La Perle by Dragone for jaw-dropping acrobatics at Al Habtoor City, or dip into Green Planet for a real-life rainforest adventure—no passport required.Here’s a pro-local tip: Download the RTA app before darting around town; it’ll save you from traffic gridlock as road closures pop up around big events. And if you’re looking for a hidden gem, head to Alserkal Avenue’s Cinema Akil—it’s vintage, it’s cool, and you never know if you’ll catch an indie masterpiece or spot a future Oscar-winner in the audience.Tomorrow is looking just as wild! Ukrainian DJ star Miss Monique turns up the night at Soho Garden, and Motown classics will get you dancing at Theatre by QE2. Be sure to tune in again—my explorer’s hat and hilarity will be back to dish out the lowdown on everything that makes Dubai the world’s ultimate playground.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out