Our picks of the hottest happenings this weekend.
We may be midway through November already, but before the festive onslaught starts, we’ve collated the best culinary offers, concerts and exhibitions for you to enjoy this weekend – here’s what you need to know.
Friday 14 November
Try the Équilibre Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Dubai
Created by Paris-based Michaël Bartocetti and Dubai’s Nicolas Lambert, Équilibre is a refined afternoon tea at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Inspired by balance and the poetry of the forest, the experience begins with Darjeeling Sparkling Tea, followed by a Savoury Selection that includes a lobster roll with bisque and watercress mayo, tapioca arancini with Parmesan and lime, and a truffled mimosa tartelette. A cacao and ginger raviole bridges the flavours to a sweet course of Paris-Brest Cazette Vanille, Tarte Bourdaloue with pear and green cardamom, Tarte Chocolat et Vanille Fumée, Charlotte Framboise et Verveine, and Baba Citron, Menthe et Basilic, before a warm citrus fougasse finale. Available daily from 3pm to 7pm. AED 260 per person for tea and coffee, or AED 420 per person with Champagne.
GO: Call 04 270 7950 for more information.
Dine on caviar snacks at Mandarin Oriental
Beluga Bar & Restaurant debuts a playful caviar snack menu by Executive Chef Giovanni Papi, serving luxury in bite-sized form. Highlights include Not Another Chicken Nugget with flaked sturgeon and Imperial caviar, Baby Potato with sour cream and Royal Baerii, Beluga Bruschetta with girolles and truffle cheese, Sardinian arancini, the Caviar Oyster with Fine de Claire and Sicilian red prawn, and the Beluga Burrata Bomb. For something heartier, try the Caviar Pizzetta with Wagyu tartare and Oscietra, wild-smoked salmon with crème fraîche and Imperial caviar, buttered brioche Caviar Rolls, or an A5 Wagyu steak slider. Desserts keep the theme with Gentlemen’s Cheesecake and Caviar Ice Cream.
GO: Call 04 340 8882 for more information.
Dine at Yubi Handroll Bar
7 Management has collaborated with acclaimed chef Reif Othman for the region’s first homegrown handroll bar, located on 25 Jump Street. Influenced by Japanese street culture and hip-hop, the restaurant combines music, fashion, and design to create an experience that feels creative and instantly Instagrammable. Expect counter seating for handrolls crafted to order, a slick soundtrack, and a menu that extends to salads, sashimi, nigiri, and hot Japanese bites, perfectly paired with cocktails and sake from the licensed bar.
GO: Follow @yubidubai on Instagram for more information.
Saturday 15 November
Tuck into a cross-cultural breakfast
Two neighbourhood favourites unite for a limited-run breakfast that blends feeling and flavour. From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 November, Khadak and 21grams present a collaborative menu served at Khadak from 8am to 11:30am, and at 21grams all day from 8am to 5pm, with dishes priced from AED 42 to AED 88. Standouts include Radio Café Kheema Burek, a meeting of Bombay street-style mutton kheema and flaky Balkan pastry, and Raan Komplet, a take on Serbia’s beloved breakfast with tender pulled raan, cheese, and a fried egg. Sweet finishes range from Gajar Halwa with fig and raisin compote to Ras Malai Sutlijas, a playful fusion of two milk-based classics.
GO: Visit www.khadak.com for more information.
See Travis Scott live at Etihad Park
Travis Scott brings his record-shattering Circus Maximus World Tour to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 15 November 2025. Launched in October 2023, the tour has powered through 76 sold-out shows across North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is the highest-grossing rap tour in history, generating $209.3 million and selling 1.7 million tickets. Expect a high-octane night from one of hip-hop’s most influential performers. Expect a set list that leans into anthems such as “FE!N”, “Meltdown” and “My Eyes,” and the kind of bass-heavy drops that turn a concert into a shared adrenaline rush.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
Hit the sand with Adriatique
Adriatique headline the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience with their X show, an immersive DJ set featuring digital artistry, state-of-the-art lighting, and boundary-pushing production. The Zurich-born duo of Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer are known for tracks such as Home, Mystery, and Rollox, as well as high-profile collaborations, including remixes for Swedish House Mafia and Elderbrook. This is a beachside session built for late-afternoon energy and nightfall momentum.
GO: Visit https://dubai.platinumlist.net for more information.
Sunday 16 November
Enjoy a Sunday roast at The Spaniel
Elevate your Sunday dining experience with the new Sunday roast at The Spaniel on Bluewaters Island. Led by Chef Will Stanyer, this traditional roast features a selection of either Roast Beef (AED 135), Half Chicken (AED 125), Lamb Shank (AED 135), or Baked Celeriac (AED 95). Each is served with culinary delights such as cauliflower cheese, carrot and swede mash, dripping roast potatoes, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. Available on Sundays from 12pm.
GO: Follow @thespanieldxb for more information.
Treat yourself at FZN
FZN by Björn Frantzén has unveiled its second seasonal tasting menu. Diners will begin in a chic Nordic-style lounge with canapés, before a guided house tour leads to the dining room. The nine-course menu features standout dishes such as Chawanmushi with Smoked Beef Broth and Bafun Uni, Turbot with Beurre Blanc and Frantzén Caviar, and signature dishes such as Langoustine with Koshihikari Rice. The experience ends with desserts like Matcha Waffles with Carrot Ice Cream and miso madeleines. With over 1,600 wine labels, guests can choose from wine, mixed, or non-alcoholic pairings. Available daily from 7pm. AED 2,000 per person.
GO: Visit restaurantfzn.com for more information.
Laugh out loud with Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef returns to Dubai with his acclaimed solo show on Sunday, 16 November. Trained as a heart surgeon in Cairo, Youssef pivoted during the Arab Spring to create Al Bernameg, the Middle East’s first political satire show. His 2023 interview with Piers Morgan became the most viewed conversation in the history of Piers Morgan Uncensored, underscoring his reach as a sharp satirist and cultural commentator. Expect incisive observations, smart storytelling, and an evening that blends laughter with reflection.
GO: Visit https://platinumlist.net for more information.
