Fridays in Dubai are practically a lifestyle. Whether you’re after a chilled beachfront afternoon, a rooftop skyline party, or a full-blown dinner-and-show spectacle, the city’s Friday calendar has it covered. Here’s a curated roundup of nine of the best Friday experiences happening across Dubai right now — plus where to book.
1. Jones the Grocer — Cheese, Grape & Jazz Night
Kick off your week (or wind down your Friday) with 2.5 hours of free-flowing wines, unlimited artisan cheeses, and a hot bites board, all set against sea views with a live DJ. It’s an easy, relaxed way to start the weekend in style.
- When: 6pm – 11pm
- Price: AED 249, or upgrade to the Premium Package for AED 60
- Where: Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
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2. LOST at Bohemia — Ladies Day Beach Party
Kick off the weekend with LOST’s high-energy Friday brunch, where great food, live entertainment and DJs keep the party going long after dinner. This open-air beachside celebration at Bohemia Beach Club blends laid-back luxury with upbeat daytime music.
- When: 2pm – 6pm
- Price: Packages from AED 100
- Where: FIVE Palm Jumeirah
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3. The Penthouse — Clubside Evening Brunch
Kick off the weekend with a high-energy clubside evening brunch at this pulsing rooftop hotspot. Expect feel-good energy, bites and beverages as the room builds from a laidback arrival to a full dancefloor takeover.
- When: 9pm – 12am
- Price: Dhs 299, House Package
- Where: FIVE Palm Jumeirah
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4. Spice Route Brunch at Asia Asia
One of Dubai Marina’s most popular evening brunches, Asia Asia’s Friday edition pairs Pan-Asian sharing plates with free-flowing drinks, live entertainment and stunning Marina waterfront views.
- When: 8pm – 11pm
- Price: Packages from AED 350
- Where: Asia Asia, Pier 7, Dubai Marina
- Book now
5. Miss Lily’s Friday Night Brunch
Caribbean-inspired dishes, tropical cocktails and DJs set the tone for one of Dubai’s most vibrant Friday evening brunches — a slice of Jamaican sunshine on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- When: From 8pm
- Price: Packages from AED 275
- Where: Miss Lily’s, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
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6. Omakase Brunch at CLAP
Friday nights at CLAP combine contemporary Japanese cuisine with live DJs, entertainment and sweeping views over DIFC. It’s a more refined take on the traditional brunch — great food without sacrificing the atmosphere.
- When: 8pm – 11pm
- Price: Packages from AED 425
- Where: Clap, DIFC
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7. Sky High Brunch at CÉ LA VI
Looking for something a little more elevated? CÉ LA VI pairs skyline views with modern Asian cuisine, live music, and one of the city’s most impressive rooftop settings, 54 floors above Downtown Dubai.
- When: From 7pm
- Price: Packages from AED 390
- Where: CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View
- Book now
8. Big Fat Greek Brunch at OPA (Gallery 7/40)
One of Dubai’s most iconic Friday nights. Expect authentic Greek dishes, live music, dancing, and the famous plate smashing that has made this brunch a weekend favourite.
- When: 7pm – 10:30pm
- Price: Packages from AED 395
- Where: Gallery 7/40, The Club, Palm Jumeirah
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9. Birds Dubai’s Dinner Show
Looking for more than a traditional brunch? Birds Dubai brings live vocals, dancers, aerial performances and an upbeat dinner-show atmosphere, 63 floors above the Burj Khalifa skyline.
- When: From 8pm
- Price: À la carte dining
- Where: Birds Dubai, Address Downtown
- Book now
A Few Booking Tips
- Most of these venues fill up fast, especially the beachside and rooftop spots — booking a few days ahead is a good idea.
- Packages typically come in soft, house, and premium beverage tiers, so double-check what’s included before you book.
- Dress codes tend to be smart-casual to chic, particularly for the DIFC and Downtown venues — worth checking each website for specifics.
Whichever vibe you’re after — beach club energy, rooftop skyline views, or a full dinner theatre experience — Dubai’s Friday scene has no shortage of options to kick off the weekend right.
