July 24, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to "Things to Do in Dubai"! Today is Thursday, July 24, 2025, and Dubai is buzzing with midsummer energy. While the city’s iconic skyline gleams under clear, hot skies—the forecast says temperatures hover in the high 30s Celsius—indoor attractions and evening events offer cool escapes. Air quality is moderate today, and the city is quietly preparing for upcoming weekend festivities.
Dubai’s event calendar serves up something for everyone today. Music lovers are in for a treat at the UAE’s First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai, where superstar Jason Derulo headlines—a must for fans of high-voltage pop performances. For those drawn to innovation, head over to the Dubai AI Campus in DIFC this evening for the DDS AI Community Monthly Meetup: expect startup pitches, witty feedback, and networking with Dubai’s buzzing tech crowd[7]. If you’re in the mood for glamour and nightlife, O Dubai’s "Cliché Thursday" promises a spectacular urban party with DJ sets and immersive stage shows—perfect for late-night revelers[10].
Families and cultural explorers will find plenty today too. The Dubai Mall and its famed Dubai Aquarium offer cool respite, while the Burj Khalifa’s observation decks reward early visitors with unbeatable morning panoramas[3][9]. In Hatta, just outside the city, communities are gearing up for the annual Hatta Open Sports Day this weekend—a major outdoor festival blending sports, nature, and UAE heritage, with over 3,000 participants expected for mountain adventures and family fun on July 27th[2].
In local news, Dubai continues to shine as a global culture and tourism magnet but is also urged by experts to manage overtourism for long-term sustainability[5]. Restaurant scenes are ever-changing—watch for new summer pop-ups in City Walk and Bluewaters Island, serving up regional flavors and international concepts. The most recent public transit update: Dubai Metro trains are running extra carriages during peak hours to accommodate the tourist surge, making city hops smoother for both residents and visitors.
Whether you’re a first-timer or longtime resident, don’t miss these Dubai essentials today:
- Visit the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain for the quintessential skyline experience.
- Stroll through the Al Fahidi Historic District for a taste of Old Dubai’s charm[6].
- For something unique, explore the Dubai Miracle Garden, but note: the garden’s peak floral displays are during the cooler months—perfect for future visits[3][9].
Local tip: Fridays are Dubai’s brunch day, but Thursdays (like today) mark the start of the weekend for many—expect lively restaurant scenes and busy nightlife from the afternoon onward, and book evening tables in advance, especially in popular hotspots.
Did you know? Dubai’s Dubai Frame not only gives breathtaking views of old and new Dubai, but also symbolizes the city’s rapid transformation over the last decades—a perfect photo op and cultural experience[6][9].
Coming up tomorrow: The city gears up for more festival action, and we’ll have the inside scoop on pop-up art exhibitions, family workshops, and more. Tune in for a fresh roundup of what’s new, now, and next in Dubai!
Dubai’s event calendar serves up something for everyone today. Music lovers are in for a treat at the UAE’s First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai, where superstar Jason Derulo headlines—a must for fans of high-voltage pop performances. For those drawn to innovation, head over to the Dubai AI Campus in DIFC this evening for the DDS AI Community Monthly Meetup: expect startup pitches, witty feedback, and networking with Dubai’s buzzing tech crowd[7]. If you’re in the mood for glamour and nightlife, O Dubai’s "Cliché Thursday" promises a spectacular urban party with DJ sets and immersive stage shows—perfect for late-night revelers[10].
Families and cultural explorers will find plenty today too. The Dubai Mall and its famed Dubai Aquarium offer cool respite, while the Burj Khalifa’s observation decks reward early visitors with unbeatable morning panoramas[3][9]. In Hatta, just outside the city, communities are gearing up for the annual Hatta Open Sports Day this weekend—a major outdoor festival blending sports, nature, and UAE heritage, with over 3,000 participants expected for mountain adventures and family fun on July 27th[2].
In local news, Dubai continues to shine as a global culture and tourism magnet but is also urged by experts to manage overtourism for long-term sustainability[5]. Restaurant scenes are ever-changing—watch for new summer pop-ups in City Walk and Bluewaters Island, serving up regional flavors and international concepts. The most recent public transit update: Dubai Metro trains are running extra carriages during peak hours to accommodate the tourist surge, making city hops smoother for both residents and visitors.
Whether you’re a first-timer or longtime resident, don’t miss these Dubai essentials today:
- Visit the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain for the quintessential skyline experience.
- Stroll through the Al Fahidi Historic District for a taste of Old Dubai’s charm[6].
- For something unique, explore the Dubai Miracle Garden, but note: the garden’s peak floral displays are during the cooler months—perfect for future visits[3][9].
Local tip: Fridays are Dubai’s brunch day, but Thursdays (like today) mark the start of the weekend for many—expect lively restaurant scenes and busy nightlife from the afternoon onward, and book evening tables in advance, especially in popular hotspots.
Did you know? Dubai’s Dubai Frame not only gives breathtaking views of old and new Dubai, but also symbolizes the city’s rapid transformation over the last decades—a perfect photo op and cultural experience[6][9].
Coming up tomorrow: The city gears up for more festival action, and we’ll have the inside scoop on pop-up art exhibitions, family workshops, and more. Tune in for a fresh roundup of what’s new, now, and next in Dubai!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Dubai podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Dubai. Today is Thursday, July
twenty fourth, twenty twenty five, and Dubai is buzzing with
Midsummer energy. While the city's iconic skyline gleams under clear
hot skies, temperature hover in the high thirty celsius. Indoor
(00:20):
attractions and evening events offer cool escapes, Air qualities moderate today,
and the city is quietly preparing for upcoming weekend festivities.
Dubai's event calendar serves up something for everyone. Today, music
lovers are in for a treat at the UAE's first
Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai, where superstar Jason
Derulo headlines. A must for fans of high voltage pop performances.
(00:45):
For those drawn to innovation, head over to the Dubai
Ai Campus in DFC this evening for the ddsai community
monthly meet up. Expect start up pitches, witty feedback, and
networking with Dubai's buzzing tech crowd. If you're in the
mood for glamour and nightlife, oh, Dubai's Cliche Thursday promises
a spectacular urban party with DJ sets and immersive stage
(01:06):
shows perfect for late night revelers. Ten Families and cultural
explorers will find plenty today too. The Dubai Mall and
its famed Dubai Aquarium offer cool respite, while the Burge
Khalifa's Observation decks reward early visitors with unbeatable morning panoramas
three times nine. In Hata, just outside the city, communities
(01:27):
are gearing up for the annual hat to Open Sports
Day this weekend, a major outdoor festival blending sports, nature
and UAE heritage, with over three thousand participants expected for
mountain adventures and family fun on July twenty seventh. Fed
back in local news, Dubai continues to shine as a
global culture and tourism magnet, but is also urged by
(01:47):
experts to manage over tourism for long term sustainability. Five
restaurants scenes are ever changing. Watch for new summer pop
ups in City Walk and Bluewater's Island, serving up regional
flavors and international concepts. The most recent public transit update,
Dubai metro trains are running extra carriages during peak hours
to accommodate the tourist search, making city hops smoother for
(02:08):
both residents and visitors. Whether you're a first time or
longtime resident, don't miss these Dubai essentials today. Visit the
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain for the quintessential skyline experience,
then stroll through the Alpahiti Historic District for a taste
of old Dubai's charm. For something unique, explore the Dubai
Miracle Garden, but note the garden's peak floral displays are
(02:31):
during the cooler months, perfect for future visits. Three to
seven days local tip Fridays are Dubai's brunch day, but
Thursdays like today mark the start of the weekend for many.
Expect lively restaurant scenes and busy night life from the
afternoon onward, and book evening tables in advance, especially in
popular hotspots. Did you know Dubai's Dubai frame not only
(02:53):
gives breathtaking views of old and new Dubai, but also
symbolizes the city's rapid transformation over the last decades. A
perfect photo op and cultural experience of six Coming up tomorrow,
the city gears up for more festival action, and we'll
have the inside scoop on pop up art exhibitions, family workshops,
and more. Tune in for a fresh roundup of what's new,
(03:13):
now and next in Dubai
This is your Things to Do in Dubai podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Dubai. Today is Thursday, July
twenty fourth, twenty twenty five, and Dubai is buzzing with
Midsummer energy. While the city's iconic skyline gleams under clear
hot skies, temperature hover in the high thirty celsius. Indoor
(00:20):
attractions and evening events offer cool escapes, Air qualities moderate today,
and the city is quietly preparing for upcoming weekend festivities.
Dubai's event calendar serves up something for everyone. Today, music
lovers are in for a treat at the UAE's first
Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai, where superstar Jason
Derulo headlines. A must for fans of high voltage pop performances.
(00:45):
For those drawn to innovation, head over to the Dubai
Ai Campus in DFC this evening for the ddsai community
monthly meet up. Expect start up pitches, witty feedback, and
networking with Dubai's buzzing tech crowd. If you're in the
mood for glamour and nightlife, oh, Dubai's Cliche Thursday promises
a spectacular urban party with DJ sets and immersive stage
(01:06):
shows perfect for late night revelers. Ten Families and cultural
explorers will find plenty today too. The Dubai Mall and
its famed Dubai Aquarium offer cool respite, while the Burge
Khalifa's Observation decks reward early visitors with unbeatable morning panoramas
three times nine. In Hata, just outside the city, communities
(01:27):
are gearing up for the annual hat to Open Sports
Day this weekend, a major outdoor festival blending sports, nature
and UAE heritage, with over three thousand participants expected for
mountain adventures and family fun on July twenty seventh. Fed
back in local news, Dubai continues to shine as a
global culture and tourism magnet, but is also urged by
(01:47):
experts to manage over tourism for long term sustainability. Five
restaurants scenes are ever changing. Watch for new summer pop
ups in City Walk and Bluewater's Island, serving up regional
flavors and international concepts. The most recent public transit update,
Dubai metro trains are running extra carriages during peak hours
to accommodate the tourist search, making city hops smoother for
(02:08):
both residents and visitors. Whether you're a first time or
longtime resident, don't miss these Dubai essentials today. Visit the
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain for the quintessential skyline experience,
then stroll through the Alpahiti Historic District for a taste
of old Dubai's charm. For something unique, explore the Dubai
Miracle Garden, but note the garden's peak floral displays are
(02:31):
during the cooler months, perfect for future visits. Three to
seven days local tip Fridays are Dubai's brunch day, but
Thursdays like today mark the start of the weekend for many.
Expect lively restaurant scenes and busy night life from the
afternoon onward, and book evening tables in advance, especially in
popular hotspots. Did you know Dubai's Dubai frame not only
(02:53):
gives breathtaking views of old and new Dubai, but also
symbolizes the city's rapid transformation over the last decades. A
perfect photo op and cultural experience of six Coming up tomorrow,
the city gears up for more festival action, and we'll
have the inside scoop on pop up art exhibitions, family workshops,
and more. Tune in for a fresh roundup of what's new,
(03:13):
now and next in Dubai
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