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August 22, 2025 3 mins
Welcome to “Things to do in Dubai!” It’s Friday, August 22, 2025, and you’ve tuned in for today’s ultimate guide to exploring the city’s vibrant scene. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Dubai is buzzing with activity as the weekend kicks off beneath sunny skies and the mercury steady in the upper 30s. It’s a classic Dubai morning—warm, energetic, and brimming with possibility. If you’re sensitive to air quality, just note that readings may rise to moderate or even unhealthy in dense areas later today, so keep some water handy and pace those outdoor jaunts[2].

Dubai’s social calendar is as dynamic as ever, and today offers something for everyone:

- Kick off your Friday family-style with The Big Back To School Event at Times Square Center. This three-day event is perfect for bargain hunters, with deep discounts on school essentials and meet-and-greets with after-school activity providers. Get kitted out and have some fun while you’re at it, from 10am to 6pm[1].
- Business-minded? Join the 168th DXB Business Networking Meetup from 5:30 PM at Vista Corporate Global. It’s your shot to connect with Dubai’s entrepreneurial crowd and brainstorm your next big move[10].
- Reggaeton fans, tonight the SOT Club hosts Dubai’s hottest reggaeton night with Taya Kruzz—soak up the Latin beats and dance the night away if you’re craving some nightlife action[7].

For culture seekers, be sure to check out Dubai’s world-famous attractions like the **Burj Khalifa**, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain for iconic city views and people-watching at its best[3][6]. If you’ve got family in tow, nowhere spells summer in the city like cooling off at Aquaventure Waterpark or exploring the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, both packed with immersive experiences for all ages[6]. Want a dose of the unusual? Try the mind-bending illusions at Illusion City for an offbeat adventure[6].

Turning to city news, commuters will notice upgraded Metro signage rolling out across Dubai, making navigation more seamless than ever—a boon for both new arrivals and daily riders[2]. Property headlines are buzzing, too, following the sale of an Emirates Hills plot for a record Dh260 million, reflecting Dubai’s ever-evolving luxury landscape[5]. Meanwhile, from Etihad Arena concerts to upcoming mega-events, Dubai’s entertainment sector keeps reaching new heights[4].

For a truly Dubai adventure, mix those headline sights with lesser-known gems. Secret gardens and tucked-away cafés are gaining buzz—spend an afternoon in a peaceful, hidden spot you’ve never noticed before for a taste of the city’s authentic charm[9]. And don’t forget the desert: a late afternoon safari offers dramatic dunes and Emirati hospitality, a must for any Dubai bucket list[6].

Local tip: Fridays draw diverse crowds at malls and outdoor spots, so plan off-peak visits for maximum comfort and short queues. And if you’re venturing to Palm Jumeirah, exploring The View’s 52nd floor at sunset promises an unforgettable panorama of the entire city[6].

Finally, keep your calendars open—tomorrow brings more neighborhood festivals and another round of rooftop parties. Stay tuned and join us again for tomorrow’s guide to Dubai’s next round of excitement!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Dubai podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Dubai. It's Friday, August twenty second,
twenty twenty five, and you've tuned in for today's ultimate
guide to exploring the city's vibrant scene. Whether you're a
local or a visitor, Dubai is buzzing with activity as
the weekend kicks off. Beneath sunny skies and the Mercury

(00:22):
Study in the upper thirties. It's a classic Dubai morning, warm, energetic,
and brimming with possibility. If you're sensitive to air quality,
just note that readings may rise to moderate or even
unhealthy in dense areas later today, so keep some water
handy and pacet those outdoor jaunts too. W's social calendar
is as dynamic as ever and today offers something for everyone.

(00:45):
Kick off your Friday family style with the Big Back
to School Event at Times Square Center. This three day
event is perfect for bargain hunters with deep discounts on
school essentials and meeting greets with after school activity providers.
Get kitted out and have some fun while you're at it.
From ten am to six pm, one business minded join
the one hundred and sixty eight DXPED Business Networking meet

(01:06):
up from five thirty pm at Vista Corporate Global. It's
your shot to connect with Dubai's entrepreneurial crowd and brace
down your next big move. First day reggaetone fans Tonight,
the Sote Club hosts Dubai's hottest reggaetone night with Taia Cruz.
Soak up the Latin beats and dance the night away
if you're craving some night live action. Seven. For culture seekers,

(01:28):
be sure to check out Dubai's world famous attractions like
the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain for iconic
city views and people watching at its best. Three. If
you've got family in tow nowhere, spell summer in the
city like cooling off at a Quaventcher water Park or
exploring the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, both packed with
immersive experiences for all ages. Six. Want a dose of

(01:52):
the unusual, try the mind bending illusions at Illusion City
for an offbeat adventure. Six. Turning to city news, the
meters will notice upgraded metro signage rolling out across Dubai,
making navigation more seamless than ever, a boon for both
new arrivals and daily riders. Two. Property headlines are buzzing too,
following the sale of an Emirates Hills plot for a

(02:14):
record two hundred sixty million dollars, reflecting Dubai's ever evolving
luxury landscape. Five. Meanwhile, from etti haat arena concerts to
upcoming mega events, Dubai's entertainment sector keeps reaching new heights.
Four For a truly Dubai adventure midst those headline sites
with lesser known gems, secret gardens and tucked away cafes

(02:35):
are gaining buzz. Spend an afternoon in a peaceful hidden
spot you've never noticed before for a taste of the
city's authentic charm. Nine, and don't forget the desert. A
late afternoon safari offers dramatic dunes and emorati hospitality, a
must for any Dubai bucket list. Six local tip. Friday's
draw diverse crowds at malls and outdoor spots, so plan

(02:56):
off peak visits for maximum comfort and short cueues. And
if you're venturing to Palm Jumera, exploring to View's fifty
second floor at sunset promises an unforgettable panorama of the
entire city. Finally, keep your calendars open. Tomorrow brings more
neighborhood festivals and another round of rooftop parties. Stay tuned
and join us again for tomorrow's guide to the By's

(03:19):
next round of excitement.
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