5 best Father’s Day activities in Dubai this weekend

Father’s Day is here, and if your go-to gift is a last-minute mug or novelty socks, we're here to help you reconsider. This weekend in Dubai, ditch the clichés and give Dad what he really wants: a great time. sSeak nights, sunrise views, pampering spa sessions, or just chilling with the family, the city is full of ways to celebrate the father figure in your life.

From action-packed fun to full-on relaxation, we’ve rounded up five of the best Father’s Day activities happening across Dubai this weekend. Think rooftop breakfasts, helium balloon flights, retro games, and fun experiences.

So grab your calendar (and maybe the siblings), and get planning

Nothing says Father’s Day quite like a perfectly grilled tomahawk. Dubai’s got plenty of solid steak spots, but if you want to go big, book a table at Hunter & Barrel, Prime68, or The Meat Co.

Go for a Father’s Day brunch that’s got the good stuff: think ribs, roast, live music. The Roast by Bubbalicious or The London Project’s Saturday brunch are top-tier choices.

You heard right, dads. Another candlelit concert is coming to Dubai—this time with a rock 'n' roll twist made for you.

Settle in at Raffles The Palm this Saturday for an epic battle of the bands, featuring powerful string renditions of classics like Dancing Queen and I Want to Break Free. It’s nostalgia, candlelight, and killer tunes—no dad jokes required (but welcome).

If Dad’s love language is food, start the weekend right with breakfast at Time Out Market Dubai. With 17 mouthwatering dishes to choose from under one roof, it’s the ultimate way to kick off Father’s Day celebrations—minus the stress of picking just one spot.

Let him dig into BB Social Dining’s truffle eggs benedict, then split a plate of Thai banana pancakes from Café Isan. It’s laid-back, delicious, and full of dad-approved flavour.

Sat–Sun, 10am–1pm. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai.

If Dad’s the type who enjoys peace, quiet, and a killer view, start his weekend with a sound healing session on The Dubai Balloon terrace. This one’s a little different—think calming yoga followed by a serene flight in Dubai’s only 360-degree helium balloon, with jaw-dropping views over Palm Jumeirah.

Part of the International Day of Yoga celebrations, the session wraps with a refreshing drink of your choice, because even Dad deserves a mindful moment in the sky.

Dhs300. Sat Jun 21, 7am–8am. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah.