Upgrade your summer schedule with indoor pickleball, hands-on pizza classes, coastal Italian menus, and Japanese temaki hand roll sets.
- ICD Brookfield Place transforms into a cool indoor summer court with free Thursday pickleball.
- Time Out Market Dubai launches a brand-new monthly Kids’ Pizza Making Class with Pitfire Pizza.
- Sexy Fish Dubai debuts a dedicated Monday Temaki hand roll set menu.
- Il Gattopardo serves high-rise coastal Italian menus on the 51st floor.
As summer temperatures continue to rise across the Emirate, the city’s social calendar is leaning heavily into curated indoor escapes, high-rise dining resets, and family-friendly weekend workshops. From high-altitude Italian feasts overlooking the skyline to beachfront staycations with generous resort credits, this week brings a vibrant mix of activities to keep you cool and entertained. Here is your ultimate scannable guide to mastering the week ahead.
1. Beat the Heat at The Summer Court (ICD Brookfield Place)
Step inside Level 1 at ICD Brookfield Place as it transforms into a vibrant, fully air-conditioned indoor summer playground running until August 16. Guests can play indoor pickleball on a dedicated court built in collaboration with Picklers (open daily 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM; pickleball 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; free entry on Thursdays via the Picklers app) alongside “Solstice,” a striking art installation by Craig & Karl. Don’t miss Summer Spritzers every Thursday from 4:00 PM onward featuring live music, interactive games, Aperol and Malfy Gin bars, plus weekly menu takeovers.
- Weekly Takeovers: July 30: Lulu & The Beanstalk | August 6: Il Gattopardo | August 13: Josette.
- When: Open daily, 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM (until August 16).
- Location: Level 1, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC.
- Instagram: @icdbrookfieldplace
- Website: icdbrookfieldplace.com
2. Kids’ Pizza Making Class with Pitfire Pizza (Time Out Market Dubai)
Keep the little ones entertained this coming weekend with a fun, hands-on culinary workshop at Time Out Market Dubai. Launching its brand-new monthly series with local favorite Pitfire Pizza, young chefs aged 4 to 10 will learn how to stretch dough, design custom topping creations, and enjoy their pizzas hot fresh out of the oven. Tickets include drinks, fun take-home keepsakes (including a chef’s hat, apron, and personalized certificate), followed by the Market’s weekend breakfast and afternoon family entertainment.
- Price: AED 100 per child.
- When: Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Location: Time Out Market Dubai, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai.
- Instagram: @timeoutmarketdubai
- Bookings: platinumlist.net
3. Coastal Italian Menus at Il Gattopardo
Perched high on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place, Il Gattopardo introduces two exclusive seasonal dining experiences designed to bring a taste of the Italian Riviera to DIFC. Opt for Il Pranzo di Mare on Saturdays (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, from AED 198) featuring yellowtail carpaccio from the Crudo Bar, Black Angus lasagna, grilled swordfish, and shared pastries. Alternatively, unwind with La Cenetta (daily, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, AED 250), an elegant three-course early dinner highlighting classic antipasti, comforting pastas, and mains like Scaloppine Limone.
- Price: Il Pranzo di Mare from AED 198 | La Cenetta at AED 250 per person.
- When: Il Pranzo di Mare on Saturdays (12 PM – 3 PM) | La Cenetta open daily (6 PM – 9 PM).
- Location: 51st Floor, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC.
- Instagram: @gattopardo.dubai
- Website: gattopardo.restaurant
4. Monday TEMAKI Hand Rolls Night at Sexy Fish Dubai
Kickstart your week with a craft-led dining experience as Sexy Fish Dubai launches TEMAKI night every Monday from 6:00 PM. Celebrating hand rolls made with crisp nori, premium seafood, and bold signature sauces, guests can choose from three structured set formats: Two Classic + One Signature (AED 145), Three Classic + Two Signature (AED 250), or Four Classic + Three Signature (AED 325).
- Price: AED 145 (3 rolls) | AED 250 (5 rolls) | AED 325 (7 rolls).
- When: Every Monday from 6:00 PM onwards.
- Location: Sexy Fish Dubai, Innovation Hub, DIFC.
- Instagram: @sexyfishdxb
5. Luxury Escape & Live Dinner Show (Fairmont Dubai)
Treat yourself to a sophisticated city escape with Fairmont Dubai’s exclusive staycation package in partnership with The Theater Dubai. Combining contemporary hotel luxury with one of the city’s most captivating live dinner show venues, the limited-time package includes an overnight stay, daily breakfast, and an immersive evening of fine dining, live music, and theatrical performances.
- Price: AED 1,085 (inclusive of taxes and fees for 1 or 2 guests).
- When: Available until July 31, 2026.
- Location: Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (Dinner show at The Theater Dubai).
- Instagram: @fairmontdubai
- Website: fairmont.com/dubai
6. Sun-Soaked Beachfront Getaway (W Dubai – The Palm)
Unwind by the sea with the W Staycation package at W Dubai – The Palm, running throughout the summer until August 31. Designed around vibrant coastal luxury, this resort package combines a beachfront stay with an AED 150 daily dining credit, daily breakfast, 20% savings across award-winning dining venues, kids-go-free benefits, and exclusive pet-friendly perks.
- Offer: Daily breakfast, AED 150 daily dining credit, 20% dining savings, kids go free, and pet-friendly perks.
- When: Stay dates valid through August 31, 2026 (Promotional Code: ZJL).
- Location: W Dubai – The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah.
- Instagram: @wdubaithepalm
Whether you are hitting the pickleball court at ICD Brookfield Place, learning to roll pizza dough at Time Out Market, or taking in the skyline views over Italian antipasti, this week offers plenty of ways to stay cool in style. Select your favorite experiences, gather your group, and make the most of your late-July schedule!
