What’s Happening in Dubai this September

Food and Beverage

Salon du Chocolat Dubai is back from September 18-20, 2024! Originally from Paris in 1994, this event has become the go-to spot for chocolate fans worldwide. It’s where you’ll find the best chocolatiers, pastry chefs and famous tasters joined by chocolate lovers and food bloggers. Spread over 1,000 square meters at the Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah, Salon du Chocolat Dubai hosts live chocolate sampling stations, various shows, competitions and masterclasses featuring the best chefs in the chocolate business. The main attraction? The Chocolate Fashion Show—where gourmet chocolates are created in some seriously stunning designs. You won’t want to miss it! And while you’re at it, drop by Al Dukan in Madinat Jumeirah for unique Arabian treasures and souvenirs, and make an evening of it by enjoying dinner nearby.

Salon du Chocolat

Lifestyle

Get ready for the hottest fashion trends of Spring/Summer 2025 at Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), happening from September 1-7, 2024 at Dubai Design District (d3). This fashion-packed week, co-founded by Dubai Design District and the Arab Fashion Council, will feature over 30 brands from around the world, including France, India, Italy and of course, the UAE. This is your chance to see top designers such as Rizman Ruzaini, Erick Bendana and Roberto Cavalli. Expect a mix of streetwear and haute couture, with private dinners and exclusive collection launches. While you’re at the venue, don’t miss the chance to pop into trendy d3 cafes like The Lighthouse, Akiba Dori or Molecule, where culinary delights meet chic vibes.

Dubai Fashion Week

Film Screenings

Get ready for some powerful storytelling at Cinema Akil! First up is Ratcatcher, Lynne Ramsay’s critically acclaimed and dive into 1970s Glasgow. This film, rich with visual storytelling, explores the gritty reality of poverty and family struggles and will be showing until September 15, 2024. It’s already bagged several awards, including the Douglas Hickox Award for Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards. Another must-watch is Louis Malle’s Goodbye, Children, a touching portrayal of the bonds and heartbreak that come with wartime. This film, showing until September 19, 2024 has earned the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival and was even nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. Don’t miss out on these two unforgettable films—grab your tickets now for AED 56.50!

Cinema Akil

Activities

Gear up for the 15th Ice Warrior Challenge at Ski Dubai on September 22, 2024! This 3.5-km course features over 20 challenging obstacles, from monkey bars to icy plunges, testing your grit. Open to ages 15-60, it’s perfect for everyone, whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned athlete. For the serious contenders, the Elite category challenges you to finish in under 25 minutes. Also, on September 21 and 22, 2024, Tom Fletcher, the author behind the Who’s in Your Book? series, brings his story to life with a vibrant musical show in the UAE. Joined by Barry Bignold and Miranda Larson, this 55-minute performance, filled with catchy tunes and playful characters, promises a fun-filled adventure for kids of all ages. Afterwards, don’t forget to savour global flavors at the mall’s dining spots, such as Din Tai Fung and Tribes, or catching the latest blockbuster at VOX Cinemas.

Ice Warrior Challenge