UAE: Top things to do in the country from April 18-20

The weekend is here, so is our guide to all the fun-filled activities around the UAE. Here's the list:

Attend an automotive festival

The Kandura Rally, the UAE’s premier automotive festival, returns for its fourth edition on April 19, at Dubai Festival City Mall, promising a spectacular showcase of supercars, superbikes, off-road beasts, and custom builds. Free and open to the public, the event will feature immersive experiences like drift rides, gaming zones, live music, and gourmet food. Powered by the Hot Wheels Legends Tour and Amaron Batteries, the rally offers builders a chance at global recognition, with public and expert-judged competitions. Organised by Orbit Events, this year’s edition embraces Web3 innovation, while continuing to champion automotive craftsmanship, community, and culture.

Indulge in an Easter brunch

Celebrate Easter in style at Mr. Hoppy’s Easter Brunch at Al Habtoor Polo Resort on April 19, from 1pm to 4pm. This family-friendly event features Dubai’s biggest Easter egg hunt, egg painting, face painting, pony rides, a bouncy castle wonderland, and live entertainment. Guests can indulge in a lavish brunch with free-flowing beverages while kids enjoy festive fun and prizes. Prices start at Dh399 for adults, Dh199 for kids aged 6 and above, and children under 6 dine free.

Watch a movie at IMAX Mall of the Emirates this weekend

VOX Cinemas, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has unveiled the world’s most advanced IMAX experience at Mall of the Emirates, featuring exclusive Ōma Cinema pods for the first time in an IMAX setting. This custom-built auditorium includes premium tiered seating, a cutting-edge 4K Laser Projection System, and IMAX Precision Sound for unmatched visual and audio immersion. The luxurious pods offer VOX’s signature THEATRE service with reclining seats, blankets, waiter service, and access to a private lounge. This launch is part of a broader transformation at VOX Cinemas, which includes upgraded Premier seating and forthcoming revamps to the KIDS cinema and social areas.

Lunch and dinner, Sunday special

Siena, the stylish Italian restaurant at Grosvenor House in Dubai Marina, is hosting a special Easter Sunday lunch and dinner on April 20, blending Italian culinary tradition with festive charm. Priced at Dh290 for adults and Dh145 for kids aged 7–12 (with children under 7 dining free), the menu features a selection of elegant sharing starters, hearty mains like lamb rack or seabass, and classic desserts including cannoli and ricotta cake. Guests will also receive a basket of chocolate eggs to take home, making it a warm and memorable celebration for families and friends alike.

Check out the newly opened hotel in JVTLevan

This weekend, the newly-opened Hotel Local in Jumeirah Village Triangle is the place to be with its lively Easter Family Brunch on Friday, April 19, from 1pm to 5pm, featuring an unlimited buffet, drinks packages starting from Dh299, live music, and kids’ entertainment including balloon twisting and face painting. On Saturday, the fun continues with the Market Brunch from 1pm to 5pm, offering unlimited drinks, a live spit BBQ, pool access, and family-friendly activities. Guests can also enjoy buy one, get one free coffee every morning from 8am to 12pm.

Levantine night

This weekend, enjoy a Levantine Night at Ewaan, Palace Dubai Creek Harbour on Friday, April 19, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Guests can savour a rich buffet of Levant-inspired dishes including cold and hot mezzeh, freshly grilled meats and seafood, and decadent desserts like kunafa and umm ali—all set against the twilight views of Dubai Creek Harbour. The experience is priced at Dh275 per adult and Dh137 for kids, offering an elegant and authentic Friday evening perfect for families or friends.