The week ahead, 4 to 7 Nov.
A night run on the Meydan bridge, ten days of digital art, Sea Fu's season reopening and a new garden at Jameel. Book the run and Sea Fu; the rest needs no ticket.
Four placesChecked 1 November 2026Prices in AED
Four dates for the first full week of November, from Wednesday to Saturday.
Two need booking: the Skechers night run, whose registration closes at 5:30pm on the day, and Breath of Japan at Sea Fu. ISEA2026 costs nothing but needs registration, and the Artist's Garden at Jameel Arts Centre is open around the clock.
Hours and prices change. Check with the venue before you go.
Wed 4 Nov, Meydan
Skechers Performance Night Run 2
A midweek 3km, 5km or 10km on the lit Meydan Royal Bridge, with Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay in view. Medal, race shirt, timing and refreshments are included.
The facts
- Where
- Meydan Royal Bridge
- When
- Wed 4 Nov, 7:30pm
- Price
- AED 50 to AED 150
- How to book
- Book on premieronline.com. Registration closes at 5:30pm on 4 Nov, or sooner if places sell out
- Who it's for
- Runners who prefer the evening, and anyone doing the Fitness Challenge
premieronline.com (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @dubaifitnesschallenge
Fri 6 to Sun 15 Nov, ten venues
ISEA2026
The International Symposium on Electronic Art brings more than 100 works of art and technology to ten venues, from Al Wasl Plaza at Expo City to TODA, Al Shindagha and d3.
The facts
- Where
- Al Wasl Plaza at Expo City Dubai, and nine more venues
- When
- Fri 6 to Sun 15 Nov. Venues keep their own hours
- Price
- No charge for the artistic programme
- How to book
- Register at isea-2026.isea-international.org
- Who it's for
- Anyone curious about digital and immersive art
isea-2026.isea-international.org (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @expocitydubai
Sat 7 Nov, Jumeirah
Breath of Japan at Sea Fu
The beach restaurant opens its season with free-flowing drinks and bites at the outdoor bar, then à la carte dinner from a new menu. A live koto set, then a DJ set by Mika Kitten.
The facts
- Where
- Sea Fu, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- When
- Sat 7 Nov, 6pm to 11:30pm. Drinks and bites 6pm to 7:30pm, dinner 7pm to 10:30pm
- Price
- AED 170 for drinks and bites, 6pm to 7:30pm. Dinner à la carte
- How to book
- Book by phone on +971 4 270 7950, or through the Four Seasons site
- Who it's for
- A first evening by the sea this season
press.fourseasons.com (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @seafudubai
From Sat 7 Nov, Jaddaf Waterfront
Artist's Garden: Amphibious Timelapse
The South Korean collective Rice Brewing Sisters Club grows mangroves and other salt-loving plants as a garden, a lab and a kitchen. It is the Artist's Garden commission for the next two years.
The facts
- Where
- Jameel Arts Centre, Jaddaf Waterfront
- When
- From Sat 7 Nov, to 27 Sep 2028. The garden is open 24 hours
- Price
- No ticket
- How to book
- Walk in
- Who it's for
- A slow walk before the galleries
jameelartscentre.org (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @jameelartscentre
Good to know
ISEA2026 runs at ten venues, and each keeps its own hours. The Etihad Museum shows its works from 8 to 10 November only.
The night run is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which runs to 29 November.
How we checked
Every fact here comes from the venue's own website, menu, booking page or Instagram, or from the Michelin Guide and official listings. Nobody paid to be in this guide, and nobody knew we were writing it. If something has changed, write to [email protected] and we'll correct it. How we pick a place →
Photos
- Skechers Performance Night Run 2: @dubaifitnesschallenge
- ISEA2026: @expocitydubai
- Breath of Japan at Sea Fu: @seafudubai
- Artist's Garden: Amphibious Timelapse: @jameelartscentre
