25 brilliant new things to do in Dubai this October

If you’re spending October 2026 in Dubai, there’s plenty of ways to switch up how you’re spending the month. From the restaurant reservations to make to where to sip, sweat and shop, here are the best things to do in Dubai this October. A post shared by Global Village القرية العالمية (@globalvillageuae) It’s the moment the whole city waits for: the gates swing open on Global Village’s 31st season on Wednesday, October 14. Running until May 2027 under the theme ‘A More Wonderful World’, the multicultural park promises new attractions alongside returning favourites, from the country pavilions and street food to the rides, live shows and its annual concert calendar. Ticket details for the new season are still TBC, but last time around started from Dhs25 on weekdays and Dhs30 on weekends. Where: Global Village, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Visit: @globalvillageuae A post shared by What’s On Dubai (@) Forget the E11 crawl. Etihad Rail’s long-awaited Dubai to Abu Dhabi passenger service rolled out of the station on Wednesday September 30, linking Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates with Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station in the capital in around an hour. There are five trains in each direction daily, with free Wi-Fi, charging ports and guaranteed seats on board. Fares start from Dhs39 in Comfort class and Dhs109 in Premium. Where: Al Yalayis Station, Jumeirah Golf Estates Visit: @etihad_rail A post shared by Brass Monkey Social (@brassmonkeysocial)