New restaurant openings, music festivals, markets and so much moreIf you’re looking for things to do in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this October, then you’re in the right place. From food festivals to music gigs and the hottest new hotels and restaurants, here are 20 fabulous things to do in the UAE in October 2025. If the answer is yes, then you’ll want to know about Dubai Home Festival – returning for two weeks this month. Carbone, renowned as an impossible-to-get-into celeb favourite in New York, marks its ninth global location when it arrives in Dubai. Over the summer, the park closes its doors to protect the health of the animals (and visitors, of course).