Global Village Opens, Gunna Takes BLU, Kings of Convenience at Dubai Opera - Things to do in Dubai

Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Dubai! Today is Thursday, October 16, 2025, and I’m Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports fanatic with a nose for quirky adventure, always ready to plunge into the weird and wonderful. Whether you’re tuning in from your penthouse or puddle-jumping on the Dubai Metro, buckle up because the city’s energy is absolutely off the charts today!Fresh out of the morning’s sun, Dubai is basking in true autumn style: temperatures are still golden-warm, hovering in the mid-30s Celsius, and there’s an electric mood racing through the palm-lined boulevards. Why? For starters, Global Village has just kicked off its 30th season, and it’s already the talk of town—there are literally fireworks, drummers, and parades lighting up the night. According to Gulf News, visitors can explore 30 themed pavilions, more than 3,500 shopping outlets, and enough international street food stalls to make even a camel dizzy with delight. The celebrations crank up from 4pm, so bring your appetite for culture and kaftans!Tonight, it’s time to trade your business suit for your party shoes, because chart-topping rapper Gunna takes over BLU Dubai with his signature flow and high-octane hits. If you’re into wild stories and wild nights, this is where you’ll want to be. According to BLU Dubai, Gunna’s show promises top-tier energy—expect a venue full of fans who know every word to his beats.If music is your heartbeat but you’re after something more indie and poetic, Dubai Opera is rolling out the red carpet for the beloved Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience. The National reports that this is an intimate, acoustic treat for those who love their melodies soft, their harmonies tight, and their vibes all kinds of dreamy. It’s the kind of show that makes Dubai Opera’s marble glisten just a little bit brighter.For families and curious explorers, Dubai Culture is serving up artistic inspiration across town. Today, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is buzzing with a heritage-led activation—think traditional Emirati crafts and storytelling tucked into ancient wind towers. Over in Al Quoz, the Creative Entrepreneurship Forum is drawing Dubai’s brightest minds to talk innovation and art, so expect chatter about start-ups and mural paint on everyone’s sleeves.Now for the local buzz: Dubai Metro remains as efficient as a Formula 1 pit stop, but keep in mind that certain Red Line stations are seeing increased traffic because of Global Village. Allow a little extra time and practice your best Metro sprint—bonus points for anyone who does it in flip-flops. And foodies, get this: Jumeirah is about to welcome a new Mediterranean bistro, “Olive and Oregano,” with rumors of a dessert cart so packed, a sumo wrestler couldn’t lift it. Opening night is tomorrow, so book your seat if you want a bite of the action.Must-do activities for today? Swing by the Museum of the Future for a sci-fi fix, or get lost in AYA Universe, where digital installations by international artists turn reality into a fever dream. And for absolute Dubai glory, try indoor skiing at Ski Dubai—because where else can you catch a tan and snowplow down a hill, all before lunch?Let me leave you with a tip: When at Global Village, haggle with the traders—it’s all part of the fun, and rumor has it, if you buy from three different continents, you’ll be blessed with endless good luck and possibly a collection of fridge magnets that rivals the Louvre.Before you dash off, mark your calendar for tomorrow—British DJ Carl Cox will bring his legendary house music set to Five Lux JBR, and poets, get your snaps ready: Library Talks is hosting a poetry book launch in downtown Dubai. That’s a wrap for today, folks.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot...