Title: Dubai Diwali Delights, Burj Balloons & Techno Takeover - Things to Do in Dubai with Oly Bennet

Welcome to Things to Do in Dubai with Oly Bennet—coming at you live and loud on Friday, October 17, 2025! Listeners, if you’re ready for a day in one of the world’s wildest playgrounds, you’ve picked an absolute cracker. Right now, Dubai is basking in the kind of weather that makes you want to head outdoors—gone is the oppressive humidity, exchanged for breezy, sun-drenched days that feel almost suspiciously perfect. The city’s buzzing with anticipation: festival season has landed, Diwali’s about to kick off, and there’s not a single dull moment in sight.Let’s jump straight into today’s main events you absolutely don’t want to miss. The Noor: Festival of Lights explodes into sparkling life tonight at Souk Al Seef from 9pm, with epic fireworks over Dubai Creek and three full days of cultural shows, music, comedy, dance, street markets, and food stalls. It’s Diwali Dubai-style—massive, multicultural, and brighter than a Bollywood film set. For the full experience, wander the historic waterfront decked out with floating diyas, lantern parades, and enough Indian street food to keep you on your feet ‘til dawn.For all you party animals, the king of techno Carl Cox is slamming down beats tonight for the grand season opening of Pacha ICONS at FIVE LUXE JBR. According to ticket platforms, this is set to be legendary electronic mayhem—yes, there might be dancing on tables and you’ll need some serious stamina.If your inner foodie is hollering, Balloons at the Palace floats back onto the Burj Al Arab-facing terrace at Jumeirah Al Qasr from this morning—think breakfast in a tethered balloon, afternoon tea in the sky, or a dinner that’s basically luxury on a string. For those craving art with an edge, DIFC launches Body Geometry, the solo show by sculptor-jeweler Banafsheh Hemmati, fusing contemporary art, geometry, and spirituality. It runs all day at the Satellite Gallery and makes you rethink the boundaries of wearable art.Glam seekers—The Miss Dior Essence popup in Alserkal Avenue is happening today only. Sniff the new fragrance, snag the limited makeup collection, sip a designer coffee, and look as chic as a desert rose with none of the thorns.Now, local buzz. Dubai’s newly launched Japan Culture Centre is all the talk, promising sushi-making workshops and kimono parades soon. The Dubai Metro has just activated more frequent rides along the Red Line to shuttle revellers between festival hotspots. Over in food world—Seagrill Bistro at Fairmont The Palm is serving its all-Canadian collaboration menu for the last day, so if you fancy bison ribeye with your seaside view, act fast!If you’re a Dubai novice or just want an offbeat win: sneak into Meena Bazaar tonight for some last-minute Diwali shopping. It’s a riot of colours, sweets, and neon lights, giving you a taste of old Dubai’s bazaar culture with a festival twist. Or, go creekside in Deira to spot traditional dhow boats tricked out with fairy lights—locals swear it’s the best place to catch the fireworks and snap an unbeatable skyline pic.Here’s a fun fact to impress your mates—Dubai was once nothing but a sleepy fishing village in the 1800s, but is now the only city where you can hit the slopes indoors, swim with sharks in a mall, and soar above an underwater hotel—all in one day. The city loves a superlative. Why do things by halves?Tomorrow, the party keeps rolling with the next round of Diwali fireworks at Global Village, pop-up art events, and even more brunches. So, keep your adventure hats ready!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 Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals