Welcome to Things to Do in Dubai, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut diving into the quirkiest vibes, and today, Friday, December 12, 2025, Dubai's buzzing with that perfect winter weekend energy—sunny skies around 25°C, palm trees swaying, and a festive holiday spark lighting up the skyline like a disco ball on steroids.Kick off with Sole DXB at Dubai Design District, where music, streetwear, skate comps, and art explode in a high-octane urban playground—perfect for my fellow competition junkies craving sneaker drops and live beats, running through Sunday. Families, snag tickets to Annie The Musical at Zabeel Theatre for heartwarming songs and tap-dancing optimism that'll have kids belting "Tomorrow" all night. Culture lovers, catch Pitbull shaking Coca-Cola Arena with Fireball anthems or Angham's soulful Arabic hits for that emotional rollercoaster. Night owls, Marco Carola's techno takeover at Five Luxe JBR pulses with deep house grooves till dawn—dance like nobody's judging your moves. And don't miss the HollyShorts Dubai opening red carpet at Delano Dubai's Blue Door tonight at 6:30 PM, a glam film fest kickoff with short flicks eyeing Oscars.Local buzz: Platinumlist.net reports Black Sheep Coffee just dropped in Dubai with killer Vietnamese iced brews and edgy pastries—grab one post-adventure. Sephora's revamped Mall of the Emirates flagship is beauty heaven with 124 brands and private skincare nooks, per Emirates Woman. Plus, Dubai Shopping Festival fireworks dazzle nightly.Must-dos today: Spin on Ain Dubai for epic Marina views at golden hour, then hit Madinat Jumeirah's free Christmas Market for elf chaos, camel-riding Santa, and snow fights amid twinkling lights—pure festive frenzy. Hidden gem: Stroll J1 Beach for Bentley Emirates' AI-wrapped car art that shifts patterns like a living supercar tattoo.Local tip: Haggling at souks? Flash a grin, toss in "shukran" (thanks), and locals'll hook you up like family—it's the Dubai way to score deals and stories.Tomorrow? More Sole DXB madness, Yemenis Orchestra vibes, and Global Village preps for Bahrain National Day fireworks. Tune in for the scoop—adventure awaits!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 https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI