Dubai's Electrifying Blend: Eco-Innovation, Comedy Fest, and Messi Magic

Welcome, listeners, to “Things to Do in Dubai” with Oly Bennet—your globe-trotting sports fanatic unearthing today’s wildest activities and hidden gems across the city! It’s Thursday, October 2, 2025, and Dubai is buzzing with that signature blend of glamour, innovation, and pure, unfiltered excitement. Sunshine is dialed up as always—par for the course in this desert oasis—so don’t forget your sunglasses and a sense of adventure.The city’s rhythm today is electric after last night’s cultural kickoff and with a string of major events taking over venues from the waterfront to the world’s tallest towers. On the weather front, it’s a balmy mid-30s Celsius, perfect for everything from swimming laps to sipping an iced karak under a shaded terrace.If variety is your game, you’re in for a treat. According to Arabian Business, the Dubai World Trade Centre is alive with WETEX, the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition, wrapping its final day. This isn’t your average trade show—expect 50,000 eco-warriors and innovators mingling, all united under the banner of “Empowering Global Action.” Right next door, the World Green Economy Summit is wrapping up its last day, hosting climate experts, sustainability trailblazers, and even AI enthusiasts keen to future-proof our world.If you crave laughter with your latte, the Dubai Comedy Festival launches its giggle marathon at Mall of the Emirates. International legends from Mo Amer to Tom Segura take the stage, with standup, improv, and offbeat podcasts lighting up the city over the next eleven days. Meanwhile, the Dubai Property Expo is tipping its hat to Gandhi Jayanti with a celebration at White Collar Realty—expect wellness sessions, lively discussions, and a touch of Indian heritage to sweeten your morning.Don’t miss the family-friendly “Messi Experience” at Dubai Festival City Mall—nine interactive zones where you can try Messi’s top footie moves or snap a selfie with virtual trophies. Feeling the music itch? DJs are warming up for tomorrow night’s Lost Frequencies gig at Bohemia Beach Club, but you’ll need to book early. And if you’re a foodie, mark your calendar for the upcoming “What The Food” festival at Alserkal Avenue, where culinary art, sustainability, and zero-waste cuisine collide for two delicious days later this month.In city news, the October issue of What’s On Dubai magazine drops today, loaded with new restaurant openings—from Cantonese fusion at Frankie Yang Tao’s kitchen to playful plant-based menus and rooftop lounges that’ll have your taste buds doing cartwheels. Dubai’s public transit is on track as always, but with major events near DWTC and Mall of the Emirates, plan ahead for heavier metro and taxi traffic during peak hours.Must-do activities today? Besides catching the last of the WETEX exhibits, stroll down Al Seef along Dubai Creek and soak in historic vibes, or duck into Festival Plaza for the Home Festival’s smart living pop-up—imagine a living room run by robots and you get the picture! Looking for something offbeat? The Laughter Factory’s international bill of standups jumpstarts the comedy scene later tonight at Studio One Hotel.Oly’s local tip: Dubai thrives on surprise—but did you know there’s a hidden abra route between Al Seef and Old Dubai? Hop on for a breezy, one-dirham ferry ride and find yourself time-traveling from sparkling skyscrapers to winding souks in minutes.Don’t go anywhere, listeners! Tomorrow is ready to dazzle you with the ignition of FNDM—the anime, gaming, and K-pop fan explosion—plus more comedy, sports, and sensational nightlife throwing the city into overdrive.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