Looking for a weekend plan that offers something beyond a typical outing? Several events across the UAE are giving visitors the chance to return home with prizes such as AirPods, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Polaroid cameras, gold bars, shopping vouchers, and even a brand-new car.

Whether you are interested in solving puzzles in Abu Dhabi or want to spend a family day in Dubai, these are some of the best weekend plans:

1. Search for hidden keys to win prizes worth over AED 13,000

If you enjoy treasure hunts, Rolli’s Abu Dhabi is turning Yas Bay into a massive playground this Friday.

The Rolli’s Yas Bay Key Hunt event begins on July 17, with participants competing to find one of 12 keys hidden in two secret locations in Yas Bay.

At 6 PM, cryptic clues will be released on the restaurant’s Instagram stories, and registered participants will receive a map of the search areas.

Those who successfully find a key can win prizes with a total value of more than AED 13,000, including AirPods, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Polaroid cameras, Yas Bay annual passes, free meals at Rolli’s, Red Tail memberships, and the popular Birthday Steak Pass.

Participation in this program is free after registration.

2. Meet popular Cocomelon characters and a chance to win a car

Families can head to Arabian Center, where JJ and Cody, the popular characters from Cocomelon, will make surprise appearances throughout the weekend.

Children can meet and take photos with the characters and enjoy a special summer program including slime-making workshops, storytelling, face painting, and arts and crafts activities.

These activities run daily until August 2, making them a suitable indoor option for the school holidays.

While at Arabian Center, keep your shopping receipts.

As part of Dubai Summer Surprises, shoppers can enter a digital draw for a chance to win one of 10 Exeed LX cars, alongside seasonal offers and entertainment programs throughout the mall.

3. Spend AED 200 in Sharjah for a chance to win gold bars

If you are heading to Sharjah this weekend, the Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 campaign continues with discounts of up to 75 percent at participating stores, hotels, and restaurants.

Shoppers who spend AED 200 or more can enter digital draws to win gold bars, shopping vouchers, and, in later stages of the campaign, a luxury car.

More than 700 prizes will be awarded throughout the summer, and the next grand draw will take place on August 1.

4. Test your general knowledge and win a hotel stay

For a more relaxed Friday night, you can head to Urban Bar Deli at Edge by Rotana, DAMAC Hills 2, and participate in its weekly Quiz Night, where teams compete for various prizes while enjoying food and drink offers.

Prizes include:

A one-night stay including breakfast for two adults

Dinner for two at Urban Bar Deli

Breakfast for two at Urban Bar Deli

Quiz Night is held every Friday and provides a night of general knowledge questions, friendly competition, and entertainment, whether you are looking for the grand prize or just want to have a good night with friends.

5. Watch free performances across Dubai

If shopping is not your priority, Dubai Summer Surprises is organizing a series of free entertainment programs at various locations across the city.

Visitors can watch pop-up performances in malls, visit Modesh World at the Dubai World Trade Centre, check out the K-Pop Demon Hunters pop-up at City Centre Mirdif, or participate in the indoor Dubai Mallathon, a program that transforms malls into air-conditioned tracks for walking and running.

6. Live performance of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits

Music enthusiasts can end the weekend at the Coca-Cola Arena, where the Michael Lives Forever show takes the stage on Saturday, July 18.

This tribute show recreates some of Michael Jackson’s most iconic performances and includes the famous songs Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, and Dangerous.

Ticket prices start from AED 125.