This weekend we had so many plans that were just not meant to be. If you’re deciding to stay home then you’re in luck Dubai, because there are loads of ways to keep busy and have fun in the comfort of your own home.

You can have a movie night in, cinema popcorn and all. With your favourite delivery app, search for Vox Cinemas and have the perfect combo of a large popcorn, supreme nachos and a large drink delivered to your home for as little as Dhs26.

This might be an obvious option, and for some, it might be more difficult to find board games lying about the house than for others. But thankfully Dubai has plenty of incredible board game cafes, where you can also purchase the board games you play. So before the rain gets to us, head to Back To Games in Town Square Center and pick up some fun games to play while you wait for the weather to pass.

Dubai is full of plenty of incredible escape rooms to check out, and while it makes for a great indoor activity, if you’re trying to avoid the roads, don’t worry because there are plenty of fun virtual escape rooms that you can compete in, in the comfort of your own home.

Look, we know it sounds like a boring suggestion but there is something cathartic about cleaning up and cleaning out. And thankfully in Dubai, there are so many wonderful places where you can donate your preloved clothing to. This means you’ll be decluttering your life, and then hopefully brightening someone else’s day.

While you’re tidying up, having a go at baking or cooking, or maybe just relaxing on the couch – why not learn something new while you do so? Learn about Dubai and the people and places in the city with a fun and engaging podcast from the people right here in our city.