Plants, Pre-Loved Finds and a Free Weekend Beside the Creek
Down to Earth returns to Jameel Arts Centre with markets, hands-on workshops and a swap shop. Bring the family, and perhaps that book you’ve finished.
yapped Editors · Nov 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Quick facts
- Dates
- 14–15 November 2026
- Saturday
- 3pm–10pm
- Sunday
- 3pm–8pm
- Where
- Jameel Arts Centre and Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park
Make something, swap something, leave with a plant you hadn’t planned on buying. Down to Earth returns this weekend, bringing growers, artists and makers together beside Dubai Creek.
Now in its seventh edition, the event combines workshops, talks, performances and markets around the theme of nature in the city. There’s enough to build an afternoon around, with activities for kids as well as adults.
Start With Something Hands-On
Saturday’s programme gives families several useful options. Drop-in activities include bird-feeder making, botanical crowns and a sensory station for ages three and up.
For children aged 6–12, Nature Has Other Plans, from 5pm to 6pm, asks parents and children to build with repurposed cardboard, then adapt their creations when imaginary natural forces intervene.
Adults can try Melt and Pour soap-making, for ages 15+, from 4pm to 5pm. Or join Tabchilli’s fermentation demonstration at 4.45pm, covering kimchi, kombucha and other ferments, with a guided tasting. Places are limited and allocated first come, first served.
“Make something, swap something, leave with a plant you hadn’t planned on buying.”
Browse, Buy or Swap
The Green Bazaar brings plants, homewares and locally made products, while the Farmers’ Market focuses on local growers and producers. Urban Market Concept adds vintage clothing, streetwear and reworked fashion.
Then there’s Faire Trade, where visitors can exchange items including books, toys, clothes and plant cuttings. A good reason to have a small clear-out before heading out. Food, drinks and bulky items aren’t accepted for swapping.