Sip and Paint in Dubai: Why It's Become the Ultimate Girls' Day Out

The group chat has cycled through brunch, the spa, and yet another mall trip. Sip and paint in Dubai has become the answer that actually sticks, because it gives friends something to do together instead of just something to sit through together. No painting skill required.

At Perfectly Minted by Resh, we run sip and paint sessions across Dubai built around exactly this kind of gathering: a group of friends, a couple of hours, no pressure to be good at art. Our founder, Resham, started Perfectly Minted by Resh after using painting to work through her own corporate stress, and that idea still shapes how sessions run today. Creativity works better shared than solo. Whether it is a birthday, a reunion with old friends, or just a Thursday that needed an upgrade, the format gives everyone something to do with their hands while they catch up.

Why sip and paint beats the usual girls’ day out lineup:

A spa day is relaxing, but everyone leaves with the same result. A brunch is fun, but it is mostly sitting and scrolling for the group photo. Sip and paint in Dubai sits in a different category. It is social, it is hands-on, and everyone walks away with something personal: an artwork they made themselves!

• Built-in conversation starter: Painting side by side removes the pressure of constant chat, since people can talk when they want to and focus when they want to. That suits mixed groups of chatty and quiet friends equally well.
• A shared, low-pressure challenge: Nobody in the room is a professional artist, and watching your friend’s “mistake” turn into their favourite part of the painting is half the fun.
• A physical keepsake: Unlike most girls’ day activities, you leave with an actual object. Friends often hang their pieces side by side as a set.

What a sip and paint session with your friends actually looks like:

Every session at Perfectly Minted by Resh runs on the same idea: full creative freedom, zero blank-page panic.

• Choose your canvas: Paint on classic canvases, mirrors, glass cups, bottles, or tote bags. Groups often mix it up so everyone leaves with something different.
• Pick from 100+ designs: A QR code opens our full design library, so nobody has to stare at a blank surface deciding what to paint.
• Get guided by a certified art coach: Colour theory basics and hands-on tips are offered throughout, but the steps are never rigid. You paint at your own pace.
• Stay as long as you like: Sessions run a minimum of two hours, so no one is rushed to finish before the paint has even dried.
• Sip your way: Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink packages are available, which keeps mixed groups, including anyone who does not drink, equally included.

You may combine a brunch or lunch with a Sip & Paint session, creating a complete day out filled with great food, creativity, and memorable moments.

The science behind why it feels so good:

The appeal is not just novelty. UAE residents report unusually high stress levels: a 2024 workforce survey found that 89 per cent experienced stress, with 99 per cent reporting at least one burnout symptom in the past year, and workplace pressure was named as a leading driver alongside the cost of living. Painting is a genuinely effective way to counter that, and it does not take much. A widely cited 2016 study published in Art Therapy found that 45 minutes of free art-making significantly lowered cortisol levels in most participants, regardless of their prior experience with art.

Did you know: the calming effect does not depend on talent. Studies on art-making and stress consistently find that beginners see the same drop in stress markers as experienced painters. There is no such thing as “too bad at art” to benefit from a session.

Yacht sessions and birthday twists:
For friend groups wanting to go a step further, we offer the UAE’s First-Ever Paint N Sail Workshop, a two-hour cruise that pairs painting with food, materials, and open sea views. It is a popular pick for milestone birthdays or a girls’ trip highlight.

Turning the day into a full celebration is just as easy. An art-themed birthday party swaps the usual dinner reservation for custom designs and collaborative painting, so the birthday group gets a shared activity instead of a table they are all staring across.

Ready to book your own sip and paint day with the girls?

Book a session with Perfectly Minted by Resh and pick your venue, drinks package, and design. Group bookings are easy to arrange, and gift certificates are available if you would rather surprise the group than organise it yourself.