We recently celebrated the 49th UAE National Day (celebrated over a 5-day weekend) and all I can say is “WOW!” The extraordinary light displays and festivities really made it a celebration to remember, even in the midst of COVID-19. Everyone was, of course, reminded to stay vigilant and take safety precautions to limit transmission of […]
Entertainment
Swan Lake 26-28 November 2020
Enjoy a respite from modern day life with the classic Swan Lake ballet, performed live by the Moscow City Ballet at Dubai Opera. Tchaikovsky’s original score, played by a live orchestra, sets the stage for this classic tale of a beautiful maiden who is turned into a swan by an evil knight. The beauty of […]
La Perle by Dragone
This unique performance experience, created by renowned producer Franco Dragone, tells the story of rich culture and UAE pearl diving history in a most spectacular way! The performance combines choreography, aerial acrobatics, motorcycle stunts, and set design (including a specially-designed staging environment that accommodates a torrent of water that drains away in moments). One couldn’t […]
Metropolis at Jameel Arts Centre (ends 1 October)
There is still time to catch “Metropolis” at the Jameel Arts Centre! The exhibition runs through 1 October 2020 and features the collection of artist Lubna Chowdhary. The diverse cultural experiences of the artist, who was born in Tanzania, to a family of Indian heritage with extended family in Pakistan, and raised in the United […]
Comic Con 05-07 March 2020
The Middle East Film & Comic Con is coming to the Dubai World Trade Centre for three action-packed days in March. This is where super heroes and super fans meet up. Explore the wonderful world of comics, movies, anime, manga and all things pop culture. Come in costume! Check out the region’s biggest Cosplay Competition, […]
Dubai Food Festival 2020
The annual Dubai Food Festival will be held from 26 February to 14 March 2020. The festival, which lasts 17 days, will be celebrated in different locations across Dubai and also includes live music, a gaming zone and fun community activities. One of the highlights of the event each year is the Dubai Restaurant Week […]
RedFestDXB 06 -07 February, 2020
Virgin Radio’s RedFestDXB, the UAE’s #1 hit music festival, is back for its 7th Edition, 06 February to 07 February 2020. The two-day event will be held at Dubai Media City Ampitheatre. In addition to the great music, the festival also provides some of the best street vendors across the Middle East. Music genres include […]
Dubai Crown Prince Camel Festival 02-12 February 2020
For the third year, pure-bred Arabian camels will race in this event patronised by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. The event is organised by the Dubai Camel Racing Club (DCRC). Camel categories include Haqaqa (two years old), Laqaiya (three years […]
Dubai World Cup Carnival – 30 January 2020
The Dubai World Cup Carnival (DWCC) will begin Thursday, January 30, 2020 and will offer 10 race meetings leading up to the Dubai World Cup on 28 March 2020. The highly successful Dubai World Cup Carnival was created in 2004 as a racing season to further develop the growth and success of the sport in […]
Athier Mousawi Art Collection 20 January – 14 March, 2020
The latest works of Iraqi-born artist Athier Mousawi will be on display at Alserkal Avenue’s Ayyam Gallery from 20 January – 14 March 2020. This latest collection, entitled Nothing is Certain, Everything is Melting, and that’s Okay is loaded with symbolism and explores the shifting states of order and disorder. The exhibition is free and […]