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 […]
Events
Dubai Fitness Challenge 29 October – 27 November 2020
The DFC is an annual fitness challenge, begun in 2017, that invites everyone to partake in 30 minutes of fitness every day for 30 days. The emphasis is on being active, not on doing a particular activity. There will be free classes, sporting events, group workout opportunities and even tutorials on healthy eating across the […]
World Art Dubai 2020 (8-10 October 2020)
This is the 6th edition of the region’s largest regional art fair featuring international artists and cultures and a very diverse range of art prices starting from AED 367 ($100). There will be over 3,000 pieces from around the globe. It is a unique fusion of art, education, and entertainment! The venue is the Dubai […]
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 […]
Update: Eid Al Adha holiday begins 30 July!
It is official–the UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has just announced that the Eid Al Adha public holiday will begin one day sooner than anticipated on Thursday, 30 July! The public holiday will now be 4 days rather than 3. Public and private workers will return to work on Monday, 3 August.
Eid Al Adha begins 31 July
Eid Al Adha will most likely fall on Friday, 31 July. The occurrence of the holiday is based on astronomical calculations regarding the moon phase. The Sharjah Centre for Space and Astronomy is predicting that the Dhu Al Hijjah 1441 crescent will likely be born Monday, 20 July at 9:33 pm local time UAE and […]
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 […]