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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

ADNEC Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is getting into its stride now; it's still basically a commercial environment where publishers and distributors make deals, but in the last few years it has developed into a celebration of reading and writing [ ... ]

Free, but pre-register

In Unison with Music: City Edition

The Agenda Abdullah Omran Taryam St, Media City, Dubai

An evening that claims to “break the norms of conventional electronic music shows in the Middle East region, to create something above and beyond” via “a unique experience and atmosphere based on a unison of light, sound and technologies”. The [ ... ]

From AED 180

The Jazz Garden: Roy Young

The Arena, Montgomerie Gulf Club Al Thanayah Fourth - 10 7th Street, Dubai

Born in Jamaica, raised in the British RnB and then Northern Soul scenes, Roy Young has a terrific voice for soul and great stage presence. He gigs with the Alexey Cheremizov Jazz Quartet. Doors open at 7pm, Young is on [ ... ]

From AED 125

The Jazz Night with Lady J

Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai

Jazz at the Theatre of Digital Art with Lady J and her trio. We're promised "a sparkling arrangement of the Grooviest Classics together with jazzed-up Radio Hits in 360° space" ...

AED 180

The UAE Classical Talents: A Romantic Violin and Piano Night

Alliance Française Dubai Dubai

To end this third season of the UAE Classical Talents recitals, violinist Nicolas Mann and pianist Olga Kirpicheva promise us a Romantic journey with music from the key composers of the period.

AED 130

Still Dancing – a True Story of a Parkinson’s Hero

Emirates Theatre, Jumeirah Emirates International School, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai

Third Half Theatre and Movement Mantra are reprising their original 2019 dance-theatre production to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Mantra ‘s founder, movement coach Vonita Singh, has been championing the Parkinson’s cause in the UAE for the last 10 [ ... ]

AED 80

Black Grace: Paradise Rumour

Africa Hall Al Manakh, Sharjah

This premiere by the New Zealand contemporary dance company Black Grace was commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation for SB15; it’s a development of the company’s 2009 work Gathering Clouds, which responded to prejudice and xenophobia against Pacific migrants in New [ ... ]

Free, but pre-booking recommended