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Ahmad Nabil: Fetus Exodus

Jameel Library Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai

A Jameel Library Commission by the Palestinian artist and educator that explores regional myths and legends through ten monthly texts – chapters in fact, in digital form – that address an imagined foetus (referred to as a “child of myths") [ ... ]

Free

We call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

This is a version of the ballet that features just six dancers (rather than the 30 or more in a full conventional production) "to bring this classic tale to life on stage".  The show is created, directed, and choreographed by [ ... ]

From AED 139

Family Saturdays at the Jameel: Seas are sweet, fish tears are salty

Jameel Arts Centre Al Jaddaf, Dubai

A family workshop day based on Mohammad Alfaraj’s current Jameel exhibition Seas are sweet, fish tears are salty. It starts with a tour, led by Alfaraj, and delves into his artistic practice – particularly his approach to storytelling alongside the [ ... ]

Free, but pre-register

Tarrac: dir Declan Recks (2023)

Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

Arriving back in Kerry after her father has had a heart attack, Aoife (Kelly Gough) initially has some trouble shaking off her urban pretensions and reconnecting with old pals. But she finds herself recruited into the local sea-rowing team; they [ ... ]

AED 25

Four Souls of Coyote: dir Áron Gauder (2023)

Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

Animated adventure drama about Native American protesters confronting the crew of an oil pipeline project that is located near their ancestral lands. The grandfather shares an ancient tale of their Creation myth, a story filled with adventures featuring animals, magic, [ ... ]

AED 25

The Government Inspector

The Government Inspector
The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

The second performance of the Junction's production of Gogol's comedy of mistaken identity, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and political corruption. It's also very funny, "proving that bureaucracy and buffoonery are a match made in theatrical heaven" as the producers put [ ... ]

AED 120

ELF Community Night – Stories at Sundown

Emirates Literature Foundation Dar Al Adaab, Al Shindagha, Dubai

An Emirates Literature Foundation evening of poetry and music: featured artists followed by an open mic session. "Come along and connect with the community."

Free, but pre-register

UFO Sweden: dir Victor Danell (2023)

Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

Stranger Things meets X-Files – young Swedish teen rebel Denise is placed in foster care after her dad goes missing. She believes her father was kidnapped by UFOs, and she gets in touch with the quirky local skywatchers association, UFO [ ... ]

AED 25

Joke Hub

Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef Al Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai

Another Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" (sic). The cover charge of AED 99 includes two drinks.

AED 99