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Short+Sweet Dubai

New Covent Garden Theatre Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

One of two 10-minute play festivals running concurrently in Dubai on six successive weekends with a basically similar format. This one is probably the more familiar name; it's been running in Dubai for some years, latterly as a franchise but [ ... ]

AED 100 – AED 120

Khozema Al Aaed: Deeper Than You Know

Firetti Contemporary Unit 29, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

This special performative installation by Khozema Al Aaed (followed by refreshments!) is described as an extension of his Maps & Cities Series. "Through mirrors and metal maps, the viewer shifts from observer to participant, encountering the self not as a [ ... ]

Free, but RSVP

Dreams of Rumi

Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai

"An authentic fusion of drama, choreography and music" – specifically, an evening of music, poetry and Dervish dancing in tribute to the poetic wisdom of Rumi, delivered by a small ensemble within ToDA’s 360° impressive immersive visuals.    

From AED 200

X Fest DXB

The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Second day for opening weekend of the Junction's festival of short plays: each weekend features 10 to 11 original 10-minute plays, meaning audiences will get the chance to see a diverse lineup of stories, styles and performances in a single [ ... ]

AED 120