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Guided Tours: A Journey into Architecture Archives: Tunis, Baghdad, Damascus

Al Qasimiyah School Sheikh Saqr Bin Khalid Al Qasimi St, Sharjah

A series of guided tours with curator George Arbid that offer his perspective on the Journey into Architecture Archives: Baghdad, Damascus, Tunis exhibition currently running at Al Qasimiyah School (to 12 July). Arbid will provide insight into the research, archival [ ... ]

Free, but pre-register

Un monde merveilleux: dir Giulio Callegari (2024)

Alliance Française Dubai Dubai

A sharp, witty, very urban contemporary comedy of relationships. Worn down by 25 years together, Xavier and Sophie seem to be running on empty: neighbours Adèle and Alban come round for dinner, and these uninhibited people offer a somewhat risqué [ ... ]

AED 150

LAST CHANCE Mulhaq: On Annexed Architecture and Peripheral Typologies

Bayt AlMamzar House 2, 26 Street, Al Mamzar, Dubai

This exhibition explores the quiet logic of annexed spaces and the peripheral architectures that shape everyday life across the Gulf. Through documentation, case studies, and spatial narratives, it reflects on how these overlooked structures mediate between privacy, family, and urban [ ... ]

Free

LAST CHANCE Déjà Vu

Concrete Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Described as "the UAE’s first collaborative gallery exhibition", this 14-day selling show features more than 50 artists represented by 20 of the UAE’s leading contemporary art galleries. The intention is to provide a commercial opportunity for the galleries, which have [ ... ]

Free
Ongoing

Nemr: Rempant Disorder

Dubai Opera

Nemr's latest stand up comedy special considers the craziness of the world today in the context of fatherhood – what he fears and what he looks forward to are very different now than before. In a world full of Rampant [ ... ]

From AED 195

UAE National Orchestra: Sing for the Nation

Dubai Opera

The UAE National Orchestra and choir puts the emphasis on 'national' with "an evening where we come together in love for the nation, sharing moments of pride and belonging ... a space where we gather as sons and daughters of [ ... ]

From AED 150

The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

Studio One Hotel Dubai Studio City, Dubai

The bill for the Laughter Factory's May tour: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery and the sheer quantity of jokes in his set [ ... ]

AED 140

Comedy Kix: Lose Your Marbles

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai

The Comedy Kix folk take over the Radisson Blu Deira Creek's Marbles Karaoke Bar. On the bill: Amr Elassal, Emaad Siddiqui, Moncef Boumaza, Faizan Bhat, Saeed Alnahdy and Anton Galvez. It's free, but with a minimum spend of AED 75 [ ... ]

Min spend AED 75

Molto Male by Steve Mozz

Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, Dubai

Top Italian-style standup from the comic better known to his mum as Stefano Mozzicato. We're promised hilarious stories and relatable observation, delivered with signature Italian humour ...

From AED 150