Afterlife
Abu Dhabi gets a taste of the premium electronic music festival founded in 2016 by the Italian music production and DJ duo Tale Of Us. The Afterlife brand has evolved from a club night into an event series and record [ ... ]
From AED 655
50 events found.
Events
Yas Gateway Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Peau d’Âne: dir Jacques Demy (1970)
Jardins Germaine Tillion Hazza Bin Zayed St, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesJacques Demy's musical fantasy comedy proved to be his biggest success in France, and is regarded now as a cult classic. It's based on a fairy tale about a king (Jean Marais) who wishes to marry his own daughter (Catherine [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerIt’s All Been Done Before
The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAn evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: The Monkey's Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into their home. (adaptated from [ ... ]
AED 120Singin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450Singin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450LAST CHANCE Ayesha Sultana: Fragility and Resilience
Ishara Art Foundation Alserkal Avenue, DubaiThe first major solo show in the GCC for the Bangladesh-born US-based artist. Her practice spans drawing, painting and sculpture, "exploring the material and conceptual possibilities of form and medium ... Sultana proposes that fragility can be a form of [ ... ]
Colour Gives Me Life
Firetti Contemporary Unit 29, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiA group show of works by Ludmilla Radchenko, Rachel K (above), Ihab Ahmad, Laurent Perbos, Yana Abramova and Samuele Ventanni curated by Celine Azem. The aim is to explore how colour extends beyond visual experience, "shaping memory, emotion, and perception [ ... ]
Free
Jazz At The Island: Aleksandra Krstic / Tania Kassis
Al Noor Island Buhairah Corniche Road, Khalid Lagoon, SharjahJazz under the stars on Sharjah's Al Noor Island – though again we're not sure either artist would regard themselves as characteristic of (or confined to) the jazz genre. The Dubai-based Serbian singer, songwriter, pianist and composer Aleksandra Krstic has [ ... ]
AED 100
Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival 2024
Warehouse Four Al Quoz, DubaiThe Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival – a filmic celebration of al fresco motoring with handlebars – returns for its fourth iteration, promising "the best dramatic, documentary and short films that reveal the passion of riders and the soul behind riding [ ... ]
AED 65Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: FLEX* by Load na Dito
FLEX* is a talking and listening game created by Manila-based curatorial and research initiative Load na Dito; participants explore the meaning of words based on personal experiences while moulding clay. Inspired by the city’s ubiquitous gift shops, the accompanying installation will [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerIt’s All Been Done Before
The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesA second evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: The Monkey's Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into their home. (adaptated [ ... ]
AED 120
The Mask of Zorro: dir Martin Campbell (1998)
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central Trade Center Street, DubaiAntonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones have great fun in this easy-to-watch action/adventure movie. Hopkins is Zorro, escaping from prison to find his long-lost daughter (Zeta-Jones) and avenge the death of his wife. He is aided by his successor [ ... ]
FreeLAST CHANCE William Kentridge: A Shadow of a Shadow
Sharjah Art Foundation – Bait Al Serkal Arts Square, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesA master draughtsman, illustrator, filmmaker and sculptor, William Kentridge is also a prolific theatre-maker who has collaborated with local theatre groups and world-renowned opera houses. This is the first exhibition to focus solely on Kentridge’s theatre practice and surveys 23 [ ... ]
FreeLAST CHANCE Antonio Dias: The Search for an Open Enigma
Sharjah Art Foundation – Bait Al Serkal Arts Square, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesWork by Antonio Dias (1944–2018), an artist who relentlessly transgressed material and conceptual boundaries, tackling complex sociopolitical issues across diverse mediums. Drawing upon Hélio Oiticica’s 1969 analysis of Dias’ practice, the title embraces the versatile, ever-changing and subversive nature of [ ... ]
FreeSingin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450LAST CHANCE Steven Naifeh: Found in Translation
Artbooth Gallery Centro Capital Center, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu DhabiThe first solo exhibition in Abu Dhabi in 50 years of works by Steven Naifeh, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, businessman and artist – particularly of large-scale geometric abstractions that owe much to hos appreciation of geometric art in the Middle East. [ ... ]
FreePublic Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
Abu Dhabi Beach Al Hisn Street, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesArtist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerPublic Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Frying Pan Adventures Public Art and Street Food
A guided walking tour of Madinat Zayed with seven stops for (carb-heavy!) street food plus visits to four of the public art installations. "Together, these artworks and the food we share tell a story of connection, bringing people together through [ ... ]
AED 350Remote Abu Dhabi by Rimini Protokoll
Rimini Protokoll pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre. During this performance walk within the collective’s ‘Remote X’ series (2013–ongoing), you are invited to explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in future cities; for this tour, designed specifically for Abu [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerRemote Al Ain by Rimini Protokoll
Rimini Protokoll pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre. During this performance walk within the collective’s ‘Remote X’ series (2013–ongoing), you are invited to explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in future cities; for this tour, designed specifically for Al [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerArcheological Insights: Dr Peter Magee in conversation with Dr Mansour Radwan
Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, DubaiThis Dubai Culture event offers insights into historical artefacts and settlements across the UAE, with a focus on the upcoming loan of unexpected discoveries to the Zayed National Museum. The Musuem’s director, Peter Magee, is a distinguished scholar with over [ ... ]
FreeIt’s All Been Done Before
The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe final performance for this evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: The Monkey's Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into [ ... ]
AED 120
Mezzotono
Cultural Foundation Qasr al Hosn, Abu DhabiA Mezzotono concert is always engaging, always interesting. They describe themselves as a small orchestra without instruments – just five voices, quality singing, and a unique style which blends vocal harmonies, beatboxing, and vocal percussion. They aim to cover many [ ... ]
AED 75
Home Alone: dir Chris Columbus (1990)
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central Trade Center Street, DubaiThe original and the best of the Home Alone franchise, funny and slightly sad because eight-year-old Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind while his family heads to Paris for Christmas and they simply don’t notice that he’s not there [ ... ]
Free
Compagnie Nacera Belaza: La Nuée
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy University City, SharjahThe title of this dance piece by Nacera Belaza holds two meanings in French: a dark cloud and a dense flock of birds. She developed the performance following a research visit to the First Nation Dakota tribes in North America; [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerTheatresports: Santas vs Elves 1
Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesA newish Courtyard tradition: competitive improv. In Theatresports, teams of improvisors are selected to compete against each other for points awarded by a panel of judges. The teams issue challenges to each other on the seasonal theme, and the judges [ ... ]
Free, but pre-register
Bejeweled: A Symphony of Gemology and Art
Louvre Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiA two-part talk exploring the history and craftsmanship of 11 extraordinary pieces from the museum’s permanent collection, presented by L’ÉCOLE Middle East and Louvre Abu Dhabi. There’s a livestream talk on 9 December (3-4pm: the Zoom link is here) followed [ ... ]
Free
Bye Bye Tiberias: dir Lina Soualem (2022)
Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel Trade Center St, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThirty years ago, Hiam Abbass left her native village in Galilee to follow her acting dream in France. Camera in hand, her daughter Lina questions her mother’s bold choices and the way the women in her family – who she [ ... ]
Free
Imperial Orchestra: Cinema Medley 2
Coca-Cola Arena City Walk, DubaiImperial Orchestra, described as "a modern-day symphony orchestra from St Petersburg" with 120 musicians on stage under the baton of Lev Dunaev, returns to the Coca-Cola Arena for a second concert of orchestral arrangements of well-known cinema themes – including [ ... ]
From AED 195Singin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450LAST CHANCE Wissam Shawkat: Calligraformism
Mestaria Gallery Unit 35, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiThe Iraqi artist and calligrapher introduces the latest examples of his signature style, merging the beauty of classical Arabic scripts with modern design principles; Calligraforms transforms Thuluth script lettering into abstract, fluid forms that are removed their textual meaning and [ ... ]
Free
Men’s Jewelry, Signs & Insignia
L'ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts Building 10, Dubai Design District, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesJewellery is usually treated as a style of female adornment, but these days especially it’s also an important signifier for men – at once a social and cultural marker, an instrument of power assertion, a communication tool, and yes a [ ... ]
AED 50
Encore Presents: Benjamin Grosvenor
Dubai Opera Studio Downtown Dubai, DubaiSomething of a coup for the Encore Presents series of recitals, curated by Amira Fouad and presented with the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai: the stunning British piano virtuoso Benjamin Grosvenor has been accumulating accolades – from reviewers (“everything Grosvenor [ ... ]
AED 500Theatresports: Santas vs Elves 2
Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesA second evening of festive competitive improv. In Theatresports, teams of improvisors are selected to compete against each other for points awarded by a panel of judges. The teams issue challenges to each other on the seasonal theme, and the [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerSingin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450
Abdulla Lutfi: LuffyxLutfi | Emirati-Manga
Mestaria Gallery Unit 35, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiThe Emirati artist introduces "a unique fusion of Japanese manga and Emirati culture"; Lufti's bold black-and-white line drawings aim to capture the essence of life in the UAE with humour and insight and a style inspired by Lutfi’s childhood love [ ... ]
FreeLAST CHANCE Tyrrell Winston: Life in the Fast Lane
Volery Gallery Maze Tower - 5201, Dubai International Financial Center, DubaiWinston’s work blends art with sports culture, transforming everyday objects – deflated basketballs, cigarette butts, even the signatures of artists and athletes –into pieces that challenge viewers to reconsider the significance of these items; the results "resonate with resilience, legacy, [ ... ]
Free
The Mask of Zorro: dir Martin Campbell (1998)
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central Trade Center Street, DubaiAntonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones have great fun in this easy-to-watch action/adventure movie. Hopkins is Zorro, escaping from prison to find his long-lost daughter (Zeta-Jones) and avenge the death of his wife. He is aided by his successor [ ... ]
FreeSingin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450The Laughter Factory: Endless Fun, End of Season, Parties
Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, DubaiThe Laughter Factory’s seasonal tour promises a "hilarious memorable night” with "hand-picked headline comics from across the planet” and "non-stop belly laughs from start to finish”. Sets the bar really quite high … The acts: Chris Washington UK standup with [ ... ]
AED 160LAST CHANCE An African Story
Andakulova Gallery Unit 18, P4 Level Damac Park Towers, DIFC , Dubai, United Arab EmiratesA group show for four African artists from the Swiss-Zim Heritage stable, all first-timers for Dubai – evocative depictions of heritage and community from Keith Zenda, wildlife scenes by Tonderai Mujuru, Barry Lungu with rich expressions of daily urban life, [ ... ]
Free
Ryoten Ogata: The Essence of Blue
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown Marasi Drive, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesInspired by his upbringing in Hokkaido, Ryoten Ogata creates artwork with the sea as a recurring theme; each painting represents a singular, unrepeatable moment of movement on the sea's surface To 12 April.
FreePublic Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Frying Pan Adventures Public Art and Street Food
A guided walking tour of Madinat Zayed with seven stops for (carb-heavy!) street food plus visits to four of the public art installations. "Together, these artworks and the food we share tell a story of connection, bringing people together through [ ... ]
AED 350
Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi: Harleking
Sima Performing Arts Warehouse 38, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesGinevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi, based between Berlin and Turin, have been working as a duo since 2008 with a style that merges dance, performance and visual art. Harleking is a choreographic work that was first seen in 2018 and has [ ... ]
AED 90Singin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the songs – classics like Good [ ... ]
AED 450The Laughter Factory: Endless Fun, End of Season, Parties
Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, DubaiThe second stop (of three) for the Laughter Factory’s seasonal tour, promising "non-stop belly laughs from start to finish”. The acts: Chris Washington UK standup with a clutch of TV appearances (inc Mock the Week, House of Games, The Stand [ ... ]
AED 160Candlelight: Christmas Favourites
Mina A’Salam Hotel Jumeirah Road, DubaiDoes exactly what it claims – the Gulf String Quartet play 65 minutes of popular seasonal tunes by the light of several hundred flame-free candles. There are performances at 6pm and 8pm.
From AED 150Singin’ in the Rain
Dubai OperaThe two final performances of this highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn't what matters, of course; it's the [ ... ]
AED 450Rita Maikova: Inner Guide
Volery Gallery Maze Tower - 5201, Dubai International Financial Center, DubaiA solo exhibition by the Ukrainian artist combines surrealism and personal symbolism in "ethereal landscapes that explore resilience, transformation, and the cycles of life ... Her dreamlike scenes – lush green forests, sweeping sand dunes, and symbolic characters – invite [ ... ]
Free
Zé Tepedino: Marina
Gallery Isabelle Unit 17, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe first solo exhibition in the UAE by Brazilian carioca artist Zé Tepedino is curated by Amanda Abi Khalil and also features a work by Hassan Sharif. Says the gallery: "Marina is not a place but a tide, a rhythm [ ... ]
Free
