Sundeep & Anand
Rather good standups Sandeep and Anand offer an evening of sharp observations, relatable stories, and nonstop comedy.
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Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, Dubai
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SAF Book Club Meetup: Theories of Photography
SAF Photography Gallery Al Manakh, SharjahSAF's August book club meetup will explore how our perspectives shape the way we interpret photographs. Through books such as On Photography by Susan Sontag, Listening to Images by Tina M. Campt and Photography’s Orientalism by Ali Behdad and Luke [... more]
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Bambi: dir David Hand (1942)
Louvre Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiDisney's classic coming-of-age animated drama tells the story of a young deer who loses his mother to a hunter and learns to survive in the forest with his friends. Screens at the Louvre Abu Dhabi Auditorium in LouvreAD's Art in [... more]
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The Blazing Sun: dir Youssef Chahine (1954)
Jameel Arts Centre Al Jaddaf, DubaiIn pre-1952 Luxor, newly graduated agricultural engineer Ahmed helps his village upgrade their crops. That threatens the interests of their feudalist landlord, Taher Pasha; seeking revenge, Pasha and his conniving nephew, Riad, devise a plan to flood the peasants’ fields, [... more]
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The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, DubaiFinal stop for this month's Laughter Factory tour, with three ace local comics joining the international imports: Ricky Balshaw – British stand-up with an extraordinary backstory: he's a Paralympic medallist (Dressage) whose set is based on his experiences of living [... more]
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Joke Hub
Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef Al Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, DubaiA regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
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West Beirut: dir Ziad Doueri (1998)
SAF Photography Gallery Al Manakh, SharjahA drama about the 1975 Lebanese Civil War: high schooler Tarek treats the conflict like an adventure, filming Super 8 movies and navigating dangerous borders as a game. Amid rising family tensions, Tarek spends time with May an orphaned Christian [... more]
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Around the World with Saz Stories
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiThe saz is the long-necked fretted lute at the heart of many Middle Eastern and Anatolian folk traditions; this storytelling concert, with a band led by saz virtuoso and composer Hoshang Habash, takes the audience through the cultures and traditions [... more]
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Thirteen Lives: dir Ron Howard (2022)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesRon Howard's dramatisation of the incredible rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in 2018. Trapped following an unexpected rainstorm, a team of world-class divers navigated through miles of dangerous cave [... more]
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The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
Al Ain Palace Hotel Corniche Road, Abu DhabiMad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...
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Phenomenological Alphabet
NYUAD Arts Centre Project SpaceA group exhibition for six artists – Aya Afaneh, Sarah Afaneh, Sarah Brahim, Amir Hazim, Yoonsik Chico Park, and Andrew Riad – exploring how language is formed through the body, voice, gesture, and mark making practices. Each contributes a distinct [... more]
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Comedy Lounge
The Coterie Level 2, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali, DubaiFlamingo Live's regular comedy club slot at the Coterie pub in Ibn Battuta Mall. The door price includes two drinks.
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Creative Photography Fundamentals
Souq Al Qattara Shareat Al Qattara, Al AinA workshop and Develop your photography skills through hands-on training in composition, lighting, and camera settings using a professional camera or smartphone. The workshop, in celebration of World Photography Day, is led by Mansour Al Mansoori.
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Very Furry – Open Mic Joke Jam
PrinBella Cafe Assel Blvd, Jumeirah Village Circle, DubaiMad Cat Comedy's only open mic night: comedians test brand new jokes, new performers take the stage, and dog lovers come along for a fun evening. Only 20 seats available. Free entry!
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FUEGO: Latin Music Evening with Sol Quartet
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiGenuinely exciting stuff: the Dubai-based Sol Quartet celebrates the rich musical traditions of Latin America through an exhilarating blend of tango, salsa, bossa nova, bolero, and flamenco-inspired melodies with top musicianship and infectious energy. The classical quartet format works really [... more]
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Politically Incorrect Comedy
Xandros Singature 1 Hotel, Barsha Heights, DubaiMad Cat Comedy's regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
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The Glitch: Fragmented Becoming
Al Shindagha Museum - House 353 DubaiA Diarbid show for 35 artists "who explore identity as fluid, layered, and continuously evolving. Through fragmented, distorted, duplicated, and incomplete forms, the works examine how the self is shaped by memory, displacement, shifting environments, and the uncertainties of contemporary [... more]
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The Lion King: dir Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff (1994)
Louvre Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiA gorgeously restored print for the 30th anniversary of the family friendly classic. With help from his long-lost friend, Nala (Moira Kelly), and a curious pair of newfound friends, Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and Timon (Nathan Lane), Simba (Matthew Broderick) must [... more]
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Golden Era of Arabic Music
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiA "carefully curated" selection of iconic songs that draws inspiration from more than 14 legendary artists to take you on a musical journey across Lebanese, Egyptian, Khaliji, Syrian, and Iraqi classics.
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Joke Hub
Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef Al Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, DubaiA regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
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Laughter Lounge 2
New Covent Garden Theatre Mall of the Emirates, DubaiA second outing for this Callback Comedy night promising " razor-sharp sets, crowdwork that'll put you on the spot, improv and an atmosphere that turns a good night into a great memory” from local standups plus host – "Sunny, Andrea, [... more]
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Cinderella: dir Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi (1950)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWalt Disney spent more than a decade developing this animated film version of the fairy tale about a beleaguered girl, tormented by her unsympathetic stepmother and stepsisters, who gets a chance at romance and a better future through the intervention [... more]
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A Fistful of Dollars: dir Sergio Leone (1964)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSergio Leone’s satirical riff on director Akira Kurosawa’s samurai classic Yojimbo launched the Spaghetti Western, Clint Eastwood’s career as a movie star, and Ennio Morricone as a household name thanks to that unforgettable score. An instant international phenomenon, this hard-hitting epic [... more]
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The Time That Remains: dir Elia Suleiman (2009)
SAF Photography Gallery Al Manakh, SharjahSemi-autobiographical drama of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation, chronicling the experiences of a Nazareth-based family from the 1948 Arab-Israeli War to the early 21st century. Structured in four historical episodes, the narrative traces generational struggles with displacement, military occupation, and daily [... more]
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Comedy at the Speakeasy
Moon Bar Mina Al Salam, Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiThe Mad Cat team does the rather cool Moon Bar at the Sana Restaurant in Mina Al Salam – a great venue: quite intimate, few distractions. Featuring surprise drop-ins, fresh material, and "the kind of moments that only happen in [... more]
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Gatsby Jazz Night
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiMaria Krivets and her band with classic jazz and swing evoking the world of the Jazz Age via "soaring vocals, exceptional musicianship, unforgettable atmosphere and moments that will make you feel like you've stepped inside one of the most beautiful [... more]
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Familiar Touch: dir Sarah Friedland (2024)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesA coming-of-old-age story with real compassion: writer-director Sarah Friedland's story follows the octogenarian Ruth Goldman (noted stage actress Kathleen Chalfant – "an astonishingly nuanced, considered and graceful performance" said the Guardian review) as she copes with dementia and her shifting, [... more]
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The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
Al Ain Palace Hotel Corniche Road, Abu DhabiMad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...
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Very Furry – Open Mic Joke Jam
PrinBella Cafe Assel Blvd, Jumeirah Village Circle, DubaiMad Cat Comedy's only open mic night: comedians test brand new jokes, new performers take the stage, and dog lovers come along for a fun evening. Only 20 seats available. Free entry!
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Dr Anand Show
Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, DubaiAn evening of "intelligent, relatable, and laugh-out-loud comedy" – Dr Anand is good at observational comedy and tells a great story. Recommended.
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Moonlit Arias & Midnight Keys: Opera for Soprano, Tenor & Piano
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiAn hour-long chamber recital of popular operatic arias and duets ("a journey through love, longing, celebration, and unforgettable melody") with soprano Laura Frei, baritone Abdullah Atfah, and pianist Oleg Poliansky. TODA's immersive digital environment provides spectacular background visuals.
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Moonlit Arias & Midnight Keys: Opera for Soprano, Tenor & Piano
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiAn hour-long chamber recital of popular operatic arias and duets ("a journey through love, longing, celebration, and unforgettable melody") with soprano Laura Frei, baritone Abdullah Atfah, and pianist Oleg Poliansky. TODA's immersive digital environment provides spectacular background visuals.
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Politically Incorrect Comedy
Xandros Singature 1 Hotel, Barsha Heights, DubaiMad Cat Comedy's regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
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Comedy Special By Noha Bashir
Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, DubaiKnown for her sharp wit, relatable storytelling, and effortless stage presence, magpie favourite Noha Bashir delivers an of sharp observations, personal anecdotes, and clever takes on everyday life – her newest material, performed live in an intimate setting that really [... more]
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Dubai OperaThe marmite comedian is back in town for the second time this year with another look at his latest touring show. It's his trademark up-yours to civility – if he hasn't amended the setlist again, you should expect a flurry [... more]
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The Artist as Gatherer: Mapping Meaning
Sharjah Art Foundation, Flying Saucer Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesA two-day workshop (same times tomorrow) with Amparo Baquerizas Carreras and her photobook Gauchito Querido (2026), which will be used as a case study for alternative cartography and the concept of ‘artist as gatherer’. Participants will explore how artistic research [... more]
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Joke Hub
Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef Al Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, DubaiA regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
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Crowd Control by Noha & Denise
Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, DubaiImprovised crowd work comedy from two very sharp standups – expect quick wit and superfast comebacks from Noha Bashir and Denise Alexe.
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The Glassworker: dir Usman Riaz (2024)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFirst-time director Usman Riaz embraces the old-fashioned star-crossed romance with a beautifully animated film about a young glassblowing artist and his lost love. At the same time it's a truly humanist, demonstrating how art and creativity can provide solace and [... more]
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For A Few Dollars More: dir Sergio Leone (1965)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesThe second chapter in Sergio Leone’s epic Dollars Trilogy ups the ante with more tension, more grit, and a bigger budget thanks the success of the first outing for the Man With No Name. This time around two rival bounty [... more]
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Book Cellar Dubai: The Queue
Le Brasserie sur le Boulevard Kempinski The Boulevard, Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, DubaiVladimir Sorokin's 1983 has been described as "a bizarrely funny saga of a quintessential Russian institution, the interminably long line". Perhaps you might go for "avant-garde" rather than bizarre; the book is solely snatches of dialogue, the voices of people [... more]
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Summer Roast By Abz Ali
Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, DubaiWhen allied with wit and accuracy, the implicit cruelty of the newly-popular 'roast' format can be more just an excuse for snide insults or another culture war salvo. We hope for the best from Abz Ali, who is known for his [... more]
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CLOSING TODAY A Return to Presence
Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery Al Khayat Art Avenue, Al Quoz, DubaiDescribed by the gallery as "a significant new exhibition" and "a return to the essential experience of art as presence, encounter, and shared space", this show features a curated selection of 50 newly arrived 2D and 3D works by Annalù, [... more]
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CLOSING TODAY In Transit
Artbooth Gallery Centro Capital Center, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu DhabiA group exhibition featuring works by Wadeei Khaled, Ahmad El Badawi, Bahram Hajou, Hanibal Srouji, Jamal Bassiouni, Rania Amoudi and Yervant Hawarian – an introduction to artists who will be featured in upcoming exhibitions throughout the year, alongside others whose [... more]
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CLOSING TODAY Mutable Devotions
Rizq Art Initiative Leaf Tower, Al Reem Island, Abu DhabiThis is the MFA thesis exhbiition from six graduating students, presenting the culmination of their research and work – "informed by a deep commitment to risky multi-media exploration The works are by Maha Alasker, Yuehan Dai, Nour Elbery, Almaha Jaralla, [... more]
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The President’s Cake: dir Hasan Hadi (2025)
Manarat al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesHasan Hadi's debut feature is a beautiful tale of love, friendship and resilience told from the perspective of a child growing up under Saddam Hussein’s oppressive regime. It was the first Iraqi film to feature at the Cannes Film Festival, [... more]
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Hamad Almuzaini: Precarious Beings
Tashkeel Studio and Gallery Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates“What is the ultimate goal of a city?” asks architect/artist Hamad Almuzaini: “Governance and the streamlining of lived experience – an impossible task – or something more open, broken, and constantly reinvented?” He says these questions guide his work across [... more]
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The Joke Jam
Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, DubaiThe Pepp promises "45 minutes of piping-hot laughs with four surprise comedians serving punchlines, saucy jokes, and a generous topping of fun".
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The Joke Jam
Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, DubaiSecond time this week for the Pepp's "45 minutes of non-stop laughs from four surprise comedians serving up a full-flavoured feast of funny", this one with an early start (7pm not 9pm).
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CLOSING TODAY The Two Walks: Works on Paper selected by Judy Karkour
CARBON 12 17th Street, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesA group show of new and archival works on paper selected by Judy Karkour that brings together 14 artists with distinct material and artistic backgrounds – Sarah Almehairi, Faris Alshafar, Olaf Breuning, Bernhard Buhmann, André Butzer, Nadine Ghandour, Monika Grabuschnigg, [... more]
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