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Cinderella: Bitesize Ballet

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

Described by the organisers as “the perfect introduction to ballet”, this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, moves to Dubai after its Abu Dhabi performances. It offers a familiar story and [... more]

From AED 175

Nine Nodes of Non-Being

421 Arts Campus Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi

A group exhibition with works by nine artists, thinkers, filmmakers, and researchers from East, South, Southeast Asia, the MENA region, and South America. Curated by Ritika Biswas, it conceives of climate-related extinction through various states of negation and excess emerging [... more]

Free

Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF)

Vox Cinema, City Center Al Zahia University Road, Al Zahia, Sharjah

SIFF is back for its tenth edition on 22 to 28 October with an official selection of 81 films from 37 countries (slightly down on last year, which saw 90+ from 47 countries). But "the new edition promises to exceed [... more]

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Asma Belhamar: Solid Void

421 Arts Campus Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi

This solo exhibition captures the tensions between shifting natural geographies and dynamic urban environments, featuring new works inspired by the UAE’s architectural history. It narrates the topographic evolution of the UAE, as influenced by Western classical modernity, contemporary traditionalism in [... more]

Free

The UnPink Ribbon

Mogoa by Socialicious Street 73, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai

A free-to-attend community awareness event – “raise awareness, get educated, and voice your thoughts against Corporate Cancer”. The theme is blue rather than pink because “the Corporate World over the last few years has begun to sell Pinktober, almost as [... more]

Free

Karama Arts Club: Local Matters – The Making of a Music Scene

25hours Hotel Dubai One Central Trade Center Street, Dubai

The intelligent networking session for creative peers is back after its summer break with an extended evening session – a social (with private bar) for members and guests (5.30 to 8.30) followed by the meat of the evening, a panel discussion [... more]

Free with a drinks package

Khurshid Aziz: Musica Classica

Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai

The Uzbekh piano virtuoso Khurshid Aziz plays some favuorites and a few less well known pieces ... with a twist: he's accompanied by ToiDA's 360° visuals, in an AI-based AV show by Japanese artist Saeko Ehara. The programme: Saint-Saens / [... more]

From AED 190