Top 10 things to do in Dubai this week

Stand-up comedy to sit-down dinners, aqua theatres to jazz tributes, DMSH has you covered for the week

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La Perle by Dragone

Where: La Perle, Al Habtoor City
Category: Live Show
When: Daily
Timings: 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Tickets: Dh119 onwards

What is it: A unique theatre experience and a multi-sensory spectacle, it is the region’s first permanent show that combines breath-taking choreography with daring stunts, in a novel ‘aqua theatre’. World-class artists perform remarkable feats, including aerial acrobatics, death-defying dives and unbelievable motorcycle tricks. The show pays homage to the UAE’s pearl diving history in spectacular style at the purpose-built theatre, where gushing waterfalls and torrents of rain flood the stage and then drain away within seconds. This extravagant production combines immersive performances with striking imagery and advanced technology to create an unrivalled experience.


Russell Kane Live

Where: Dubai Opera
Category: Solo live comedy show
When: September 29
Timings: 8PM
Tickets: $40 onwards

What is it: It’s a show full of fun and pun by the multi-award-winning comedian who is returning to the UAE for the first time in four years. Spend the evening with a matchless comedian and a master in the genre. Patrons under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.


Light Middle East

Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
When: September 28-30
Timings: 10am to 4pm
Tickets: Free entry

What is it: The region’s premier exhibition and conference for lighting design and technology. It is a networking and sourcing platform for the entire scope of decorative, architectural, outdoor, and indoor lighting solutions.


The Sound of Sinatra

Where: Dubai Opera
When: October 2
Timings: 2pm and 8pm
Tickets: $40 onwards

What is it: Dubai Opera Big Band celebrates the extraordinary musical contribution of the legendary Frank Sinatra, one of the world’s most influential entertainers. Twenty-five of the very best Jazz musicians will be at work. The show relives his iconic hits like ‘Come Fly With Me’, ‘Lady Is A Tramp’ and ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’. Plus very special sequined guest artists with mesmerising sultry voices performing sensational songs like ‘Fever’, ‘Too Darn Hot’ and ‘Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend’.


The ForexExpo

Where: Hall 6 and 7, Dubai World Trade Centre
When: September 29-30
Timings: 10am to 4pm
Tickets: Entry Free

What is it: At this expo, one will have the opportunity to meet brokers and network with traders and explore further opportunities in the trading industry and get insights and debate the future of trading in capital markets. Experience the exhibition digitally using the events virtual platform. This year’s event seeks to highlight technologies that have positively impacted the industry.


Mamma Mia!

Where: Dubai Opera
When: September 25
Timings: 3pm and 8pm
Tickets: Dh295 onwards; VIP ticket: Dh895

What is it: The smash-hit musical is coming as part of an international tour celebrating 22 years since it premiered in London in April 1999. Written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and to the music of ABBA, the play has remained a global hit. To date, it has been seen by over 65 million people in 50 productions in 16 different languages. It became the 8th longest-running show in Broadway history where it played a record-breaking run for 14 years.


Rosé All Day

Where: Cove Beach, Caesars Palace Dubai, Bluewaters Island
When: Wednesday, September 29
Timings: 12pm to 5pm
Tickets: Starting at Dh149 per lady

What is it: Cove Beach boasts a stunning seafront locale. This event is not new but a bit of a makeover. There will be special entertainment and surprises to kick off at one of Dubai’s most popular ladies days. There will be free-flowing beverages, a three-course meal and live entertainment.


Inspired by Van Gogh

Where: Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
When: September 25
Timings: 4pm onwards
Tickets: Dh350

What is it: Explore your creativity and express yourself through art in our offline workshop inspired by Van Gogh. This master class is an opportunity to get acquainted with the basis of the oil painting technique, with the participation of an experienced teacher. Every participant with any level of training or even absolutely without preparation at the end of the lesson will create a painting of art that can be hung on the wall or used as a gift. An experienced artist will be guiding the participants throughout the workshop with step-by-step instructions.


Nightspot, The Dubai Fountain

Where: Fashion Parking, Dubai Mall
When: Daily
Timings: 6pm to 11pm
Tickets: Dh65 per person

What is it: A captivating water, music and light spectacle, The Dubai Fountain is the world’s tallest performing fountain. At over 900 feet, it is situated on the 30-acre lake near the Burj Khalifa. It performs to a range of different songs from classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.


Expo 2020 Dubai

Where: Expo 2020 Site, Jebel Ali
When: October 1 to March 31, 2022
Timings: 10am to midnight (Saturday-Wednesday) and 10am-2am (Thursday-Friday)
Tickets: Dh495 (Adult 18-59 years); Season Pass: Dh1,750

What is it: Dubai is hosting the world’s third-biggest event. The once-in-a-lifetime celebration, with the participation of 191 countries, will take place on a 438-hectare site located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The master plan is organised around a central plaza which is enclosed by three large thematic districts. The venue has over 200 restaurants and pavilions each along with 60 daily shows. It has the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface and over 200,000 square metres of Leed Gold and Platinum structures.

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