Dubai, one of the Indian traveller’s favourite haunts, has been steadily opening its entertainment avenues. If you’re planning to visit the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates in the coming months, this is how you can keep busy. Here’s a quick list of events worth checking out.
‘Beauty and the Beast’
A tale as old as time, watch the famous 18th-century fairy tale based on the famous La Belle et la Bete transform into a first-class theatrical production. Will Belle’s love break the curse bestowed upon the Beast? Watch to find out.
When: Until Sunday, December 27 at 11 am and 3pm.
Where: Theatre by Queen Elizabeth 2, Cruise Terminal 1, Mina Rashid, Dubai
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‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Join Jack on his climb up the beanstalk to an enchanted land of excitement and adventure. Everyone’s favourite childhood characters have been given a musical touch and brought alive on stage to create a memorable, fun experience.
When: Until Sunday, December 27 at 3pm and 7pm.
Where: Al Baraha Ballroom, Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, Dubai
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La Perle by Dragone
Created by artistic director Franco Dragone, renowned for his shows Le Rêve in Las Vegas and The House of Dancing Water in Macau, Le Perle is a stunning stage production that combines immersive artistic performances with technology. Dragone has taken inspiration from the city of Dubai to design the show, featuring its vibrant culture and architecture via jaw-dropping stunts and special effects.
When: Saturday, December 26 to Wednesday, December 30 at 6.30pm and 9.30pm.
Where: Al Habootar City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
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The Christmas Show
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Get ready to sing your heart out to ‘Santa Baby’, ‘All I Want For Christmas’ and other festive tunes as you celebrate the day with family and friends at a musical extravaganza at the Palm Ballroom at the Palm Fairmont. Oh, and there’s definitely going to be snow!
When: Until Monday, December 28 at 7pm.
Where: Palm Ballroom, Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah.
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Funny Side-Up – Jeeveshu with Uncommon Sense
The comedian brings new jokes to the table at his brand-new stand-up show. P.S. If you book early, you can avail a really good discount.
When: Friday, December 18 at 5pm
Where: Al Nojoom Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
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Laugh-A-Thon featuring Aakash Gupta
Aakash Gupta, the winner of Amazon Prime show Comicstaan season two, is famous for his comic sketches. Now, he’s all set to charm his fans in Dubai with his wit and imagination in his stand-up act.
When: Friday, December 25 at 6pm
Where: Theatre by Queen Elizabeth 2, Cruise Terminal 1, Mina Rashid, Dubai
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Alan Walker Live
Party with Norwegian artist, producer and DJ Alan Walker (pictured above), best known for his hit ‘Faded’ at the Dubai Shopping Festival in a socially distanced concert. The DJ, who has headlined at Coachella, Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza and more will have you moving to his beats.
When: Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 9pm
Where: Coca Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai
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Laugh-A-Thon featuring Rahul Dua
Rahul Dua, the first runner-up of Amazon Prime’s Comicstaan season one is known as one of India’s coolest comedians. His jokes are hilarious and relevant, and now, his brining his act to Dubai. Get ready to LOL with him as he takes to the stage.
When: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 6pm
Where: Theatre by Queen Elizabeth 2, Cruise Terminal 1, Mina Rashid, Dubai
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