The weekend is here! and just because there is a holiday coming very quickly after it doesn't mean that you have to miss out on all the fun Dubai has to offer until then, but maybe use this weekend as a starter for all the fun and excitement the long Eid holidays are going to bring. Whether you are in the mood to unwind with some retail therapy or some plays and comdey, here are some things to check out this weekend!
Ragheb Alama at Dubai Opera
When 15 and 16 July
Where Dubai Opera
Ragheb Alama is back in Dubai and will perform his melodious music this weekend at Dubai Opera. Known for his delightful Arabic pop music, listen to him perform his classics like Seneen Rayha and Naseeni el Duny, is a definite must-watch. Individuals need to be vaccinated to attend.
www.dubaiopera.com
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The Laughter Factory July Tour
When 15 and 16 July
Where Movenpick JBR
Laughter is the best way to kick start the weekend and with The Laughter Factory tour, the giggles are going to keep on coming! Kandi Abelson, Peter Szumowski and Joe Larson will perform their stand-up comedy shows which are sure to leave you rolling about with laughter.
www.thelaughterfactory.com
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Touki Bouki
When Till 24 July
Where Cinema Akil
The first feature film directed by Djibril Diop Mambetyand takes viewers on the journey of a couple, Anta and Mory that live in Senegal in the 1970s who dream of moving and living in Paris.,
www.cinemaakil.com
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Louna Go Go Sailors
When 16 and 17 July
Where The Theatre at the Mall of the Emirates
Enjoy a fun musical with singing and dancing, perfect for the little ones. Go on a journey out into the sea with Louna as she adventures around a mysterious island.
www.dubai.platinumlist.net
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Festival Plaza Indoor Run
When 16 July
Where Festival Plaza
With the summer heat now here, running outside in peak Dubai heat can get exhausting. Festival Plaza Indoor Run is a fun event that is offering particpants a fun run at the mall, for 2.5km and 5km. End the run with a delicious complimentary breakfast at IKEA.
www.dubaifestivalplaza.com
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The Housemaid
When 15, 16 and 17 July
Where Cinema Akil
The Housemaid is a South Korean black and white film released in 1960. The movie follows a middle-class family that bring a maid into their house that is unstable with chaos following wherever she goes.
www.cinemaakil.com
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Dubai Summer Surprises
When Till 30 September
Where All around Dubai
Dubai Summer Surprises is currently on for its 24th edition with amazing experiences all throughout the summer. Enjoy discounts on retail stores across Dubai, as well as dining deals for all the foodies to enjoy all the delicious dishes Dubai has to offer. Family fun and entertainment are also the themes this summer with activities for all.
www.dss.com
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