happenings this month Things To Do For The Weekend 6 - 9 January
Things To Do For The Weekend 6 - 9 January
Updated on 07 January 2022

The new year is here and it brings a new calendar full of exciting events and activities to do. With the new weekend shift, most people in Dubai now get to enjoy a two and a half day long weekend and with the longer breaks come more things to do in Dubai.

Chicago

When Till 15 January

Where Dubai Opera

One of the most popular and longest-running American musicals, the show is now showing in Dubai and is ready to wow the crowds. The musical is based on real-life events that took place in the 1920s, the story follows Roxie Hart as she finds herself while locked up.

www.dubaiopera.com

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The Barcelona Exhibition

When Till 2 February

Where Dubai Festival City

If you are a football fanatic, then the Barcelona Exhibition is the place to be. Enjoy an interactive experience and learn about the history of the club and what the future holds. Look through all the trophies and memorabilia won over the years and get official merchandise and wear it with pride.

www.barcaexhibition.com

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DSF Fireworks Night

When Till 12 January 

Where Al Seef

Delight in a stunning display of fireworks every night to celebrate the exciting Dubai Shopping Festival. Five locations will light up throughout the month as part of the DSF Fireworks Night and till 12 January, the show will be held at Al Seef at 8.30pm.

www.lamerdubai.ae

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Les Miserables 2020

When 7 to 9 January

Where The Junction

Les Miserables 2020 is the latest production at The Junction. The story is about a group that end up enacting to Les Miserables. While performing, their individual personalities take over and they end up feeling miserable. 

www.dubai.platinumlist.net

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Super Sports Meydan Run

When 8 January

Where The Track, Meydan Golf

Start the weekend the right way with a fun, high energy run at The Track at Meydan Golf. People of all ages can participate and choose from distances, 3km, 5km and 10km. While running delight in the stunning greenery and also enjoy refreshments while running.

www.premieronline.com

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Autostrad Live

When 8 January

Where Expo 2020 Dubai

The iconic Autostrad is set to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai. Performing top hits like 'Rahat Ya Khal', 'Safar', 'Fekrak' and more, the amazing performance will be held at the Jubilee Stage at 9pm.

www.expo2020dubai.com

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