DUBAI EVENTS IN SEPT 2016

The Ripe Summer Market  

01 Sept - 29 October 2016

Times Square Centre

The incredibly popular Ripe Food & Crafts Market located indoors at the Times Square Centre have now gone into summer mode. Enjoy organic produce and farm fresh products as well as artisan crafts and even fun and games for the kids all in an alfresco setting, with food, fun and more. 

Jeff Scofield

01 Sept. - 30 Sept. 2016

Alserkal Avenue

Jeff Scofield is an American artist who studied at the Ateliers des Beaux Arts de la Ville de Paris after earning his Master of Architecture degree at Columbia University in New York. Watch him create an original sustainable artwork for display to the public. Everyone is invited to stop by thejamjar to watch Jeff’s process and progress on his installation of an Upcycled World Map over the month of September.

Variety Show

11 Sept - 23 Sept 2016

Meyana Auditorium  

A lost diary is found and the search for the owner leads us into the world of dreamlike stories and songs, with a demonstration of impulse, acrobatics and dances. At the beginning of the dance show, the memoir of a singer is found, containing its author's secretive notes about her life, her adventures, thoughts and feelings. As you travel back in time throughout this emotional journey, visit Europe, Berlin and Paris, and then cross the Ocean to the American continent, to cities like New York and Chicago.

Peter Pan 11 Sept - 23 Sept 2016

Meyana Auditorium

Be part of the most popular show in history as the “boy who would not grow up” flies from London to Neverland, has battles with Captain Hook and his evil pirates, and reveals the quests of a childhood. A story is a charming musical so magical and emotional, you will be captivated instantly! Wendy, Michael and John are visited in the nursery by the famed Peter Pan himself, who teaches them to fly with the help of Tinker Bell, and takes them on an amazing journey to Neverland.

When Time Does Not Exist 14 Sept - 27 Oct 2016

Alserkal Avenue

Beirut is a city of contradiction and paradox, a city where the past and the present entwine in unpredictable and unexpected ways, where the past with its memories and lingering scars of war burst through the ends of the city’s evolving contemporary identity. The exhibition “When Time Does Not Exist” unites two seemingly disparate photographic series about Beirut by two distinct photographers: Stephane Lagoutte (based between Beirut and Paris) and Randa Mirza (based between Beirut and Marseille).

Women in Calligraphy 17 Sept - 03 Oct 2016

Tea Lounge

Keeping the ancient tradition of calligraphy alive, members of the Emirates Arabic Calligraphy Society and the Chairman Khalid Ai Al Jallaf will share their experiences in learning and teaching this unique art form. The Women Calligraphers taking part are mostly members of the Emirates Arabic Calligraphy Society: Fatima Althanhani, Fatima Juri, Thuraya Ibrahim, Shikha Mahboob, Fatima Salim, Nada Al Maazmi, Maryam Ali Al Farsi, Eman Bashir Al Muhairi, Aisha Al Hasani and Zainab Mohammed Ali.

Dubai International Dance Festival 2016 21 Sept - 24 Sept 2016

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa

The Dubai International Dance Festival is a unique multi-arts event and has a reputation for attracting well-known dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands, and music ensembles from around the region and the world.The Festival is also a catalyst for the creation of new work and creative activity, with an education programme and artistic collaborations with organisations throughout the UAE, the Middle East, and the rest of the world.

Postcards From Vienna Performed by Vienna Concert Verein, 22 Sept 2016

Dubai Opera

Postcards From Vienna will take you on a journey through time back to the days of Imperial Vienna with world famous Viennese waltzes, marches and polkas from Austrian composers whose music continues to captivate and delight. The Vienna Concert Verein will fulfill the wishes of all Strauss lovers by performing the most impressing pieces by the Strauss Dynasty.

Mozart Gala 23 Sept 2016

Dubai Opera

Performed by Vienna Concert Verein, this is a gala evening full of magnificent arias from some of Mozart’s most famous operas and orchestral favourites including Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Revel in overtures, arias and duets from The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute, and movements from his Symphony No. 41.

Cirque Du Soleil - Varekai 16 Sept - 24 Sept 2016

Cirque Du Soleil returns to Dubai after a three year absence, this sold out show returns with a brand new concept, called Varekai, which means wherever. It promises to delight audiences old and young alike. Here you can witness acrobats leap and jump across the stage with skill. Don't miss out on this spectacular show! 

Impossible 26 Sept - 30 Sept 2016

Dubai Opera

Impossible, the most dangerous show Dubai has ever seen, arrives at Dubai Opera featuring the world’s best illusionists live on stage in a magic spectacular that will thrill and amaze audiences of all ages. Fusing death-defying stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced breath-taking performance. There will be a total of five performances at 8pm on all days except 29 September when there will be two shows at 3pm and 8pm respectively.

World Classical Music Series presents Quatour Hermes 29 Sept 2016

One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai

World Classical Music series brings you Quatour Hermes. It comprises of four musicians on string as they cover the best of Brahms musical genius style. The French based quartet rose to fame after performing internationally and winning major awards. This evening promises a delightful time for classical music fans in Dubai. Don't miss out on this mesmerizing evening, get your tickets at Platinumlist.net