EXPERIENCE CONCERTS, ART EVENTS AND MORE
The celebrations may be low key, but Eid festivities kick off across the UAE
It’s the season to celebrate once again as Eid in Dubai kicks off with a multitude of live concerts and events to enjoy over the fourday long weekend, starting tomorrow. This year’s celebrations may be low key on account of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean fun can’t be had.
CHARITY CONCERT
UAE favourite Hussain Al Jassmi will take to the stage at the Dubai Opera for an extra special charity concert this Eid Al Adha. The concert will feature songs performed by Al Jassmi alongside talented female vocalist Yara and will also feature a special appearance by young singers from the hit TV show, The Voice Kids. Taking place on Saturday, from 10pm to midnight, all proceeds from the concert will go towards helping children around the region who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Tickets start at Dh495.
MAGIC OF UMM KHULTUM
Taking place following the official Eid Al Adha holiday but still a part of the week-long celebrations, the late Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will make a spectacular return to the stage for three nights of live hologram shows at the Dubai Opera on August 6, 7 and 8. The concert, which was held earlier in Dubai, is a combination of live music and cutting-edge technology that allows guests to watch a hologram of Kulthum, who died in 1975, perform some of her most popular songs.
LIVE 3D ARTWORKS
City Walk is staging a series of live art events and exhibits by acclaimed artists starting this Eid and running until the end of the summer. Additionally, from tomorrow until August 31, Dubai Canvas at City Walk will showcase international street artist Juandres Vera who will create 3D artworks on the floor of City Walk’s indoor courtyard. Alongside Vera, UAE-based artist @artkal3 will perform a live display of Pendulum Painting each weekend, with audiences able to watch as the artist swings paint from a pendulum device to produce unique artworks. Also appearing at City Walk will be the talented artist Yaroslava Deeb, who will wow onlookers as she uses sand, glitter and a projector to produce frames of live art.
POP-UP PERFORMANCES
Nakheel Mall will also host live performances by solo musicians, an art exhibit, the Ripe Market Retail Pop Up each Friday and Saturday and more, while visitors to Dubai Festival City Mall will have the chance to virtually meet Modesh and his new friend Dana from August 2 until August 7 as they pass by the installation located opposite Festival Souq.
PLAY TIME
Playwright Cerise de Gelder is back with her second full-length show Together-Apart, a story about two women who embark
on a journey together. All their plans come to a pause when they’re forced into lockdown in their hotel room, leading to a joust of words as the two learn to live with one another. From August 6 to 8 at 7.30pm, with an additional 3pm matinee on the final day. Tickets priced at Dh80. Show screening at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue.
GET SOCIAL
It’s time to be trigger happy at Mall of the Emirates with all kinds of life-sized photo ops waiting to bring you the perfect post for Instagram. Meanwhile, TikTok-ers can celebrate by following the comeback music video playing on the screen and recording their own take for TikTok for a chance to win prizes.
From July 30 to August 15.
GET CRAFTY
Michael Metzger, an artist from California, is inviting your little ones to unleash their imagination using natural and recycled materials. Get creative at these daily sessions where children will learn how to make natural soaps, crafts using palm leaves, beeswax candles and even natural paper. The little creators can take home everything they make or share them with their loved ones as unique, handmade gifts. Suited for children over 10 years, or younger if accompanied by their parents. At The Theater, Mall of the Emirates. Until tomorrow, priced at Dh105.
WATCH A LIVE SHOW
La Perle is open again with 65 artists performing staggering stunts and aerial antics above an on-stage pool filled with 2.7 million litres of water. This stateof-the-art, custom-built theatre will feature two shows, five days a week, providing audiences with ample opportunities to enjoy this captivating audiovisual treat which is unlike any other in the region. Tickets start at Dh400.
STORY TIME FOR THE KIDS
Dubai-based actress Emma Quintin, known for her role as Bella in the award-winning children’s television show Tweenies, is hosting storytelling sessions at Mall of the Emirates. Children aged five to eight years can attend these immersive sessions to make new friends, meet new characters and bring them to life over insightful discussions. On Saturday at DPA Theatre, from 10am to 10.45am for Dh60 per person.
MALHAAR’S MUSICAL CONCERT
Celebrate Eid with Malhaar Baithak, which is commemorating the life and times of legendary poet, musician and scholar Amir Khusro.
A live evening will be presented by team Malhaar’s artists filled with Sufi music, qawalis and poetry – all happening virtually. On Friday at 6pm. Details on the Malhaar website.