CONNECTOR.AE 10 CONNECTOR.AE 11 OUT AND ABOUT OUT AND ABOUT TJ Monterde Live Writing Workshop By Mansi Choksi Shreya Ghoshal Live 13 July 17 July 19 July Get ready for a night of heartfelt music as awardwinning Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde brings his ‘Sarili Nating Mundo World Tour’ to Coca-Cola Arena. Known for emotional hits like ‘Ikaw at Ako’, ‘Mahika’, ‘Tulad Mo’ and ‘Hanggang Dito Na Lang’, TJ has earned over a billion Spotify streams. Adding to the magic, his wife and fellow star KZ Tandingan will join him as a special guest. Tickets start from Dhs 199 onwards. www.coca-cola-arena.com Join award-winning journalist and author Mansi Choksi for an immersive workshop on the craft of non-fiction writing, titled ‘Compass And Mirror: Navigating Truth in Non-Fiction Narratives’. The workshop offers practical guidance on building truthful narratives with voice, structure, and ethical clarity. Explore techniques to shape reported features, memoirs, and essays while learning how to balance intimacy, trust, and curiosity. Ideal for writers at any stage, this free session runs from 7pm to 9pm. Book your spot for free today! www.alserkal.online Get ready for an unforgettable night of melodies as Shreya Ghoshal, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, performs live at Trade Centre Arena in Dubai World Trade Centre. With over two decades in themusic industry and songs recorded in more than 20 Indian languages, Shreya has captured hearts worldwide. Expect to hear hits like ‘Dola Re Dola’, ‘Dil Dooba’, and ‘Barso Re’ in a magical evening of music. Tickets start from Dhs 95 onwards. www.dwtc.com 9 10 11 12 13 14 Dubai Dates UFC Fight Night: Whittaker Versus De Ridder Jennifer Lopez Live 25 To 31 July 26 July 29 July Celebrate the UAE’s agricultural heritage at the Dubai Dates festival, running from 25 until the first of August at Qalaat Al Remaal. Organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, this family-friendly event honours the palm tree as both a cultural symbol and a vital crop. Explore diverse date varieties, enjoy heritage activities, and meet farmers and artisans. It’s a meaningful week rooted in tradition, sustainability, and Emirati pride that you don’t want tomiss as a UAE resident or visitor. www.hhc.gov.ae Get ready for an electrifying night of action as UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi on the last Saturday of July. Witness former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker from Australia face off against Dutch powerhouse Reinier de Ridder in a highly anticipatedclashat EtihadArena. Presented in partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi, this bout is set to thrill fight fans across the region. Tickets start Global icon Jennifer Lopez returns to Abu Dhabi for a one-night-only concert at Etihad Arena. Part of her ‘Up All Night’ tour, this will be her only Middle East stop, featuring chart-topping hits like ‘Let’s Get Loud’ and ‘On The Floor’. Expect an unforgettable night of glamour, powerhouse vocals and spectacular dance performances. If you missed her recent show at Saadiyat Nights in February, don’t miss this chance to witness the legend. Tickets start from Dhs 295. www.etihadarena.ae
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