Cheers to the weekend! If you've yet to make plans, we've compiled a list of the top things to do across Dubai for you!
When: 14 - 16 December
1. ECHO Dubai - Art, Design & Technology Festival
The 3-day art, design, sound and technology festival will take place in Dubai Design District. ECHO is a platform for collaboration, exchange, and growth. Scientists, engineers, technologists, designers, music & audio-visual enthusiasts, policy makers and artists from around the world will have the opportunity to network and learn. www.echodubai.com
When: 14 December
2. John Bishop at DXBLaughs
John Bishop kicked off his ‘Winging It’ tour in October, and has already honed over 50 arena performances across the UK before delivering the perfect selection of punch lines at his Dubai gig. Expect to laugh non-stop and leave with your cheeks hurting from his hilarious performance. Having reached the upper echelons of the British comedy circuit, his shows usually sell out fast so book soon. Tickets from Dhs 250. www.dxblaughs.ae
When: 14 - 16 December
3. Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival
This is the one-stop event showcasing all facets of coffee, tea, bar and café products, equipment and services. Since its inception, the Festival has proven instrumental to the development of the industry, providing professionals and coffee/tea businesses the exposure to promote their products, launch new concepts and seek new business channels. www.coffeeteafest.com
When: 15 December at 8pm - 10:30pm
4. Jingle Bell Favourites
Drape some tinsel, don your Santa hat, and get ready to sing and dance in the aisles with this rollicking treat of a show. A family concert of carols and much-loved Christmas classics performed by London Concert Orchestra Show Band, Capital Voices and West End soloists. Enjoy all festive hits including All I want for Christmas, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland. www.dubaiopera.com
When: 15 - 16 December
5. Street art at City Walk
Armed with cans of spray paint, with two specially commissioned stacked shipping containers as his canvas, the notoriously secretive artist – who prefers to keep his anonymity for artistic reasons – started work on Monday 11th December, to create his interpretation of the SYFY brand. The pop-art pioneer, known internationally for his trademark stop-motion animated graffiti, or as he calls it “GIF-iti”, will debut this unique piece of street art outside Green Planet at City Walk
When: 15 December
6. December Frosty Fete at Sports City
Dubai Sports City’s family fete is back and bigger than ever for is ‘December Frosty Fete’ event on Friday 15th December. Enjoy a free and fun-filled, family evening at Dubai Sports City’s Canal Residence West’s Retail Promenade as they host their festive holiday spectacular.
When: Every weekend
7. Fun-filled family activities at Rise
Rise at Dubai Creek Harbour is back for another season to keep you busy from noon until night. The best fun-filled family destination in town, Rise features a showcase of live performances, unique food concepts, workshops, kids activities and a varied pop-up market. Experience a collection of Dubai’s rising trends, the magnificent skyline of the city and an assortment of local brands all within close reach at Dubai Creek Harbour – Dubai’s next frontier for lifestyle.
When: 15 - 16 December
8. The Dubai Marina Dragon Boat Festival
Following the thrilling inaugural race series last year, the Dubai Marina Dragon Boat Festival is back this weekend, with heats on December 15 and the morning of December 16, before the final showdown on Saturday afternoon where the 2017 winners will be announced.
When: 14 - 23 December
9. Dubai Marina Music Festival
In addition with F&B vendors and a pop-up market spread across the Dubai Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina Music Festival will tantalise all of your senses, no matter if you’re a music, food, shopping or art fanatic.
When: 15 December
10. Jazz Garden Series
After three long years of non-stop requests to bring back the most memorable and exceedingly enjoyable event, the organizers rebranded and relaunched the Jazz Garden as stand-alone multiple events. Featuring internationally acclaimed jazz and blues acts, the long-awaited event returned with a bang! This Friday, catch JoAnna Lee and Nine Below Zero Big Band!