Whether you’re into opera or reggae, this weekend’s highlights include Dubai Opera’s presentation of Bizet’s Carmen, and a live reggae performance from Jamaican favourite Duane Stephenson. Alternatively, take up a class in film or writing, or seek enlightenment with life guru Ekhart Tolle.
Check out our top seven weekend activities here:
Unleash your film-making talent
Whether you fancy yourself as a blockbuster director or need some tips on how best to film your kids on the beach, this class at Alserkal Avenue’s A4 Space will help you decode the mysteries of film, thanks to expert tuition from documentary filmmakers Wafa and Amirah Tajdin. To register, email rsvp@alserkalavenue.ae with the subject line ‘Documentary filmmaking workshop’.
When: 5 September
Where: A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue
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Venus in Fur at the Junction
For a cool night out, look no further than The Junction theatre’s production of Venus In Fur, a “play-within-a-play" which examines the balance of power between playwright Thomas Novacheck (played by Osan Aboubakr) and actress Vanda Jordan (played by Farzana Palathingal), as they verbally dance around each other in a darkly comic performance.
When: 7-8 September
Where: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
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Kings and Queens night at XL Dubai
Reggae, dancehall, rap and other genres will be celebrated in this one-off music extravaganza at Dubai Marina’s Habtoor Grand Resort superclub, XL. Catch Jamaican reggae star Duane Stephenson in a live performance, along with Kenya’s top male and female DJs, Creme Delacreme and Pierra Makena in a night sure to get the dancefloor bouncing.
When: 7 September
Where: XL Club, Habtoor Grand Resort
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Listen to Don Jose’s dramatic downfall
Carmen, one of the world’s most popular productions, is coming to the Dubai Opera stage this weekend. The Armenian National Academic Theatre Opera and Orchestra are telling the dramatic tale of the doomed love affair of a soldier, Don Jose, who falls for Carmen, a fiery gypsy. Bizet’s masterpiece is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world - playing at the New York Metropolitan Opera more than a thousand times.
When: 6-8 September
Where: Dubai Opera
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Eckhart Tolle tells us how to live better
Head to the Madinat Jumeirah for some uplifting and enlightening entertainment, as bestselling author and speaker Eckhart Tolle brings his profound, yet simple, life maxims to Dubai. A transformational evening is on the cards, as he focuses on the awakening of our consciousness with the aim of seizing opportunities to live in the moment.
When: 8 September
Where: Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah
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Open your mind and write right
Grab your inkwell and leave your inhibitions at home for this free workshop on how to unleash better writing skills through using all five senses - not just for observation and inspiration but also on the page. 'Use Your Senses to Craft Better Writing' is a two-part workshop designed to train writers to create stronger prose, led by Hananah Zaheer, founder of Dubai Literary Salon. To register, email rsvp@alserkalavenue.ae with the subject line ‘Senses writing’.
When: 8 September
Where: Nadi Al Quoz, Alserkal Avenue
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Last chance to become an Olympian?
As the season changes, this is your final weekend to enjoy all the super activities at Dubai Sports World, the massive indoor arena devoted to all things sports - whether you are a first-timer, want a footie kick-about with your mates or need a place to hone your skills ready for Tokyo 2020. The equipment, pitches and game zones are open from 8am until midnight every day, so there’s no excuse not to fit sports into your daily schedule.
When: 6-8 September
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
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