6 things to do in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this weekend, 16 to 18 October
Two comedy nights at Dubai Opera, an Arabic stand-up special, a beach club set, an Egyptian double bill at Etihad Arena and an anime concert.
The last weekend of Dubai Comedy Festival brings a full Dubai Opera, and there is music from a Palm Jumeirah beach club to Yas Island. Here are six dated picks for Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, with tickets on Platinumlist for each.
Zarna Garg
Friday 16 October at 6.30pm, Dubai Opera. The Indian-American comedian brings her new show, Million Dollar Excuses, about how to get out of anything. Tickets from Dh195; ages 16 and over.
John Achkar, Feena Nehke?
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at 6.30pm, Dubai Opera. The Lebanese comedian's new special is in Arabic and, he says, his most personal yet. Tickets from Dh185; ages 13 and over.
Themba
Saturday 17 October from 7pm, Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah. The South African DJ and producer plays his mix of house, techno and African rhythms by the sea. Tickets from Dh100; 21 and over.
Tamer Hosny and Tamer Ashour
Saturday 17 October, Etihad Arena, Yas Island. The two Egyptian singers share one stage for a night of romantic songs; doors at 7.30pm, show at 9pm. Tickets from Dh150.
1 Year of Pepperoni Comedy Club
Saturday 17 October at 9.30pm, Dubai Opera. The comedy club marks its first birthday with Kris Fade as host, Redouane Bougheraba headlining, and Nino Arial, Abz Ali and Noha Bashir. Tickets from Dh175; ages 16 and over.
Anime Memories
Saturday 17 October at 8pm, Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi. The Japanese trio feat. A and singer NORISTRY play songs from One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer and Miyazaki films, for about 90 minutes. Ages 6 and over; tickets on Platinumlist.
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