What: With the cooler weather on the horizon it can only mean one thing... the return of Covent Garden Market Dubai! Each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday thereafter until the end of April 2010 with a whole host of great new vendors and activities.
Where: The Walk, JBR
When: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 5pm to Midnight. Fridays & Saturdays - 10am to 9pm.
Bird of Prey Show 2009
16 October 2009 to 31 March 2010
What: The show includes flying exhibits from over 15 types of birds of prey including eagle owls, harris hawks, griffon vultures, spotted eagles, white-backed vultures, falcons, owls and more. An interactive show for the whole family. Morning shows and special timings can be arranged on request (example for schools groups).
Where: Off Airport Road near Mushrif Park, Mirdif/Khawaneej.
When: From October 16th until March. Monday to Saturdays, 4-5pm
Cost: Adults AED50, children aged 3 to 14 AED25 and 2 and under go FREE.
Al Saheel
5 November 2009 to 31 March 2010
What: The historical and timeless bonds between man and horse are celebrated in the latest Al Saheel equine-themed extravaganza, being performed at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches. Mums, dads and kids will be spellbound as a series of dramatic, funny and magical tales unfold, performed by 44 specially-trained horses and 30 talented riders, ‘A Thousand And One Horse Tales’ is inspired by the Arab tradition of story-telling and takes family entertainment into a new dimension.
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm. Hospitality ticket holders may enjoy a private “Behind the Scenes” tour starting at 6.45- 7.15pm.
Where: HoofbeatZ Pavilion at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Contact: 050 181 0401, www.alsaheel.com plus Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores (Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre, Dubai)
Cost: Dhs 325 Hospitality Tickets, Dhs 225 Premium Tickets – Adults, Dhs 100 Premium Tickets – Children (2 - 12 years), Children under 2 get in free.
Dubailand Events
22 November 2009 to 27 February 2010
DUBAILAND® EVENTS
DUBAILAND®, the landmark tourism, leisure and entertainment destination and part of the Dubai Properties Group, today announced it has lined up a series of top-notch events to mark the Eid Al Adha and National Day holidays at a number of its attractions including the Dubai Sports City, Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Outlet Mall and Global Village.
At Global Village, the region’s most popular cultural, entertainment and shopping venue, the 98-day season offers attractions for the entire family as well as tourists and visitors. This year’s, the destination will include over 6,000 cultural shows and performances inspired by the four elements of nature – air, water, fire, and earth.
With artistes from over 45 countries, highlights during the festivities will include acts such as the Human Cannonball and the Chinese Flying Poles Show. The Global Village Community Stage will provide a platform for students and amateur groups to present their unique talents to a truly multi-cultural crowd, while the World Culture Stage will present dance performances and cultural shows from France, Brazil, Bulgaria, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium at Dubai Sports City in DUBAILAND® will host two live concerts featuring top Bollywood artistes and musicians in the lead up to the UAE National Day.
During the Eid and National Day festivities, Dubai Autodrome will host a variety of car and motorcycle track evenings including the UAE National Race Day.
Arabic Calligraphy Workshops
10 January 2010 to 21 March 2010
WHAT: This course concentrates on the elements and the language of Arabic Calligraphy through the visual elements (line, volume, texture, colour, shape). Moreover, this course also concentrates on the recognition of the different forms, Styles & Types of Arabic Calligraphy. In addition, they well learn the History of Arabic Calligraphy, Materials & Tools of the Calligraphers. For adults aged 15+
The teacher is Saleh Al Shukairi, a member of the Omani Society for Fine Arts, where he is one of the founders and active participant of the Calligraphy Club and the Youth Studio. Saleh has exhibited internationally, notably in Germany, Pakistan, South Korea, Washington DC - USA and the UAE, and the 11th Asian Art Biennale in Bangladesh he received an "Honorary Award". He has participated in all calligraphy workshops in Oman since 1993, the largest painting in the world the Muscat Festival in 2000 and in Sharjah 2009 and in the Folk Festival organized by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, USA, in 2005.
WHERE: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
WHEN: Sundays 7pm-9pm. |10 Jan|17 Jan|24 Jan|31 Jan|7 Feb|14 Feb|
|Break|28 Feb|7 March|14 March|21 March|
or
Mornings: Mondays 10am to noon|11 Jan|18 Jan|25 Jan|1 Feb|8 Feb|15 Feb|
|Break|1 March|8 March|15 March|22 March|
PRICE: AED 1900 for the full cycle.
CONTACT: 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com
Music Appreciation - Understanding Opera
11 January 2010 to 22 March 2010
WHAT: Open to everyone who would like to begin to develop or widen their knowledge of Opera, this course will explore how Opera works on stage and trace its history during the 18th and 19th centuries. The course will focus on some of the best loved works by Handel, Rameau, Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, Wagner, Puccinni and their contemporaries. The speaker is David Lesser, an active composer, performer, lecturer and teacher who has had his own music performed in Britain and Europe. For adults aged 15+
WHEN: |11 Jan|18 Jan|25 Jan|1 Feb|8 Feb|22 Feb|1 Mar|8 Mar |15 Mar|22 Mar, Evenings: 7.30-9pm.
WHERE: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
PRICE: AED 950 for the full cycle.
CONTACT: 04 340 8660, www.artsawa.com
Ritual Imprint
21 January 2010 to 4 March 2010
WHAT: Pouran Jinchi has her second solo show at The Third Line with ‘Ritual Imprint’. Jinchi incorporates delicately crafted drawings of patterned textures and traditional calligraphy with Islamic geometric design to form a series of new works detailing the implications of prayer and ritual.
She trained as a calligrapher in Mashad, Iran, and now incorporates the traditional elements of her culture and her uses her skill in calligraphy to investigate visual manifestations of her faith. This series of drawings pursues a specific artistic question: to imagine a form for prayer. These drawings act as maps of faith. Like the patterns and habits of everyday life, their circular and rhythmic motifs are the result of forms repeated over time.
The drawings are created by Jinchi scratching charcoal on thin paper over prayer tablets (mohr) in order to reproduce an imprint of the textured surface. She then outlines the forms with pencil and text, emphasizing the detail. Through repeating the forms, new designs begin to emerge, recreating the ornate surface of the Mohr. This series is made up of a selection of drawings comprised of geometric shapes found in Islamic art, usually circles and rectangles, structured in such a way that the same shape is used over and over again but in various sizes and angles to create a larger and more detailed work. The replicating motifs add separate layers to existing shapes resulting in a work of meditative calmness, much like the act of prayer.
WHERE: The Third Line, Al Quoz. Opening times: Saturday to Thursday 11am to 8pm
WHEN: Thursday, 21 Jan 2010 - Thursday, 4 Mar 2010
CONTACT: www.thethirdline.com, 04 341 1367
Dubai Shopping Festival
28 January 2010 to 28 February 2010
DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL
WHAT: This is not just an opportunity to grab a bargain at your favourite boutiques, this 28-day extravaganza from January 28th to February 28th hosts activities and entertainment for all the family. This year’s highlights include:
Fireworks, Seef area, Dubai Creek, Daily at 8.30pm
Carpet Oasis Exhibition and Sale of some of the rarest and most unique carpets from around the world. Dubai Airport Expo, Daily 10am -10pm. Friday from 4pm -11.30pm
Fun Fair The Walk at JBR, Daily.
The Little Big Club Show Come and join Barney, Postman Pat and Fireman Sam for a spectacular show of song and dance. Dubai Airport Expo, 5 - 12 February, 4pm and 8pm.
Ben 10 The Power of the Omnitrix Action-packed show with everyone’s favourite mini action hero. Dubai Airport Expo, East Hall, 19 – 26 February, 4pm and 7pm
DSF Family Camp by Watani Get back to nature for a weekend or just a day at this camp outside the city. Rent a tent or just come along for a few hours and enjoy quad bikes, camel rides, local cuisine and a fantastic kiddy zone.
FUN AT THE GROVE
WHAT: Organised by Tickles & Giggles, the children’s party and activity centre recently opened in JBR, there will be clowns, face painting, balloon bending, juggling and fun all day long with themed activities throughout the day:
11am-1pm – All About Baby
1pm-2pm – Mini Chef & Art Attack
2pm-3pm – Funk up your Camel
3pm-4pm - Art Attack
4pm-5pm – Kitchen Art
5PM-6PM – Fashionistas Unite
WHEN: 28th January until 28th February
PRICE: 55 to 85 Dirhams per hour.
WHERE: The Grove, Dubai Mall
CONTACT: www.ticklesandgiggles.com
Monster Truck Dubai
28 January 2010 to 28 February 2010
WHAT: A one hour show featuring Monster Trucks, Freestyle Motocross, Outlaw Quad Wars and Car Stunt Battles.
WHERE: Dubai Festival City, Plug-Ins Arena
TCIKETS: Dubai Festival City Box Office 04 208 5278, Plug-Ins & Panasonic showrooms and onlone at www.timeouttickets.com
COST: Dhs 45 to 75
Wakestock - Abu Dhabi
3 February 2010 to 6 March 2010
WHAT: Wakeboard & Miusic Festival taking place in Abu Dhabi. Learn how to wakebaord on the revolutionary 2.0 cable on the East Plaza of Abu Dhabi Corniche.
WHAT: Meet representatives of some of the UK’s most popular boarding schools, organised by Sue Anderson Consultants. WHEN: 25th, 26th, 27th February, 2 - 7 pm
WHERE: Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
CONTACT: www.andersoneducation.co.uk
FREE Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert
27 February 2010
WHAT: The Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra is set to serenade Dubai at a free concert being held at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC).
The musical maestros of the future will be showing off their virtuosity under the baton of the renowned conductor and orchestra’s founder, Riad Kudsi. Pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Tchaikovsky will be performed at the concert on 27th February.
The EYSO is made up entirely of young musicians who come from more than 25 countries. They have been brought together by their common home of Dubai and their love of classical music. They have performed many times at international music festivals all over the world.
The event is being held on the evening of 27th February and is a free event.
The Emirates Youth Symphony orchestra’s concert is part of DUCTAC’s Season 09/10, the four-month arts extravaganza that features a host of high-calibre artists and performers from around the globe. The Season is the UAE’s very first multi-disciplinary festival, with arts, music and dance, drama and film events giving the community a rich cultural programme throughout the winter.
WHEN: February 27th, evening
WHERE: Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org
