10 things to do in Dubai this weekend: Lucky Ali and Usha Uthup concert, live music, comedy and more
Dubai: It is a significant weekend for two of the largest communities in this country. Pakistan marks Independence Day on Friday 14 August, India on Saturday 15 August, and the calendar has arranged itself accordingly. Here is everything worth knowing, in the order it happens. 1. Book Week at The H Dubai Where: The Gallery, The H Dubai When: Until Friday 14 August, daily 2pm to 6pm Price:…
Dubai's weekend is packed with events for two large communities: Pakistan's Independence Day on Friday 14 August and India's on Saturday 15 August. Numerous activities cater to diverse interests.
Book Week at The H Dubai runs through Friday 14 August, offering afternoon tea from Dh129 for one person and Dh199 for two. The gallery hosts a book swap and displays antique books, inviting attendees to bring a book they've finished and leaving with something new.
Qawwali Night at Troy in Ramee Dream Hotel, Business Bay takes place on Friday 14 August, with doors opening at 8pm for Dh75. Folk of Khan perform, accompanied by harmonium, dholak, khartal, and live vocals. The intimate venue is better suited for this intimate tradition.
On Saturday 15 August, Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen offers an Afternoon Social from 12pm to 6pm, featuring specially priced drinks from Dh19. This casual setting encourages patrons to sit and enjoy their drinks.
The Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk hosts Thaalam Beats on Saturday 15 August, with a lineup of three generations of South Indian music. Usha Uthup, a jazz, pop, disco, and film music veteran, performs alongside Benny Dayal, a modern playback singer who worked with A.R. Rahman. Thaikkudam Bridge, a large Kerala band blending classical Indian forms with rock, adds a lively touch to the evening.
Beat The Heat DXB with Marwan Moussa and Hleem, featuring two prominent Arabic hip-hop artists, takes place on Saturday 15 August at Hall 8, Dubai World Trade Centre. Marwan Moussa provides lyrical depth and chart-topping hits, while Hleem brings high-energy performances. Tickets start at Dh105.
The Joke Hub by MadCat Comedy, located at Skafos, Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef, offers a rotating lineup of local comedians every Saturday from 15 August to 29 August, starting at Dh85. The event promises a chaotic, unpredictable night filled with edge-pushing material, accompanied by two complimentary food or drink vouchers.
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