All the events worth catching in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this month.
1 July: Shop to Save
Dubai
Dubai Summer Surprises takes over the city across the entire month of July, bringing with it a tantalising combination of incredible sales, staycation offers, prize draws, live entertainment, and more. Running until 31 August, the ongoing edition is the most value-packed one to date, so now’s the time to make your way through that wishlist. Learn more here.
3 July: Listen Up
Dubai
Fresh off the release of its seventh album Wedyan, Adonis will take the Dubai Opera stage for one night only. The Lebanese quartet is known for its groundbreaking contribution to the Arabic alternative music scene, so expect a night heavy on cultural storytelling and unfiltered energy as they perform new tracks and old hits. Learn more here.
4 July: Go Nuts
Dubai
There’s the kind of Bingo your grandmother plays — and then there’s Bongo’s Bingo. The wild child version of the game returns to Dubai, this time taking place at The Tent in Bla Bla, and featuring the expected mix of crowd karaoke, rave intervals, outrageous dance-offs, and absolutely no inhibitions whatsoever. Learn more here.
4 July: Cool Off
Dubai
Returning to inject a little much-needed excitement into summer is the fourth edition of Beat the Heat, a series of indoor concerts carried out in collaboration with Dubai Summer Surprises. An impressive line-up of musicians bringing different genres into the spotlight is scheduled from 4 to 13 July: Sudanese rapper Soulja, Saudi pop sensation Bader Al Shuaibi, eclectic Egyptian band Sharmoofers, and more. Learn more here.
5 July: Feel the Rush
Abu Dhabi
The greatest motocross show on earth will land in the capital, where the Arenacross World Tour Finals will be held at Etihad Arena. This adrenaline-fuelled show is packed with roaring engines, gravity-defying jumps, and jaw-dropping stunts as flames, pyrotechnics, and a heart-pumping soundtrack set the stage for a spectacle that continues to thrill all ages across the globe. Learn more here.
12 July: Laugh Aloud
Abu Dhabi
Residents across the capital are in for a treat as Bill Burr returns for Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, tackling divisive subjects with brutal honesty through his stand-up material at Etihad Arena. Whether you know this veteran for his epic rants, sharp observational humour, or sheer staying power (he has defined his own path for over 15 years now), this is a show not to be missed. Learn more here.
25 July: Head to Hogwarts
Abu Dhabi
Fantasy, nostalgia, beloved characters, and immersive storytelling will collide as Harry Potter™: The Exhibition makes its regional debut, running at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from 25 July to 14 September. The touring exhibition, which has already captivated over 3.7 million fans worldwide since its premiere in 2022, will allow Harry Potter fans to get up close with authentic props and costumes, practice their Quidditch skills, learn how to pot a Mandrake, and lots more. Learn more here.
26 July: Pick a Side
Abu Dhabi
An electrifying night is in the works at Etihad Arena as the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation returns for UFC Fight Night. Looking to rebound after his defeat to Khamzat Chimaev, top middleweight contender Robert Whittaker will face off against rising star Reinier de Ridder in the Octagon, translating into action that no MMA fan should miss. Learn more here.
29 July: Get Loud
Abu Dhabi
Following her performance during Saadiyat Nights in February, Jennifer Lopez is returning to Abu Dhabi, this time with a full-scale tour production. The pop icon is bringing her Up All Night world tour and a setlist packed with her biggest hits to Etihad Arena, making this the only Middle East stop in her 17-city schedule. Learn more here.
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