Our picks of Dubai’s best cultural offerings this month.
2 April: Hit the Streets
It’s your final chance to join the new Dubai Souks Iftar Tour and experience a truly communal iftar on the streets of Old Dubai. Hosted by Frying Pan Adventures, this unique cultural offering guides participants through the city’s oldest souks, an old-timey abra, a traditional meal from Yemen, and stories about regional traditions that few expats are privy to. Learn more here.
3 April: Weave Their Story
The art of Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, is no ordinary craft — it’s a form of storytelling, one that uniquely expresses the vibrant heritage of Palestine. You can give it a try yourself during Tatreez Night at Kave in Alserkal Avenue, a hands-on session that will be accompanied by Palestinian dishes and desserts. Learn more here.
11 April: Feel the Beat
An epic night of Afrobeats awaits as Afroworld is set to return to Coca-Cola Arena for another exciting edition. An unforgettable night is expected as Nigerian singer-songwriter Rema will headline the event, bringing with him infectious hits like “Calm Down”, “Dumebi”, and “Iron Man”. Learn more here.
12 April: Laugh Aloud
The Dubai Comedy Festival returns, translating to nine days’ worth of unmissable shows across the city and a diverse line-up of leading comedians. The roster spans American comedian Chris Distefano, husband-wife duo Spencer and Vogue, Indian comic Anubhav Singh Bassi, British funnyman Al Murray, and actor-comedian Gad Elmaleh. Learn more here.
14 April: Celebrate Eid
Located at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Theatre of Digital Art is an immersive art space that continues to diversify, hosting everything from eclectic drum shows to sound healing sessions. The venue will mark Eid al-Fitr with Eid Music Night, featuring the region’s most beloved songs performed by Rita and the Band, a group of six world-class musicians who infuse traditional tunes with a contemporary spirit. Learn more here.
20 April: Party Hard
WHITE Festival returns to Dubai Harbour, expanding its horizons and welcoming a staggering 15,000 concertgoers. This time around, the line-up boasts Grammy Award winning DJ Black Coffee, famed for his signature take on Afro House, as well as Berlin-based producer &Me. Learn more here.
25 April: Catch the Comeback
With Incognito making a comeback with its latest album titled Into You, the legendary band’s performance at Dubai Opera promises to be unforgettable. It’s famed for a truly unique sound that seamlessly unites the nostalgic with the contemporary, so an odyssey through the vibrant worlds of jazz, funk, and soul is expected. Learn more here.
26 April: Stay Neutral
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been tangled up in office politics — and make your way to The Fridge at Alserkal Avenue for the return of Bull, which enjoyed a sell-out run in 2023. A theatre adaptation of the eponymous book by Mike Bartlett, this dark comedy following three very different colleagues is an allegorical deathmatch, knowing that one is allegedly about to be fired. Learn more here.
30 April: Feel Free
Join the International Jazz Day celebrations at Dubai Opera as esteemed saxophonist Ravi Coltrane takes the stage for one night only. A forward-thinking musician with a flair for experimentation, he has mastered the genre of free jazz that developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, a sonic movement that set out to break down jazz conventions. Learn more here.
