All the events worth catching in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this month.
1 June: Listen Up
Abu Dhabi
Over 35 years after the world first discovered the talents of Hans Zimmer thanks to the Rain Man soundtrack, the legendary music composer is still going strong, bringing his Hans Zimmer Live show to the capital for the first time. Taking place at Etihad Arena on 1 June, this groundbreaking audio and visual show will feature a selection of his epic scores, brought to life with the help of his live band, a choir, and a full orchestra, translating to a spectacle that transcends language and borders. Learn more here.
1 June: Dig In
Dubai
Restaurant Month is returning to JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, once again featuring an array of award-winning restaurants offering specially curated menus at blissfully accessible prices from 1 to 30 June. This time around, a total of eight acclaimed venues are participating: Prime68, Izakaya, Tong Thai, Rang Mahal, Positano, La Farine, Bridgewater Tavern, and Kitchen6. Learn more here.
11 June: Dance and Jive
Abu Dhabi
Dancing queens will take centre stage as MAMMA MIA! arrives at Etihad Arena from 11 to 22 June. Created by Judy Craymer, the musical made its debut in London’s West End back in 1999, and has since entertained over 440 cities worldwide with a feel-good production that explopres love, laughter, and friendship as ABBA’s timeless songs set the mood. Learn more here.
21 June: Tour the World
Dubai
Joining forces with The Culturist Film Club, Jameel Arts Centre is inviting cinephiles indoors for four curated screening nights from 21 June to 2 August. Delving into stories about cities, archives, and the ways we live together, plus a special nod to the visionary world of David Lynch, the programme spans films from Egypt, Iran, Canada, the UK and more. Learn more here.
24 June: Be Happy
Dubai
Mary J. Blige is all about her fans as we speak. Currently in the midst of her For My Fans world tour, the hip-hop royalty will perform at Coca-Cola Arena, marking a long-awaited performance by one of music’s most celebrated voices; her last full-length concert in the UAE took place over a decade ago. Learn more here.
25 June: Laugh Aloud
Abu Dhabi
Making his debut in the UAE, Pete Davidson is set to perform at Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Whether you know and love him as a regular on SNL or discovered him after the release of The King of Staten Island, his comedic take on highly sensitive subjects is both laidback and strangely relatable, making his stand-up shows a hit. Learn more here.
27 June: Shop to Save
Dubai
A tantalising combination of incredible sales, staycation offers, prize draws, live entertainment, and more awaits as Dubai Summer Surprises takes over the city for more than eight weeks in a row. Running from 27 June to 31 August, its highly anticipated return also promises to be its most value-packed edition ever, so now’s the time to make your way through that wishlist. Learn more here.
27 June: Catch a Comeback
Abu Dhabi
Following his record-breaking, sold-out show last year, Dave Chappelle is set to return to the capital, taking the stage at Etihad Arena for one night only. Performing as part of the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, the comedy legend is famed for his fearless social commentary and razor-sharp wit, so an unforgettable night is in the works. Learn more here.
28 June: Celebrate Adele
Dubai
Leave it to Helen Ward-Jackson to fill the Adele-shaped hole in Dubai’s live music scene. Returning for her third performance at Theatre by QE2, she will bring her internationally acclaimed A Tribute to Adele show, so expect 90 minutes worth of the English singer-songwriter’s biggest hits like “Hello”, “Easy on Me”, and “Rolling in the Deep”, each flawlessly executed. Learn more here.
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