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Dubai Weekend Highlights: Music, Comedy, and Fine Dining

by CEO Editorial Team

May 11, 2023 20

This weekend in Dubai promises to be a fusion of music and comedy, with some of the biggest names in the industry performing live. Whether you are a classical music fanatic or a social media comedy lover, there is something for everyone. Here are some of the top picks for the weekend:

Zakir Khan Live at Dubai Opera

India’s well-known comic Zakir Khan will be making his way to Dubai this week on Sunday, May 14, bringing his best jokes to Dubai Opera from 3pm onwards. The star, who shot to fame after winning the Best Stand-up Comedian Competition on Comedy Central, is sure to tickle your funny bone. This is a show not to be missed, so grab your tickets starting from Dh135 at dubaicomedyfest.ae.

Dreams of Rumi at the Theatre of Digital Art

If poetry is your calling, then the Dreams of Rumi at the Theatre of Digital Art is the perfect spot for you. This 90-minute rendition of poet Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s greatest works will see Mr. Dervish play the table, flute, and dutar, taking you on a mystical journey. Immerse yourself in this experience on May 14, with tickets starting from Dh180. For more information, visit toda.ae.

Sooshi Mango Live at Coca Cola Arena

The social media comedy troupe Sooshi Mango is making its way to Coca Cola Arena this Friday. Brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri, and their best friend Andrew Manfre, will be performing in their show titled Off the Boat in Dubai. First gaining popularity back in 2015, the group has now gone on to perform their comedy internationally. Doors open at 7.30 pm, and tickets start from Dh199. For more information, visit coca-cola-arena.com.

Music from the Alps: Swiss Classical Maestros at Dubai Opera

Classical music fanatics gather as some of the most popular Swiss musicians, Maria Solozobova and Christophe Berruex, make their way to Dubai on May 14. The duo will be performing at Dubai Opera from 8 pm onwards in their show titled Music from the Alps: Swiss Classical Maestros. The show will showcase works like Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No.8 in G major and Edvard Grieg’s Violin Sonata No.3 in C minor, among others. Tickets start from Dh500.

The Snail and the Whale at Mall of the Emirates

Enjoy a family-friendly production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book The Snail and the Whale. The show will be taking place at the Mall of the Emirates from May 12-16. The journey follows the story of a snail who rides on top of a whale until the whale gets stuck and must seek help from the tiny creature. Tickets start from Dh135. For more information, visit dubai.platinumlist.net.

Eden Experience at Cavo

‘Eden’ is the newest trend going around town. A blend of nightlife and fancy bites, the concept has made its way to Cavo. Providing a nightlife experience while giving you the fine dining experience, Cavo is ready to give you the best of music, ambiance, dining, and energy with their set menu priced at Dh365 per person, featuring a starter, main course, dessert, and three house beverages