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Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has revealed a spectacular range of sporting and lifestyle events, as well as live entertainment that will take place across the city in February and March, including the much-awaited Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, a concert by Pakistani music icon Atif Aslam and a number of theatrical performances. Strict adherence to safety measures such as contactless payments, wearing of masks and social distancing will be followed across all events to ensure the safety of all guests, performers and staff.
The Dubai World Cup will take place at Meydan Racecourse on 26 March and provides a truly global stage upon which the best racehorses in the world come to compete every year. A highlight in the sporting and social calendar, this tournament is considered the world’s richest day of horse racing.
One of the region’s biggest cycling challenges, the UAE Tour returns to Dubai for its fourth edition. Gear up for seven days of nail-biting action and the only WorldTour race competition in the Middle East as it commences on 20 February taking riders through 1,081km of scenic routes across five emirates and finishes on 26 February.
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships returns to the city from 14- 26 February with top tennis players from across the globe making their way to Dubai to battle it out for honours at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
Get your helmets on and bikes ready for the 11th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. Whether you are looking to race to the finish line for the winning spot or beat your own personal best, this highly-anticipated annual athletic contest is definitely one you should not miss. Register now for the event taking place on 18 February.
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature returns from 3 – 13 February under a theme, ‘Here Comes the Sun’. The 2022 edition will mark the beginning of a new era with a brand new location at Al Habtoor City along with special activations at Expo 2020 Dubai. This year, fans can expect to hear from Indra Nooyi, Sara Forden, Julia Quinn, and a number of other high-profile authors.
Art Dubai’s 15th season is officially set to return to Madinat Jumeirah from 11 – 13 March with a slew of thought-provoking exhibitions, showcases and experiences planned. The three-day event will display artworks from across the region and the globe, with a particular focus on Africa, Latin America, and Southeast and Central Asia.
Having first set sail 29 years ago, the Dubai International Boat Show has earned its reputation as one of the region’s most unmissable marine events. Returning from 9 – 13 March, the 2022 edition takes place at the brand new Dubai Harbour. Guests can witness glamorous boats docked along the pier and explore the latest yacht technology and design on display.
World Art Dubai, the region’s largest affordable retail art fair, returns to Dubai World Trade Center for its eighth season from 16 – 19 March. The fair will brings more than 3,000 works from 150 international galleries and artists under one roof. Join collectors, connoisseurs and first-time buyers, and explore the stalls teeming with big names and rising stars at this incredible showcase.
Every Sunday from 30 January to 27 February at Al Habtoor City Theatre, is your chance to experience a concert by one of the greatest Egyptian artists of all time, Abdel Halim Hafez. The Sawwah Hologram Experience featuring all his songs shouldn’t be missed. Fans will be amazed at the lifelike representation of the star during this visually stunning 90-minute affair.
Bill Bailey will be performing live on stage at Dubai Opera on 4 February. With his virtuosic mix of uproarious routines and show-stopping musical performances, audiences can expect to be left in stitches by his hilarious and often surreal stylings.
Dubai Opera Big Bang is bringing a spectacular jazz performance to Dubai Opera on 12 February. The Sound of Bond will feature a night of mysterious melodies including iconic theme songs from James Bond movies. Treat yourself to a special production of blockbuster tracks from the last six decades by a troupe of 25 top jazz musicians from the region, led by Adam Long.
On 26 and 27 February, little ones between the ages of one to six can head to The Theatre – Mall of the Emirates, to a watch a marionette play based on Eric Carle’s classics, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks and The Very Lonely Firefly. The 50-minute production will be performed by three talented artists and their 75 puppets.
The Greatest Show, an entertaining musical for the full family, features tracks from popular animated movies like Frozen, Trolls, Moana and The Greatest Showman. Taking place on 6 March at Coca-Cola Arena, the show will be an afternoon full of singing and dancing as the group performs children’s favourite tunes.
Professional dancers Kika Quesada and Javier Martos are ready to delight guests with some foot-tapping Spanish dance moves performed to Arabic beats at Flamenco Passion. Witness a confluence of cultures at this high-energy and vibrant live show on 5 February at Dubai Opera.
Atif Aslam will take to the stage at Coca-Cola Arena on 11 February. The celebrated Pakistani singer will perform a special Valentines Day showcase, singing soulful numbers from popular Bollywood movies.
Symphonic Middle East Festival 2022 at Dubai Opera welcomes multiple Grammy-Award winning violinist Gil Shaham on 13 February, promising guests an enchanting soiree witnessing world-class musicians at this classical showcase. On 14 February, acclaimed French pianist Lucas Debargue will grace the stage of the Festival for a special Valentine’s Day concert. Debaugue will be treating the audience to musical pieces by Bach, Schumann, Fauré and Scriabin for a truly romantic evening. Finally, The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Dubai Opera on 15 February with pianist Mikhail Pletnev to close the Festival with an evening of classical music with the founder and artistic director of the Russian National Orchestra.
Inspirations from Kazan at Dubai Opera welcomes guests to enjoy a night of celebrated compositions by world-renowned operatic geniuses on 20 February. Artistic director and chief conductor Alexander Sladkovsky will lead the Tatarstan State Symphony Orchestra for a melodious night filled with soulful tunes.
Queen by Candlelight will be making its UAE debut at Coca-Cola Arena on 5 March. The spectacular concert will feature all the greatest rock anthems by legendary band Queen. From We Are The Champions to We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody to I Want To Break Free, the night promises to be filled with iconic chart-topping hits from the English band.
Guests can experience an evening of operatic classics by the brilliant soprano, Hibla Gerzmava at Dubai Opera on 8 March. The Abkhazian-Russian soprano will be performing with the famed Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra led by Dmitry Yablonsky as part of the Opera Aria Gala.
Classical Music fans can expect to be dazzled by internationally acclaimed operatic legends at first-ever Dresden Opera Ball in UAE. The show-stopping concert is set to take place on 14 March at Dubai Opera, promising a memorable experience as the night will see operatic excellence come together under one roof.
Guests can catch Hungarian pianist Havasi live at Dubai Opera on 20 March. After having performed to sold-out audiences at world-class venues like Carnegie Hall in New York and the Sydney Opera House, the classically-trained artist will be treating fans in the city to an evening of power-packed melodies.
Kazakhstani musician Dimash Qudaibergen will perform a musical extravaganza at Coca-Cola Arena on 25 March. The multi-talented singer is known for his mastery of a multitude of instruments and wide vocal range.
Music sensations from Southern France, the Gipsy Kings, are returning to the prestigious stage of Dubai Opera from 30 – 31 March for a spectacular show. The hugely popular band introduced millions of ears to a contagious and captivating blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms.
Dubai Calendar allows residents and tourists to discover upcoming events and purchase tickets quickly and securely through the app’s purchasing platform.
For more information about all events taking place across Dubai, please visit: www.visitdubai.com/en/whats-on/dubai-events-calendar. Tickets for the events can also be bought quickly and securely through Dubai Calendar’s website and the mobile application’s purchasing platform.
