Monday, February 08, 2010
Sharmilas Annual Dance Show, held at the Dubai Community Theatre and
Arts Centre, brings together over 160 dancers of all ages for a dancing
extravaganza. Watch them performing passionate Latino, soul, Indian and
hip hop moves.
| when: | 23 - 24 Apr 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Dubai
Community Theatre and Arts Centre |
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| time: | Daily
2.30pm & 7pm |
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Monday, February 08, 2010
Forget the Grand National and the Kentucky Derby. When it comes to
money the Dubai World Cup, at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, is the
richest horse race in the world.
The mile-and-a-quarter group-one race for four year olds and above
offers an incredible US$6 million prize fund, with US$3.6 million going
to the winner. It is no surprise that the best horses, jockeys and
trainers make the annual trip to the UAE.
Thoroughbred racing
traces its roots back to the Middle East and its homecoming could not be
grander. The magnificent Nad Al Sheba Racecourse boasts state-of-art
facilities, including television monitors in all areas to ensure you
miss none of the action.
Dubai is regarded as the "Pearl of the
Arabian Gulf", and the city finds the perfect blend between the past and
the present. The atmospheric old town, with its markets and alleyways,
is contrasted with the ultra modern and cosmopolitan new town. The new
town provides the biggest attraction away from the track - some of the
best shopping on the planet.
| When: | 27 Mar 2010 (annual) |
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| Where: | Meydan
Racecourse |
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| Cost: | Free entry to the public
enclosure; Admission to the International Village by bar-coded ticket |
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| Time: | 2pm |
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Monday, February 08, 2010
The Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship showcases beauty,
agility and heritage of purebred Arabian horses over a 3-day display and
competition at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
With US$4,000,000 prize money, this ranks amongst the most prestigious
shows worldwide.
While the judges scrutinise the animals, visitors can browse the
horse fair in hall 5 and 6, catering for all types of equestrian
products and services.
| when: | 18 - 20 Mar 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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| cost: | Free |
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Monday, February 08, 2010
The world's leading contemporary and modern galleries gather at the
Madinat Jumeirah Arena for the Art Dubai fair. At least 70 international
galleries participate from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North and
South America, North Africa and Australia.
International artists featured in previous Art Dubai shows include
Wim Delvoye, Tarek Zaki, Amir H. Fallah, Sunil Gawde and Marwan
Rechmaoui.
| when: | 17 - 19 Mar 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Madinat
Arena |
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| time: | Thu 4pm-9pm; Fri 2pm-9pm; Sat
2pm-6pm |
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Monday, February 08, 2010
The annual show for the bride who needs anything comes to the Dubai
International Exhibition Centre. More than 300 companies from 16
countries offer everything from wedding gowns and international haute
couture fashion to wedding venues and honeymoon destinations.
| when: | 7 - 10 Apr 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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| cost: | Free
with invite |
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Monday, February 08, 2010
EAIFL, the first literature festival in the Middle East, takes over
Dubai Festival City with more than 50 events. Thousands of books and
their authors entertain a diverse public between Japanese tea ceremonies
and Indian Kathak dance performances.
| When: | 10 - 13 Mar 2010
(annual) |
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| Where: | Dubai Festival City |
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Monday, February 08, 2010
Ahmad Amin Nazar's new collection of Persian miniature painting, The
Centre Cannot Hold, comes to Dubai's B21 Gallery. Mythological figures
engaging with symbols of modernity, like laptops and mobile phones,
emphasise the struggle between a rich tradition and volatile present.
| when: | 10 Feb - 11 Mar 2010; not Fri |
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| where: | B21
Gallery |
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| cost: | Free |
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| time: | Sat-Thu
10am-7pm |
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Sunday, February 07, 2010
The immaculate green course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club is the setting
for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The tournament, sanctioned by the
European Tour and the UAE Golf Association, has a US$2-million prize
fund.
A starting field of 120 players will battle it out to take the
'Falcon' trophy away from current champion Paul Casey, from England. The
championship is played in 4 rounds over 72 holes.
The spectator
village offers distractions for kids such as bouncy castles and
miniature golf, while adults can try their hand at the golf simulator
and take advantage of free lessons.
Tickets can be bought online
from the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship website.
| when: | Jan 2011 (annual) |
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| where: | Abu
Dhabi Golf Club |
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| cost: | Dh125; 4 day pass Dh400;
under 18s free |
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Sunday, February 07, 2010
The Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina Circuit,
is the final race of the Formula One season. Watch cars race at 200mph
around the floodlit track.
Built at a cost of more than US$1bn, the Yas Marina Circuit was
opened in 2009 and is one of the most state-of-the-art circuits on the
racing calendar. Rising out of the sands of the Arabian desert, it is a
truly atmospheric setting to watch Formula One motor racing.
Formula
One is one of the most glamorous sports on Earth. State-of-the-art cars
costing millions race at speeds of up to 200mph (320kmh), and teams are
followed all over the world by a faithful band of rich and famous
jetsetters.
Other highlights of the racing calendar include the
Monaco Grand Prix, set on the roads of Monte Carlo, and the Italian
Grand Prix at Monza, where you can expect passionate support from
Ferrari's fanatical fans (known as tifosi).
| when: | 12 - 14 Nov 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Yas
Marina Circuit |
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
artparis-AbuDhabi, hosted at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, is an
art fair with a mission to stimulate dialogue between east and west.
Over 15,000 visitors are expected and 22 countries represented in this
massive show of contemporary art.
| When: | Nov 2010 (annual) |
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| Where: | Emirates Palace |
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| Cost: | Free |
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| Time: | Daily 3pm-10pm (until 8pm Fri) |
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