October is coming and Dubai is readying itself for a massive extravaganza of festivals, concerts, musicals and food orgies that will leave you mesmerised. There is a frenzy of activities lined up for residents and it’s enough to keep your mojo on right up till New Year. Don’t miss out on this hit list of events lined up only for you.
Sea food lovers can rejoice throughout October as Opera house is selling oysters by the bucketful at a throwaway price of Dhs 5. The oyster festival is being heralded by none other than Sean Connolly along with other fresh sea food specialities. The oyster fiesta will be held all month from 8 pm to 9 pm at the Pearl bar, so residents book your slots and don’t miss this opportunity.
Couple the oyster fare with ‘Ghost’, the award winning musical which will be premiering for the first time at the Dubai Opera. The musical is based on the film ‘Ghost’ starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze and shows their tale where the hero is murdered and the heroine is left behind mourning his loss. With an excellent musical score and screenplay, it is bound to leave you riveted.
Try watching something on the big screen which you absolutely love and simultaneously devouring a delicious roast meant to tickle your taste buds. The Rose and Crown, The Atrium at Al Habtoor city is whipping up a delicious roast with a glass of soothing wine every Saturday from 1 pm to 3.30 pm. Don’t miss it for anything in the world.
Freshly Ground Sounds launches its 22nd gig replete with 16 artists, one big stage and a plug in playroom for acoustics all under one room. Sway to the tunes of this independent music movement that will leave you gripping the seat of your chair. An evening of scintillating music and hob-nobbing. Head to A4 Space at Al Serkal Avenue, Al Quoz on 1 October from 4 pm to 7 pm.
From 2nd to 6th October Dubai world trade centre is hosting the biggest and grandest consumer electronics show which will give most of everything else a run for its money. Tech gurus and geeks should maximise on their savings to go grab the biggest and best deals in town. Unique launches and superb deals are the highlights of this event.
Junior Sanchez, Arcade 82, Russ Cooper and Michael Robert are coming out with yet another bewitching night of music, drinks and dance on 7 October from 4 pm to 2 am. This one is strictly for people above 21 years of age. So come dance the night away at the WET Deck, Dubai.
Want to try your hand at some fine dining dishes? Armani/Ristorante is coming up with yet another rocking masterclass where participants will learn to make a traditional artichoke salad, gregole mantecata and seared sea bass. Cook it up, dress it and then relish it as a part of lunch. The masterclass will be held on 8th October between 11 am to 3 pm at Armani Ristorante for AED 600 per person.
Renowned Indian comedian Sorabh Pant will be coming to Dubai to tickle your funny bones with his masterpiece ‘my baby thinks I am funny’. This will be held at Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa on October 8 from 7.30 pm.
20 years after their debut the Vengaboys are back in Dubai in the month of October to tantalise you with their catchy hits like ‘boom boom boom’ and ‘we are going to Ibiza’. Catch them at Zero gravity, Sky dive Dubai drop zone, Dubai marina from 8 pm to 3 am on Thursday October 18.
Participate in the Dubai fitness challenge along with the crown prince launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan and this will run from October 19 onwards. There is a flurry of sporting activities ready for you from walking, yoga, paddle boarding and other interesting team sports.
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