It’s Going to Be An Exciting October in Dubai!

If you're planning a visit to Dubai, some of these ideas may come in really handy. If you are a resident of the UAE as well, some of these entertainment, shopping and eating-out options will likely offer new options you may not yet have considered:

GITEX

This exhibition takes place at the World Trade Centre of Dubai from 2nd to 6th October 2018. There is an electronics extravaganza and a CBBC clearance sale that shoppers will love to attend. The latest electronics and top brands are here for the picking. Dining discounts, cash back and activity vouchers are available when you shop for certain amounts.

The billion dollar theme park

The Warner Bros Theme Park in Abu Dhabi opened earlier this year. The indoor theme park features six immersive lands such as DC’s Metropolis and Gotham City, as well as Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros. Plaza and brings to life some of the entertainment world's most beloved stories and characters.

Reopening of the global village

The reopening of the global village at the end of October is another attraction. As last year's new attraction was the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx of Egypt, this year’s season 23 will also have a new design.

The indoor street food market

This is a new attraction inside the City Centre Deira called INDOORS. It features 16 food stalls that have various culinary attractions and quirky décor. This is a popup food hall concept that is on till 7th October. There are also arcade games and karaoke stations on offer for visitors to enjoy.

Sufra food club

This is something new from Frying Pan Adventures; which offers food tours of Old Dubai: the Frying Pan Residents Club now has a community programme called Sufra which will help people discover more of the city's culinary treasures. There will be trips out of town, exploring new foodie havens, Friday morning breakfasts, interactive cooking demos and more for club members.

Outdoor Cinema, Aloft City Centre Deira

This is the rooftop cinema at this movie themed hotel. It has a retractable roof so that you can enjoy the A/c in summer months and the cool starlit sky in winter. It is licenced so that visitors can enjoy a drink while watching a movie on the lounge style seating along with snacks and beverages served directly to the seat.

Shreya Ghosal concert

She will be performing live at the Sheikh Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 5th October. She will be performing live with a symphony orchestra for the first time in Dubai.

Phalguni Pathak live

Dandia queen Phalguni Pathak will be in Dubai during the Navratris this year. She will be performing in Zabeel Park on the last or ninth night (19th October) and the performance is likely to include some of the singer’s most popular songs.

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