Upcoming 20 January Events in UAE

The third installment of the world famous UFC FIGHT ISLAND series will kick off the UFC’s live event series in 2021 in Abu Dhabi on January 16th on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The second event on Wednesday, January 20, Michael Chiesa will take on Neil Magny in a highly anticipated welterweight main event.

Dressage Show is considered to be the art of the equestrian sport. It is used as the groundwork for all the other disciplines. This time, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club are hosting an unaffiliated Dressage Show, calling all dressage riders to show off their training skills.

Maruv is a Ukrainian Artist, Musician, Sound Producer, and Songwriter. Being a part of the band "Pringlez", their song "Easy to Love" made it to the final of the Ukrainian selection for Eurovision 2016. In 2014, Maruv reached the final of the contest The Voice of Ukraine.

This event, which is a part of the ongoing shopping festival will treat his fans to hit singles from the singer’s number one debut album ‘Only Human’, including ‘You Are The Reason’, ‘Dancing On My Own’, ‘No Matter What’, and more. Calum Scott is often described as the golden-voiced singer-songwriter due to the combination of his stunning pure voice and vulnerable and raw lyrics. 

"Contact High: A Visual History of Hip Hop" is a new photography exhibition expressing the power of hip-hop. It gives fans of this genre an inside look at the work of big-name hip hop photographers as told through albums, photographs, magazine covers, and memorabilia ranging over 4 decades. The photographs will be displayed alongside original contact sheets, which will give an intimate look that is rarely seen by the public.

Every Friday & Saturday, Academy Park will be welcoming guests for a new edition of outdoor Ripe Market, with seasonal organic fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread, yoga classes, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, horse riding, workshops, live music - all coming with adherence to preventive measures.

Dubai’s biggest annual shopping festival will be offering huge discounts across its malls and outlets. This year’s edition is promising to feature entertainment, live concerts, markets, art installations and stage shows as well as sales, promotions and chances to win mega prizes.

The Ripe Market at Times Square Center is available to attend every Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM till 05:00 PM. At the market, the attendees will have an opportunity to find from organic farm fresh fruit and veggies to hot-baked bread, spreads, pressed juices, artisanal chocolates, fashion, jewelry, art, and much more.

Al Dhafra Festival 2020 celebrates the rich cultural history of the UAE, with traditional competitions and events.

Sheikh Zayed Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in the UAE celebrating the rich diversity of its traditions.

The Ripe Market at the Springs Souk is available to attend every Friday & Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM till late. At the market, the attendees will have an opportunity to find from organic farm fresh fruit and vegetables to hot-baked bread, spreads, pressed juices, artisanal chocolates, fashion, jewelry, art, and much more.

Enjoy Dubai's cooler (in every way) months and get a table at any of the waterfront restaurants to enjoy spectacular pyrotechnic attraction till January 30th. Both La Mer and Al Seef can offer a plenty of options, all with outdoor terraces and great views of Dubai.

As great weather invites for some outdoor activities, Al Hai Pop-up Electric Art Gallery is definitely a place to be this DSF. A luminous network of beautiful outdoor installations, the Gallery is set to tell a composite story of Emirati heritage.

The iconic Bluewaters Island and JBR The Beach are celebrating Dubai Shopping Festival 2021 with a daily Drone Light Show. Adding a beautiful array of bright colorful lights which move with various music themes, forming breathtaking shapes and scenes on a coastline of Dubai Marina.

For the new season, Global Village will offer an engaging experience through a world-wide variety of shopping, dining, and funfair activities in the open-air and inside the pavilions. Global Village will present many opportunities to buy into pavilions, kiosks, restaurants, shops and entertainment outlets.

The Spinneys Family Fun Run is a series of Runs for all ages and abilities starting and finishing at a Spinneys store. A day full of sport and community spirit will unite like-minded runners who would like to have fun with families and kids (+3 y.o.) spending time outdoors.

The Ripe Market is a dedicated community to support SME businesses, unique local food companies, artists and craftsmen comprising of both live cooking stations and take-home retail items including locally grown organic fruit and vegetables, household items, clothes and hand-made pieces.

Created by the legendary artistic director Franco Dragone, this world-class performance is a mix of exhilarating choreography with out-of-this-world stunts including aerial acrobatics, diving, and motorcycle tricks.

Organised as part of the ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign, the Challenge will take participants to four different locations and they will receive uniquely-designed medals.

Join the restorative serenity of one of the world’s most inspiring locations. Two daily yoga sessions under the dome at Louvre Abu Dhabi will help you deal with daily stress and find inner peace of mind.

The exhibition is set to feature a cohesive body of work that blends Hiwa K's humor with his personal experience. His collection will explore ideas of estrangement, collectivity, histories of neoliberalism and shadow of the multiple conflicts waged on and in Iraq, particularly in his home city of Sulaymaniyah.

Dubai #1 Theatrical Show, La Perle is a one-of-a-kind theatre located in the heart of Al Habtoor City.

Growing Like A Tree represents many firsts for the Ishara Art Foundation. This exhibition marks Sohrab Hura’s inaugural curatorial project as a photographer and filmmaker along with the presentation of several artists and collectives never before shown institutionally in a regional and international context. The exhibition will be on view at Ishara Art Foundation from 20 January 2021 to 20 May 2021.