Upcoming 26 January Events in UAE

This event promises its participants a run on the illuminated Meydan Royal Bridge with a lit up skyline of Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay and the Burj Khalifa as the centerpiece. This could be a fun way to de-stress with family and colleagues after a hectic day at work. Registration for the event will close by January 13, 2021, or sooner if it gets fully booked.  There is no team races so individual participants are encouraged to take part. 

"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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The first tournament setting off Dubai’s prestigious polo calendar, the IFZA Silver Cup will see six of the world’s best teams go head-to-head in an 18-goal handicap.

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.

Running between January 22 to March 20, Short+Sweet Theatre feature 125 short and exciting tales, a challenging semi-final and a spectacular final.

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.

The newly launched farmer's market for fresh fruits and vegetables at the Pointe in Palm Jumeirah is a wonderful opportunity to grab your weekly share of local organic produce! Brought together by young Emirati entrepreneurs who sell directly to customers to help enhance the awareness and importance of food sustainability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.