Fun, Feast and Food are the words that rightfully describe December in Dubai. Apart from the deals and discounts to set the mood for the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival in 2012, December in Dubai has started in full swing with the celebrations of UAE National Day.
Weather in Dubai in the month of December is ideal for tourists as the average temperature is about 26°C (79 °F) which basically means that Dubai will enjoy bright, sun-scrubbed days, low humidity and comfortable temperature. Being a tourist country, Christmas and New Year celebrations are already in planning. Here is a list of a few not to be missed events in Dubai in December.
Sharon Shannon in the Irish Village
The sound of fiddle soothes the soul and calms the mind. Don’t miss a chance to feel uplifted by the traditional Irish fiddler player Sharon Shannon at Irish Village.
Ticket Charges: Dhs159
Time: 9 pm
Date: 8th December
Location: Irish Village, Garhoud,Dubai
Barney Live in Dubai
The lovable purple dinosaur Barney is in Dubai. Don't miss your chance to see Barney Live in a stage show that is bound to amuse whole family including mummies and daddies.
Ticket Charges: Dhs185 (Tickets for 2 adults and 2 children with exclusive framed photograph with Barney and key ring per purchase).
Time: 4pm – 6 pm – 8pm (3 Shows daily)
Date: 8th December – 10th December
Location: Zabeel Hall 1, Dubai World Trade Centre
Laughter Factory
Attend an uncontrollable laughter session at Laughter factory with some of the best stand up comedians like Owen O'Neill, Markus Birdman and Gordon Southern.
Ticket Charges: Dhs130
Time: 9pm
Date & Location:
8th December at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
9th December at The Majlis, The Irish Village, Dubai
14th December at Zinc, Crowne Plaza Dubai, Dubai
15th December at Grand Millennium Dubai, Dubai
16th December at Mazina, The Address, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Chris Brown F.A.M.E. Tour
US Hip Hop and R&B singer Chris Brown is coming to Dubai as part of his F.A.M.E tour. Don’t miss his exceptional dance moves, captivating voice, charismatic looks and mind blowing performance.
Ticket Charges: Dhs995 – Fame lounge, Dhs 295.00 - Silver (Standing), Dhs 395.00-Gold (Standing), Dhs 595.00 Platinum (Standing)
Time: 6: 30 pm
Date: 9th December
Location: Dubai Festival City Concert Arena, Dubai
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A R Rehman Live in Concert
A two-time Academy Award winning music maestro A. R. Rahman will be performing live in Dubai. Mozart of Madras will wow fans as he performs live on stage.
Ticket Charges: Dhs1000 - VVIP, Dhs350 - VIP, Dhs250 - Grandstand, Dhs175 - Standing premium, Dhs100 – Balcony
Time: 9pm
Date: 9th December
Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
Tamer Hosny Live in Concert
The renowned Egyptian singer, songwriter and producer Tamer Hosny is back in Dubai and will be singing some of his best hits to date.
Ticket Charges: Dhs150 - Regular (Standing)
Time: 9:30pm
Date: 9th December
Location: Burj Park, Downtown Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Potenza Performance Challenge 2011
Race fans love the adrenaline and Bridgestone Potenza Performance Challenge let them taste the thrill, the speed and the excitement of driving challenges for the entire family. For two days enjoy exhilarating stunt bike shows, tuner car exhibit and showcase, Xbox racing simulator challenge with prizes along with lots of food, fun, music and parties to kick off the weekend.
Ticket Charges: Adults - Dhs40, Children - Dhs20, Children under 12 enter free
Time: 9am-6pm
Date: 9th December- 10th December
Location: Dubai Autodrome, Dubai
The Nutcracker
Christmas is upon us and thus one of the world’s best beloved ballet of Tchaikovsky’s famous Nutcracker will be performed by none other than Vienna Festival Ballet Company. The ballet is bound to enthrall Dubai audience, young and old, by their delightful stunning dance performances.
Ticket Charges: Dhs165- Balcony, Dhs185-Stalls
Time & Date: 2 shows daily
15th December: 4:30pm and 8:00 pm
16th December: 11:00am and 4:00 pm
17th December: 2:00pm and 7:00 pm
Location: Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
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BLACK
One of its kind blind troupe will perform in Dubai. Though they cannot see yet they have strong voices and have the ability to move the audiences through their most touching music.
Time: 9pm
Date: 17th December
Location: Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Laurent Delorme & Francis Cabrel Cover Band's Benefit Concert
Laurent Delorme and the Francis Cabrel Cover Band will be the centre of an upcoming concert to show their support for the friends of cancer patients.
Ticket Charges: Adults – Dhs75, Children – Dhs50
Time: 8pm
Date: 22nd December
Location: Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Desert Fusion Unplugged 2011
Milestone Entertainment LLC is once again set to bring the best of the best together in Desert Fusion Unplugged Concert with famous names like Kailash Kher, Strings and Natalie.
Ticket Charges: Dhs150-Regular, Dhs250- VIP
Time: 9pm
Date: 23rd December
Location: Chi@The Lodge, Dubai
Peter Pan
Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook are ready to mesmerize you to the magical world of Neverland. Delighting the audiences for generations and is a great adventurous story making people believe in fairies and pirates.
Ticket Charges: Dhs135 for opening night- Dhs150 for all other
Date: 20th December – 31st December
Location: First Group Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
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