Text: Igor Shevkun BEFORE YOU, THE MAJOR EVENTS OF THE SEASON WHICH IT IS Worth PAYING ATTENTION. SEARCH FOR FAMOUS FACES AND DO NOT MISS THE IMPORTANT PREMIERES!
January 1 - February 1
DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL
This year's Dubai Shopping Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary. It-girls from around the world stuff voluminous bags with chiffon dresses and diamond chandelier earrings, stock up on new fragrances with woody and sweet chords. And jewelers present watches and jewelry made of white gold with diamonds, amethysts, rubies and colored sapphires that evoke a taste for life, like the colors of a spring garden. We boldly include all these things in the list of the main must have of spring. Add to this the daily lotteries with cash prizes and cars and be sure to download the new #MyDSF app to keep up with the important events and news of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Who did not have time - he was late.
Venue: Dubai Shopping Centers.
January 19-20
SPEECH BY RUSSIAN PITERS
Who should be a comedian to perform even in Sweden, even in Sri Lanka and in Trinidad and Tobago, even in New York or Dubai? Probably a Canadian born Indian. If the main feature of Peters were not racist jokes, we would not touch on the national question at all. He very funny parodies the Indians, and indeed all other emigrants; he clearly sees both the liberal "European" norm and the particularities of emigrants, and always comes out with a complacent Canadian position. It is as if he is in a gum club of the 70s: he tells stories from life, shares his impressions, plays a lot of characters and communicates with the audience. It’s right to count the number of well-configured stand-up comedians now, which is probably why Peters takes the most for his shows.
Location: Dubai, Dubai World Trade Center.
January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
THE RIPE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
We say "organic products" - we mean the market The Ripe Food & Craft Market, which is considered in Dubai as a citadel of eco-gourmets and artisans. Only organic vegetables and fruits grown with organic fertilizers and natural juices are sold here. A few more popular topics are superfoods, gluten-free foods and raw honey that has not been heated and filtered after harvest. Important detail: all products can be ordered online at www.ripeme.com
Location: Dubai, Zabeel Park.
January 6-9
MUSIC "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"
For the first time in Dubai - the breathtaking musical Beauty and the Beast, which is loved by viewers of different nationalities and ages. It was triumphantly staged in Russia, the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Great Britain, Austria, China and other countries, becoming the eighth “life-span” Broadway musical. The success of Beauty and the Beast musical was verified by the eternal hits of composer Alan Mencken Belle, Be Our Guest and Beauty and the Beast, and the Laurence Olivier British Award for Best New Musical in the track record of Beauty and the Beast (1998) and Tony Award for Best Costume Design. You can buy tickets at tixbox.com
Venue: Dubai, Dubai World Trade Center, Sheikh Zayed Road.
January 5-9
BAWABAT AL SHARQ WEDDING SHOW
In just five days, the stylists and sellers of the Bawabat Al Sharq Wedding Show will help you transform to the upcoming wedding. The focus is on stunningly beautiful wedding dresses that require a precise sports figure (they have a tight wait-list on them), suits for the groom, as well as little-known honeymoon routes, wedding gifts, jewelry and watches. They score points and wedding accessories that delight with unexpected materials and sophisticated shapes.
Venue: Abu Dhabi, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall.
January 7th
PREMIERE FILM "SURVIVOR"
The new film by the talented director Alejandro González Iñárritu ("21 grams", "Babylon") "Survivor" is harsh weather, ultra-speed, adrenaline, fear, anger and unbending willpower. On an 1823 expedition through uncharted wilderness, hunter Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) was attacked by a bear, and fellow worker John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy), who escaped from bad debts, threw the dying Glass alone, when suddenly the plot took an unexpected turn. According to rumors, Inarritu showed himself on the set of a very authoritarian director, which is why some actors even left the project. “If we shot this film against a green screen with special effects, with cups of coffee in our hands, had a good time and were happy, then most likely the film would not have worked,” admitted Oscar-winning Alejandro González Iñárritu.
January 21
PREMIERE FILM "OUR BRAND-CRISIS"
“Our Brand Crisis” was produced by George Clooney with Sandra Bullock, a retired political consultant Jane Bodin, nicknamed Catastrophe, which does not burn in fire, does not sink in water and helps Bolivian presidential candidate Pedro Castillo (Joaquim di Almeida) win the 2002 election of the year. There is good news for film enthusiasts: Billy Bob Thornton starred as Jane's main rival, Pat Candy, who represents the opposition. Critics of The Guardian have shattered this new film by director David Gordon Green (Joe, Manglorn). And unfairly - the film is quite nice and light.
January 14th
SINFONICA DE GALICIA: NIGHTS IN THE GARDENS OF SPAIN
In January, the Spanish Sinfonica De Galicia orchestra, created in 1992 in La Coruna, will perform on the stage of Al Jahili Fort to perform compositions from the German romantic repertoire - Prelude by Richard Wagner and Liebestod from the musical drama Tristan and Isolda. Returned to the repertoire of the Sinfonica De Galicia orchestra and the Fourth Symphony by Johannes Brahms - the best example of Brahms symphony, as well as "Nights in the Gardens of Spain" by composer and pianist Manuel de Falla. The old guard again reminds of itself. The organizers recommend arriving 30 minutes before the concert, as after the start of the performance, the entrance to the hall will be closed.
Location: Al Ain, Al Jahili Fort.
January 22-23
QUOZ ARTS FEST
The world of contemporary art, Quoz Arts Fest, has long attracted talented artists and curators to Alserkal Avenue, where more than twenty galleries are surprisingly organically coexisting. Here, the language of modern art is objects, wall painting, light installations and photography. "All the art capitals of the world have trendy and vibrant areas: Chelsea and Shoreditch in London, the bohemian Soho in New York or the northeast of Paris - places that give inspiration to creative people and contribute to economic growth," said Abdelmon Ben Aisa Alserkal. "It inspired me to create Alserkal Avenue. I wanted to create a home for a creative community where you can explore art, share ideas and support each other." Maximum creativity, convenience and comfort!
Venue: Dubai, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1.
February 1-7
OMEGA DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC
Society is tired of the sparkle of rhinestones and diamonds at parties, since the Omega Dubai Desert Classic does not need to be thoroughly dressed up. Here, a relaxed style of clothing is welcomed, and incendiary tournaments and only the most famous athletes await guests. The golf club does not lose touch with its old friends - the 14-time Major Tournament winner Tiger Woods, South African golf player Ernie Els and North Irish golfer Rory McIlroy, who set the record for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Location: Dubai, Emirates Golf Club.
February 2
SPEECH BY MARCH ARGERICH AND KREMER GUIDE WITH THE BALTIC Creme Orchestra
The venerable Argentine pianist Marta Argerich and the Latvian violinist, conductor Gidon Kremer were invited to perform in Abu Dhabi with the Kremerata Baltic orchestra, consisting mainly of young musicians from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, in the luxurious Emirates Palace hotel-palace. The program includes works by Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, Mechislav Weinberg and Ludwig van Beethoven, which are performed quite often, but invariably cause delight of the audience.
Venue: Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace.
11 February
PREMIERE FILM "DEDPUL"
Tim Miller's new fantastic action movie “Deadpool”, based on Marvel Comics comics about the eponymous character, attracts with its sophisticated form, causing the audience to engage in a difficult dialogue. Superhero Deadpool (real name Wade Wilson), endowed with quick self-healing ability and a black sense of humor, haunts a man who almost ruined his life. It was played by Ryan Reynolds, who had dreamed of this role since childhood. Also, Miller drew Morena Baccarin, Gina Carano, Ed Skrain, Stan Lee, Rachel Sheen, Jed Rice to work on the film. The picture has a lot of dynamic action scenes shot in Vancouver, and some Deadpool gags that are miraculously good. Recommended!
February 5-12
GULF PHOTO PLUS
In the world of photography, where authority can only be gained with specific works, the Gulf Photo Plus festival is unanimously considered one of the best, thanks to a clear concept and star mentors-photographers - Sarah Lando, Mike Kelly, Steve Simon, Zack Arias, David Hobby, Eric Kim, Martin Parish and others. This year, bet on the invariable part of the Gulf Photo Plus festival - unique workshops. Our choices are “10 portrait retouching techniques every photographer needs to know,” “Passionate photographer: become the photographer you want to be,” “Using the flash in street photography,” “Deadline Art: editorial portrait,” and finally, “Lighting faces. "
Venue: Dubai, Dubai Knowledge Village.
February 11-12, REDFEST DXB
The stars are still arriving in Dubai to show their worth at the RedFest DXB festival: American rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent, Rita Ora, Adam Lambert, will light up here, and Eva Simons, a British singer with strong vocals from the Netherlands, will compete with them indie pop band The Vamps and American DJ Steve Aoki, who blew up the dance floor with a joint hit with Linkin Park "A Light That Never Comes". The festival promises to continue with DJ Redfoo, better known to the general public as a member of the hip hop duo LMFAO, the British DJ MistaJam and the author of the hit "Dessert" singer Dawin from New York. The best place to dance!
Location: Dubai, Dubai Media City Amphitheater.
February 24-26
EMIRATES AIRLINE DUBAI JAZZ FESTIVAL
Since 2003, the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival has remained a place of truly interesting work with sound, where they are well aware of the tastes and wishes of their target audience. The first day of the festival - February 24th - will be opened by a Grammy winner California-based Toto, founded in the 70s, with a powerful drive of the songs "Africa" and "Rosanna", and the New York jazz project Postmodern Jukebox, created by the American composer and pianist Scott Bradley, who collaborated with REM and Tears for Fears. On February 25, the highest-caliber star Sting will perform in the company of jazz trumpeter Chris Botti (his mood in the style of smooth jazz is read in the hits of Andrea Bocelli, Mark Knopfler and Stephen Tyler). And finally, on February 26, you will find the performance of virtuoso guitarist Carlos Santana with the smash hits Smoth and Maria Maria, as well as the sincerity of self-expression from the Argentinean group La Bomba De Tiempo (among their musical instruments are Kong, maracas, shakers and even bells from the neck of a cow). As they say, time-tested quality!
Venue: Dubai, Dubai Media City Amphitheater, Dubai Media City.
February 21-25
GULFOOD
Since its founding (more than 20 years ago), the Gulfood Forum has demonstrated an aggressive entry into leading positions in the culinary business of recent years. The best proof of this is 5 thousand exhibitors from 120 countries. UAE imports grew at a fast pace - $ 3.6 billion in 2010 and $ 5.5 billion in 2015, while the trading system of the largest ports in the UAE made 61% profit in the general market of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It's only the beginning!
Location: Dubai, Dubai World Trade Center.
February 25 - March 12
DUBAI FOOD FESTIVAL
Where as, and in the Emirates, culinary life is in full swing. The annual Dubai Food Festival, initiated by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), which is part of the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing (DTCM), has attracted leading experts in fine dining, street and home food, as well as top food bloggers and chefs - as a contribution to attracting investment and tourists in the UAE. By the way, last year at the Dubai Food Festival, chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants Gordon Ramsey and Jason Atherton shone. You'll like it!
