Set the scene: Simply Madonna exhibition
Your week ahead sorted with a Madonna exhibition and Dance2LAX
Simply Madonna exhibition
To celebrate Madonna’s upcoming Abu Dhabi concert BurJuman has brought over the famous Simply Madonna exhibition, where you can see the performer’s most iconic costumes – including cone bras, dresses from Evita, her Versace fur coat from the Music video, the Open Your Heart black satin bustier and her Marilyn Monroe-esque pink gown from the Material Girl music video. The ‘Madonnabilia’ will also include personal items from the legend’s 25-year career, including her awards, the divorce documents from Sean Penn, her school year book, diary and even a Valentine’s love letter to a mystery man. Plus, visitors to the exhibition will get a chance to win Golden Circle – as in right at the front – tickets to Madonna’s booked-out concert. Yes please!
Cost Free Entry
Observatory, BurJuman, Bur Dubai | 10am-10pm, Thursday May 24 – Wednesday June 6 | www.burjuman.com
FOOTNOTES
- Gutted that you missed out on tickets? Well the Hilton Abu Dhabi is offering a package that includes a one-night stay in a deluxe room, a ticket for the concert on June 3, transportation to and from the venue, a late check out and a buffet breakfast – and all for Dh995 per person (02 681 1900).
- Madonna, 53, and Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn, 51, were married for four years from 1985. The pop queen has since said that their marriage was passionate, but also very painful – Sean was reportedly abusive, physically and emotionally.
Dance2LAX LIVE!
Four of the world’s most acclaimed dancers land in the city this weekend to share their craft – there’s the outspoken former creative director for Lady Gaga, Laurie-Ann Gibson; So You Think You Can Dance contestant Blake McGrath, Janet Jackson’s former dancer Gil Duldulao and 2011’s Footloose star Kenny Wormald. For mega dance enthusiasts, there’s a full-day workshop where the stars will hold classes in a party atmosphere, but we’re most excited about Dance2LAX LIVE, aka the show. Virgin Radio’s Kris Fade will MC, while the GCC’s best dancers, as well as T-Shirt singer Shontelle and ex-Pussycat Doll Carmit will perform. If Step Up and StreetDance are your fave movies, this is your dream event.
Cost Dh139 (Dh799 for workshops and show)
The Venue, Downtown Dubai | 6.30pm-10pm, Friday May 25 | dance2lax.com
