DATE FESTIVAL IN AJMAN
Ajman Department of Tourism Development is organizing the eighth edition of Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival at the Emirates Hospitality Hall in Ajman from July 27-30, 2023. Attendees can look forward to the Juffair decoration workshop, the decoupage workshop on gypsum, and enthralling performances by the renowned Shaer band. The four days of the festival will also feature the lively popular show Medley, and palm grove and wicker dyeing workshops among other events. The festival features a variety of competitions, starting with the renowned Mazayna Dates competition, where the best dates are showcased and rewarded.
LAUGHTER FACTORY CALLS
The Selfdrive Laughter Factory is back with another series of amusing shows. See a line-up of world-class comics get behind the microphone to entertain you with their witty wisecracks and rib-tickling routines at Dukes The Palm on July 29 Laugh out loud with UK-based jokester Adam Bloom, known for his one-liners and hilarious observations. He’ll be joined by The Stand Up Show regular Micheal Fabbri and rising star Red Richardson. Tickets are Dh160.
DESI JAM NIGHT
Popular independent artists Jay Sean, Manj Musik, Juggy D, and Raghav – widely regarded as forerunners of the noughties Punjabi, R&B and Hip-Hop music scene – are set to perform on a night of nostalgia at Coca-Cola Arena on September 9. Open to all ages. For more details, visit in.bookmyshow.com.
GO ZIPLINING
XLine Dubai is celebrating International Friendship Day, on 30 July, with a “Buy One, Get One Free” offer. Take your best pal and soar past the Dubai Marina neighborhood’s most iconic landmarks on the world’s longest urban zipline. For details visit xdubai.com
BEAT THE HEAT SERIES
As part of Dubai Summer Surprises’ indoor concert series Beat the Heat, Egyptian rapper Afroto will be performing live at The Agenda on 29 July. He’s joined by Tunisan singer Balti and Sudanese rapper Soulja. Known for huge singles such as Brazil, Far2 Khebra and Msh Bel 7ozoz, Afroto has been steadily growing his fanbase around the world since 2016. Balti’s most recent hit, Dima Mechi, has proved a huge success, but you’ll likely be excited to hear his biggest tune Ya Lili. Rounding off the line-up is Soulja, ready to perform songs such as Charleston and Bringi. Tickets start at Dh160. For more details, visit dubai.platinumlist.net.
VINYL SOUK DXB
Popping up every month to showcase analogue gear and music, Vinyl Souk DXB is the place to be if you are a passionate record collector. The fourth edition will take place on 29 July at the 25hours Hotel One Central. Browse through the display, shop or swap your tapes and cassettes at the marketplace. For more details, visit @ vinylsoukdxb on Instagram.
