National Day events around the UAE 2010

Entertainment events

December 1

DJ Green Lantern aka James Agostino, the former Shady Records American hip hop DJ, performs live at Elegante, Royal Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai. Couples only. Women enter free, men pay Dh100.

National Day Eve Party at Trilogy featuring Booka Shade DJ Set, warm up by MrMr, Mark Pickup and Kristian Valdini. Tickets Dh120 & Dh150. For more details, call 050-3245751.

X’mas Bazaar featuring festive gifts and entertainment with Santa for kids at One to One Hotel, The Village, Abu Dhabi. Bazaar opens at 5.30pm, Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 6pm.

National Day Special featuring B2K's Fizz & Boog, warm up by DJ Shero at Chi Garden @ The Lodge. Entry Dh75 for women after 11pm (free before 11pm), men pay Dh100.

Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits perform live at the Aviation Club. Doors open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. Tickets Dh195, available at Virgin stores.

Viktoria Metzker performs at Karma Kafe, Souk Al Bahar, The Old Town. For more details, call 04-4230909.

December 2

National Day Party at Trilogy featuring 5k, aka Sander Kleinenberg, warm up by Matt Charles, Da Sendri and Mark Pickup. Tickets Dh120 & Dh150. For more details, call 050-3245751.

Michael Gray performs at Atelier, Emirates Towers. Doors open at 10pm. Entry Dh100.

En Musique, concert performed by amateur and professional musicians at the Madinat Jumeirah Amphitheatre. Performances start at 3pm, free admission.

UAE National Day Bikers Parade, bringing together motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the National Day in style. The event kicks off at 9am at Wonderland Theme Park with cake cutting and a mix of activities, followed by a parade across the streets of Dubai and then head to Hatta. For details, call Hisham 050-4508417.

Sezzam UAE National Day Brunch of Arabic culinary delights to mark the patriotic occasion at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates. Available froom 12 noon until 5pm at Dh180 per person including soft beverages. For reservations, call 04-4095999.

Reef Mall National Day celebrations with shows and performances honouring the celebration of UAE unity. The festivities include entertainment for both kids and adults. A fantastic musical puppet will be held at 5.10 pm and 6.30 pm. Traditional Arabic Dance performed by a group of 10 men accompanied solely by drums will furthermore keep the buzz going at 6 pm and 7:40 pm. Free sweets and flags for kids will add to the festive mood and feel.

BurJuman National day celebrations hosting live entertainment shows like the Horse Dance Show at 6:30pm, 8pm and 8:40pm, a musical puppet show at 8.30pm and 9.30pm acting out stories in a miniature theatre. The Ayyalah at 6pm and 7:30pm. Children will be treated to free sweets and flags handed out throughout the mall.

Sharjah Water Festival offering a wide variety of entertainment and activities . Mouj will celebrate his 4th birthday with daily performances, acrobatic diving shows, circus shows, carnival parades and Mouj’s playland at Al Majaz Park, until December 11. For more details, log onto swf.ae

Big Beach Party featuring David Craig, Richard Round, Kristian Valdini, 4the Music, Smokingroove, Mathew Charles and Tim Cheddar at Nasimi Beach. Doors open at noon.

NBA Jam Fest Abu Dhabi 2010 featuring basketball tournaments, three-point and slam dunk contests, photo opportunity with the NBA championship trophy and dunk team appearance at Flash Forum, Yas Island. Doors open at 2pm. Free admission.

Deep Nights presents Roger Sanchez at Sanctuary, Atlantis The Palm. Doors open at 10pm. For more details, call 04-4260561.

Unveiling of the Many Faces, One Nation giant 3D montage, which illustrates the unity of the people of the UAE as one combined nation at Central Galleria, Mirdif City Centre at 4pm.

Globalfunk Drum and Bass night featuring LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad, warm-up by Mach 4, Charl Chaka, Liquid S, Olly Wood and Prit at Alpha, Le Méridien Dubai. Doors open at 10pm. Entry Dh75 for women and Dh100 for men.

Downtown Dubai Classic Car show featuring a line-up of classic cars from different era’s and varying models at Emaar Boulevard. Competitions will be held for the best cars in 14 categories. For more details, call 04-3673664.

Plump DJs Lee Rous performs live in Chi Garden @ The Lodge. Entry Dh100, women enter free before 11pm. For more details, call 04-3379470. 

December 3

Zayed And The Dream, a theatrical creation inspired by the life of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan at the Palladium, Dubai Media City. For details and ticket information, call 8004669.

Akon performing live, warm up by DJs from Ibiza and Russia at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets Dh350, Dh550 and Dh850, available at Virgin Megastores.

Walk for Bones to help raise awareness of osteoporosis at The walk, JBR, Dubai Marina. All participants will be eligible for a free bone scan to check their bone health. To register for the walk, call 04-3388307 or log onto anlene.ae

Disco Beach Party with Carwash DJs, Rose Royce featuring Gwen Dickey. Warm up by Rohan Nunez, Richie Kidd and Marty Metcalf at Barasti Beach, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi. Entry Dh50 before 9pm, Dh100 thereafter, women enter free before 9pm.

ADFC Round 3 qualification Amateur Fight in an open air cage from 9pm to 11pm followed by DJ Mark Evans, Rude Larry, Juliana Down and Dave Crane performing at Chi Garden @ The Lodge. Free entry for Rugby 7s wristband holders, Free entry for women and facecard holders before midnight. Regular entry Dh100. Free shuttle from Rugby 7s to Chi Garden. Reservations 04-3379470.

Let It Snow, performed by Alison Jiear and her band performing favourite festive songs, show tunes and Disney classics at Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac. Daily shows until December 11. Tickets Dh60 for students, Dh120 and Dh150. For more details, call 04-3414777.

Arte Winter Market featuring 120 exhibitors showcasing their hand crafted products at Festival Centre from 12pm until 9pm.