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Time Out Dubai
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates Skywards miles can now pay for Coca-Cola Arena tickets
Frequent flyers with Emirates already have it good. That's a given. And now their loyalty is giving them even more. As of Monday May 26, those who are signed up to the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme can use their points to pay for live concerts, comedy shows and sporting events at Coca-Cola Arena. Emirates' loyalty scheme already includes amazing experiences across the globe but this now means that travellers are able to spend their miles on top Dubai events. With a capacity of 17,000, the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk plays host to the city's biggest live events every year. Many of the Dubai Comedy Festival line-up will perform at the arena, as well as pop stars, Bollywood icons and even the Dubai Basketball team. Starting from 5,000 miles, Emirates Skywards members can now bid or redeem miles for a pair of hospitality tickets with premium seats and the best panoramic views of the stage. The Emirates A350 (Credit: Emirates) Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said that the partnership means that residents and tourists will be rewarded. He said: 'Skywards Exclusives continues to be a very popular offering, and we're thrilled to expand our portfolio to include hospitality tickets at Coca Cola Arena. 'Members can now redeem Miles and enjoy watching unforgettable experiences across comedy, sports, and all the excitement you'd expect at a premier entertainment venue. 'We look forward to this exciting partnership and to offering our members worldwide – whether residents of Dubai or visitors to the vibrant city – the best loyalty experiences on-ground.' (Credit: Coca-Cola Arena) Mark Jan Kar, SVP, Entertainment & Content Development, MENA, ASM Global & General Manager of Coca-Cola Arena, said that fans of live events can look forward to an even better experience. He said: 'As a world-class venue in the heart of Dubai, this partnership unites two iconic brands with a shared passion for excellence. 'Together, we're committed to offering both residents and visitors the very best in hospitality and live entertainment, from concerts and sports to comedy and family shows. 'With the added value of Emirates Skywards, fans can look forward to even more rewarding and elevated moments at the Arena with unbeatable live entertainment.' Looking to save? 31 fully redeemable pool passes in Dubai Get your money's worth at these Dubai spots The best dining deals and offers in Dubai to snap up Don't miss these incredible discounts across the city today 50 free things to do in Dubai in 2025 No money? No problem
Time Out Dubai
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Live Nation Concert Week: Dhs99 tickets for 25+ major Dubai and Abu Dhabi shows
Fans of live music and comedy, you're going to need to read this one closely. Live Nation Middle East has officially launched Concert Week in the UAE, and we're absolutely buzzing. Between Monday May 12 and Sunday May 18, you'll be able to get your hands on Dhs99 tickets for more than 25 of the biggest shows coming to the country this year. The Concert Week promotion sees ticket prices spanning a wide range of genres including pop, classical, hip-hop, R&B, rock, metal, dance, comedy and more significantly discounted. Some of the most exciting live music shows included in the promotion are Enrique Iglesias, Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses. In Dubai, the likes of Mary J Blige, Lil Baby, David Gray and KYGO are all available in the week long sale. Limp Bizkit are coming to the UAE (Credit: Supplied) And in comedy, you'll be able to get your hands on cut-price tickets to every announced show at both the Dubai Comedy Festival and the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Shows headlined by the likes of Pete Davidson, Dave Chapelle and Bill Burr are all included in the promotion. The Concert Week promotion is available via Live Nation's site from noon on Monday May 12. Once the sale is live, you'll see the full list of participating events. Shows included in the sale will have the label 'Concert Week Promotion' next to their name. Once you add the ticket to your cart, you'll then proceed to checkout as normal. Discounted tickets are available while stocks last, so you'll need to be quick to get your hands on one. Dubai shows in Live Nation Concert Week Mary J Blige is coming to Dubai (Credit: Coca-Cola Arena) Jim Jeffries, Sat May 24 KYGO, Fri May 30 Tamer Hosny and Al Shami, Sat May 31 Mary J Blige, Tue May 24 Tom Segura, Thu Oct 2 Zakir Khan, Sun Oct 12 Lil Baby, Sat Oct 18 David Gray, Fri Oct 31 Abu Dhabi shows in Live Nation Concert Week (Credit: Enrique Iglesias) Guns N' Roses, Tue May 27 Gad Elmaleh, Fri May 30 Pete Davidson, Wed Jun 25 Dave Chapelle, Fri Jun 27 Bill Burr, Sat Jul 12 Limp Bizkit, Tue Aug 12 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire, Sat Sep 27 Enrique Iglesias, Sat Nov 1 Rod Stewart, Wed Dec 17 The promotion will apply to an impressive range of Live Nation events, ranging from massive arena shows all the way down to more intimate club gigs. So, you can expect even more than the shows listed above to be included. Looking for things to do in Dubai? All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up for Make 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in Dubai Let's take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a room Did someone say freebies?
What's On
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Get tickets for shows in the UAE for Dhs99
These are great deals… Live Nation has just announced Concert Week and for show lovers it's an unbelieveable way to get some great offers for shows in Dubai. For one week only from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18, get tickets to all shows for just Dhs99. Whether you prefer to visit Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you'll get the chance to experience massive live music acts like Kygo, Enrique Iglesias, Guns N' Roses, Limp Bizkit, David Gray, Rod Stewart and more. Or if you prefer a chuckle, grab tickets for Jim Jefferies, Gad Elmaleh, Bill Burr, all for just 99 dirhams. Limited tickets will be available per show – once they're gone, they're gone so move fast. Tickets will be on sale from 12 May at 12pm and it's maximum two tickets per person. Take a look at the details here. Set your reminders. How to purchase the tickets: Select your chosen show Click 'Buy Now' to be redirected to Ticketmaster Look for the ticket type labeled 'Concert Week Promotion' Add your ticket(s) to cart and proceed to checkout The UAE is thriving for events this year, with Dubai Comedy Festival, along with lots of shows in Abu Dhabi. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
What's On
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
The first 7 headliners revealed for Dubai Comedy Festival 2025
Some amazing acts are going to perform at the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025… The first round of the lineup for Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 has just been announced and it's a good one. Prepare to have aches in your sides and tears in your eyes from laughing so hard at this roundup featuring Tom Segura, Joanne McNally and Zakir Khan. The festival returns later this year from October 2 to 12 and the tickets are already live. The shows are taking place between the Dubai Opera and the Coca-Cola Arena. Think big names like Tom Segura, Joanne McNally and Zakir Khan, all preparing to take the stage for the festival. The first headliners announced for the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 are: 3 of 12 Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business, and he will be taking centre stage at the Coca-Cola Arena for Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 on October 2. You may know him from his Netflix specials Ball Hog(2020), Disgraceful(2018), Mostly Stories(2016), and Completely Normal(2014). Tom got plenty of laughs at last year's Dubai Comedy Festival too, and this year he returns with his global stand-up tour Tom Segura: Come Together – a highly anticipated new tour. Tickets start from Dhs295. Tom Segura, Coca-Cola Arena, October 2, doors 6.30, show 8pm, tickets from Dhs295, @seguratom Prepare for an evening of multicultural humour and unfiltered mayhem as Omid Djalili, the British-Persian comedian, takes the stage at Dubai Opera on October 5. in a show presented by DXB Live. Voted as the 60th best stand-up comedian by the British public, he has appeared in a number of films as a stereotypical Middle Eastern background character and began hosting the ITV game show Winning Combination in 2020. This October, Omid brings his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE to Dubai. Omid Djalili, Dubai Opera, October 5, doors 5.30, show 6pm, tickets from Dhs195, @omiddjalili American comedian, podcaster, and actor Akaash Singh is coming to Dubai Opera on October 5 for the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 for an evening of non-stop belly laughs. He has made appearances on MTV's Guy Code and Wild'n Out, Netflix's Brown Nation, and HBO's The Leftovers, Akaash later shifted his focus from TV to podcasting. Together with fellow funny man Andrew Schulz, Akaash co-created the immensely popular podcast 'Flagrant', which has amassed millions of listeners. Akaash Singh, Dubai Opera, October 5, doors 8.30, show 9pm, tickets from Dhs195, @akaashsingh Making his Dubai Comedy Festival debut, LA-based comedian and musician Morgan Jay is ready to light up the Dubai Opera stage on October 6 with his uniquely hilarious, genre-bending performance. You might know him from appearances on MTV's Wild 'N Out, NBC, Comedy Central, or from his impressive social media following, though many fans simply recognise him as the real-life version of the guy from Ratatouille. Morgan Jay, Dubai Opera, October 6, doors 9pm, show 9.30, tickets from Dhs250, @morganjay Irish comedian, writer, and actress Joanne McNally has the gift of the gab, and she's bringing it back to Dubai this October at Dubai Opera on October 7. You may know her from Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Big Fat Quiz of Everything.. Joanne last stormed the Dubai Comedy Festival stage in 2023 with Vogue Williams in their sell-out show My Therapist Ghosted Me, offering a hilarious deep dive into dating disasters, social media stress, and everything in between. Joanne McNally, Dubai Opera, October 7, doors 6pm, show 6.30, tickets start at Dhs195, @joannemcnally This one is for the Arabic speakers. Comedian, entrepreneur, consultant, and everything in between, John Achkar is set to light up Dubai Opera this October 11. John first made waves with Stand-Up Baladi, the first Lebanese stand-up comedy series in Arabic, and continued to win over audiences with hit specials like No Worries(2020). He was a crowd favourite at Dubai Comedy Festival in 2023, and wrapped up his Wein 3ayesh tour on a high note with a standout performance that was filmed live for his next special. Now, he's back with fresh material, ready to deliver another night of clever, culturally tuned comedy. John Achkar, Dubai Opera, October 11, doors 8.30, show 9pm, tickets from Dhs175 @johnachr For the Hindi speakers, Zakir Khan, the popular Indian comedian, is back on the road with a brand-new show, ready to tickle the funny bones of Dubai audiences once again this October 12 at the Coca-Cola Arena. Having risen to prominence in 2012 after winning Comedy Central India's Best Stand-Up Comedian competition, Khan has since become one of the most recognisable names in Indian comedy. After captivating Dubai Comedy Festival audiences in 2024 with a sold-out 150-minute Hindi-language set, the sakht launda returns, this time, with even more laughs in store. Zakir Khan, Coca-Cola Arena, October 12, doors 6.30, show 8pm, tickets start at Dhs195, @zakirkhan_208 There are actually lots of amazing events happening this year, in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Lil Baby was just announced today too, and he's coming to the Coca-Cola Arena in October. If you want to stick on the topic of comedians though, there are some huge names getting ready to come to the UAE, think Michael McIntyre, Bill Burr and Pete Davidson who are all coming to make your sides split. Recently Is there anything better than having a night dedicated to just laughing your pants off? We can't wait for all of them, let's see who is next to be announced, keep your eyes peeled to What's On for more updates and the latest news… > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Time Out Dubai
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 lineup revealed
The Dubai Comedy Festival is back and bigger than ever for its 2025 edition. Running for the fifth year, the lineup for the stand-up whirlwind has now been revealed and you're in for a treat. Running from Thursday October 2 to Sunday October 12, the festival will see jokesters giving their best performances at both the Dubai Opera and the Coca-Cola Arena. If you like this: The best places in Dubai to find non-cringe comedy Choosing comedians from around the world, you're guaranteed a laugh whether you prefer your jokes in English, Hindi or Arabic. Tickets are now on sale, so if you're wondering which dates to schedule in the diary for a night full of laughs, check out the first headliners to be announced below. Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 lineup October 2: Tom Segura (Credit: Supplied) A previous hit at Dubai Comedy Fest, the American stand-up artist will be returning with his global tour Tom Segura: Come Together, that has so far been a huge hit across Asia and North America. Want to get a flavour of what to expect? Check out his Netflix specials Ball Hog and Mostly Stories. From Dhs295. Thu Oct 2, from 6.30pm. Coca-Cola Arena, October 5: Omid Djalili (Credit: Supplied) The British-Persian funnyman takes the stage at Dubai Opera on Sunday October 5 in a show presented by DXB Live. Voted as the 60th best stand-up comedian by the British public, the show, Namaste, is a hilarious take on the absurd state of the world, so get ready for some serious belly laughs at this one. From Dhs195. Sun Oct 5, from 5.30pm. Dubai Opera, October 5: Akaash Singh (Credit: Supplied) American comedian, podcaster, and actor Akaash Singh is coming Dubai Opera for an evening of non-stop giggles. Getting crowds laughing both onstage and from his podcast, his opinions will leave you in stitches. From Dhs195. Sun Oct 5, from 8.30pm, Dubai Opera, October 6: Morgan Jay (Credit: Supplied) You might recognise this LA star from his appearances on MTV, or from the real-life version of Ratatouille (yes, really). Jay knows how to hold the stage, so expect hilarious interactions, a good helping of banter and even singing (don't worry, the autotune is very forgiving). From Dhs250. Mon Oct 6, from 9pm. Dubai Opera, October 7: Joanne McNally (Credit: Supplied) The Irish comedian definitely has the gift of the gab. A primetime TV favourite, the star last got crowds laughing in Dubai in 2023, when she performed a sell-out show with Vogue Williams. This year, she's flying solo with her (definitely) unfiltered take on life, and it'll have you in stitches. From Dhs195. Tue Oct 7, from 6pm. Dubai Opera, October 11: John Achkar (Credit: Supplied) John first made waves with Stand-Up Baladi—the first Lebanese stand-up comedy series in Arabic, and is always a crowd favourite at the Dubai Comedy Festival. Expect fresh material and some very witty skits that will more than impressed. From Dhs175. Sat Oct 11, from 8.30pm. Dubai Opera, October 12: Zakir Khan (Credit: Supplied) The popular Indian comedian, is back on the road with a brand new show ,ready to tickle the funny bones of Dubai audiences once again. Keeping audiences laughing at the Dubai Comedy Festival in 2024, his 2025 set (all in Hindi) is expected to do the exact same. From Dhs195. Sun Oct 12, from 6.30pm. Coca-Cola Arena, In other Dubai news The unbelievably cool Dubai hotels launching in 2025 and beyond From sky-high pools to private islands 8 major Emirates updates that could impact your next holiday Key updates you need to know UAE public holiday dates 2025 revealed: All the days off this year The important dates to know
