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What's On
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
top events happening in Abu Dhabi this August
Abu Dhabi is turning up the heat this August with a vibrant mix of family fun, live music, and exciting rewards. Catch the action-packed Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure, experience the soulful sounds of Faraj Suleiman and don't miss your chance to win big while dining at Summer Pit Stop. Whether you're planning a fun day out with the kids or a cultural evening, there's plenty to enjoy in the capital this month. Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure Image: Archive Ahoy, mateys! Get ready for a swashbuckling good time as Paw Patrol Live! sails into Abu Dhabi for the first time ever with a brand-new show, The Great Pirate Adventure . Taking over Etihad Arena, this high-energy stage production brings Ryder and the pup squad to life in a thrilling pirate-themed quest. Packed with catchy tunes, exciting surprises and all your little ones' favourite characters, this interactive adventure is perfect for families and fans of the hit TV show. And remember, no job is too big, no pirate pup is too small! Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi Date: 29 to 31 August Time: Times vary, depending on day Seat categories & prices: Royal – Dhs350 VIP – Dhs275 Platinum – Dhs245 Gold – Dhs145 Silver – Dhs95 Tickets: Faraj Suleiman: Live in Concert Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as acclaimed Palestinian composer, pianist and vocalist Faraj Suleiman makes his long-awaited UAE debut this summer. Taking the stage at The Red Theater at The Arts Center, Faraj will perform live with a full band on Friday, August 29 at 7.30pm, delivering a spellbinding set that blends emotion, rhythm, and cinematic flair. Known for his genre-defying sound fusing Arabic melodies with jazz, rock, and classical influences Faraj's music is both playfully intricate and deeply moving. Expect to hear tracks from his breakthrough album Better Than Berlin , alongside selections from his most recent and introspective release, Maryam . The album unfolds like a story: it begins with light and romance, and gradually shifts into darker reflections on grief, loss, and transformation. It's a powerful expression of today's emotional landscape, wrapped in folk-inspired instrumentation and tender vocals. Location: The Red Theater, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: From Summer Pit Stop: Dine & Win Big Image: Archive Yas Bay Waterfront and Yas Marina are keeping the summer vibes going strong this August and there's still time to win big. Until August 31, dine at any of the 25+ participating venues and enter for a chance to score exclusive Abu Dhabi GP Race Week experiences. Every Dhs100 you spend gets you one entry into the prize draw. Eat, enjoy, and increase your chances to win with every receipt. Up for grabs this August: Bonus Prize Draws – Win Race Week trackside experiences for two. Next Draws: August 11 & August 25 Expect high-speed thrills, fan zones, live music and more. Grand Prize Countdown: All entries also count toward the Grand Prize Draw on September 2, a VIP Mega Fan Experience for Four, with 360-degree circuit views, premium hospitality, and the most immersive way to enjoy the Abu Dhabi GP. How to Enter: Dine at Yas Bay Waterfront or Yas Marina Spend a minimum of AED 100 Upload your receipt at Keep your original receipt — you'll need it to claim your prize Location: Yas Bay Waterfront & Yas Marina Date: Until August 31, 2025 Entry: Dhs100 gets you 1 entry Upload Receipts: > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Al Etihad
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi announces diverse lineup including music, photography, theatre for its 11th season
26 June 2025 22:43 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi has announced an intriguing lineup for its 11th season. If you're fan of music, photography, and theatre, you won't want to miss out. Tickets are now available for the following performances: Faraj Suleiman On August 29, Faraj Suleiman plays his long-awaited debut UAE show at The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi. The acclaimed Palestinian singer, pianist and composer will take the stage with a full band, delivering an engaging performance that moves between intricate, playful rhythms and deeply introspective moments. His music blends jazz, rock, classical and Arabic influences into a sound that is unmistakably his own. For this concert, he'll be performing selections from his albums, including his breakthrough album 'Better than Berlin,' and his latest release, 'Maryam.' Benji Reid On September 19-20 at The Red Theater, photography, choreography, and theatre meet to create striking and surreal images in 'Find your Eyes' by British artist Benji with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, Find Your Eyes explores how we make sense of the world through our stories and our art. Drawing from the well of his life experiences, pioneer of hip-hop theatre turned award-winning photographer Reid mixes Afro-futurist imagery with hard-hitting tales from his life and adventures in an unexpected show. Rwanda – Sri Lanka Collaboration On September 26-27 at The Black Box, NYU Abu Dhabi, 'Dear Children, Sincerely...' explores the tragic post-colonial histories of Rwanda and Sri Lanka in a theatrical production performed by an eclectic ensemble from the Stages Theatre Group and Mashirika Performing Arts and Media by the Harshana Rambukwella, The Core Curriculum, and NYUAD LitCW Programme, 'Dear Children, Sincerely...' takes audiences back into colonial and post-colonial Rwanda and Sri Lanka, in a kaleidoscopic journey tracing the parallel histories of these two countries, set continents by acclaimed playwright Ruwanthie de Chickera, this production opened the very first Ubumuntu Arts Festival, created by Hope Azeda in Rwanda in 2015. Artists of both countries interviewed senior citizens born in the 1930s, who had experienced colonialism and transcended it. They then turned these interviews into stories.
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Everyone's favourite animated ogre stomps onto NYU Abu Dhabi stage for 'Shrek the Musical'
23 May 2025 00:50 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Everyone's favourite ogre is coming to The Red Theater at NYU Abu Dhabi from May 29 to June 1 for "Shrek the Musical."This hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of the popular animated film brings the fairytale misfit story to life on show, featuring the Abu Dhabi Choral Group (ADCG) follows Shrek, a grumpy but lovable ogre, who embarks on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona from the scheming Lord Farquaad, in exchange for reclaiming his the way, Shrek is joined by a colourful cast of fairytale characters, including his wisecracking sidekick, Donkey. Together, they challenge stereotypes, discover the meaning of friendship, and prove that beauty lies catchy songs and witty humour, Shrek the Musical is great fun for the whole last performed at the NYUAD with their sellout show, "Sister Act: The Musical" in June 2024, marking the community choir's 5th collaborative project with 1977, expatriates and locals alike have found a home in the group, a four-part harmony choir that celebrates Broadway is comprised of men and women (18 years and over) from all over the world, representing 15+ nationalities and languages spoken, with talents ranging from first-time performers to seasoned veterans. With active membership currently averaging at 40-50 performers per season, this long-standing community theatre group is excited to be part of the new cultural landscape in Abu Dhabi.
