Dubai in January: Unmissable Upcoming Events 2025
1. Soho Garden Sunset Festival
Spend the first day of the year watching a beautiful sunset over Dubai’s skyline and dancing to the tunes of WhoMadeWho. Hosted on the Meydan GrandStand Rooftop, a special guest also awaits you at the venue.
Price: Starting from AED 150
Timings & Date: 4 PM to 10 PM; January 1, 2025
Location: Meydan Grandstand, Dubai
9. Kite Mela 2025
Dubai Creek Park is all set to host the vibrant and exciting Kite Mela in January 2025. While kite flying is the main event here, dance performances, DJ shows, food carts, and cultural performances are a part of the event. You can also participate in kite competitions and win prizes.
Price: Starting from AED 15
Timings and Date: 11 AM; January 12, 2025
Location: Al Mamzar Park
2. Bohemia Presents Masaka Africana
Bohemia Beach Club is hosting an African-flavored evening complete with lively music and amazing performances on the first evening of the year. The event has an interesting lineup including Anrey, Mickey Dastinz, and more, who will captivate the hearts of music lovers.
Price: To be released later
Timings & Date: 5:30 PM; January 1, 2025
Location: Bohemia at Five Palm Jumeirah.
10. Comedy Mixtape Fest
Some of the stalwarts of Indian stand-up comedy scene come together to put up a night of laughter and camaraderie at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Comedy Mixtape Fest in Dubai will bring together Kenny Sebastian, Harsh Gujral, Samay Raina, and Anubhav Singh Bassi.
Price: AED 275
Timings & Date: 7 PM; January 19, 2025
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
3. Jahutapola Hip Hop Concert
Are you a hip-hop fan? If yes, you are in for a treat as Dubai is about to host some of the stalwarts of the hip-hop world. Head over to Horizon at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, where you will get to groove on the tunes of Gayya, Chinthy, and Ashanthi.
Price: Starting from AED 105
Timings & Dates: 6 PM; January 4, 2025
Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
11. Ishq aur Alfaaz
Soak in the beauty of poetry, love, and Sufi music at Laksh Maheshwari’s (Single Handedly) soul-stirring show, Ishq aur Alfaaz. During the two days of the show at The Junction, you will get to experience two amazing stories, namely Main Tenu Phir Milangi and Ishq Sufiyana.
Price: Starting from AED 100
Timings & Date: 7.30 PM; January 17 – January 18, 2025
Location: The Junction in Dubai
4. Gaurav Gupta Live
Kickstart your New Year with Gaurav Gupta Live at Dubai Auditorium in Dubai College. Gaurav Gupta’s iconic comedy timing and quick wit has never failed to entice rib-tickling laughter from his audience.
Price: Starting from AED 145
Timings & Date: 8 PM; January 4, 2025
Location: Dubai College
12. Lucky Ali Live
The heart-rending voice of Lucky Ali has been soothing the hearts of music lovers for decades now. Watch the King of Indie Pop serenading his most popular songs at Zero Gravity this January.
Price: AED 125
Timings & Date: 8 PM; January 18, 2025
Location: Zero Gravity
The Nutcracker by Vasily Vainonen
It is time for the residents of Dubai to rejoice as the popular ballet, “The Nutcracker” is opening in the city. The ballet masterpiece is the perfect blend of amazing choreography, effects, music, and performances. Head over to Zabeel Theatre at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray to watch this mesmerizing ballet.
Price: Starting from AED 330
Timings & Dates: 8 PM; January 7 to January 9, 2025
Location: Zabeel Theatre
13. Sweetener – The Ariana Grande Experience
Ariana Grande fans should make a beeline to Sweetener – The Ariana Grande Experience, where Leanne celebrates the music of one of the most popular singers of our times. You will get to listen to One Last Time, No Tears Left to Cry, 7 Rings, Break Free, and more at this concert held at Theatre by QE2.
Price: Starting from AED 99
Timings & Date: January 24 – January 25, 2025
Location: Theatre by QE2
6. The Limitless Orchestra
Music lovers are in for a treat at Dubai Opera, which is going to host the Limitless Orchestra in January. The special guest at the event is Hans Zimmer although many other renowned names of the music world will be performing here. Some of the programs here include Sherlock Holmes Fantasy, Banker’s Waltz, Im Krapfenwald, Valse Tartare, etc.
Price: Starting from AED 340
Timing & Dates: 8 PM (January 10, 2025) and 2 PM and 8 PM (January 11, 2025)
Location: Dubai Opera
14. Laugh-a-thon ft Vipul Goyal Live
Vipul Goyal, one of India’s top standup comedians, is coming to Dubai this January. Vipul, with his unique blend of satire and wit, never fails to entertain his audience. Head for this show at the Dubai Heights Academy for an evening of pure fun and laughter.
Price: Starting from AED 119
Timings & Date: 8 PM; January 25, 2025
Location: Dubai Heights Academy
7. Elephant/Man
Watch the poignant story of Joseph Merrick in the play Elephant/Man. Performed at The Junction at Alserkal Avenue, this play depicts a person’s life and dreams while dealing with tumors marring his appearance. Adapted from a book and a movie, Elephant/Man will surely mesmerize you.
Ticket Price: AED 40 to AED 140
Timings/Date: 7:30 PM, January 10 to January 12, 2025
Location: The Junction
15. Kunal Kamra Live
Unfiltered and unapologetic, Kunal Kamra’s brand of humor includes everything from everyday observation of society to the politics of the country. This January, Kunal Kamra will be in Dubai to entertain you with this witty and sarcastic humor.
Price: Starting from AED 120
Timings & Date: 8 PM; January 26, 2025
Location: Emirates Theatre, Emirates International School
8. Chinese New Year Gala
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Chinese New Year Festival Gala at the Coca-Cola Arena. Started in 2015, this gala is the perfect place to celebrate and know about Chinese traditions and culture.
Price: AED 200
Timings & Date: 7.30 PM; January 11, 2025
Location: coca-cola-arena
16. Pluma Show/Circus
Circus is a show that attracts and mesmerizes people even today. The Pluma Show/Circus brings together stunning acts, soundtracks, and innovation, creating a memorable show for people of all ages. The circus is held at Pluma Circus Tent at Dubai Festival City Mall.
Price: Starting from AED 95
Timings & Date: Thursdays: 7 PM to 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays: 5 PM to 7 PM and 7.30 Pm to 9.30 PM; Sundays: 5 PM to 7 PM; December 28, 2024 to February 2, 2025
