Your Dubai BFF (27th-30th Jan)

💼 Business

Over a dozen flights diverted after flydubai plane aborts takeoff from DXB

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🏒 Sports

From Dubai to Jeddah: This man ran 2,100km for children battling cancer

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💰Finance

RAKBank profit tops Dh2 billion for the first time

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These are some of the activities taking place this week in our city. There is a good balance of sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.

🎾👟Sports

Al Wasl FC vs Kalba FC
What is it: A thrilling football match between Al Wasl FC and Kalba FC.
Where: Zabeel Stadium
When: Thu 30 January | (More info)

Dubai Racing Club Stable Tours
What is it: Dubai's horse racing culture with a behind-the-scenes stable tour experience
Where: Dubai Racing Club
When: Wed 29 January | (More info)

🎵❤️Music & Concerts & Festivals

Green Day 2025 Live
What is it: Legendary rock bands Green Day and The Offspring perform in Dubai.
Where: Expo City Dubai
When: Mon 27 January | (More info)

The Fridge Concert Series Season 45
What is it: Scottish twins The Elidas debut their album "Lucent" with Robbi McFaulds.
Where: The Fridge Warehouse, Alserkal Avenue
When: Tue 28 January | (More info)

👶👩‍👧‍👦Family

Pluma Show/Circus
What is it: A modern circus experience featuring a magical story, daring trapeze acts, and family-friendly fun.
Where: Pluma Circus Tent, Dubai Festival City Mall
When: Thu 30 January | (More info)

🎭🎨Culture, Arts & Community

Molly Sweeney
What is it: A compelling theatrical performance about identity, perception, and transformation.
Where: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
When: Tue 28 January | (More Info)

Fabio Porchat Live “Histórias do Porchat”
What is it: A live comedy show by Brazilian comedian Fabio Porchat.
Where: Theatre by QE2
When: Thu 30 January | (More Info)

📢🤝Conferences, Expos & Trade Shows

Unapologetically YOU
What is it: A celebration of literature with global authors, discussions, workshops, and book signing.
Where: The Fridge Warehouse Dubai
When: Wed 29 January | (More Info)

🥂🎪Festivals & Clubbing

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
What is it: A live comedy show by Brazilian comedian Fabio Porchat.
Where: InterContinental Dubai Festival City
When: Wed 29 January | (More Info)

Dubai offers something special for everyone, whether you're wanting to spend time with family, friends, or on a romantic date.

🫂🫶🏻Thing To Do For Friends:

Try a jungle party

Estimated cost for 5: AED 825| (More Info)

🥰💗Thing To Do For Couples:

Feast at a French brunch

Estimated cost for 2: AED 590 | (More Info)

🍭👩‍👧‍👦Thing To Do For Families:

Go turtle spotting in Turtle Lagoon

Estimated cost for 4 (2 Kids): AED 0 | (More Info)

Todays Foodie Tip: Burgers by B60 burgers

“Their burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, a real treat!”

My verdict: DO TRY

Address: Near Teapost, Central Building - Shop No.26 - Oud Metha - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Every newsletter, I like to make some AI art about our city. (Ideas are welcome, please send)

This week, I typed, ” Stairway to the Future.”

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