Dubai events calendar: Here’s what’s on in the city in June

Dubai Calendar, the city’s official event listing platform, has announced a list of engaging activities to entertain both residents and visitors throughout June.

From a fascinating jewellery art exhibition and major sports tournaments to an impressive lineup of live performances by global stars like Hans Zimmer, Jason Derulo, French Montana, Jeff Chang, Amr Diab, Hussain Al Jassmi, Sherine Abdel Wahab, and Majid Al Mohandis, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Make a list of the following in your diary.

LIFESTYLE

Exhibition: Gold and Treasures – 3000 Years of Chinese Ornaments
Date: Until August 10
Location: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Dubai Design District (d3)
Discover 100 masterpieces from one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious private art collections at L’ÉCOLE’s inaugural exhibition.

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SPORTS

Basketball Champions League Asia
Date: June 9-15
Location: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club
Watch the top eight Asian basketball teams compete for the championship title in this exhilarating tournament.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS IN DUBAI

Hans Zimmer Live
Date: June 1
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Multi-Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer performs iconic soundtracks from blockbuster movies like The Lion King, Gladiator, and Interstellar.

Majid Al Mohandis Live
Date:  June 1
Location: Dubai Opera
Enjoy the enchanting voice of Majid Al Mohandis as he performs hits from albums such as Ana Wayyak and Ensaa.

Russell Kane Live
Date: June 2
Location: Theatre by QE2
British comedian and TV star Russell Kane returns to Dubai with his witty humour for a night of laughter.

P. Tchaikovsky: The Best of Swan Lake
Date:  June 7
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Experience Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking performance with choreography by M. Petipa and L. Ivanov, portraying a timeless tale of love and devotion.

WATERBOMB Festival
Date: June 7-8
Location: Dubai Festival City
Dive into summer fun with top K-pop, EDM, and regional stars like CL, Big Naughty, and PH-1, amid water cannons and jets.

John Achkar Live
Date:  June 8
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Lebanese comedian John Achkar will present his latest Arabic show, Chou Zakeh!? for his fans.

Jeff Chang: The Continuum
Date:  June 9
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Taiwanese ‘Prince of Love Ballads’ Jeff Chang serenades fans with his Mandarin pop hits.

Johanna Pichlmair Live
Date: June 9
Location: Dubai Opera
Austrian violinist Johanna Pichlmair and German pianist Miao Huang deliver a captivating evening of Western classical music.

Harishankh – Kings in Concert
Date: June 14
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Enjoy the musical talents of Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, Prakash Ulliyeri, and veena artist Rajhesh Vaidhya.

EarthSoul Fest with Jason Derulo
Date: June 15
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Celebrate music, art, and culture with Jason Derulo and other performers like Shae Gill, Benny Dayal, Akram, and Celinedee Matahari.

Amr Diab Live
Date: June 18
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Egyptian superstar Amr Diab promises an unforgettable performance with hits like Tamally Maak.

Umm Kulthum Hologram Show
Date: June 18
Location: Dubai Opera
Relive the magic of Umm Kulthum’s timeless hits with a special hologram performance.

Play: Aljar
Date: June 21-22
Location: Dubai Opera
Enjoy the comedic adventures of Mubarak Abu Nafs Aziza and Abdullah in this hilarious social comedy.

Hussain Al Jassmi & Sherine Abdel Wahab Live
Date: 21 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Experience the dynamic duo of Hussain Al Jassmi and Sherine Abdel Wahab performing their biggest hits.

French Montana at EarthSoul
Date: June 22
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
Enjoy performances by French Montana, Mustafa Ceceli, December Avenue, and Amanda Maalouf at EarthSoul.

3 Twenty: Xzibit, D12, and Obie Trice
Date: June 29
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of iconic hip-hop albums with Xzibit, D12, and Obie Trice.Discover all the events, festivals, and experiences Dubai has to offer by visiting Dubai Calendar’s official site.

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