Saturday, Aug 25, 2012

Dubai: There’s something for everyone this September as the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) has unveiled its comprehensive list of events in the Dubai Calendar, the official listing of events in Dubai.

Lovers of music, comedy, sports, or gadgets will have a lot of events to choose from that offer guaranteed entertainment next month.

“The exceptional list of events on Dubai Calendar, scheduled to take place in the emirate in September, is a testament that Dubai remains the region’s leading city for events and festivals and an ideal destination for international acts and business exhibitions,” Laila Mohd Suhail, DEPE Chief Executive Officer, said.

Duck Chowles and his band will serenade Beatles fans during the ‘The Fab Four - Music of the Beatles’ to commemorate The Beatles’ 50th anniversary from September 6 to 8 at the First Group Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah.

From music to comedy, be prepared to laugh your heart out from September 11 to 14 as British comedian and TV personality, Al Murray will feature brand new comedy material at the First Group Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah.

Sports fans mark your calendar on September 5 when the highly anticipated Pakistan vs Australia games kick off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Sports City to open the Twenty20 cricket series.

On September 23 to 26, professional and amateur golf players will get the opportunity to bring home Dh50,000 at the opening round of The MENA Golf Tour at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

Four-time break-dancing world champions, Flying Steps, and opera director Christoph Hagel will hit Dubai for the first time on September 28 and 29 with their fascinating Red Bull Flying Bach performance at Madinat Jumeirah.

For the tech-savvy, the annual Gitex Shopper, the year’s biggest consumer electronics retail platform, will kick off on September 29 at its new location, the Dubai World Trade Centre.

For a detailed listing of the events this September, visit http://www.dubaicalendar.com.

Staff Report

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