Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Calendar, the official listings platform for events in the city, has revealed an exciting array of events to entertain residents and visitors throughout the month of June.

From a captivating exhibition at L’ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts and world-class sporting events like Basketball Champions League Asia, to live performances by Hans Zimmer, Jason Derulo, French Montana, Jeff Chang, Amr Diab, Hussain Al Jassmi and Sherine Abdel Wahab, and Majid Al Mohandis, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Below are Dubai Calendar’s top picks of upcoming events for June:

LIFESTYLE

Exhibition: Gold and Treasures - 3000 Years of Chinese Ornaments

Date: Until 10 August
Location: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Dubai Design District (d3)
About: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts presents its first exhibition showcasing 100 masterpieces from one of Hong Kong’s most outstanding private art collections.
SPORTS

Basketball Champions League Asia

Date: 9-15 June
Location: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club
About: Don't miss the chance to witness the top eight Asian basketball teams compete for the championship title in the thrilling Basketball Champions League Asia tournament.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Hans Zimmer live

Date: 1 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: Don’t miss the chance to see multi-Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Hans Zimmer perform iconic soundtracks from blockbuster movies including The Lion King, Gladiator, Interstellar and more.

Majid Al Mohandis live
Date: 1 June
Location: Dubai Opera

About: Experience the mesmerising vocals of Majid Al Mohandis as he captivates audiences with his beloved hits from popular albums like Ana Wayyak and Ensaa.

Russell Kane live
Date: 2 June
Location: Theatre by QE2

About: British stand-up comedian and TV star Russell Kane returns to Dubai for an evening of laughter as he delivers his signature witty lines.

P. Tchaikovsky: The Best of Swan Lake
Date: 7 June
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

About: Experience a breathtaking performance, created by composer P. Tchaikovsky with choreography by M. Petipa and L. Ivanov, portraying a fascinating tale of love and devotion.

WATERBOMB Festival
Date: 7-8 June
Location: Dubai Festival City

About: Dive into summer fun at the legendary WATERBOMB Festival, featuring top K-pop, EDM, and regional stars performing amid water cannons and jets, including award-winning rapper CL, Big Naughty, and PH-1, with more surprises to come.

John Achkar live
Date: 8 June
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

About: Lebanese comedian and entrepreneur John Achkar presents his latest Arabic show, Chou Zakeh!?, promising an evening of laughter with his humorous take on everyday life.

Jeff Chang: The Continuum
Date: 9 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: Taiwanese 'Prince of Love Ballads' Jeff Chang will serenade fans with his chart-topping Mandarin pop hits in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Johanna Pichlmair live
Date: 9 June
Location: Dubai Opera

About: Acclaimed Austrian violinist Johanna Pichlmair and renowned German pianist Miao Huang promise a captivating evening for fans of Western classical music.

Harishankh - Kings in Concert
Date: 14 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: Experience the musical brilliance of Shankar Mahadevan and Hariharan, accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Prakash Ulliyeri and renowned veena artist Rajhesh Vaidhya.

EarthSoul Fest with Jason Derulo
Date: 15 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: Experience music, art and culture with a focus on sustainability at EarthSoul Fest, featuring headliner Jason Derulo alongside other talented performers like Shae Gill, Benny Dayal, Akram, and Celinedee Matahari.

Amr Diab live
Date: 18 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: Egyptian artist Amr Diab guarantees an unforgettable performance with chart-topping hits such as Tamally Maak.

Umm Kulthum Hologram Show
Date: 18 June
Location: Dubai Opera
About: Relive the magic of Umm Kulthum's timeless hits with an exceptional hologram performance which promises to entertain audiences.

Play: Aljar
Date: 21-22 June
Location: Dubai Opera

About: Enjoy the escapades of Mubarak Abu Nafs Aziza and Abdullah in a hilarious social comedy filled with laughs. As Abdullah tries to outwit Mubarak's schemes, this leads to unexpected adventures and lots of fun.

Hussain Al Jassmi & Sherine Abdel Wahab live
Date: 21 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: Enjoy an unforgettable performance by Hussain Al Jassmi and Sherine Abdel Wahab as they belt out their biggest hits, including Al Jassmi's iconic Boshret Kheir and Abdel Wahab's classics Ala Eidak and Mesh Ad El Hawa.

French Montana at EarthSoul
Date: 22 June
Location: Coca-Cola Arena

About: EarthSoul presents an epic concert featuring headliner French Montana alongside Turkish sensation Mustafa Ceceli, Filipino pop band December Avenue, and Lebanese vocalist Amanda Maalouf.

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

About: Icons of hip-hop will co-headline the 3 Twenty show, marking the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking albums – Man vs. Machine, D12 World, and Cheers.

Dubai Calendar allows residents and tourists to discover all the events, festivals and experiences Dubai has to offer. For more information, please visit: www.visitdubai.com/en/whats-on/dubai-events-calendar.

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With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy and consolidate its position among the top three global cities over the next decade.

Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.

DET is the principal authority for planning, supervising, developing and marketing Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for licensing and classifying all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Business Licence Corporation (DBLC), Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), Dubai SME, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT). 

About Dubai Calendar

Dubai Calendar, the official listings platform for events in the city, is managed by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an entity of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). A free resource online and via a dedicated mobile app, Dubai Calendar is the city’s go-to guide that allows residents and tourists to discover all the events, festivals and experiences Dubai has to offer, from arts, culture and education to food, sports and shopping. With more than 1,200 events per year, and new listings added every week, Dubai Calendar is an all-access pass to ‘what’s on’ in Dubai. For more information about events taking place across Dubai, please visit: www.visitdubai.com/en/whats-on/dubai-events-calendar.