Things to do in United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates: The Best Concerts & Shows

The Courtyard Playhouse Performing Arts Training Center is the first and only dedicated improv’ theatre and KHDA licensed training center in UAE. It is home to Theatresports Middle East, affiliated with the International Theatresports Institute. Nestled in the creative heart of Dubai, amongst galleries and cafes is a warm and friendly, family owned 60 seat auditorium, centrally located near the Mall of the Emirates and easily accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road. Offering workshops in acting and improvisation for all ages, corporate training and development using improv’ techniques, three improv’ and comedy showcases per week, vintage film screenings, National Theatre Live, RSC Live, Kenneth Branagh Theatre Live, and Almeida Theatre Live in HD.

The Junction is performing arts space made by performers for performers. We celebrate, we support, and we cater to all of Dubai’s local and regional talent.

The Laughter Factory is the Middle East's longest-running comedy night, proudly making the GCC laugh since 1997. Thanks to a longstanding partnership with the UK's Comedy Store, The Laughter Factory hosts a fresh bill of three different professional comedians every month, many already stars of the screen on UK TV shows. With a reputation for quality and a sharp eye for talent, The Laughter Factory has showcased reams of A-list comics on their way to superstardom, including Michael McIntyre, Russell Peters, Ed Byrne, Dara O'Brien, Ross Noble, Jason Manford, Sean Hughes, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle. The Laughter Factory's commitment to comedy has been recognised by numerous publications, winning several accolades over its two-decade history, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Time Out Dubai in 2013.

IMAGINE is Dubai Festival City's record-breaking new attraction, which offers unique sensory experience, harnesses the power of light, water, and fire, combined with giant aqua screens, 30 fountains and surround sound to connect with audiences and produce a show like never seen before.

Brought to Dubai by the Al Habtoor Group, La Perle is a breathtaking fusion of immersive artistic performances, imagery and technology. Now Open at Al Habtoor City, Dubai.

Al Majaz Amphitheatre is dedicated to bringing a broad range of performance art, plays, musicals, community events and concerts. The open-air theatre is inspired by the Roman-style amphitheatre. At 7,238 square meters in area, the theatre can accommodate 4,500 spectators and has become an architectural monument that integrates with the aesthetics of Sharjah.

ToDA is the very first & fully immersive DIGITAL ARTSPACE in the UAE which offers visitors to experience art differently from a traditional gallery visit. Its uniqueness lies in the revolutionary way of discovering masterpieces of the world’s most notable and contemporary artists. ToDA’s breath-taking digital art shows combine high-end technologies with art, stunning music, and visual effects.

TODA is one of the very first & unique DIGITAL ART Shows in the UAE, which offers visitors to experience art differently from traditional one. Its uniqueness lies in the revolutionary way of discovering legendary masterpieces created by the most prominent world's artists. TODA’ s breath-taking digital art show combines high-end technologies, animated graphics, surround music, multisensory visual effects and much more. TODA’ s impressive and magical art area covers over 1,800 m2 with installed projectors all over the walls, floor and ceiling. Being fully immersive and interactive with the audience the Digital Art Show creates its unique atmosphere of gorgeous beauty that is fully absorbed by the eyes of each visitor. The guests feel themselves completely dissolved at the experienced mirage of gaming colours and stunning surround music.