Untold Festival kicks off today and pulses through the Dubai Expo City until August 10, transforming the city into the ultimate music playground. This four-day event brings superstar DJs like Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Alan Walker, and mega headliners like Post Malone to the stage. The festival scene promises show-stopping visuals, mind-bending sets, immersive art installations, and an electric crowd from sunset to sunrise. For listeners craving the cosmopolitan party atmosphere that Dubai is famous for, Untold Festival is the week’s main event, with single-day and full weekend passes still available through official ticket partners including StubHub.
If you have younger friends or are looking for something beyond beats and bass, the Meyana Auditorium at Jumeirah Beach Hotel is hosting two family-friendly Broadway-style musicals this week. From August 12, Aladdin the Musical takes you on a magic carpet ride with dazzling costumes and all your favorite tunes. Running nearly simultaneously from August 13, The Little Mermaid the Musical invites everyone to dive under the sea with Ariel and friends for a heartwarming adventure, full of sparkling visuals and beloved songs. These productions are an open invite to nostalgic grown-ups and new fans alike, promising childlike wonder with Dubai flair as listed in the HiDubai Focus event guide.
For sports and fitness lovers, Dubai Sports World at Dubai World Trade Centre runs all this week and through September 2. This vast indoor sports fest is ideal for beating the summer heat, featuring football, badminton, tennis, padel, and basketball for all ages and levels. Whether you want to join a league, train, or simply play just for fun, the air-conditioned arenas and expertly organized sessions make this a cool way to stay fit while socializing.
Art and music converges beautifully at TODA, the Theatre of Digital Art at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, which rolls out interactive concerts and immersive experiences in August. This Thursday, August 8, you can jump into Play My Song, a crowd-driven concert with Sean Rumsey where your song requests shape the live setlist. There are unique wellness sessions, jazz nights, and cultural tribute shows throughout the month, all combining 360-degree projections, live performers, and a relaxed, interactive vibe reported by Gulf News.
Looking for cool daytime escapes? Consider gliding across the Olympic-size Dubai Ice Rink, bouncing around at Bounce, or braving the worlds of IMG Worlds of Adventure—three indoor venues highlighted by MyBayut for summer fun. Many Dubai malls also host after-dark pool parties, chef-led culinary deals, and shopping sprees worth exploring, as covered by Time Out Dubai.
Whether pulsing to the world’s top DJs, enchanted by theatre, or escaping into summer sports and art, Dubai’s calendar this week is packed with unforgettable choices for every mood and crew. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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