After two months of well-deserved rest, the editorial staff of Le Petit Journal Dubai is back with a lot of projects in mind! We are delighted to find our readers and welcome new ones. Back to school is an opportunity to reconnect with your host city but also to reconnect with your loved ones, your network through various activities, cultural or professional events: mark your diaries, happy back to school everyone!
Last day of Dubai Summer Surprises on Sunday September 3rd!
Last weekend of sales to start the new school year with many deals! Fashion, beauty, high-tech: not to be missed!
September 3 to 12
AKIL Cinema: Review your classics
The Akil cinema offers a series of films considered as great classics. Find the program. Here is our selection.
03/09 & 08/09 – Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver is a staple of Martin Scorsese’s filmography, if you haven’t seen it, go for it!
Venue: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue
Opening hours: 03/09 at 4:30 p.m. – 08/09 at 7 p.m.
Cast: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel
English language
Price: AED 52.50
For more information
7/09 – Gangs of New York
In 1846, the neighborhood of Five Points, a poor suburb of New York, was the scene of a gang war between Irish emigrants on one side, the Dead Rabbits led by Père Vallon, and Native Americans on the other. led by the bloodthirsty Bill the Butcher.
Date: 07/09 at 7 p.m.
Venue: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue
Cast Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson
English language
Price: AED 52.50
For more information
08/09 – Thelma & Louise
It is the story of Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) two friends frustrated by a monotonous existence, one with her husband and the other with her boyfriend. To forget this monotonous life a little, they decide to go on a weekend together by taking a trip on the roads of Arkansas.
Date: 08/09 at 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue
Cast Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel
English language
Price: AED 52.50
For more information
Tuesday September 5
French Tuesday CCI France UAE
THE French Tuesday CCI after-work are back. The perfect opportunity to make your professional network (or not) back to school whether you are new residents or residents for 20 years.
*Event reserved for CCI UAE members
Date: 05/09
Location: Couqley French Brasserie, Downtown Business Bay
Hours: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more info
Friday September 8
Dubai Opera – Swan Lake
The very famous Bolshoi ballet composed by Piotr Illitch Tchaikovsky is back on the stage of the Dubai Opera for two performances. A must see and see again for all big ballet fans.
Date: 08/09, 09/09 & 10/09
Venue: Dubai Opera
Opening hours: 8 p.m. on 08/09 – 2 p.m. on 09/09 & 10/09 – 7:30 p.m. on 10/09
Price: from 300AED
For more information
Sunday September 10
The back-to-school market
On the theme of the Grande Braderie de Lille, The Ch’tis in the Emirates are pleased to present the first friendly back-to-school market. Several stands will be at your disposal to meet creators but also to discover the Alliance Française or the French Community Club. It’s the ideal place to meet new people this fall 2023!
Date: 09/10
Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Metha
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information
Until September 10
Dubai Sports World
Discovery of several indoor sports during the hot weather. Football, basketball, cricket, badminton or even tennis: there is something for everyone!
Date: until 10/09
Location: Dubai World Trade Center
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
For more information
September 5 to 26
Cinema at the Alliance Française
Movie – Year of the Shark
Maja, a maritime policeman in the moors, sees her worst nightmare come true: taking early retirement!
Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Metha
Date: 05/09 and 19/09 at 7:30 p.m.
Cast: Marina Foïs, Kad Merad, Christine Gautier, Jean-Pascal Zadi, Jean Boronat, Ludovic Torrent
Language: French – Subtitles in English.
Price: AED 35 – Free for Alliance Française members
For more information
Movie – Pétaouchnok
In the heart of the Pyrenees, two friends have the idea of the century to get out of precariousness: launch a fantastic ride through the mountains, for tourists in search of nature, silence, adventure.
Date: 09/12 & 09/26
Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Metha
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
Cast: Pio Marmaï, Philippe Rebbot, Camille Chamoux, Pablo Pauly, Olivia Côte
Language: French – Subtitles in English.
Price: AED 35 – Free for Alliance Française members
For more information
September 12
Dubai Opera – Madame Butterfly
The iconic Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini will delight the greatest music lovers with two performances.
Date: 09/12 & 09/13
Venue: Dubai Opera
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
Price: from AED 375
For more information
Until September 17
Fragile, Handle with Care Exhibition
Exhibition of works by the Italian artist Giampiero Romanò: between restoration and conservation.
Date: until 09/17
Location: Alserkal Avenue – Zawyeh Gallery Warehouse 27
For more information
Tuesday September 19
Job market information meeting
Are you based in the Emirates and want to have concrete information on the job market? The CCI UAE gives you all the information and the keys to start your research in good conditions.
*Compulsory online registration
Date: 09/19
Price: free and open to all
Location: online
For more information
Until September 22
Exhibition Inhale / Exhale by Sonu Sultania
Exhibition of works by Indian artist Sonu Sultania
Date: until 22/09
Location: Alserkal Avenue – FN Designs Warehouse 26
For more information
Saturday September 23
Concert – Hans Zimmer VS John Williams
Discover the music of two icons – Hans Zimmer and John Williams and witness a battle of melodies greatly led by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by conductor Anthony Inglis. The opportunity to discover or rediscover great classics!
Date: 09/23
Venue: Dubai Opera
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
Price: from 295AED
For more information
Until October 11
Exhibition Made In Taskheel 2023
Exhibition of works by various resident or guest artists.
Date: until 11/10
Location: Gallery Tashkeel – FN Designs Warehouse 58
For more information
From October 11 to 15
Disney On Ice
Disney classics revisited on ice: a perfect family outing!
Date: from 11/10 to 15/10
Venue: Abu Dhabi – Etihad Arena
Price: from AED 84
For more information
Wednesday October 18
Robbie Williams XXV Tour: 25 years of hits!
Prepare to vibrate next October 18 to the sound of the voice of the iconic Robbie Williams. The international Pop-Star celebrates her 25-year career with an international tour via the Emirates. The opportunity to dive back into the heart of his greatest hits: Angels, Feel, Rock DJ and so many others! Let’s sing, let’s dance!
Date: 10/18
Venue: Abu Dhabi – Etihad Arena
Price: from AED 325
For more information
Until December 9
Only Life exhibition, Myriad places: Sudarshan Shetty
To celebrate the world premiere of the artist’s latest film “One Life Many”, the exhibition marks the first survey of Shetty’s moving image works, depicting rare videos, multimedia installations and sculptures.
Date: until 11/10
Location: Ishara Foundation – Warehouse 3
For more information