My Kind of Weekend- 5 fun things to do around the UAE: Comedy, films and more

Make the most of your days off.

By David Light

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For those of you who thought this DSS would be unrecognisable, think again. ‘Mask On Comedy’ is part of the seven-week extravaganza brought to you by The Junction. Four known artists with four untold stories; watch as the city’s leading comedians, Arzoo Malhotra, Tabarak Razvi, Maher Barwany and Miqdaad Dohadwala take centre stage and promise you a night of hilarity, guffaws, and no Zoom calls for once! The show will take place on Friday during two time slots, 6pm - 7pm and 8.30pm - 9.30pm. Each show will be filled at 30 per cent capacity with strict social distancing measures in place. Tickets start from Dhs50 (Dhs80 per couple) at ae.bookmyshow.com
For those of you who thought this DSS would be unrecognisable, think again. ‘Mask On Comedy’ is part of the seven-week extravaganza brought to you by The Junction. Four known artists with four untold stories; watch as the city’s leading comedians, Arzoo Malhotra, Tabarak Razvi, Maher Barwany and Miqdaad Dohadwala take centre stage and promise you a night of hilarity, guffaws, and no Zoom calls for once! The show will take place on Friday during two time slots, 6pm - 7pm and 8.30pm - 9.30pm. Each show will be filled at 30 per cent capacity with strict social distancing measures in place. Tickets start from Dhs50 (Dhs80 per couple) at ae.bookmyshow.com
The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) has introduced movies, which will entertain and enlighten on its popular ‘Our Home Cinema’ online platform. Watch a collection of short films that explore refugee experiences from around the world. Eleven features, some of which star Hollywood’s Angelina Jolie and Ben Stiller, will shed light on the trials child refugees and their families go through in their quest for freedom, peace, and togetherness. The films are available for free at www.siff.ae until August 12.
The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) has introduced movies, which will entertain and enlighten on its popular ‘Our Home Cinema’ online platform. Watch a collection of short films that explore refugee experiences from around the world. Eleven features, some of which star Hollywood’s Angelina Jolie and Ben Stiller, will shed light on the trials child refugees and their families go through in their quest for freedom, peace, and togetherness. The films are available for free at www.siff.ae until August 12.
The Laughter Factory is back and this time you won’t only have a stellar night out, you’ll be fed too. Returning as a supper club, three comedians will take to the stage as you tuck into your dinner at venues across Dubai. Making his debut, ‘Dublin’s Funniest Comedian’ Danny O’Brien has opened for Bill Burr. Next on the bill Nick Page will tell his outlandish stories before Irish Times columnist Peter Flanagan will tell some perfectly crafted jokes. Tonight and tomorrow the show will be on at the Movenpick JBR at 8.30pm. Compulsory main courses start from Dhs60. Check out thelaughterfactory.com
The Laughter Factory is back and this time you won’t only have a stellar night out, you’ll be fed too. Returning as a supper club, three comedians will take to the stage as you tuck into your dinner at venues across Dubai. Making his debut, ‘Dublin’s Funniest Comedian’ Danny O’Brien has opened for Bill Burr. Next on the bill Nick Page will tell his outlandish stories before Irish Times columnist Peter Flanagan will tell some perfectly crafted jokes. Tonight and tomorrow the show will be on at the Movenpick JBR at 8.30pm. Compulsory main courses start from Dhs60. Check out thelaughterfactory.com

Published: Thu 16 Jul 2020, 7:00 AM

Last updated: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 10:14 AM

How have we spent so many Saturdays without this Dubai institution’s traditional roasts to see us through? If you’ve been dreaming of classic British comfort food and getting together with friends to watch the football, F1 or cricket, the wait is officially over.  Dhow & Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s much-loved British gastropub, is officially back in action this weekend with a new menu and plenty of space to feast on a full English, fish & chips or classic roast dinner whilst catching the end of the football season.
How have we spent so many Saturdays without this Dubai institution’s traditional roasts to see us through? If you’ve been dreaming of classic British comfort food and getting together with friends to watch the football, F1 or cricket, the wait is officially over. Dhow & Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s much-loved British gastropub, is officially back in action this weekend with a new menu and plenty of space to feast on a full English, fish & chips or classic roast dinner whilst catching the end of the football season.

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