Get ready for a jam packed April culture calendar like no other
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Dubai comes to life in April buzzing with wonderful weather and exciting events. From a burgeoning art fair to a three-day beauty festival, here is what you should not miss out on this month.
DISCOVER DALÍ
WHEN: 1 – 22 April
WHERE: Dubai International Financial Centre
WHY GO: A fan of Salvador Dali? Then you’re in for a treat. Hundreds of the surrealist genius’ original photographs, lithographs, and paintings from private collections from around the world will be on display for the first time in the Middle East.
DON’T MISS: The star of the exhibition “Shower of Jasmine” – the oil painting on canvas has only been displayed twice since it was first unveiled in 1954. Its Dubai appearance this April will be the third time ever for it to be viewed by the public.
www.salvadordali.ae
Courtesy of Salvadore Dali The Memories
IMMERSE IN ART
WHEN: 1 – 23 April
WHERE: Dubai Design District
WHY GO: An unforgettable multi-sensory experience, Van Gogh Live will have the artist’s masterpieces jump to life in a breath-taking immersive display. Experience the sensation of walking into his paintings thanks to the SENSORY4™ technology.
DON’T MISS: The video displays – they promise to both stimulate the senses and open the mind.
www.vangoghaliveuae.com
Courtesy of Van Gogh Live
ROMEO AND JULIET
WHEN: 19 – 21 April
WHERE: Dubai Opera
WHY GO: Looking for love and romance? Then a night at the Dubai Opera with the world’s most illustrious love story is a must. Watch the story of Romeo and Juliet unfold as The Moscow City Ballet put on an enchanting performance of Shakespeare’s bittersweet valentine.
DON’T MISS: The perfect memento for the evening? A live orchestra!
www.dubaiopera.com
Courtesy of The Moscow City Ballet
BEAUTY POP DXB
WHEN: 19 – 21 April
WHERE: Dubai Design District
WHY GO: From panel discussions with Huda Beauty’s Huda Kattan to makeup masterclasses by celebrity makeup artists Mary Phillips and Bassam Fattouh, this mini beauty festival is set to take over D3.
DON’T MISS: A meet and greet with Jen Atkins, the celebrity hair stylist responsible for the Kardashian clan’s beautiful hair.
www.beautypopdxb.com
Instagram @ Beautypopdxb
DUBAI FASHION WEEK
WHEN: 26 – 28 April
WHERE: Palazzo Versace Hotel
WHY GO: Back for the first time since 2011, the three-day event will have some of the biggest emerging designers from across the region showcase their collections.
DON’T MISS: Having been absent for quite some time, the new iteration will include talks from industry specialists, live styling events as well as makeup tutorials.
www.idfweek.com
Instagram @ Idfweek
WORLD ART DUBAI
WHEN: 18 – 21 April
WHERE: Dubai World Trade Centre
WHY GO: With Dubai’s art season in full swing, this yearly fair brings an exciting curation of more than 4,000 inspirational artworks from over 300 artists and galleries from across five continents. This year’s edition promises to have even more regional and local talents on display!
DON’T MISS: Fashion meets art at the fair where you can get your favourite pop art custom designed on your bag, shoes or jacket.
www.worldartdubai.com
Instagram @ Meriem_jaouadi.art
