From the land of the shadows to the real cake boss, check out what events are turning up the heat for this month of August! What’s Hot?
SHADOWLAND
8-16 Aug 2014
ABU DHABI NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE
This original and surreal theatrical performance by an American modern dance company, Pilobolus, is a merging of shadow act, dance, circus, and concert. Shadowland narrates the experiences of a nameless teenager that include a flight of imagination and nights of bizarre and horrifying combats. Steven Banks, the lead writer of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants was involved in the creation of Shadowland. The choreography is inspiring to all audiences but especially for theater fanatics.
2014 FIBA U17 World Championship for Men
8-16 Aug 2014
Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai
The official FIBA under-17 basketball tournament is heading to Dubai this summer as the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) hosts its 2014 U17 Basketball tournament at the Hamdan Sports Complex. Launched in 2010, this bi-annual sporting event features some of the world’s most skilled and talented junior basketball teams.
CAKE BOSS LIVE AT THE PALACE
9 Aug, 2014
EMIRATES PALACE
Italian-American celebrity chef, Buddy Valastro, will be joining this year’s Abu Dhabi Summer Season! Valastro will be hosting an interactive event consisting of live demonstrations, experiences with his hit American TV Series ‘Cake Boss’, a Q&A, and lots of audience-involved stage fun! Happy baking!
www.abudhabievents.ae for more details.
ARAB STARS SHOWCASE
14 Aug, 2014
Emirates Palace
Three of the most talented youths of the Arab region, Mohammed Assaf, Ahmed Al Bayed and Mohammad Al-Dairi will combine their skills in singing, illusion, and speed painting to produce an Arabian extravaganza. Good family fun.
BOLLYWOOD SPECTACLE WITH SUNIDHI CHAUHAN
15 Aug, 2014
EMIRATES PALACE
Bollywood sensation Sunidhi Chauhan is a popular playback singer who is best knows for her songs in Hindi films. Accompanying Chauhan will be her spirited dance group. This will be a night full of colour, energy, and good music. A perfect way to celebrate the independence day of India, Bollywood style!
www.abudhabievents.ae
DAVID BLAINE: REAL OR ILLUSION
21-23 Aug 2014
EMIRATES PALACE
Unbelievable feats and crazy stunts by legendary American magician, illusionist, and endurance artist, David Blaine! It’s an up close and personal show in which you won’t be able to take your eyes of the stage for even a second. The consummate entertainer, David Blaine will have audiences wondering if it real or magic; whether it’s of this world or alien. Organisers promise three nights of Vegas madness.
UNITED NATIONS OF COMEDY II
28 & 29 Aug 2014
EMIRATES PALACE
Back for round 2, the United Nations of Comedy return to the capital! Known as the funniest Arab comedians in the world, the funnymen will have you rolling out of your seats laughing! An amazing repeat of last year, The United Nations of Comedy will showcase seven acts in two nights of fun.
