Check out what’s making this month sizzle!
1. PhotoWorld – Dubai
May 6 – May 8
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre – Dubai World Trade Centre
PhotoWorld-Dubai is an annual exhibition that attracts professionals, businesses and enthusiasts interested in photography, video and creative imaging. Sideline seminars cover new techniques and products. The event is aimed at visitors from the MENA area.
Visit: www.photoworld-dubai.com
2. AmCham Women in Business Breakfast
Money Talks! by Sandra Saksena of Nexus Advice
12 May
An empowerment seminar on financial planning for women. The speaker will explore, and debunk, the excuses that women use for not taking personal financial responsibility. The seven myths include: Money is too complicated to understand, If I take a risk I will lose everything, I don’t have the money to save, I don’t have the time to manage my money, It is selfish to put yourself first, Someone else should be taking care of this for me, If I take control of my money I might offend others.
Visit www.amchamabudhabi.org
3. The Airport Show 2014
May 11 – May 13
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre – Dubai World Trade Centre
The Airport Show is the leading airport-dedicated event in the Middle East and North Africa and one of the leading airport-focused events in the world. This show began back in 2001 catering specifically to the Dubai International Airport expansion and has since evolved into a key B2B aviation industry event providing the MENA region and Indian Subcontinent with the latest technologies and solutions from around the world.
Visit: www.theairportshow.com
4. Middle East Event Show 2014
May 20 – May 21
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai
The Middle East Event Show 2014 exhibits event management equipment such as lighting and sound, temporary structures, fireworks and pyrotechnics, decorations, props and designs, as well and special effects. It is also a place where the industry can network with others in the field and build successful and lasting relationships. This is the only dedicated exhibition of its kind in the region.
Visit: www.me-eventshow.com
5. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE LIVE ON YAS ISLAND
May 23
Du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
After dominating the global charts with 2013’s bestselling album The 20/20 Experience, and The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2, megastar Justin Timberlake returns to Abu Dhabi. He will be performing at du Arena, Yas Island, as part of his world tour.
Visit: www.thinkflash.ae
6. Kings of Leon
May 28
Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
The multiple Grammy Award winning American rock band will be returning to Dubai this summer. Live @ Atlantis brings Kings of Leon who rose to fame with their fourth album “Only By Night” which included the single, Use Somebody. They will play in Dubai as part of their 2014 Mechanical Bull Tour.
Visit: www.atlantisthepalm.com/theresort/liveatatlantis/may.aspx
7. BLACK SABBATH LIVE IN ABU DHABI
May 29
Du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Heavy metal legends Black Sabbath will perform Abu Dhabi as part of the band’s 2013-2014 world tour in support of 13 – its first studio album in 35 years, which entered the charts at #1 in 13 countries (including its first #1 in the US).
Visit: www.thinkflash.ae
