So, it’s time to bid April farewell and welcome May with open arms. What’s more, there’s even better news. The list of Dubai activities for May 2022 appears to be quite impressive. The Dubai May 2022 event schedule includes something for everyone, from Eid Al Fitr celebrations to spectacular concerts and festivals. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got.
DUBAI FOOD FESTIVAL 2022
The Dubai Food Festival, an annual gourmet event, is returning for another delectable edition. Dubai Restaurant Week, Foodies Experiences, and everything in between will be part of the next event. At DFF 2022, guests may take part in amazing gastronomic excursions with specially curated dishes, limited-time events, and much more.
- Dates: 2nd – 15th May 2022
- Location: Citywide
Comedy Events in Dubai for May 2022
DUBAI COMEDY FESTIVAL 2022
We wouldn’t be wrong if we said May 2022 is a month of cackles and chuckles! Dubai Comedy Festival, a much-anticipated hilarity event, is taking place this month to provide you with rib-tickling laughs!
This spectacular event will feature internationally known artists from all over the world. Artists like Vir Das, Loyiso Gola, Bassem Youssef, Jo Koy, and Russell Peters will deliver powerful performances — are you ready to laugh along with them?
- Dates: 12th May – 22nd May 2022
- Location: Citywide
The following are some of the major events that will take place during the event.
RUSSELL PETERS: ACT YOUR AGE WORLD TOUR
Russell Peters is coming to the city in May! Act Your Age World Tour, a show by the internationally renowned stand-up comedian, is coming to Dubai. Laugh your heart out as he delivers amusing quips and anecdotes centered on geopolitics, aging, and cancel culture.
Alingon Mitra, an up-and-coming comedian, will perform as the show’s opener. If you want to witness your favorite comedian bring the house down with a hearty performance, get your tickets as soon as possible!
- Date: 12th May 2022
- Location: The Agenda, Dubai Media City
- Timings: 09:00 pm | 08:00 pm (Doors open)
- Prices:
- VVIP – AED 525
- Diamond – AED 425
- Gold – AED 325
- Silver – AED 250
- Platinum – AED 375
- VIP BOX – AED 200
Please note:
- It’s a 16-and-up event.
- Inside the auditorium, cell phones, cameras, and other electronic devices are prohibited.
THE LAUGHTER FACTORY’S ‘DUBAI COMEDY FESTIVAL 2022’ TOUR
“Comedians are the toys in the box we call life,” they say. This seems appropriate in the case of The Laughter Factory, which performs extremely entertaining comedy concerts in Dubai every month.
The Laughter Factor, a trio of three powerhouse comedians Ger Staunton, Aurie Styla, and John Fothergill, will appear at the Dubai Comedy Festival this time. So make a note in your calendars!
Dates and Locations:
- 13th – 15th May 2022 – Movenpick JBR Dubai
- 16th May 2022 – Hyde Hotel Business Bay
- 17th May 2022 – Studio One Hotel, Dubai Studio City
- Timings: Starts at 08:30 pm
- Tickets: From AED 160
- Contact: www.laughterfactory.com
The show is only for those above 18-years-old.
ATUL KHATRI LIVE
Atul Khatri, an Indian comedian, will be performing live in Dubai in May. Atul is a prominent comic who brings a “OK boomer” narrative to the stage! He is a CEO by career and a comedian by passion. He pokes fun at everything from travel packing to aging to everything in between.
- Dates: 14th May 2022
- Location: Dubai College Auditorium, Dubai College, Al Sufouh
- Timings: 08:30 pm
- Prices: From AED 125
- Contact: +971-4-246-8829
If you want to see him play live, go to bookmyshow.com and purchase tickets.
Please note:
Limited paid parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only people over the age of 14 are permitted.
Other fun events include:
- Jo Koy: Funny is Funny World Tour | 14th May 2022 | Coca-Cola Arena | From AED 180
- Jason Byrne live | 6th – 7th May 2022 | The Baggot, McGettigan’s | From AED 149
- Loyiso Gola live | 20th May 2022 | Coca-Cola Arena | From AED 120
- Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much | 18th May 2022 | The Agenda | From AED 195
Entertaining Concerts and Live Performances in Dubai for May 2022
SHREYA GHOSHAL LIVE
Are you a Shreya Ghoshal fan? Well, you’re in for a treat this May, because the queen of melodies will be performing live in Dubai for the first time. The diva has received numerous awards and has sung songs in over 20 Indian languages, including Malayalam, Bengali, and Hindi. Barso Re, Dil Dobba, and Dola Re Dola are some of her most popular songs. In Dubai, this is much-anticipated live music performance.
- Dates: 7th May 2022
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- Timings: 09:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 120
- Contact: +971-4-215-3000
ATIF ASLAM LIVE
Fans of Atif Aslam, get ready! Your favorite celebrity is coming to Dubai for an unforgettable evening of captivating sounds and passionate numbers. Popular Bollywood songs, Coke Studio tunes, and other outstanding music such as Dil Diyan Gallan, Tajdar-e-Haram, and Woh Lamhe are all expected.
- Dates: 5th May 2022
- Location: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Timings: 07:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 135
- Contact: +971-55-502-2224
Please note
- It is not permitted to smoke.
- There is plenty of parking.
- There are food and beverage options available.
- Cameras are not permitted within the hall’s confines.
PANKAJ UDAS LIVE
Pankaj Udas, the master of Indian ghazals, will return to Dubai to take you on a musical journey with his timeless songs and euphonic tunes. The ‘Velvet Voice of India’ will play with a 15-piece orchestra, enchanting you with songs like Aur Aahista, Chitthi Aayee Hai, and Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera.
- Dates: 6th May 2022
- Location: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Timings: 07:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 150
- Contact: www.dwtc.com/en/organise/sheikh-rashid-hall
CONOR MAYNARD AND ZACK KNIGHT LIVE
All music fans are invited! Join Conor Maynard, an English music sensation, and Zack Knight, a British-Pakistani pop singer, as they rock the Coca-Cola Arena with their smash hits!
At this music festival in Dubai, you can expect songs like Nakhre, Bom Diggy, and their well-loved covers, like Taio Cruz’s Dynamite, Whitney Houston’s Dance With Somebody, and much more!
- Date: 8th May 2022
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- Timings: 08:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 100
- Contact: +971-4-215-3000
Are you looking for more choices? Other concerts and live shows in Dubai in May 2022 are listed below.
- Afrojack and Steve Aoki live | 3rd May 2022 | Coca-Cola Arena | From AED 195
- Ragheb Alama and Saad Lamjarred live | 3rd May 2022 | Le Meridien The Great Ballroom | From AED 800
- Nassif Zeytoun and Rahman Riad live | 3rd May 2022 | Dubai Festival City Mall | From AED 195
- Morissette live in Dubai | 4th May 2022 | Dubai World Trade Centre | From AED 105
- Leonid Agutin live | 4th May 2022 | Burj Al Arab | Subject to the table
- Fatboy Slim (English DJ Norman Cook) at Zero Gravity | 20th May 2022 | Zero Gravity Dubai | From AED 149
Sports and Fitness Dubai Events in May 2022
FAIRBREAK INVITATIONAL 2022
Every year in Dubai, the FairBreak Invitational 2022 is the first privately funded women’s cricket competition. Six teams comprised of outstanding players from over 30 countries compete in the tournament. Chaya Mughal of the UAE, Sana Mir of Pakistan, Suzie Bates of New Zealand, and more players can be seen breaking records!
This year’s event will last 15 days and feature 19 games. So, sit back and watch your favorite cricketers smash it out of the park (cricket stadium)!
- Date: 1st – 15th May 2022
- Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Timings: Confirm with them
- Prices: Not specified
- Contact: fairbreak.net/contact-us/
CELEBRITY FOOTBALL CUP
You’ve seen your favorite Bollywood actors on television so far; now is your opportunity to witness them in action on a football field! Yes, you read that right! Abhishek Bachchan, Kartik Aryan, and Ranbir Kapoor are among the Bollywood stars who will compete in a friendly football match in May.
The match will be attended by other prominent Indian artists such as Karan Wahi, Jim Sarbh, and Dino Morea, and will be played for charity. Abdulaziz Binbaz, a social media sensation, and Mohammed Qasim, an ex-UAE footballer, will also attend the event.
- Date: 7th May 2022
- Location: Shahbab Al Ahli Stadium
- Timings: 05:30 pm
- Prices: From AED 50
- Contact: +971-4-246-8829
Al Gaffal Long Distance Race
The 31st edition of the Al Gaffal Long Distance Race, the city’s largest sailing event, will be held at Dubai International Marine Club. Participants will cruise a distance of around 53 nautical miles aboard a traditional dhow vessel. The race will begin on Sir Bu Nair Island, pass Moon Island, and conclude near Dubai’s most famous attraction, the Dubai Eye.
- Date: 20th May 2022
- Location: From Sir Bu Na’air To Dubai
- Prices: Free
- Contact: +971-4-399-5777
Art and Culture Events in May 2022
INCLASSICA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022
The InClassica Music Festival comes to Dubai Opera for a second year, promising to be larger and better than before. Over 25 events will be hosted by more than 30 great musicians from around the world during the festival. Paganini Night, Violin in Manhattan, The Power of Tenor, Diva from Bolshoi Theatre, A German Approach, and The Piano Legend are just a handful of the shows available.
You can check Dubai Opera’s website to get the full details of every event.
- Date: 8th May – 2nd June 2022
- Location: Dubai Opera
- Timings: 08:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 180 (Subject to the show)
- Contact: +971-4-440-8888
UMM KULTHUM MUSICAL
The Dubai Opera pays tribute to Umm Kulthum, commonly known as ‘The Lady Of Arabic Song,’ one of Egypt’s most iconic vocalists. Umm Kulthum is known for her romantic poems, the majority of which were written by Ahmed Rami, a well-known Moroccan-Swedish poet. Lubana Al-Quntar, a Syrian vocalist, will recreate the allure of Kulthum’s lovely voice at the Dubai Opera!
- Date: 3rd – 5th May 2022
- Location: Dubai Opera
- Timings: 08:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 350
- Contact: +971-4-440-8888
NATAK ‘22
Natak, the iconic Hindi theatre festival, is back for another year. This May, the festival will present two fantastic comedy plays: Waiting For Naseer and Bali Aur Shambhu. While the former depicts the contentment of two elderly people, the latter tells the story of two aspiring artists who linger outside the Prithvi Theatre in order to see famed actor Naseeruddin Shah.
- Date: 15th May 2022
- Location: Zabeel Ladies Club
- Timings: Call them to know
- Prices: From AED 60
- Contact: +971-4-382-0000
- Pirates of Treasure Land | 27th – 29th May 2022 | Theatre by QE2 | From AED 108
- Exhibition: Story of Abol | Until 30th May 2022 | Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery
- Motown | 28th May 2022 | Theatre by QE2 | From AED 135
- Play Everyone Can Act | 19th May 2022 | The Junction Dubai | From AED 110
- Everybody’s Talking About MTDXB | 6th – 7th May 2022 | The Junction Dubai | From AED 100
- Beyond The Dish at Ripe By Bay | From 6th May 2022 | Dubai Festival City Mall | Free event | +971-4-315-7000
- Dear Zoo | Until 28th May 2022 | The Theatre, Mall of the Emirates | From AED 125 | +971-4-299-2282
