Visitors and residents are guaranteed a memorable month this March as Dubai welcomes spectacular performances, live entertainment and sporting action across the city’s many trendsetting venues.

Here’s a snapshot of what Dubai Calendar, the city’s official events listings guide, has in store for the coming month.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 

Dubai Opera is all set to welcome award-winning artists to its spectacular stage, kicking off with Richard Clayderman as he brings an energising piano performance of classical and pop tunes on 1 March. Britain’s best-selling classical artist Katherine Jenkins will perform with her beautiful classical voice on 04 March, while the award-winning Lea Salonga is set to return to the Dubai stage on 5-6 March after her debut concert in 2017. The Gipsy Kings will return to the stage to perform their greatest hits on 12 March, while Chris De Burgh will headline with an evening of soft rock and pop on 26 March. The remarkable venue will also host more intimate nights as part of the ‘Music in the Studio’ series featuring Farrah El Dibany who will perform an evening of romantic operatic and Arabic classics with pianist and series curator Amira Fouad on 18 March with Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata performing on 19-21 March and the Stars of Russian Ballet on 27-28 March.

From movies to musicals, QE2, is set to host the Irish Music in the Movies on 6 March and The Little Mermaid on 27 March.

LIFESTYLE EVENTS

The annual Middle East Film and Comic Con festival is back from 5-7 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre, welcoming iconic movie stars for its 2020 edition, including ‘Aladdin’ Mena Massoud, ‘Man of Steel’ Brandon Routh and John Rhys Davies.

Get ready for one of the year’s most prestigious marine events, the Dubai International Boat Show as it returns for its 2020 edition on 10-14 March welcoming visitors to experience the finest luxury superyachts in the world. Taking place at the brand-new Dubai Harbour, the biggest marina in the region whether you are a buyer looking to make a purchase, or just want a day by the water, this event is not to be missed.

For food fanatics, the city will mark the return of the region’s biggest citywide celebration of food with the seventh edition of the Dubai Food Festival, running from 26 February – 14 March. The 18-day festival will invite diners to try hidden culinary gems, discover new food concepts and participate in masterclasses and chef’s tables during Dubai Restaurant Week, Etisalat Beach Canteen, Hidden Gems and Foodie Experiences. Diners in the city will also be able to embark on a culinary journey with Break the Block BBQ on 6-7 March at Dubai Design District, as well as Taste of Dubai as it returns from 12-14 March. Coffee aficionados can also explore specialty coffee and see local brands display pioneering concepts at the Dubai Coffee Festival from 12-14 March at One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre. 

The Dubai World Cup is set to conclude the first quarter of Dubai’s year-round events season with an exciting race taking place on 28 March at Meydan Racecourse, giving equestrian enthusiasts access to one of the most popular and exhilarating racing events of the year. 

COMEDY SHOWS

India’s superstar comedian Johnny Lever returns to Dubai on 13 March for a live show featuring his daughter Jamie Lever and actor Gaurav Sharma, bringing to life real-life anecdotes drawn from social media, politics and human experiences. On 20 March, two of the leading comedy shows by British comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Tamil’s Acadummy Awards will take Dubai by storm, allowing stand-up comedy enthusiasts to enjoy an unmissable evening. Headlining at The Rotunda, Caesars Palace Bluewaters will be French comedian Malik Bentalha on 26-27 March, bringing his debut show to the city and immersing visitors with his wit and charm.

Dubai Calendar, the free-to-download app and dedicated website, invites residents and tourists to discover live events taking place in the heart of the city and allowing visitors to buy tickets quickly and securely through the app’s purchasing platform. 

Full details of each event can be found on Dubai Calendar’s website and app.