May 2018 Events Round Up: The Hottest Events This Month

The cold winds of winter are fading and the sun beginning to shine brighter than ever. Dubai, get ready to say “Hello May!” With summer around the corner, Bayut brings you a round-up of all the May 2018 events in Dubai.

MAY 2018 EVENTS IN DUBAI to look out for

OUTDOOR FUN

The scorching heat of summer will soon be upon us, but the month of May will allow us a few more days of good weather. Let’s check out all the May 2018 events in Dubai happening outdoors so you can soak up that much-needed vitamin-D.

City Walk Matryoshka Festival 2018

When: 2nd May 2018 to 8th May 2018

Where: City Walk, Dubai

Ticket Price: Free

The Matryoshka Festival 2018 is a three-day Russian cultural extravaganza happening in City Walk, which will allow you to experience Russia in Dubai. The third edition will feature a concert of renowned singer Nikolai Baskov, iconic fashion designer Igor Gulyaev, and many pop-up fashion stores, food stalls and art stores featuring works by local artists. You will also be able to explore a traditional yarmarka (market) and taste many Russian culinary specialities. The event offers its visitors a family-friendly event, with plenty of opportunities to try traditional games and activities. Better yet, football fans will be able to enter a raffle draw to win FIFA World Cup 2018 tickets.

Cigna Park Run at Zabeel Park

When: 5th May 2o18

Where: Zabeel Park

Ticket Price: Free

The Cigna Park Run is a family-friendly 2.5km or 5km fun run taking place at Zabeel Park. The run is open to joggers, runners and sprinters of all abilities and interests. Runners can also register for all Cigna events in the next 12 months for a one-time fee of AED 100 which gives you a souvenir t-shirt and custom timing chip. Cigna’s future fun runs will happen on the first Saturday of every month from 6 October onwards.

INDOOR FUN

Can’t take the heat? Not a fan of the outdoors? Here are some great May 2018 events in Dubai which are happening indoors so you can have some fun in the comfort of the air con!

Beautyworld Middle East 2018

When: 8th May 2018 to 10 May 2018

Where: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

Ticket Price: Free

Beautyworld Middle East is one of the largest events for exhibitors and visitors in the beauty and wellness industry. The 23rd edition will see more than 1,500 exhibitors showcasing the latest products in beauty, hair, fragrances, and wellbeing. If you’re someone who loves the beauty industry, whether or not you’re professionally involved, this event will provide a great chance to meet and network with industry professionals, including cosmetologists, manufacturers, beauty consultants, and hotel and spa developers.

The Illusionists Live in Dubai

When: 01 May – 07 May 2018

Where: Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Ticket Price: AED245-1495

Everyone loves themselves a bit of magic. You can enjoy some mind-blowing levitation and disappearing acts from seven of the world’s most talented illusionists, including Jamie Raven, Ben Blaque and Raymond Crowe. This is the first time that all seven of them will be performing together on stage. Gold, platinum and royal tickets include an exclusive three-course set menu meal at Cavalli Club Restaurant & Lounge.

MUSIC

Markus Schulz at Zero Gravity

When: 10 May 2018

Where: Zero Gravity

Price: Free entry after 5pm, free for ladies all night, and guys AED 100 after 8pm (payable at the Zero Gravity Entrance)

Dance to the beats of popular German DJ and producer Markus Schulz for Zero Gravity’s newest event, Helter Skelter. The event will features circus performers and fairground attractions, alongside music from international DJs. Schulz has performed at some of the world’s biggest dance music festivals, including Creamfields and the Ultra Music Festivals.

Fetty Wap in Dubai

When: 4th May 2018

Where: Drai’s Dubai – Meydan Dubai

Price: Admission begins at 12pm – AED 100 for ladies before 3pm and AED 200 thereafter.  AED 200 all day for gents. Admission fee is payable at Dari’s DXB entrance.

You can now dance to the popular tune Trap Queen with the artist actually singing for you. Grammy-nominated rapper and singer Fetty Wap will be headlining at Dubai’s newest day-to-night club Drai’s DXB, on 4th May 2015. Drai’s is growing its reputation as a Friday night party spot. It’s definitely worth checking out.

celebrating Ramadan

May 2018 is when the holy month of Ramadan will commence. This means that May 2018 events in Dubai will offer plentiful iftar offers and suhoor tents so that you can experience all the best traditions of the UAE.

Ramadan Majlis

When: 15 May – 14 June 2018

Where: Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6

Price: AED 150 per person, or AED 80 for children aged 6-12. Children under the age of 5 dine free of charge.

Dubai World Trade Centre’s Ramadan Majlis offers a traditional buffet meal with a Middle Eastern-themed setting with the best iftar in Duba and is well known to provide the best Arabian hospitality during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Visitors will be able to find some of the best regional delicacies and delicious desserts prepared by award-winning chefs. This lovely experience can be booked online on their website or by calling +04-3086322.

Iftar at Dubai Opera

When: 15 May – 14 June 2018

Where: Dubai Opera

Price: AED250 per person, with 50% discount for 6-11 yrs and complimentary for children under six.

Iftar at the Dubi Opera may seem unusual, but dining against the stunning setting of the state-of-the-art auditorium at the Dubai Opera creates a unique Ramadan experience. The auditorium will be transformed into a magnificent banquet venue which serves regional specialities including hammour shakshuka-style and a trio of biryanis with live Arabic music.

These are some of the Dubai events in 2018 for the month of May. If none of the above resonates with you, not to worry. You can always find new things to do In Dubai. With the weather relatively pleasant in the evenings, you can visit these popular BBQ places in Dubai or tour Dubai’s best heritage sites.