- Eid Al Fitr 2022
- Dubai Food Festival 2022
- Comedy Shows
- Concerts and Live Shows
- Sports Events
- Culture and Arts Events
Well, time to say Fond farewell to April and a big happy hello to May. And the even better news? The list of Dubai events in May 2022 is looking pretty darn special. From Eid Al Fitr celebrations to exciting concerts and festivals — the Dubai May 2022 event calendar has something for everyone. Let’s take a look.
EID AL FITR 2022
The key highlight of May 2022 is Eid Al Fitr, which is likely to fall on the second day of the month. So, get ready to roll in a week of celebrations with delicious feasts, unbeatable discount offers and exciting Eid staycation packages in Dubai. And if you feel like spending some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can book these packages to travel from Dubai this Eid.
- Dates: 2nd May 2022 (subject to the sighting of the moon)
- Location: Citywide
DUBAI FOOD FESTIVAL 2022
The annual culinary celebration, Dubai Food Festival, is back for another tasty edition. The upcoming event will include Dubai Restaurant Week, Foodies Experiences and everything in between. Patrons can enjoy exciting gourmet adventures with specially curated menus, limited-time events and much more at DFF 2022.
- Dates: 2nd – 15th May 2022
- Location: Citywide
COMEDY EVENTS IN DUBAI FOR MAY 2022
DUBAI COMEDY FESTIVAL 2022
If we say May 2022 is a month of cackles and chuckles, it wouldn’t be wrong! The highly-anticipated laughter event, Dubai Comedy Festival is taking place this month to give you moments of rib-tickling laughter!
Internationally acclaimed artists from all over the world will participate in this exciting event. You can expect power-packed performances from artists like Vir Das, Loyiso Gola, Bassem Youssef, Jo Koy and Russell Peters — are you ready to laugh with them?
- Dates: 12th May – 22nd May 2022
- Location: Citywide
Here are some key shows scheduled to take place for the event.
RUSSELL PETERS: ACT YOUR AGE WORLD TOUR
Meet Russell Peters this May! The globally recognised stand up comedian is coming to Dubai with his exciting set, Act Your Age World Tour. Laugh your heart out as he dishes out funny quips and anecdotes centred around the themes of geo-politics, ageing and cancel culture.
The show will also include an opening act by emerging comedian Alingon Mitra. If you want to see your favourite comic bringing the house down with his hearty performance, book your tickets right away!
- 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+ event
- Mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices are not allowed inside the auditorium.
THE LAUGHTER FACTORY’S ‘DUBAI COMEDY FESTIVAL 2022’ TOUR
They say, ”comedians are the toys in the box we call life”. This seems apt in the case of The Laughter Factory, which returns every month with outrageously fun comedy shows in Dubai.
This time around, The Laughter Factor will perform at Dubai Comedy Festival, featuring a trio of three powerful comics Ger Staunton, Aurie Styla and John Fothergill. So, mark 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
Catch the Indian comedian, Atul Khatri, performing live this May in Dubai. A CEO by profession, a comedian by passion, Atul is a popular jokester who brings an ”OK boomer” narrative to the stage! He takes a dig on travel packing, ageing and 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 his live performance, grab tickets from bookmyshow.com.
Please note:
- Paid parking is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Only individuals above 14 years old are allowed.
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 fan of Shreya Ghoshal? Well, you’re in for a treat this May as the queen of melodies is coming to perform live for the first time in Dubai. The diva is known to have won several accolades and sung songs in over 20 Indian languages, including Malayalam, Bengali and Hindi. Her chart-topping tracks include Barso Re, Dil Dobba and Dola Re Dola. This is a highly anticipated live music concert in Dubai.
- Dates: 7th May 2022
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- Timings: 09:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 120
- Contact: +971-4-215-3000
ATIF ASLAM LIVE
Atif Aslam fans, brace yourselves! Your favourite superstar is coming to Dubai to offer you an unmissable night of enchanting tunes and soulful numbers. Expect popular Bollywood tracks, Coke Studio melodies and other standout tracks like Dil Diyan Gallan, Tajdar-e-Haram and Woh Lamhe.
- 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
- Smoking is not allowed.
- Parking is available.
- F&B facilities are available.
- Cameras are not allowed within the premises of the hall.
PANKAJ UDAS LIVE
The Indian ghazal maestro, Pankaj Udas is returning to Dubai to take you on a musical journey with his timeless hits and euphonic numbers. The ‘Velvet Voice of India’ will perform with an orchestra of around 15 musicians, charming you with his most loved tracks 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
Calling all music lovers! Join English music sensation, Conor Maynard and British-Pakistani pop star Zack Knight as they bring the stage down with their super hit tracks at Coca-Cola Arena!
You can expect songs like Nakhre, Bom Diggy and their much-loved covers, including Taio Cruz’s Dynamite, Whitney Houston’s Dance With Somebody and a lot more at this music fiesta in Dubai!
- Date: 8th May 2022
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- Timings: 08:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 100
- Contact: +971-4-215-3000
Looking for more options? Here are other concerts and live shows happening in May 2022 in Dubai.
- 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
The FairBreak Invitational 2022 is the first privately funded women’s cricket tournament that takes place every year in Dubai. The event features six teams with top players from over 30 countries. You can catch UAE’s Chaya Mughal, Pakistan’s Sana Mir, New Zealand’s Suzie Bates and various other players in action, smashing the boundaries!
This year, the event will include 19 games played across 15 days. So, watch your favourite players knocking 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
So far, you’ve seen your favourite Bollywood actors on screen, now is your chance to see them on a football pitch! Yes, you read it correctly! Popular Bollywood stars such as Abhishek Bachchan, Kartik Aryan and Ranbir Kapoor are all set to play a friendly football competition this May.
The match is being played for charity and will be attended by other eminent Indian artists such as Karan Wahi, Jim Sarbh and Dino Morea. A social media sensation, Abdulaziz Binbaz and ex-UAE footballer Mohammed Qasim will also grace the event with their presence.
- 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
Dubai International Marine Club brings the 31st edition of Al Gaffal Long Distance Race — the city’s biggest sailing event. Participants will sail aboard a traditional dhow vessel through a distance of about 53 nautical miles. The race will start from Sir Bu Nair Island, crosses Moon Island and ends near Dubai’s popular landmark, 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 returns for another edition at Dubai Opera – promising to be bigger and fiercer this year. The festival brings you over 25 events helmed by more than 30 talented musicians from all over the world. You can enjoy shows like Paganini Night, Violin in Manhattan, The Power of Tenor, Diva from Bolshoi Theatre, A German Approach and The Piano Legend, to name a few.
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
Dubai Opera pays homage to one of the most legendary vocalists of the Egyptian era, Umm Kulthum, also known as ‘The Lady Of Arabic Song’. Umm Kulthum is widely recognised for her romantic ballads, most of which are penned by famous Moroccan-Swedish poet, Ahmed Rami. The Dubai Opera show will feature a Syrian singer, Lubana Al-Quntar who will re-create the charm of Kulthum’s melodious voice!
- Date: 3rd – 5th May 2022
- Location: Dubai Opera
- Timings: 08:00 pm
- Prices: From AED 350
- Contact: +971-4-440-8888
NATAK ‘22
The popular Hindi theatre festival, Natak is back for another edition. This time, the festival brings you two brilliant comedy plays —Waiting For Naseer and Bali Aur Shambhu this May. While the former brings the perspective of two elderly individuals on happiness, the latter is a tale of two budding artists who stay outside the Prithvi Theatre in order to meet the legendary 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
Aside from the mentioned shows, you can look forward to these Dubai upcoming events in May 2022.
- 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
FAQS ABOUT DUBAI UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY 2022
WHERE CAN I WATCH ART FILMS AND PLAYS IN DUBAI?
Want to watch the latest plays? Visit Cinema Akil in Dubai. This is an arthouse cinema that showcases independent films from local and international production houses. You can also watch a variety of plays at The Junction on Alserkal Avenue.
WHAT OTHER TOP EVENTS AND FESTIVALS ARE TAKING PLACE IN DUBAI THIS YEAR?
You can look forward to some seriously big events in Dubai 2022. From Summer Surprises to the legendary Rugby 7s, there’s so much good stuff coming up.
That concludes our guide to the list of upcoming Dubai events in May 2022. We hope you have a blast at whichever event(s) you attend. Let us know about your experiences in the comments section below.
Similar to Dubai, many festivals and events are taking place in Abu Dhabi this year as well. Whatever your passion, our guide to the annual events in Abu Dhabi has got you covered!
