3 Best Performing Arts in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Amphitheatre at DMC

Dubai Marina Fodor's choice

With a capacity of 15,000, open spaces, and natural sloping greens, this is one of Dubai's most popular arenas for festivals and live music. Media City Amphitheatre hosts some huge mainstream acts (e.g. Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, and David Guetta) and is the home of recurring festivals like the Dubai Jazz Festival, Taste of Dubai, and Redfest DXB. The venue is licensed to serve alcohol, usually admits all ages, and is outfitted with an ATM, toilets, and food trucks. Most events also have VIP tickets available (with food and beverage packages, priority viewing and private lounge areas).

Reel Cinemas, Dubai Marina Mall

Dubai Marina Fodor's choice

A small, six-screen complex with an emphasis on luxury viewing in their Premier Suites, which have large recliners, pillows, and a food service to your seat even while the movie is running. All this is priced lower than most gold-class offers at other cinemas.

Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates

Burj Dubai Fodor's choice

This 24-screen modern cinema has many ways to watch: IMAX, Vox MAX (which means a larger screen), 4DX, special kids cinemas, and gold class. In addition, a collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes has produced ThEATre by Rhodes, which has all the facilities of gold class (large recliners, private pre-show lounge area, butler service), with satin blankets and a better menu.

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