Looking for plans this weekend? Whether you’re craving a soulful night of music and poetry, an award-winning stage performance, a family-friendly fitness run, or adrenaline-packed motocross action, the UAE has something for everyone. From cultural gems in Alserkal Avenue to high-speed thrills in Abu Dhabi, here are the top events to mark in your calendar.

Choir Connect: Words Meet Harmonies

The Fridge Warehouse, Alserkal Avenue
Saturday, 5 July | 8pm
Tickets: Dh80

The performance features songs from Eastern countries, the Philippines, the Arab world, and France under the direction of Yuliana Kireyeva for Angels Singing Choir, and Choir Master Arne Lubasan for Choir Connect. Spoken word artist Danabelle Gutierrez shares powerful poetry about building a home in a new country, accompanied on piano by Maysel Joy Dano, with overall creative direction by Fermel Fuentes.

The Candle – A One-Man Play

Sima Performing Arts, Dubai
Saturday, Sunday, 5–6 July | 7:30pm
Tickets: Dh95

Don’t miss this award-winning solo drama by Ahmed Abdulla Rashed. The Candle explores love, grief and creativity through the eyes of a reclusive writer haunted by his past. Emotional, poetic and powerfully intimate.

RX Summer Run 2025

City Centre Mirdif
Sunday, 6 July |  6am
Tickets: Dh47

Early birds, lace up your sneakers! Choose from 850m, 3km, or 5km routes in this family-friendly indoor run. Expect music, medals, and prizes across categories,  a great way to start your Sunday. All ages welcome.

Arena Cross World Tour Finals – Abu Dhabi

Etihad Arena, Yas Island
Saturday, 5 July | Show starts 6pm | Pit Party from 3pm
Tickets starting at Dh95 available www.ticketmaster.ae

Brace for a night of high-octane motocross action with flames, freestyle stunts, and full-throttle racing. The world’s best riders go head-to-head at the ultimate Arenacross showdown. Add a Pit Party pass for behind-the-scenes access and fan experiences.