10 days of free, world-class street entertainment at the Al Ghurair Centre, Deria
With Dubai and in turn
Deira playing host to 30 internationally acclaimed street artists this
week, the streets around the Al Ghurair Centre have come alive with
colour and talent.
So far 14 different
acts have performed 150 shows at the Al Ghurair Centre’s Dub Fest
international street theatre and comedy fair, entertaining audiences for
free until Saturday 29thMarch.
Over 200,000 people
have descended on Deira for free family fun so far. As Dub Fest is now
half way through, new acts are still to perform for the final 150 shows.
Dub Fest will see
international acrobats, musicians and comedians execute 300 performances
over the 10 day spectacle. With 200 hours of free entertainment in the
heart of Deira, it’s an event not to be missed.
Visitors and
spectators still have time to see ex Cirque du Soleil gymnasts such as
Reuben Dot Dot Dot from Australia do death-defying routines and Guinness
World Record Holders like New Zealand’s Rubberband Boy maintain their
title. Dubai and Dub Fest also welcome the USA Breakdancers, LoL
Brothers and ten other acts to the UAE for the first time. These never
seen before acts in Dubai interact with the audience so come prepared
with a camera!
David Thurling, VP of
the Al Ghurair Centre says; “Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
typically prove ever popular at the Al Ghurair Centre’s large scale
events including StreetCon urban art fest, the Battle of the Bands music
competition and now Dub Fest. Whilst Dub Fest is on for 10 days, based
on last weekend’s footfall we anticipate in excess of 200,000 visitors
this weekend evening”.
Previously known as
the Dubai Street Festival, the Al Ghurair Centre has secured the rights
to conduct the event for at least the next three years, bringing with
it a new name, location and international acts. Al Ghurair Centre is
keen to grow Dub Fest into becoming a major annual tourist attraction
for Dubai, similar to international events such as the famous Edinburgh
Comedy Festival in Scotland.
The Al Ghurair
Centre’s Dub Fest is taking place on the inner street of the Al Ghurair
Centre and surrounding streets from 4pm to 11pm on weekdays and 2 pm –
11 pm on weekends, until 29thMarch. Nearest Metro: Union Square Metro
Station
