The Dubai Expat Diaries

ATTENTION ALL IRISH ENTHUSIASTS! DUBAI IRISH FESTIVAL

Don’t miss a unique opportunity to celebrate the best that Ireland has to offer on your doorstep in Dubai! Come and enjoy the “Ceol agus Craic” in a series of exciting events featuring Ireland’s top musicians, sports stars and performers!

“Irish Céilí” in the Arabian Desert

Enjoy a night of Irish music & dance in the unique setting of the Arabian Desert. Music will be provided by the dynamic duo Seamus Begley & Jim Murray from Ireland. Sets & Céilí dances will also be taught by two of Ireland’s top tutors Pádraig & Róisín McEneany.

A BBQ and Desert activities will also be on offer.
Bar facilities availability.
Coaches will leave from the Oasis Beach Hotel 3pm
Céilí at 8pm
Date: Tuesday 22nd January 2008
Venue: Arabian Desert
Tickets:  Dhs 250 (Dhs 100 - Céilí only)
Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.com

Exclusive “Irish Golf Day” at The Montgomerie Golf Club

“Irish Day” at The Montgomerie is when the Irish will exclusively take over this world class golf club. The Golf trip will be led by Irish Sporting GAA Star DJ Carey. ‘Best Irish Golfer of Dubai Irish Festival’ competition. Top rate prizes will be awarded to the winners and lunch is included.

Date: Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Venue: The Montgomerie Golf Club
Time: 8am
Tickets: Dhs 595
Information: Richard Ingram (DIGS)
+971 4 324 27 97
ringram@woodhamillingram.com

Exclusive “Irish Music Cruise” on Dubai Creek

Enjoy an international gourmet meal on board the spectacular ‘Bateaux Dubai’. Travel down Dubai’s creek at night accompanied by Irish composer and performer Mícheál O Súilleabháin who will entertain guests during dinner.  The entertainers visiting Dubai from Ireland for the festival will also be in attendance.  Enjoy freshly prepared international gourmet cuisine and the best of Irish music. 

Date: Thursday 24th January 2008
Venue: Bateaux Dubai, Dubai Creek
Time: 7.45pm
Tickets: Dhs 350
Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.com

Exclusive “Irish Day” at Dubai International Racing Carnival

The Corporate suite situated in the Millennium Stand at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. Sumptuous food, drink and non stop toe tapping entertainment from Ireland. The host for the evening will be renowned Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh. Music will be provided by eternal favourite Jason Fallon. Watch out for the “Best dressed Irish lady” and “Best Dressed Irish couple” competition with amazing prizes.

Date: Friday 25th January 2008
Venue: Nad Al Sheeba Racecourse
Tickets: Dhs 350
Time: 6pm-11pm
Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.com

“Irish Comedy Night”

Comedy fans are in for a treat at the Rainbow Room at the Aviation Club in the presence of one of Ireland’s finest comedians Barry Murphy known for his performances on Fr Ted and Après match. Barry will be supported by another very popular Irish comedian Bernard O Shea.

Date: Friday 25th January 2008 
Venue: The Rainbow Room at The Aviation Club
Tickets: Dhs 100
Time: 9pm
Information & Bookings: Rainbow Room +971 4 2824122

Live concerts at The Irish Village, Dubai
See one of Ireland’s most popular Irish contemporary artists Duke Special plus Frankie Gavin & his band Hibernian Rhapsody for a night of top calibre Irish music, song & dance. Followed by music at the late night Festival Club which runs ‘till 3am.

Date: Friday 25th January 2008  
Venue: The Irish Village, Dubai
Time: 9pm
Tickets: Dhs 100 (at the gate)
Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.com

“Ireland in Dubai”

Ireland’s greatest Irish performers in concert with the “Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra”. Frankie Gavin & his band Hibernian Rhapsody will join forces with the Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra for a night of Irish music song & dance. Featuring distinguished Irish composer Mícheál O’ Súilleabháin, World famous Irish tenor Anthony Kearns of the Irish Tenors. Leading contemporary singer Duke Special

Date: Saturday 26th January 2008
Venue: Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Dhs 250
Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.com

Live concerts at The Irish Village, Dubai
See one of Ireland’s most popular Irish traditional duo’s Seamus Begley & Jim Murray for a night of top calibre Irish music, song & dance.

Date: Saturday 26th January 2008 
Venue: The Irish Village, Dubai
Time:11pm
Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.com 
Email: info@dubaiirishfestival.com
Website: www.dubaiirishfestival.com

*Please note the above events are subject to local government permissions being granted.  
*The Festival Director reserves the right to alter the content of the programme without prior notice.  

Information supplied to The Dubai Expat Diaries by E.O’Neill