City Walk’s a stage! It’s time to up the tempo at City Walk Unplugged with artists such as Hala Al Turk

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

As the weather cools down in the UAE, City Walk – the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination in Dubai, is set to heat things up with a high-crescendo music festival, hosting 24 live performances by some of the region’s most loved artistes and emerging talent as part of ‘City Walk Unplugged’.

Running from 29 October to 13 November, the festival aims to offer audiophiles and music enthusiasts the chance to enjoy outdoor performances that will see the fountain area transform into a pulsating and lively stage showcasing a dynamic line-up of singers, DJs and bands from across the region.

Leading artistes are set to take the centre stage including Hala Al Turk, Alaa Wardi, Rola Kadri, Harget Kart, Aline Lahoud, Big Sam, Lea Makhoul and Nutsa Buzaladze, who will jaz up the weekend nights. The opening acts will include DJ Said Mrad, Jenn Getz & Alfie, DJ Moei, Daneel Sayegh, DJ Pinkfish, Hallwaiboiz, Jad & The Band and July & The Band. Other artistes to perform include Eirini, Maro & Band, Zero Funks, Suzi Ghanem, Talk of the Town, Alina Postra, Jindi and Amjad Shakir.

Friends and family are invited to enjoy melodious evenings in the city by supporting local talents whose abilities will leave the audience in awe. In addition to the entertaining shows, the destination’s visitors will also get to enjoy a wide range of wellness, art and fitness offers and activities. Dubai residents and visitors keen on wellness activities also have reasons to head to City Walk during the festival.

The destination will go active with a rich programme featuring body combat, Zumba and other challenging-yet-engaging fitness classes every Friday and Saturday in collaboration with Fitness Zone. Visitors who sign up for these classes can also benefit from special offers from Sisters Beauty Lounge, Al Jaber Optical, L’Eto Café, AMG Kaffeehaus and The Free Spirit Collective among others.

Restaurants will also be serving healthier options for people who would like to complement their workouts with delicious and filling meals. And photography buffs have no reasons to despair. All photography enthusiasts – amateurs and experts alike can display their skills at the Art Walls using the #CityWalkUnplugged hashtag and get a chance to win an Apple Watch each week.

To know more about the festival and to access the full agenda of ‘City Walk Unplugged’ visit http://www.CityWalk.ae/en/whats-on/City-Walk-Unplugged. -Ends- About City Walk City Walk is a design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination in Dubai that spans an area of more than 10 million square feet. Nestled in a prestigious neighbourhood on Al Safa Street in close proximity to the arterial Sheikh Zayed Road and the sophisticated Jumeirah Street, the family-friendly hub seamlessly combines living, retail, F&B, entertainment, hospitality and wellness options within one integrated space to offer visitors a unique sense of community and comfort.

Designed to evolve as a city within a city, City Walk has emerged as the preferred choice for residents and tourists looking for a sophisticated place to shop, dine, socialize and spend quality time in a serene ambience in the heart of Dubai. City Walk is home to Canadian University Dubai and will soon have Talabat’s 150,000 sq ft HQ that will be split across two separate buildings, with the first set of employees expected to be moved in by Q3 2022.