‘Shrek The Musical’ returns to the Middle East in February

The show will take place at the UAE’s Dubai Opera. (Supplied)
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Updated 15 December 2022
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‘Shrek The Musical’ returns to the Middle East in February

DUBAI: Broadway Entertainment Group, in partnership with Live Nation, is bringing “Shrek the Musical” back to the Middle East.

The musical comedy, based on the Oscar-winning animated film, will play from Feb. 21 to 26 at the UAE’s Dubai Opera.




The musical comedy is based on the Oscar-winning animated film. (Supplied)

The show, which premiered on Broadway in 2008, will include the film’s well-loved characters, from the brave princess to the loud-mouthed donkey, the short-tempered villain and beloved cookie and a host of fairytale favorites.

The show will tell the story of Shrek, an unassuming ogre living in a faraway kingdom where things are turned upside down, and he has to rescue a feisty princess instead of the typical handsome prince.




The show will play from Feb. 21 to 26. (Supplied)

This live take on the show will feature 19 additional tunes to the already popular soundtrack.

Liz Koops, the chief executive officer of Broadway Entertainment Group, said in a statement: “We are thrilled to bring ‘Shrek the Musical,’ in all of its bright-green glory, back to the UAE by popular demand. With the receptive, engaging family and millennial audiences throughout the Emirates, we look forward to bringing this fun-filled show to this exciting destination.”


Book event at Jeddah’s historic district

Updated 02 March 2026
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Book event at Jeddah’s historic district

  • Event features more than 30 local, Gulf, and Arab publishing houses from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and other Arab countries
  • Provides a diverse selection of books, including new releases, secondhand and rare books, and novels

JEDDAH: The book event at Al-Balad, Jeddah historic district, is one of the most prominent cultural events during Ramadan, bringing history and culture to life in the heart of the city.

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Jeddah Historic District Program, the event features more than 30 local, Gulf, and Arab publishing houses from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and other Arab countries, providing a diverse selection of books, including new releases, secondhand and rare books, and novels.

The event will run until March 9, and is open daily from after Maghrib prayer until 2 a.m.

Located behind Bab Jadid, it occupies a prime spot in historic Jeddah, a vibrant area bustling with various activities.

The Saudi government is focusing on organizing literary activities to boost reading habits among people.